Tag: Keeping

Is Rafael dos Anjos Just Keeping the UFC Belt Warm for Khabib Nurmagomedov?

There was a bittersweet quality to Rafael dos Anjos’ victory over Anthony Pettis at UFC 185. It was as if, even as he was winning the lightweight title, Dos Anjos couldn’t win. The new champion turned in a commanding performance on Saturday night, succinctly dragging all of Pettis’ weaknesses out of the dark recesses of […]

There was a bittersweet quality to Rafael dos Anjos’ victory over Anthony Pettis at UFC 185. It was as if, even as he was winning the lightweight title, Dos Anjos couldn’t win. The new champion turned in a commanding performance on Saturday night, succinctly dragging all of Pettis’ weaknesses out of the dark recesses of […]

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MMA: Understanding the UFC’s Purpose for Keeping Strikeforce Alive

What does the future truly hold for Strikeforce? It has been 13 months since UFC-parent Zuffa purchased the Strikeforce promotion. Right away, speculation ran rampant throughout the sport on exactly what the fate of Strikeforce would be. The fire sale …

What does the future truly hold for Strikeforce? It has been 13 months since UFC-parent Zuffa purchased the Strikeforce promotion. Right away, speculation ran rampant throughout the sport on exactly what the fate of Strikeforce would be. The fire sale that ensued in the months following aided in the speculation. Names like Alistair Overeem, Antonio […]

Dana White Is Right in Keeping Fedor Emelianenko out of the UFC

Fedor Emelianenko isn’t the fighter he once was. That’s a safe assumption at this point. Gone are the days when Emelianenko, a skinny fat guy if there ever was one, dominated the heavyweight ranks with an unreal combination of power and spe…

Fedor Emelianenko isn’t the fighter he once was. That’s a safe assumption at this point. Gone are the days when Emelianenko, a skinny fat guy if there ever was one, dominated the heavyweight ranks with an unreal combination of power and speed that few in the sport have ever been able to match, regardless of […]