Tag: Biggest

5 Biggest Myths About MMA

Since mixed martial arts burst onto the American scene nearly two decades ago, the sport has had to face an uphill battle in order to gain mainstream acceptance. For years, critics and naysayers have accused MMA of being a brutal and violent spectacle,…

Since mixed martial arts burst onto the American scene nearly two decades ago, the sport has had to face an uphill battle in order to gain mainstream acceptance. For years, critics and naysayers have accused MMA of being a brutal and violent spectacle, likening it to brawling or human cockfighting. As fans and onlookers have […]

Jon Jones and MMA’s 5 Biggest Surprises

Last year Jon Jones had one of the best years in MMA history. Going from prospect to near the top of pound-for-pound rankings is no easy task for anyone to complete in a career; Jones did it in one year. A nice feature of MMA is that there’s alwa…

Last year Jon Jones had one of the best years in MMA history. Going from prospect to near the top of pound-for-pound rankings is no easy task for anyone to complete in a career; Jones did it in one year. A nice feature of MMA is that there’s always surprises at every turn. Competing with […]

Dominick Cruz, Urijah Faber Will Be Biggest Winners of the Ultimate Fighter 15

The Ultimate Fighter is now entering its 15th season, and the MMA fandom has been abuzz over it for a wide variety of reasons. Between the show’s new live format, the network changes and the blitz of coverage about former pornographic actor Dakot…

The Ultimate Fighter is now entering its 15th season, and the MMA fandom has been abuzz over it for a wide variety of reasons. Between the show’s new live format, the network changes and the blitz of coverage about former pornographic actor Dakota Cochrane’s (brief) presence on the show, there has been a lot to […]

Jon Jones Says Being Called “Cocky” Is the “Biggest Blow” to Him as a Fighter

Jon Jones is widely considered the future of mixed martial arts. The 24-year-old’s dominant performances over former champions like Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has garnered him a lot of success in a…

Jon Jones is widely considered the future of mixed martial arts. The 24-year-old’s dominant performances over former champions like Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has garnered him a lot of success in a short period of time. But for the amount of praise he receives from the media, Jones gets even more criticism […]

5 Biggest ‘Bros’ in the UFC

Oh, the “bro.” The quintessential combination of a laid-back demeanor with a thirst for partying that has taken over popular culture. While the typical “bro” usually dons a backwards cap and rugby shirt with a Natural Ice in han…

Oh, the “bro.” The quintessential combination of a laid-back demeanor with a thirst for partying that has taken over popular culture. While the typical “bro” usually dons a backwards cap and rugby shirt with a Natural Ice in hand, there’s actually a wide array of bros out there, each with their own unique “bro” characteristics. […]

Strikeforce: Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey Is the Biggest Fight in WMMA History

When the cage doors close for the championship bout of Saturday night’s Strikeforce event, it will be the biggest fight in the history of women’s mixed martial arts. Maybe it’s due to the lack of high-profile female fights over the ye…

When the cage doors close for the championship bout of Saturday night’s Strikeforce event, it will be the biggest fight in the history of women’s mixed martial arts. Maybe it’s due to the lack of high-profile female fights over the years. Or maybe it’s the swarm of media attention surrounding the apparent feud between champion […]