It’s not a new concept for a fighter to decide to crossover into different combat sports, testing their skills against the best mixed martial artists, kickboxers or boxers. Rarely, however, do any fighters find high-level success in multiple sports while dabbling in their chosen crafts. UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem is one fighter that probably came […]
It’s not a new concept for a fighter to decide to crossover into different combat sports, testing their skills against the best mixed martial artists, kickboxers or boxers. Rarely, however, do any fighters find high-level success in multiple sports while dabbling in their chosen crafts. UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem is one fighter that probably came […]
It’s hard to imagine the greatest fighter in UFC history entering a fight as an underdog, but that almost seems to be what is happening with Anderson Silva approaching his next bout against Chris Weidman at UFC 162. For months, Weidman has pounded the drum that he is the fighter best suited to finally snatch […]
It’s hard to imagine the greatest fighter in UFC history entering a fight as an underdog, but that almost seems to be what is happening with Anderson Silva approaching his next bout against Chris Weidman at UFC 162. For months, Weidman has pounded the drum that he is the fighter best suited to finally snatch […]
Transcendent athletes are few and far between, sometimes arriving once per generation. By all measures, they’re mere mortals—ostensibly no different than any of us. They, too, are made of flesh and blood. But that doesn’t explain why they’re capable of such feats of athleticism, does it? They breathe a rarified air. They know there are […]
Transcendent athletes are few and far between, sometimes arriving once per generation. By all measures, they’re mere mortals—ostensibly no different than any of us. They, too, are made of flesh and blood. But that doesn’t explain why they’re capable of such feats of athleticism, does it? They breathe a rarified air. They know there are […]
Former UFC fighter Paul Kelly will spend the next 13 years in prison after being convicted and sentenced for heroin trafficking in his home country of England. Kelly last fought in the UFC in 2011 in a losing effort to Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Since that time, he had been competing in regional shows, with his […]
Former UFC fighter Paul Kelly will spend the next 13 years in prison after being convicted and sentenced for heroin trafficking in his home country of England. Kelly last fought in the UFC in 2011 in a losing effort to Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Since that time, he had been competing in regional shows, with his […]
Rashad Evans and Dan Hederson both come into their UFC 161 light heavyweight tilt in need of a win to get their careers back on track. Evans’ stock hasn’t been lower in years after an upset loss to Antonio Rogeria Nogueira. With his loss to champion Jon Jones making it two losses in a row […]
Rashad Evans and Dan Hederson both come into their UFC 161 light heavyweight tilt in need of a win to get their careers back on track. Evans’ stock hasn’t been lower in years after an upset loss to Antonio Rogeria Nogueira. With his loss to champion Jon Jones making it two losses in a row […]
Cliff Thompson isn’t a household name in the world of mixed martial arts. He has had just two pro bouts, neither with a major organization, and at 34 years of age, lacks the label of a prospect. His name is currently making the online rounds though, and not because he moved to 2-0 as a […]
Cliff Thompson isn’t a household name in the world of mixed martial arts. He has had just two pro bouts, neither with a major organization, and at 34 years of age, lacks the label of a prospect. His name is currently making the online rounds though, and not because he moved to 2-0 as a […]