Tag: Events

Business as Usual?: 10 Major Events in the Year Since Zuffa Bought Strikeforce

One year ago to the day, Zuffa shocked the MMA world by buying Strikeforce, their top competitor and a promotion on the rise. Strikeforce and Showtime had set records on the network with their Heavyweight Grand Prix and the sky seemed the limit for the…

One year ago to the day, Zuffa shocked the MMA world by buying Strikeforce, their top competitor and a promotion on the rise. Strikeforce and Showtime had set records on the network with their Heavyweight Grand Prix and the sky seemed the limit for the San Jose, Calif.-based promotion. Suddenly they were the UFC’s little […]

Does the UFC Need More Breaks Between Events?

Quick, when was the last time the UFC gave fans a six-week break in between pay-per-view events? You’re probably guessing sometime last year. After all, if fights were consistently being shown within six weeks of each other some would think that …

Quick, when was the last time the UFC gave fans a six-week break in between pay-per-view events? You’re probably guessing sometime last year. After all, if fights were consistently being shown within six weeks of each other some would think that would lead to fans being burned out. If your answer was in fact “last […]

UFC on FUEL TV 2: The Best YouTube Videos of the Event’s Newcomers

With UFC on FX 2 in the books, the only thing keeping Zuffa MMA fanatics busy after Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey will be The Ultimate Fighter Live on FX next week. With no other major MMA events to fill the void aside from Bellator Fighting Championshi…

With UFC on FX 2 in the books, the only thing keeping Zuffa MMA fanatics busy after Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey will be The Ultimate Fighter Live on FX next week. With no other major MMA events to fill the void aside from Bellator Fighting Championships’ sixth season on MTV2 and Epix in HD, we […]

UFC Having More Events in 2012 Equals Weaker Main Events

The UFC is not equipped with an adequate enough roster to handle the amount of events they are going to put on in 2012. They are quickly outpacing the amount of talent they have under contract with the schedule they have. The new deal that the UFC made…

The UFC is not equipped with an adequate enough roster to handle the amount of events they are going to put on in 2012. They are quickly outpacing the amount of talent they have under contract with the schedule they have. The new deal that the UFC made with FOX means that not only will […]

UFC 143: Aside from Diaz vs Condit, Which Are Event’s Most Intriguing Fights?

Next month at UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit, we will be treated to something that hasn’t been seen since 2008—a new UFC Welterweight Champion. Although it is an interim belt, it is also a ticket to fight Georges St. Pierre later this year for th…

Next month at UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit, we will be treated to something that hasn’t been seen since 2008—a new UFC Welterweight Champion. Although it is an interim belt, it is also a ticket to fight Georges St. Pierre later this year for the Undisputed Welterweight Championship. In addition to Diaz vs. Condit, UFC […]

5 Potential Main Events for UFC on FOX 3

Earlier this week, the UFC announced that their third venture into network television will take place on May 5th in New Jersey. A main card bout between Nate Diaz and Jim Miller is already set for the card, but reports have suggested that the fight wil…

Earlier this week, the UFC announced that their third venture into network television will take place on May 5th in New Jersey. A main card bout between Nate Diaz and Jim Miller is already set for the card, but reports have suggested that the fight will not headline the event, leaving speculation that the UFC […]