Tag: Good

Why Wins from Chris Weidman and Johny Hendricks Would Be Good for the UFC

Victories for Chris Weidman and Johny Hendricks would be of greater benefit to the UFC in the long term than victories for Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre.  Yes, you read that right. It’s actually better that the established names lose in this case—it’s a matter of age and roster circumstances.  Silva and GSP are the […]

Victories for Chris Weidman and Johny Hendricks would be of greater benefit to the UFC in the long term than victories for Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre.  Yes, you read that right. It’s actually better that the established names lose in this case—it’s a matter of age and roster circumstances.  Silva and GSP are the […]

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UFC Fighters in Fear of Being Released, Is That a Good or Bad Thing?

If a fighter who’s never gone on a losing skid like Jon Fitch receives walking papers without ever experiencing a personal problem, then few in the UFC can claim the luxury of job security. A former welterweight title challenger, Fitch went 14-3-1 in nearly eight years with the UFC. In that span, Fitch, unlike many contracted UFC fighters, never got arrested, failed […]

If a fighter who’s never gone on a losing skid like Jon Fitch receives walking papers without ever experiencing a personal problem, then few in the UFC can claim the luxury of job security. A former welterweight title challenger, Fitch went 14-3-1 in nearly eight years with the UFC. In that span, Fitch, unlike many contracted UFC fighters, never got arrested, failed […]

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Top 5 MMA Movies That Are So Bad, They’re Good

It’s fair to say that mixed martial arts films are the red-headed step children of the movie industry. Then again, that would be a bit harsh on red-headed stepchildren who haven’t really done anything to earn our ire. MMA movies, on the other hand, have done very little right since they started appearing in DVD […]

It’s fair to say that mixed martial arts films are the red-headed step children of the movie industry. Then again, that would be a bit harsh on red-headed stepchildren who haven’t really done anything to earn our ire. MMA movies, on the other hand, have done very little right since they started appearing in DVD […]

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Chris Weidman Has a Very Good Chance to Beat Anderson Silva at UFC 162

Chris Weidman is undoubtedly the deserving top contender for Anderson Silva‘s middleweight title. Has been since last July, actually, when he knocked out Mark Munoz and derailed the Filipino’s hopes to face Silva, a training partner and friend. The only problem? Silva didn’t want the fight. He didn’t believe Weidman had a big enough name, […]

Chris Weidman is undoubtedly the deserving top contender for Anderson Silva‘s middleweight title. Has been since last July, actually, when he knocked out Mark Munoz and derailed the Filipino’s hopes to face Silva, a training partner and friend. The only problem? Silva didn’t want the fight. He didn’t believe Weidman had a big enough name, […]

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UFC Cuts A Good Thing for Other Promotions and MMA in General

Whenever a fighter is given his walking papers by the UFC, the MMA community leaps to make it a more complex issue than it is. Conspiracy theories abound; expletives are hurled in Dana White’s direction; fans make the declaration that they’ll never again pay for a UFC Pay-Per-View, now that their favorite fighter has been […]

Whenever a fighter is given his walking papers by the UFC, the MMA community leaps to make it a more complex issue than it is. Conspiracy theories abound; expletives are hurled in Dana White’s direction; fans make the declaration that they’ll never again pay for a UFC Pay-Per-View, now that their favorite fighter has been […]

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Weekend MMA Rundown: Promotions Aplenty Put on Good Shows

The UFC did not hold an event this weekend, but plenty of other promotions stepped up to fill the void.  In New Jersey, Ring of Combat 42 held a solid card with a number of notable faces stepping in the cage. UFC veteran Mike Massenzio lost t…

The UFC did not hold an event this weekend, but plenty of other promotions stepped up to fill the void.  In New Jersey, Ring of Combat 42 held a solid card with a number of notable faces stepping in the cage. UFC veteran Mike Massenzio lost to Ronald Stallings in the main attraction. The knockout came […]