Yair Rodriguez stepped into the cage on Saturday night with only five professional fights and less than $400 to his name. Standing across from him was Charles Rosa, one of the most intriguing prospects in the featherweight division. Looking across the open sea of Octagon canvas, Rodriguez saw opportunity where most see fear. He was […]
Yair Rodriguez stepped into the cage on Saturday night with only five professional fights and less than $400 to his name. Standing across from him was Charles Rosa, one of the most intriguing prospects in the featherweight division. Looking across the open sea of Octagon canvas, Rodriguez saw opportunity where most see fear. He was […]
You can’t tell from Saturday’s UFC 177, but there was a time every pay-per-view was an event. Even as cable television took the Octagon into America’s living rooms, the sport was built around these monthly UFC extravaganzas, rightfully and proudly proclaimed “the Super Bowl of mixed martial arts.” This weekend’s show would barely be recognizable […]
You can’t tell from Saturday’s UFC 177, but there was a time every pay-per-view was an event. Even as cable television took the Octagon into America’s living rooms, the sport was built around these monthly UFC extravaganzas, rightfully and proudly proclaimed “the Super Bowl of mixed martial arts.” This weekend’s show would barely be recognizable […]
Houston—we don’t have a problem. UFC 166 will land in the Texas city on October 19 with heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez battling former title holder Junior Dos Santos in the main event, and the fans in the area have made quick work of the ticket sales. The event, which is the third time the UFC […]
Houston—we don’t have a problem. UFC 166 will land in the Texas city on October 19 with heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez battling former title holder Junior Dos Santos in the main event, and the fans in the area have made quick work of the ticket sales. The event, which is the third time the UFC […]
Gegard Mousasi has fought all over the world, held titles in several different organizations and faced top talent in multiple weight classes, but still he’s being regarded as a bit of an unknown underdog heading into his first UFC fight. Throughout his career, Mousasi has never backed down from a challenge. From fighting heavyweights like […]
Gegard Mousasi has fought all over the world, held titles in several different organizations and faced top talent in multiple weight classes, but still he’s being regarded as a bit of an unknown underdog heading into his first UFC fight. Throughout his career, Mousasi has never backed down from a challenge. From fighting heavyweights like […]
Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett has been fighting longer than most current MMA organizations have even existed, so he’s seen the good side and the bad side of this sport for a long time. It’s a big reason why when it comes to contract negotiations, Barnett is a shrewd businessman that won’t settle for […]
Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett has been fighting longer than most current MMA organizations have even existed, so he’s seen the good side and the bad side of this sport for a long time. It’s a big reason why when it comes to contract negotiations, Barnett is a shrewd businessman that won’t settle for […]
It’s safe to say Tuesday night was an unhappy time around the home of UFC welterweight contender Jake Ellenberger. At home, hanging out with his girlfriend after a day of training, he noticed his phone was buzzing more than usual, and in the span of just a few minutes he had upward of 30 text […]
It’s safe to say Tuesday night was an unhappy time around the home of UFC welterweight contender Jake Ellenberger. At home, hanging out with his girlfriend after a day of training, he noticed his phone was buzzing more than usual, and in the span of just a few minutes he had upward of 30 text […]