Just six years separate Demian Maia and Ryan LaFlare chronologically, but in their chosen profession, that might as well be a lifetime. The gap between them, stylistically and in the cage, is nearly unfathomable. Maia is the last of a dying breed in mixed martial arts—the specialist. While most modern fighters come up in the […]
Just six years separate Demian Maia and Ryan LaFlare chronologically, but in their chosen profession, that might as well be a lifetime. The gap between them, stylistically and in the cage, is nearly unfathomable. Maia is the last of a dying breed in mixed martial arts—the specialist. While most modern fighters come up in the […]
Several interesting prospects are part of the fourth season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. The cast will comprise fighters from the bantamweight and lightweight divisions and will be coached by legendary Brazilian champs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. UFC officials formally announced the rosters Wednesday in a press release (via Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com). […]
Several interesting prospects are part of the fourth season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. The cast will comprise fighters from the bantamweight and lightweight divisions and will be coached by legendary Brazilian champs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. UFC officials formally announced the rosters Wednesday in a press release (via Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com). […]
An influx of Irish fighters, anchored by brazen featherweight top contender Conor McGregor, have infiltrated multiple UFC weight classes. Cathal Pendred, Norman Parke and Patrick Holohan are the main culprits. McGregor leads the charge, capturing the attention of the mixed martial arts masses with his volatile sense of humor and sleek sense of style. One […]
An influx of Irish fighters, anchored by brazen featherweight top contender Conor McGregor, have infiltrated multiple UFC weight classes. Cathal Pendred, Norman Parke and Patrick Holohan are the main culprits. McGregor leads the charge, capturing the attention of the mixed martial arts masses with his volatile sense of humor and sleek sense of style. One […]
It’s official. The long-running The Ultimate Fighter series is back for the UFC, but this time with a twist. It’s gym vs. gym. That’s right, rival Florida gyms will go head-to-head, as Dan Lambert’s American Top Team takes on Glenn Robinson’s Blackzilians camp in what should be a heated rivalry. It’s one that’s full of […]
It’s official. The long-running The Ultimate Fighter series is back for the UFC, but this time with a twist. It’s gym vs. gym. That’s right, rival Florida gyms will go head-to-head, as Dan Lambert’s American Top Team takes on Glenn Robinson’s Blackzilians camp in what should be a heated rivalry. It’s one that’s full of […]
In her last two UFC title defenses, bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has beaten opponents Alexis Davis and Cat Zingano in a combined 30 seconds. That is not a misprint. Matched up with the very best women in world, Rousey has barely managed to break a sweat. It took her longer to explain her armbar […]
In her last two UFC title defenses, bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has beaten opponents Alexis Davis and Cat Zingano in a combined 30 seconds. That is not a misprint. Matched up with the very best women in world, Rousey has barely managed to break a sweat. It took her longer to explain her armbar […]
Ronda Rousey defended the UFC women’s bantamweight championship at UFC 184, and the fight capped off a solid evening of performances. The five-fight main card delivered four finishes, and each one was exciting. Three of the four finishes earned performance bonuses. That tells you just how solid this main card was in regards to excitement. […]
Ronda Rousey defended the UFC women’s bantamweight championship at UFC 184, and the fight capped off a solid evening of performances. The five-fight main card delivered four finishes, and each one was exciting. Three of the four finishes earned performance bonuses. That tells you just how solid this main card was in regards to excitement. […]