10 European Fighters Ready to Break Out

A “breakout” can mean different things to different people. It can mean a flare-up of a skin irritation, for example. It can mean an escape en masse of prisoners from prison. But it’s not going to mean those things today. Today, right here, in an MMA context, it means taking the next step in your career. […]

A “breakout” can mean different things to different people. It can mean a flare-up of a skin irritation, for example. It can mean an escape en masse of prisoners from prison. But it’s not going to mean those things today. Today, right here, in an MMA context, it means taking the next step in your career. […]

UFC Dials Back European Expansion, but Overexposure Still a Danger

I woke up this fine Monday morning with the realization that we’ve just begun another Ultimate Fighting Championship fight week. And, in both the immortal words and general vibe of Ron Burgundy, in no way is that depressing. If you haven’t seen Anchorman—well, first of all, we can’t be friends if you haven’t seen Anchorman—then […]

I woke up this fine Monday morning with the realization that we’ve just begun another Ultimate Fighting Championship fight week. And, in both the immortal words and general vibe of Ron Burgundy, in no way is that depressing. If you haven’t seen Anchorman—well, first of all, we can’t be friends if you haven’t seen Anchorman—then […]

UFC Announces 6 European Events Not Aimed at US Audiences

With the UFC getting geared up for Fight Night 30 in Manchester, England, this Saturday, with a card in Sweden following in the next few months, it’s clear that Zuffa is making a play for Europe. They are upping the ante in 2014, though. Speaking with United Kingdom Network BT Sport, UFC President Dana White […]

With the UFC getting geared up for Fight Night 30 in Manchester, England, this Saturday, with a card in Sweden following in the next few months, it’s clear that Zuffa is making a play for Europe. They are upping the ante in 2014, though. Speaking with United Kingdom Network BT Sport, UFC President Dana White […]

The 20 Best European Fighters in MMA

We all know Europe is an up-and-comer when it comes to MMA. No scholastic wrestling and a comparatively recent arrival at the party will do that.  And yet, today, there are many, many very good European fighters today in the ranks of the UFC and beyond. Here are my top 20, as it stands right […]

We all know Europe is an up-and-comer when it comes to MMA. No scholastic wrestling and a comparatively recent arrival at the party will do that.  And yet, today, there are many, many very good European fighters today in the ranks of the UFC and beyond. Here are my top 20, as it stands right […]