UFC Fight Night 30: Melvin Guillard Always on Precipice of Greatness or Failure

When Melvin Guillard steps into the Octagon this weekend to face Ross Pearson at UFC Fight Night 30, his career may hang in the balance. He’s lost four of his last six fights, a troublesome situation given that the UFC has released some big-name fighters this year. Should he lose to Pearson, he may very […]

When Melvin Guillard steps into the Octagon this weekend to face Ross Pearson at UFC Fight Night 30, his career may hang in the balance. He’s lost four of his last six fights, a troublesome situation given that the UFC has released some big-name fighters this year. Should he lose to Pearson, he may very […]

How Gray Maynard and Every Lightweight Have Rebounded After Title Fight Failure

Only months after their epic trilogy came to an end, Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard are now both trailing Benson Henderson in the battle to be considered the best 155-pound fighter on the planet. However, both fighters will have huge opportunities to b…

Only months after their epic trilogy came to an end, Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard are now both trailing Benson Henderson in the battle to be considered the best 155-pound fighter on the planet. However, both fighters will have huge opportunities to bounce back with authority in their next outings. After a narrow loss in […]

Strikeforce Results: Was the Heavyweight Grand Prix a Success or a Failure?

A little over a year ago, Strikeforce kicked off its inaugural Grand Prix tournament that brought together the best heavyweights in the world. The Pride-like nostalgia stemming from the return of the tournament format had the MMA world buzzing for mont…

A little over a year ago, Strikeforce kicked off its inaugural Grand Prix tournament that brought together the best heavyweights in the world. The Pride-like nostalgia stemming from the return of the tournament format had the MMA world buzzing for months. Unfortunately, the general interest level in the tournament nosedived after the quarterfinal bouts. Everything […]

Why the Strikeforce Grand Prix Was a Huge Failure

In February of 2011, a very promising heavyweight grand prix kicked off in Strikeforce, hosting eight notable heavyweights. This tournament had so much promise, but was a failure in retrospect. The tournament was announced with eight participants, all …

In February of 2011, a very promising heavyweight grand prix kicked off in Strikeforce, hosting eight notable heavyweights. This tournament had so much promise, but was a failure in retrospect. The tournament was announced with eight participants, all notables in their own right. Included in the tournament were Fedor Emelianenko, Antonio Silva, Fabricio Werdum, Alistair […]

Michael Bisping Calls Chael Sonnen a Failure in More Ways Than One

Middleweight contenders Michael Bisping and Chael Sonnen don’t have a lot of time to hype up their upcoming Fox bout on January 28, but Bisping isn’t letting the chance slip to get a few words in to his opponent. In a recent interview with …

Middleweight contenders Michael Bisping and Chael Sonnen don’t have a lot of time to hype up their upcoming Fox bout on January 28, but Bisping isn’t letting the chance slip to get a few words in to his opponent. In a recent interview with ChicagoNow.com, Bisping gives insight as to where he thinks he stands […]

UFC 125: The Numbers Are In, but Was the Event a Success or a Failure?

The numbers are out for UFC 125 attendance and after perusing them, the question that comes to mind is, ‘Was UFC 125 a success?’ At first glance the attendance was not bad, the January 1st event drew a crowd of 12,874 to the MGM Grand Garde…

The numbers are out for UFC 125 attendance and after perusing them, the question that comes to mind is, ‘Was UFC 125 a success?’ At first glance the attendance was not bad, the January 1st event drew a crowd of 12,874 to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.  A UFC lightweight title bout […]

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UFC 125: The Numbers Are In, but Was the Event a Success or a Failure?