If UFC lightweight contender Benson Henderson were to be cast in a movie, Smooth would undoubtedly star in a suspense film. And like any good suspense film, Henderson likes taking his time. The former lightweight champion, who’s notorious for piling up close-decision wins, was burned by the judges in his uneventful trilogy fight with Donald Cerrone […]
If UFC lightweight contender Benson Henderson were to be cast in a movie, Smooth would undoubtedly star in a suspense film. And like any good suspense film, Henderson likes taking his time. The former lightweight champion, who’s notorious for piling up close-decision wins, was burned by the judges in his uneventful trilogy fight with Donald Cerrone […]
I love Nick Diaz. In the spirit of full disclosure I think it’s important to tell you that up front. It’s a manly platonic love. Purely unprofessional? Sure. And deeply held. Everything about Diaz resonates with me. His intransigence and “me against the world” outlook, his willingness to endure tremendous punishment in order to make […]
I love Nick Diaz. In the spirit of full disclosure I think it’s important to tell you that up front. It’s a manly platonic love. Purely unprofessional? Sure. And deeply held. Everything about Diaz resonates with me. His intransigence and “me against the world” outlook, his willingness to endure tremendous punishment in order to make […]
We’ve all spent considerable time during Jon Jones‘ six-and-a-half-year run in the UFC trying to figure out if he is the man he portrays himself as. In the wake of news this week, via Steven Marrocco of MMAJunkie.com, that the fight company’s brilliant but often perplexing light heavyweight champion checked into a drug rehabilitation clinic after […]
We’ve all spent considerable time during Jon Jones‘ six-and-a-half-year run in the UFC trying to figure out if he is the man he portrays himself as. In the wake of news this week, via Steven Marrocco of MMAJunkie.com, that the fight company’s brilliant but often perplexing light heavyweight champion checked into a drug rehabilitation clinic after […]
Twenty-one times Jon Jones has entered the fighting platform. Twenty-one times Jones has walked away victorious (seriously, go ahead and ask Matt Hamill if he thinks he won that fight). And all but once has Jones made it look easy. Too easy. He’s made the Lyoto Machidas, Mauricio “Shogun” Ruas, Quinton “Rampage” Jacksons, Rashad Evans, […]
Twenty-one times Jon Jones has entered the fighting platform. Twenty-one times Jones has walked away victorious (seriously, go ahead and ask Matt Hamill if he thinks he won that fight). And all but once has Jones made it look easy. Too easy. He’s made the Lyoto Machidas, Mauricio “Shogun” Ruas, Quinton “Rampage” Jacksons, Rashad Evans, […]
The UFC always gets its man. Or woman. Most of the time. The UFC typically offers the most money, the most fame and the highest caliber of opposition. There are all sorts of reasons why the Ultimate Fighting Championship is, warts and everything, the biggest stage and proving ground in MMA. And it’s not close. […]
The UFC always gets its man. Or woman. Most of the time. The UFC typically offers the most money, the most fame and the highest caliber of opposition. There are all sorts of reasons why the Ultimate Fighting Championship is, warts and everything, the biggest stage and proving ground in MMA. And it’s not close. […]
On Saturday night in Uberlandia, Brazil, Ian McCall and John Lineker will go at it in a fight that will likely produce the next challenger for Demetrious Johnson’s UFC flyweight championship. McCall’s ultra-quick footwork and Lineker’s powerful fists should provide for an exciting three rounds in UFC Fight Night 56’s co-headlining bout. Ian McCall’s first […]
On Saturday night in Uberlandia, Brazil, Ian McCall and John Lineker will go at it in a fight that will likely produce the next challenger for Demetrious Johnson’s UFC flyweight championship. McCall’s ultra-quick footwork and Lineker’s powerful fists should provide for an exciting three rounds in UFC Fight Night 56’s co-headlining bout. Ian McCall’s first […]