UFC Middleweight Division Captured in Colorful Illustration

Once thought to be a weak, lackluster division serving as little more than an arena for the greatest fighter of all time to showcase his superiority, the UFC’s middleweight class is suddenly deep and intriguing.  It hasn’t just gone from “below-average” to “acceptable;” it’s exceptional now.  After current champion Chris Weidman knocked out longtime king […]

Once thought to be a weak, lackluster division serving as little more than an arena for the greatest fighter of all time to showcase his superiority, the UFC’s middleweight class is suddenly deep and intriguing.  It hasn’t just gone from “below-average” to “acceptable;” it’s exceptional now.  After current champion Chris Weidman knocked out longtime king […]

Nate Diaz and the 10 Most Colorful Characters in Ultimate Fighter History

There have been a lot of crazy people and wild characters on the set of The Ultimate Fighter. Shocked? Probably not. Considering it’s a reality-television show designed to locate and publicize the best young cage fighters in the world, that likely doesn’t come as much of a surprise. More than that, the UFC and the […]

There have been a lot of crazy people and wild characters on the set of The Ultimate Fighter. Shocked? Probably not. Considering it’s a reality-television show designed to locate and publicize the best young cage fighters in the world, that likely doesn’t come as much of a surprise. More than that, the UFC and the […]

UFC 146 Preview: Roy Nelson and MMA’s 25 Most Colorful Characters

MMA is about much more than the action in the cage. The best fighters, or at least the most popular ones, understand that what happens outside the Octagon is just as important as anything that takes place within. Fighters are entertainers. As we’…

MMA is about much more than the action in the cage. The best fighters, or at least the most popular ones, understand that what happens outside the Octagon is just as important as anything that takes place within. Fighters are entertainers. As we’ve learned, they are competing for ever-tightening entertainment budgets, not just with boxers […]

Nick Diaz and the 25 Most Colorful Fighters in MMA History

In the world of mixed martial arts, there is arguably no more enigmatic figure than that of Nick Diaz. The Stockton fighter is just the right blend of crazy and genius, as the welterweight contender has risen the ranks thanks to his fan-friendly style …

In the world of mixed martial arts, there is arguably no more enigmatic figure than that of Nick Diaz. The Stockton fighter is just the right blend of crazy and genius, as the welterweight contender has risen the ranks thanks to his fan-friendly style of fighting, which garnered him Strikeforce gold in 2010. Now, he […]