Tag: Five

Dana White: The Five Dumbest Things He’s Said in Recent Years

Whether you’re a fan, a fighter, or even a newcomer, you’ve probably got a strongly-held opinion on Dana White. My personal opinion of the man is simple: despite his many shortcomings, I truly think White starts and ends every day wanting t…

Whether you’re a fan, a fighter, or even a newcomer, you’ve probably got a strongly-held opinion on Dana White. My personal opinion of the man is simple: despite his many shortcomings, I truly think White starts and ends every day wanting to make the UFC, and by proxy all of MMA, bigger and better. But […]

The 15 Most Infamous Moments in MMA over the Last Five Years

As mixed martial arts has evolved, it has endured both its ups and downs over the course of its history, which is nearing the 20-year mark. Now, with the sport inching closer to the mainstream, every aspect will be scrutinized to the finest detail. Eve…

As mixed martial arts has evolved, it has endured both its ups and downs over the course of its history, which is nearing the 20-year mark. Now, with the sport inching closer to the mainstream, every aspect will be scrutinized to the finest detail. Even so, it has already survived a number of controversial and […]

UFC on FX 2: Five Things We Learned in the UFC’s Return to Australia

Thiago Alves Gave That One Away Thiago Alves had it all. Through two rounds Friday night at UFC on FX 2, the Brazilian export battered and bloodied Martin Kampmann to the point where it seemed he had the fight in the bag. A victory was all but ensured,…

Thiago Alves Gave That One Away Thiago Alves had it all. Through two rounds Friday night at UFC on FX 2, the Brazilian export battered and bloodied Martin Kampmann to the point where it seemed he had the fight in the bag. A victory was all but ensured, and an emphatic one at that. And […]

Five Fighters Injecting Life Back into the UFC Welterweight Division

Three-plus years. That’s how long the UFC’s welterweight division has been on lock-down, and how long champion Georges St. Pierre has walked into the octagon a champion and walked out a pound-for-pound kingpin.  It is also how long dom…

Three-plus years. That’s how long the UFC’s welterweight division has been on lock-down, and how long champion Georges St. Pierre has walked into the octagon a champion and walked out a pound-for-pound kingpin.  It is also how long dominance and superior skill have seemingly sapped the life-blood right out of the UFC’s welterweight division.  How […]

TUF 14 Finale: Five Ways Jason Mayhem Miller Can Evolve His Game

Jason “Mayhem” Miller simply looked stagnant Saturday night against Michael Bisping at TUF 14 Finale. The 30-year-old, who was gracing the Octagon for the first time since losing to Georges St. Pierre in 2005, looked out-of-shape, undiscipl…

Jason “Mayhem” Miller simply looked stagnant Saturday night against Michael Bisping at TUF 14 Finale. The 30-year-old, who was gracing the Octagon for the first time since losing to Georges St. Pierre in 2005, looked out-of-shape, undisciplined on his feet and simply unprepared. This fight was meant to be Miller’s official return to the UFC […]

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TUF 14 Finale: Five Ways Jason Mayhem Miller Can Evolve His Game

UFC 137 Preview: BJ Penn Willing to Consider a Five Round Bout with Nick Diaz

Ever since BJ Penn and Nick Diaz have been slotted into the main event picture at UFC 137, Diaz’s manager, Ceasar Gracie, has been vocal about rescheduling the bout to five rounds.  UFC President Dana White announced earlier this week that t…

Ever since BJ Penn and Nick Diaz have been slotted into the main event picture at UFC 137, Diaz’s manager, Ceasar Gracie, has been vocal about rescheduling the bout to five rounds.  UFC President Dana White announced earlier this week that the two competitors would headline the event after UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre was […]

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UFC 137 Preview: BJ Penn Willing to Consider a Five Round Bout with Nick Diaz