The light heavyweight division has given fans plenty of thrills over the years, but what used to be the UFC’s premier division is in shambles. Part of it is because of the rise of other promotions, with organizations like Bellator MMA and One FC having the gumption to develop, retain and pursue talented fighters. Part […]
The light heavyweight division has given fans plenty of thrills over the years, but what used to be the UFC’s premier division is in shambles. Part of it is because of the rise of other promotions, with organizations like Bellator MMA and One FC having the gumption to develop, retain and pursue talented fighters. Part […]
According to reports, the Holy Grail may be at hand. The UFC announced, via ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, on Wednesday that it will ramp up its drug testing efforts during the coming months, instituting random, year-round blood and urine screening for a percentage of its nearly 500 contracted fighters. UFC vice president of regulatory affairs Marc […]
According to reports, the Holy Grail may be at hand. The UFC announced, via ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, on Wednesday that it will ramp up its drug testing efforts during the coming months, instituting random, year-round blood and urine screening for a percentage of its nearly 500 contracted fighters. UFC vice president of regulatory affairs Marc […]
By giving Ovince Saint Preux a 25-mintute lesson in wrestling 101, Ryan Bader proved he is more than just a gatekeeper in the light heavyweight division at UFC Fight Night 47. The former Arizona State NCAA Division I All-American wrestler once again ditched the sloppy standup and continued to rely on his wrestling roots to […]
By giving Ovince Saint Preux a 25-mintute lesson in wrestling 101, Ryan Bader proved he is more than just a gatekeeper in the light heavyweight division at UFC Fight Night 47. The former Arizona State NCAA Division I All-American wrestler once again ditched the sloppy standup and continued to rely on his wrestling roots to […]
Ovince Saint Preux may very well be the best-kept secret in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. The former University of Tennessee football standout turned mixed martial artist has been quietly climbing his way up the competitive ranks of the 205-pound weight class. While “OSP” put himself on the map by winning six out of his […]
Ovince Saint Preux may very well be the best-kept secret in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. The former University of Tennessee football standout turned mixed martial artist has been quietly climbing his way up the competitive ranks of the 205-pound weight class. While “OSP” put himself on the map by winning six out of his […]
We’ve taken a look at the UFC’s heavyweight, lightweight and welterweight divisions. Today, we move down to what has historically been considered the UFC’s marquee division: the light heavyweights. Like the heavyweight division, 205 is ruled by a title holder with an iron fist. But there are plenty of challengers waiting in the wings and even a few […]
We’ve taken a look at the UFC’s heavyweight, lightweight and welterweight divisions. Today, we move down to what has historically been considered the UFC’s marquee division: the light heavyweights. Like the heavyweight division, 205 is ruled by a title holder with an iron fist. But there are plenty of challengers waiting in the wings and even a few […]
We started with the heavyweights, and now we move on to the light heavyweights. That’s right—The Beaten Path continues its “Prospects the UFC Should Sign” series. The light heavyweight division is in need of bodies due to the small number of fighters in its ranks. To keep matchups fresh and provide different faces, the UFC […]
We started with the heavyweights, and now we move on to the light heavyweights. That’s right—The Beaten Path continues its “Prospects the UFC Should Sign” series. The light heavyweight division is in need of bodies due to the small number of fighters in its ranks. To keep matchups fresh and provide different faces, the UFC […]