Tag: Both

Jason “Mayhem” Miller: Fighter or Entertainer? UFC Says You Can’t Be Both

Poor, poor Jason Miller. The man held a special place in many MMA fans’ hearts, simply because he actually seemed like he was having fun out there. Make no mistake, he was a deceptively good fighter (this stayed under the radar for many years). H…

Poor, poor Jason Miller. The man held a special place in many MMA fans’ hearts, simply because he actually seemed like he was having fun out there. Make no mistake, he was a deceptively good fighter (this stayed under the radar for many years). His role on MTV’s Bully Beatdown made him famous to all, […]

The Ultimate Fighter Episode 10: Previewing Both Quarterfinal Fights

The Ultimate Fighter just ended their preliminary house fights, with Team Faber taking the early 5-3 lead over Team Cruz. Friday will bring us the first two quarterfinal fights, as well as the possible explanation of how Dominick Cruz tore his ACL.&#16…

The Ultimate Fighter just ended their preliminary house fights, with Team Faber taking the early 5-3 lead over Team Cruz. Friday will bring us the first two quarterfinal fights, as well as the possible explanation of how Dominick Cruz tore his ACL.  The tearing of Cruz’s ACL has put a hold on his title fight […]

MMA: Beautiful, Brutal or a Little Bit of Both?

I have a mission for you, the Bleacher Report readers: Ask some of your friends or family members to describe mixed martial arts, and count how many of them use the word “brutal.” Of the ones who do, how many of them are regular viewers of …

I have a mission for you, the Bleacher Report readers: Ask some of your friends or family members to describe mixed martial arts, and count how many of them use the word “brutal.” Of the ones who do, how many of them are regular viewers of the sport? Have they ever sat down and watched […]

MMA: In-the-Moment Reactions Can Both Help and Hurt the Growth of the Sport

As fans of mixed martial arts, we are all sometimes prone to hyperbole and overreaction. In the moment, every comeback becomes “the greatest in the history of the sport.” Every new champion is “the future of the weight division.&#8221…

As fans of mixed martial arts, we are all sometimes prone to hyperbole and overreaction. In the moment, every comeback becomes “the greatest in the history of the sport.” Every new champion is “the future of the weight division.” Every green fighter who has run through lesser competition is “a fighter to keep an eye […]

UFC 137: Nick Diaz, BJ Penn Both Without Opponent, Let Them Fight Each Other

No, I am not high. Hear me out.  Earlier today, at the UFC 137 press conference, Dana White announced that Nick Diaz was being pulled from the main event due to essentially going MIA – no one, not even Diaz’s manager, knew where Diaz w…

No, I am not high. Hear me out.  Earlier today, at the UFC 137 press conference, Dana White announced that Nick Diaz was being pulled from the main event due to essentially going MIA – no one, not even Diaz’s manager, knew where Diaz was. Apparently he snuck out the back door of Caesar Gracie’s house and […]

UFC Betting

UFC 137: Nick Diaz, BJ Penn Both Without Opponent, Let Them Fight Each Other

Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir III: 5 Reasons This Fight Makes Sense for Both Men

On February 2, 2008, a rivalry was born. Despite plenty of jokes and criticism, former WWE superstar Brock Lesnar made his UFC debut against former heavyweight champion Frank Mir. The jokes were short lived as Lesnar came within seconds of a first roun…

On February 2, 2008, a rivalry was born. Despite plenty of jokes and criticism, former WWE superstar Brock Lesnar made his UFC debut against former heavyweight champion Frank Mir. The jokes were short lived as Lesnar came within seconds of a first round stoppage. After a few “illegal” ground strikes, referee Steve Mazzagatti deducted a […]

UFC Betting

Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir III: 5 Reasons This Fight Makes Sense for Both Men