5 Fighters Just Scratching the Surface of Greatness

A new group of elite fighters is upon us. As a part of the UFC’s growing crop heap, these fighters are expected to maintain a certain level of perennial supremacy. To little surprise, they have. But as some of the more skilled practitioners around, ones who wield MMA‘s torch, their evolution as complete fighters is […]

A new group of elite fighters is upon us. As a part of the UFC’s growing crop heap, these fighters are expected to maintain a certain level of perennial supremacy. To little surprise, they have. But as some of the more skilled practitioners around, ones who wield MMA‘s torch, their evolution as complete fighters is […]

Renan Barao vs. Urijah Faber 2: Stoppage Controversy Clouding Barao’s Greatness

Fans can lull themselves to sleep with talk of controversy or proverbial screwjobs, but at the end of the day, Renan Barao is simply a better fighter than Urijah Faber. The bantamweight champ defeated Faber for a second time in the main event of UFC 169 on Saturday night. However, this time the bout ended […]

Fans can lull themselves to sleep with talk of controversy or proverbial screwjobs, but at the end of the day, Renan Barao is simply a better fighter than Urijah Faber. The bantamweight champ defeated Faber for a second time in the main event of UFC 169 on Saturday night. However, this time the bout ended […]

UFC 168: Anderson Silva and the Lofty Expectation of Greatness

Upon hearing the name Anderson Silva, a plethora of thoughts are evoked. From a legendary montage of highlight-reel knockouts where he dispatched a mixture of the best fighters across the MMA landscape in epic fashion, to his seemingly never-ending championship run as king of the UFC middleweight division, the Brazilian striker has given fans a […]

Upon hearing the name Anderson Silva, a plethora of thoughts are evoked. From a legendary montage of highlight-reel knockouts where he dispatched a mixture of the best fighters across the MMA landscape in epic fashion, to his seemingly never-ending championship run as king of the UFC middleweight division, the Brazilian striker has given fans a […]

UFC Fight Night 30: Melvin Guillard Always on Precipice of Greatness or Failure

When Melvin Guillard steps into the Octagon this weekend to face Ross Pearson at UFC Fight Night 30, his career may hang in the balance. He’s lost four of his last six fights, a troublesome situation given that the UFC has released some big-name fighters this year. Should he lose to Pearson, he may very […]

When Melvin Guillard steps into the Octagon this weekend to face Ross Pearson at UFC Fight Night 30, his career may hang in the balance. He’s lost four of his last six fights, a troublesome situation given that the UFC has released some big-name fighters this year. Should he lose to Pearson, he may very […]

Only Cris Cyborg Can Bring Out Greatness in UFC Champion Ronda Rousey

Marloes Coenen is one of the best fighters in the history of women’s MMA. A former Strikeforce champion at 135 pounds, she’s put the hurt on opponents all over the globe for more than 12 years. On the ground, she has 15 submission wins. On her feet, she has years of experience with Golden Glory, […]

Marloes Coenen is one of the best fighters in the history of women’s MMA. A former Strikeforce champion at 135 pounds, she’s put the hurt on opponents all over the globe for more than 12 years. On the ground, she has 15 submission wins. On her feet, she has years of experience with Golden Glory, […]

Benson Henderson’s Pursuit of Greatness Continues at UFC on Fox 7

As a competitor, Benson Henderson has never shied away from setting his personal levels of expectation at the highest tier. The MMA Lab-trained fighter has continuously demanded the most out of himself and this unique sense of drive and determination has fueled his run to become the top 155-pound fighter in the sport. For some […]

As a competitor, Benson Henderson has never shied away from setting his personal levels of expectation at the highest tier. The MMA Lab-trained fighter has continuously demanded the most out of himself and this unique sense of drive and determination has fueled his run to become the top 155-pound fighter in the sport. For some […]