Tag: Image

Nick Diaz: What MMA Star Must Do to Repair His Image Following No-Show

Once again, UFC star Nick Diaz showed he can’t be trusted to fulfill his obligations on Saturday, as he failed to show up for the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo in Long Beach, California. After another huge disappointment, Diaz must repair his image and ri…

Once again, UFC star Nick Diaz showed he can’t be trusted to fulfill his obligations on Saturday, as he failed to show up for the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo in Long Beach, California. After another huge disappointment, Diaz must repair his image and right the wrong from this weekend quickly. Diaz was scheduled to face multiple […]

UFC on FUEL 2: Can Thiago Silva Repair His Image?

After a wait that has spanned across almost three calendar years, Saturday night in Sweden will mark the return of one of the most underappreciated light heavyweights in the business. Thiago Silva will look to remind the world just how good he is, perh…

After a wait that has spanned across almost three calendar years, Saturday night in Sweden will mark the return of one of the most underappreciated light heavyweights in the business. Thiago Silva will look to remind the world just how good he is, perhaps derailing the hype train of prospect Alexander Gustafsson along the way. […]

Miguel Torres Fired: Has FOX Forced the UFC’s Image To Finally Grow Up?

Miguel Torres was fired for an insensitive comment made on twitter. Does this signify a paradigm shift in the way the UFC works? The UFC has been no stranger to controversial remarks and actions as of late. There was the incident where Quinton “R…

Miguel Torres was fired for an insensitive comment made on twitter. Does this signify a paradigm shift in the way the UFC works? The UFC has been no stranger to controversial remarks and actions as of late. There was the incident where Quinton “Rampage” Jackson “motorboated” MMA reporter Karyn Bryant, and there was the incident […]

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Miguel Torres Fired: Has FOX Forced the UFC’s Image To Finally Grow Up?

Dana White’s Criticism of Cain Velasquez Hurts The UFC’s Image

While the UFC’s inaugural event on Fox Sports appeared to be a success with fans, UFC President Dana White continues to be a hit or miss with critics.  Following the event, White publicly criticized former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velas…

While the UFC’s inaugural event on Fox Sports appeared to be a success with fans, UFC President Dana White continues to be a hit or miss with critics.  Following the event, White publicly criticized former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez after his performance against Junior dos Santos. The highly anticipated title bout served as the […]

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Dana White’s Criticism of Cain Velasquez Hurts The UFC’s Image

UFC: Does the Future of the Sport Depend on the UFC’s Image Not “Growing Up”?

The dust after UFC 130 could not settle due to the harsh winds of controversy. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson—former UFC and Pride champion as well as the night’s main event winner—was at the source of the issue. In a post-figh…

The dust after UFC 130 could not settle due to the harsh winds of controversy. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson—former UFC and Pride champion as well as the night’s main event winner—was at the source of the issue. In a post-fight interview with MMAHeat.com’s Karyn Bryant, Rampage acted in a way many would deem inappropriate, saying he […]

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UFC: Does the Future of the Sport Depend on the UFC’s Image Not “Growing Up”?

Georges St-Pierre Exaggerates Anderson Silva’s Size, Crafts His Own Image

Georges St-Pierre has stated very clearly that he’s not afraid of Anderson Silva. That said, he’s already started to frame the discussion as concerns a potential super-fight. As St-Pierre puts it, he walks around at 190 pounds, while Silva …

Georges St-Pierre has stated very clearly that he’s not afraid of Anderson Silva. That said, he’s already started to frame the discussion as concerns a potential super-fight. As St-Pierre puts it, he walks around at 190 pounds, while Silva walks around at about 230 pounds. That’s a 40-pound weight difference. This difference, while probably accurate, […]

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Georges St-Pierre Exaggerates Anderson Silva’s Size, Crafts His Own Image