For what the sport had at its disposal, 2014 was a fairly competitive and entertaining epoch for mixed martial arts as a whole. Injuries certainly played a role in prohibiting a higher degree of excellence, but the handful of elite fighters leftover were able to efficiently suffice for the loss. From memorable title upsets to […]
For what the sport had at its disposal, 2014 was a fairly competitive and entertaining epoch for mixed martial arts as a whole. Injuries certainly played a role in prohibiting a higher degree of excellence, but the handful of elite fighters leftover were able to efficiently suffice for the loss. From memorable title upsets to […]
MMA is notorious for giving us upsets. It’s the beautiful nature of the sport. 2014 continued that tradition with some stunning upsets. Some of the most famous MMA moments were upsets—Gabriel Gonzaga’s head-kick KO of Mirko Cro Cop, Matt Serra’s chasing down a wobbly Georges St-Pierre and Fabricio Werdum’s frantic celebration after submitting Fedor Emelianenko. […]
MMA is notorious for giving us upsets. It’s the beautiful nature of the sport. 2014 continued that tradition with some stunning upsets. Some of the most famous MMA moments were upsets—Gabriel Gonzaga’s head-kick KO of Mirko Cro Cop, Matt Serra’s chasing down a wobbly Georges St-Pierre and Fabricio Werdum’s frantic celebration after submitting Fedor Emelianenko. […]
Becoming a star and gaining a following isn’t easy in mixed martial arts, and it isn’t always based on pure skill. If skill was the only requirement to get fans to love you, people would be running into arenas during Demetrious Johnson’s fights instead of out. Certain fighters, though, have the ability to earn […]
Becoming a star and gaining a following isn’t easy in mixed martial arts, and it isn’t always based on pure skill. If skill was the only requirement to get fans to love you, people would be running into arenas during Demetrious Johnson’s fights instead of out. Certain fighters, though, have the ability to earn […]
Stipe Miocic is looking to shake things up in the heavyweight division in a major way at UFC on Fox 13. And it’s an opportunity he’s been chasing for the better part of the year. The former two-sport standout from Cleveland State University began his 2014 campaign by notching a victory over former title challenger […]
Stipe Miocic is looking to shake things up in the heavyweight division in a major way at UFC on Fox 13. And it’s an opportunity he’s been chasing for the better part of the year. The former two-sport standout from Cleveland State University began his 2014 campaign by notching a victory over former title challenger […]
UFC 181 will be looked back upon for a number of high-profile happenings. Chief among them, though, is the potential for Saturday’s event to act as a launching pad for any number of talents who secured memorable wins. The card was stacked but somehow managed to exceed expectations. Various fighters made returns from injury or […]
UFC 181 will be looked back upon for a number of high-profile happenings. Chief among them, though, is the potential for Saturday’s event to act as a launching pad for any number of talents who secured memorable wins. The card was stacked but somehow managed to exceed expectations. Various fighters made returns from injury or […]
Being known as a pound-for-pound standout is high praise in today’s mixed martial arts. For as competitive and unpredictable as the landscape truly is, it takes a certain type of athlete to rise to the top and remain potent, especially in the UFC. Surrounded by former champions, young contenders and vengeful veterans, the 15 fighters […]
Being known as a pound-for-pound standout is high praise in today’s mixed martial arts. For as competitive and unpredictable as the landscape truly is, it takes a certain type of athlete to rise to the top and remain potent, especially in the UFC. Surrounded by former champions, young contenders and vengeful veterans, the 15 fighters […]