Jon Jones: Breaking Down What Makes the Pound-for-Pound Best so Great

Twenty-one times Jon Jones has entered the fighting platform. Twenty-one times Jones has walked away victorious (seriously, go ahead and ask Matt Hamill if he thinks he won that fight). And all but once has Jones made it look easy. Too easy.  He’s made the Lyoto Machidas, Mauricio “Shogun” Ruas, Quinton “Rampage” Jacksons, Rashad Evans, […]

Twenty-one times Jon Jones has entered the fighting platform. Twenty-one times Jones has walked away victorious (seriously, go ahead and ask Matt Hamill if he thinks he won that fight). And all but once has Jones made it look easy. Too easy.  He’s made the Lyoto Machidas, Mauricio “Shogun” Ruas, Quinton “Rampage” Jacksons, Rashad Evans, […]

Aldo vs. Mendes 2 Results: Breaking Down Next Step for Both Fighters

The rematch between defending featherweight champion Jose Aldo and No. 1 contender Chad Mendes was the most anticipated fight on the UFC 179 card, and the main event did not disappoint. Aldo retained his championship via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46), but MMA fans are already talking about what’s next for both the champion and […]

The rematch between defending featherweight champion Jose Aldo and No. 1 contender Chad Mendes was the most anticipated fight on the UFC 179 card, and the main event did not disappoint. Aldo retained his championship via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46), but MMA fans are already talking about what’s next for both the champion and […]

Ronaldo Souza vs. Gegard Mousasi: Breaking Down Their Original Match in 2008

This Friday, former Strikeforce middleweight champion Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza squares off against the former DREAM light heavyweight, middleweight and Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi at UFC Fight Night 50. Souza and Mousasi will be headlining the card, a rematch of a fight they had back in 2008 with the DREAM middleweight title on the […]

This Friday, former Strikeforce middleweight champion Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza squares off against the former DREAM light heavyweight, middleweight and Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi at UFC Fight Night 50. Souza and Mousasi will be headlining the card, a rematch of a fight they had back in 2008 with the DREAM middleweight title on the […]

EA Sports UFC Review: Breaking Down Features, Options and Gameplay

It could be argued that mixed martial arts has become the most popular combat sport in the world. That might explain why EA Sports has chosen to create a UFC game and not a boxing title despite it being three years since the well-received Fight Night Champion was released.  Back in 2010, the company released […]

It could be argued that mixed martial arts has become the most popular combat sport in the world. That might explain why EA Sports has chosen to create a UFC game and not a boxing title despite it being three years since the well-received Fight Night Champion was released.  Back in 2010, the company released […]

UFC 171: Breaking Down Welterweight Division After Hendricks vs. Lawler

UFC 171 was highlighted by the fight between Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler for the vacant UFC Welterweight Championship, but there were several important divisional battles on the card. Not only did Hendricks capture the title via unanimous decision, but Tyron Woodley was victorious over Carlos Condit (via a knee injury) to likely earn the […]

UFC 171 was highlighted by the fight between Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler for the vacant UFC Welterweight Championship, but there were several important divisional battles on the card. Not only did Hendricks capture the title via unanimous decision, but Tyron Woodley was victorious over Carlos Condit (via a knee injury) to likely earn the […]

Rousey vs. McMann: Breaking Down Sara McMann’s Blueprint for Victory

When Ronda Rousey meets Sara McMann at UFC 170 on Saturday (10 p.m. ET on PPV), it will mark the first UFC main event featuring two Olympic medalists. If McMann (7-0, 1-0 UFC) plays her cards right, the showdown could also be the venue for Rousey’s (8-0, 2-0 UFC) first career loss. Sure, beating the […]

When Ronda Rousey meets Sara McMann at UFC 170 on Saturday (10 p.m. ET on PPV), it will mark the first UFC main event featuring two Olympic medalists. If McMann (7-0, 1-0 UFC) plays her cards right, the showdown could also be the venue for Rousey’s (8-0, 2-0 UFC) first career loss. Sure, beating the […]