In 2005, the world of mixed martial arts changed forever. Through The Ultimate Fighter competition, fans got an up-close look at the lives of professional fighters in a way that they never had. When it was time for the show’s finale, Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar captivated the sporting world through their epic battle. Over the […]
In 2005, the world of mixed martial arts changed forever. Through The Ultimate Fighter competition, fans got an up-close look at the lives of professional fighters in a way that they never had. When it was time for the show’s finale, Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar captivated the sporting world through their epic battle. Over the […]
Just over eight years ago, the course of the UFC took a dramatic turn for the better when the finale of the first-ever The Ultimate Fighter took place in Las Vegas. The reality show that aired on Spike TV in 2005 was almost a last shot for the promotion. The UFC had hemorrhaged money for […]
Just over eight years ago, the course of the UFC took a dramatic turn for the better when the finale of the first-ever The Ultimate Fighter took place in Las Vegas. The reality show that aired on Spike TV in 2005 was almost a last shot for the promotion. The UFC had hemorrhaged money for […]
Anderson Silva has been sitting at the top of the pound-for-pound rankings for quite some time, but don’t think his road to the top didn’t have a couple of bumps in it. Two of those bumps preceded his UFC 101 fight against Forrest Griffin. Before facing Griffin at light heavyweight in the main event in […]
Anderson Silva has been sitting at the top of the pound-for-pound rankings for quite some time, but don’t think his road to the top didn’t have a couple of bumps in it. Two of those bumps preceded his UFC 101 fight against Forrest Griffin. Before facing Griffin at light heavyweight in the main event in […]
After Forrest Griffin’s impromptu retirement announcement during the UFC 160 post-fight presser, Dana White announced that Griffin, along with Stephan Bonnar, would be headed for the UFC Hall of Fame this summer. Yes, Griffin and Bonnar took part in that epic battle to decide the winner of the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter. Yes, […]
After Forrest Griffin’s impromptu retirement announcement during the UFC 160 post-fight presser, Dana White announced that Griffin, along with Stephan Bonnar, would be headed for the UFC Hall of Fame this summer. Yes, Griffin and Bonnar took part in that epic battle to decide the winner of the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter. Yes, […]
When The Ultimate Fighter first debuted in 2005, no one was sure if the mixed martial arts reality show would be an instant hit or a ratings bomb. Twelve episodes of fights, in-house hi-jinks and drunken escapades led to the first season finale where Forrest Griffin met Stephan Bonnar in a light heavyweight bout to […]
When The Ultimate Fighter first debuted in 2005, no one was sure if the mixed martial arts reality show would be an instant hit or a ratings bomb. Twelve episodes of fights, in-house hi-jinks and drunken escapades led to the first season finale where Forrest Griffin met Stephan Bonnar in a light heavyweight bout to […]
Most sports leagues have embraced the power of social media only tentatively, scared perhaps of even the slightest hint of negativity or controversy. Not so the UFC, the cagefighting behemoth with the take-no-prisoners attitude, which has offered undercard fights on Facebook and tweets by the thousands before, during and after every major event. The UFC, […]
Most sports leagues have embraced the power of social media only tentatively, scared perhaps of even the slightest hint of negativity or controversy. Not so the UFC, the cagefighting behemoth with the take-no-prisoners attitude, which has offered undercard fights on Facebook and tweets by the thousands before, during and after every major event. The UFC, […]