UFC 186: On the Curious Juxtaposition of Rampage Jackson and Demetrious Johnson

It’s fairly common in combat sports for people to say they don’t believe in luck. Perhaps we have Dan Gable to thank for this. The legendary amateur wrestler and coach is fond of imploring people to “make their own luck” during autograph signings and speaking events. There is an even older adage, often attributed to […]

It’s fairly common in combat sports for people to say they don’t believe in luck. Perhaps we have Dan Gable to thank for this. The legendary amateur wrestler and coach is fond of imploring people to “make their own luck” during autograph signings and speaking events. There is an even older adage, often attributed to […]

Nick Diaz: A Curious Case of Two Fighters.

I first became very aware of Nick Diaz when he knocked the taste out of Robbie Lawler’s mouth. Diaz exhibited A torrent of mid-match trash talk, taunting and counter boxing so fluid and quick, I am still in awe of it today. Not only did he upset …

I first became very aware of Nick Diaz when he knocked the taste out of Robbie Lawler’s mouth. Diaz exhibited A torrent of mid-match trash talk, taunting and counter boxing so fluid and quick, I am still in awe of it today. Not only did he upset the bookmakers and shock the UFC, but he […]

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Nick Diaz: A Curious Case of Two Fighters.