Tito Ortiz Makes Huge Managerial Gaffe in Asking for Cyborg Release from Zuffa

When Tito Ortiz was an active fighter, he was pretty good at marketing himself.  That trait was evident throughout his entire career, from his early days as light heavyweight champion all the way to the twilight of his career, when Ortiz won just one fight in six years of UFC competition. He started his own […]

When Tito Ortiz was an active fighter, he was pretty good at marketing himself.  That trait was evident throughout his entire career, from his early days as light heavyweight champion all the way to the twilight of his career, when Ortiz won just one fight in six years of UFC competition. He started his own […]

Pat Healy: A Huge Letdown That the Melendez Fight Is Postponed

There is an old saying, “when it rains, it pours.” Nothing can be closer to the truth when it comes to fight cards being cancelled if your are an MMA fan. It was announced late last night via press release that this Saturday’s St…

There is an old saying, “when it rains, it pours.” Nothing can be closer to the truth when it comes to fight cards being cancelled if your are an MMA fan. It was announced late last night via press release that this Saturday’s Strikeforce card, headlined by Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez vs Pat Healy, has […]

Why the Strikeforce Grand Prix Was a Huge Failure

In February of 2011, a very promising heavyweight grand prix kicked off in Strikeforce, hosting eight notable heavyweights. This tournament had so much promise, but was a failure in retrospect. The tournament was announced with eight participants, all …

In February of 2011, a very promising heavyweight grand prix kicked off in Strikeforce, hosting eight notable heavyweights. This tournament had so much promise, but was a failure in retrospect. The tournament was announced with eight participants, all notables in their own right. Included in the tournament were Fedor Emelianenko, Antonio Silva, Fabricio Werdum, Alistair […]

UFC: Will MMA Ever Have a Huge Crossover Star?

If you are an avid sports fan, or even someone who appreciates the history of a certain sport, you could possibly rattle off the names of at least 50 star athletes in your chosen sport. Sports are built on stars.  However, in a given generation, o…

If you are an avid sports fan, or even someone who appreciates the history of a certain sport, you could possibly rattle off the names of at least 50 star athletes in your chosen sport. Sports are built on stars.  However, in a given generation, only a chosen few actually transcend their sport to become […]

UFC on Fox 2 Was a Huge Disaster

UFC on Fox 2 was a huge disaster as fans inside the arena were leaving during the main event.  Television viewers watching on Fox were probably switching channels during the two-hour broadcast last Saturday evening. The pre-lim portion of the card…

UFC on Fox 2 was a huge disaster as fans inside the arena were leaving during the main event.  Television viewers watching on Fox were probably switching channels during the two-hour broadcast last Saturday evening. The pre-lim portion of the card in Chicago actually had some decent finishes but all three fights on the Fox […]

UFC on FOX 2 Preview: Why Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis Has Huge Significance

For some hardcore MMA fans, UFC on FOX 2 is just another UFC event. Yes, it’s the most stacked MMA card ever on network television, but other than that I don’t think most hardcore fans truly understand the magnitude of the situation and wha…

For some hardcore MMA fans, UFC on FOX 2 is just another UFC event. Yes, it’s the most stacked MMA card ever on network television, but other than that I don’t think most hardcore fans truly understand the magnitude of the situation and what it could mean for the immediate future of the UFC. When […]