Reviews are in for UFC 187, and they are nearly unanimous. This was the best night of fights MMA fans have seen in a long, long time. From Daniel Cormier’s winning the light heavyweight championship to Chris Weidman’s holding serve against Vitor Belfort, the evening’s dueling main events put an exclamation point on that rare […]
Reviews are in for UFC 187, and they are nearly unanimous. This was the best night of fights MMA fans have seen in a long, long time. From Daniel Cormier’s winning the light heavyweight championship to Chris Weidman’s holding serve against Vitor Belfort, the evening’s dueling main events put an exclamation point on that rare […]
Drawing power is a major point of success in today’s combat-sports landscape. The Floyd Mayweather versus Manny Pacquiao fight proves just how important stars are at this point in time. With that in mind, the Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to work to build their roster big names. Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor are two of […]
Drawing power is a major point of success in today’s combat-sports landscape. The Floyd Mayweather versus Manny Pacquiao fight proves just how important stars are at this point in time. With that in mind, the Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to work to build their roster big names. Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor are two of […]
The news that Phil Davis has agreed to a multiyear deal with Bellator should not come as a surprise to anyone. But it is a further indication that the landscape of mixed martial arts has changed since the 2014 ousting of Bjorn Rebney and his replacement by longtime promoter Scott Coker. Bellator vs. the Ultimate Fighting […]
The news that Phil Davis has agreed to a multiyear deal with Bellator should not come as a surprise to anyone. But it is a further indication that the landscape of mixed martial arts has changed since the 2014 ousting of Bjorn Rebney and his replacement by longtime promoter Scott Coker. Bellator vs. the Ultimate Fighting […]
Luke Rockhold and Ovince St. Preux more than earned their keep last weekend. During back-to-back UFC events that featured some 21 fights, Rockhold and St. Preux turned in the only truly impactful performances. Rockhold thumped Michael Bisping en route to a second-round submission, while St. Preux shocked Mauricio “Shogun” Rua with a 34-second TKO. In […]
Luke Rockhold and Ovince St. Preux more than earned their keep last weekend. During back-to-back UFC events that featured some 21 fights, Rockhold and St. Preux turned in the only truly impactful performances. Rockhold thumped Michael Bisping en route to a second-round submission, while St. Preux shocked Mauricio “Shogun” Rua with a 34-second TKO. In […]
When Georges St-Pierre defends his UFC welterweight title against Johny “Bigg Rigg” Hendricks on Saturday night in Las Vegas, there is no secret what weapon GSP will have to be wary of. Hendricks’ Furious Left Hand Hendricks has obliterated opponents with his powerful striking ability, namely his lethal left hand. The thunderous punch ended […]
When Georges St-Pierre defends his UFC welterweight title against Johny “Bigg Rigg” Hendricks on Saturday night in Las Vegas, there is no secret what weapon GSP will have to be wary of. Hendricks’ Furious Left Hand Hendricks has obliterated opponents with his powerful striking ability, namely his lethal left hand. The thunderous punch ended […]
Twenty years ago this week the UFC made its debut from the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado. Eight quarterfinalists and two alternates stepped into an Octagon to test their martial skills against all comers. Karate masters, kung fu artists and judoka matched wills with jiu-jitsu players, wrestlers and street fighters. Called human cockfighting by […]
Twenty years ago this week the UFC made its debut from the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado. Eight quarterfinalists and two alternates stepped into an Octagon to test their martial skills against all comers. Karate masters, kung fu artists and judoka matched wills with jiu-jitsu players, wrestlers and street fighters. Called human cockfighting by […]