Tag: Decision

UFC 148: Why Demian Maia’s Move to Welterweight Is the Right Decision

Demian Maia is arguably the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner in MMA today. He started his career 11-0 and had eight submission victories in that time. He has tapped out such names as Chael Sonnen—who he took down with a fantastic throw off t…

Demian Maia is arguably the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner in MMA today. He started his career 11-0 and had eight submission victories in that time. He has tapped out such names as Chael Sonnen—who he took down with a fantastic throw off the cage—Nate Quarry, Jason MacDonald and Ed Herman. Also, he fought Anderson […]

Anderson Silva Disagrees With Decision to Give Chael Sonnen a Rematch

Anderson Silva is prepared to defend his middleweight title against Chael Sonnen in a rematch from their first encounter at UFC 117 nearly two years ago, but that doesn’t mean he is keen on the idea. Sonnen has continuously belittled and disrespe…

Anderson Silva is prepared to defend his middleweight title against Chael Sonnen in a rematch from their first encounter at UFC 117 nearly two years ago, but that doesn’t mean he is keen on the idea. Sonnen has continuously belittled and disrespected Silva in every way imaginable, to the point where the Brazilian has forced […]

Miesha Tate’s Decision to Avoid Tapping Highlights Fighter Stupidity

Miesha Tate is a tough fighter. That can’t be disputed. But she’s also dumb.  And I’m not picking specifically on Tate, though I know it may sound that way. She’s just the latest in a long line of fighters who decided that …

Miesha Tate is a tough fighter. That can’t be disputed. But she’s also dumb.  And I’m not picking specifically on Tate, though I know it may sound that way. She’s just the latest in a long line of fighters who decided that it was better to look tough during the course of a fight rather […]

Nick Diaz: Carlos Condit Makes Foolish Decision to Accept Rematch with Diaz

Carlos Condit did what he had to do in order to defeat Nick Diaz at UFC 143. He should be celebrating his victory and the interim welterweight championship.  Instead, UFC president Dana White announced on Twitter that Condit agreed to a rematch wi…

Carlos Condit did what he had to do in order to defeat Nick Diaz at UFC 143. He should be celebrating his victory and the interim welterweight championship.  Instead, UFC president Dana White announced on Twitter that Condit agreed to a rematch with Diaz. No date or location has been set for the fight yet. […]

MMA: Why the UFC’s Ban on Weapons Sponsors Is the Right Decision

With the report that the UFC would be banning sponsors related to guns, knives, hunting and ammunition effective Jan. 23, a number of questions surround the motivation behind the decision. At first glance, the promotion’s new broadcast agreement …

With the report that the UFC would be banning sponsors related to guns, knives, hunting and ammunition effective Jan. 23, a number of questions surround the motivation behind the decision. At first glance, the promotion’s new broadcast agreement with the Fox family of networks appears to be the biggest factor, but there is more to […]

Brock Lesnar Retires: Why the Next Big Thing Made Right Decision Leaving UFC

Entering a bout with Alistair Overeem at UFC 141, many fans believed Brock Lesnar would turn around his floundering career. It wasn’t much of a surprise when he was knocked out in the first round, but it was a bit surprising when he decided to re…

Entering a bout with Alistair Overeem at UFC 141, many fans believed Brock Lesnar would turn around his floundering career. It wasn’t much of a surprise when he was knocked out in the first round, but it was a bit surprising when he decided to retire from UFC following the fight. As shocking as it […]

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Brock Lesnar Retires: Why the Next Big Thing Made Right Decision Leaving UFC