Tag: Matchmaking

UFC on Fox 7 Fight Card: Matchmaking for Injured Dan Hardy’s Return

Dan Hardy was to have a big opportunity at UFC on Fox 7. Beating Matt Brown would have given him a third straight win and a chance to make a statement on network television. Unfortunately, Hardy suffered an injury and was forced out of his scheduled bout with Brown (via MMAJunkie.com). Strikeforce veteran and budding […]

Dan Hardy was to have a big opportunity at UFC on Fox 7. Beating Matt Brown would have given him a third straight win and a chance to make a statement on network television. Unfortunately, Hardy suffered an injury and was forced out of his scheduled bout with Brown (via MMAJunkie.com). Strikeforce veteran and budding […]

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Fantasy Matchmaking: The Grudge Match Edition

There are few things that get to the heart of a passionate MMA fan quicker than a good old fashioned grudge match. While seeing two elite level fighters trade leather and kicks on the sport’s biggest stage gets the blood pumping, the scenario only becomes that much sweeter when there is shared disdain involved. Perhaps […]

There are few things that get to the heart of a passionate MMA fan quicker than a good old fashioned grudge match. While seeing two elite level fighters trade leather and kicks on the sport’s biggest stage gets the blood pumping, the scenario only becomes that much sweeter when there is shared disdain involved. Perhaps […]

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UFC 157 Fight Card: How UFC Matchmaking Is Failing Former Champion Rashad Evans

I once walked with Rashad Evans through the crowd at a UFC event, looking for a quiet spot to do an interview. That’s a daunting task inside an arena with a sea of raucous fans setting what often seems like indoor decibel level records after thei…

I once walked with Rashad Evans through the crowd at a UFC event, looking for a quiet spot to do an interview. That’s a daunting task inside an arena with a sea of raucous fans setting what often seems like indoor decibel level records after their fifth beer, always accompanied by a soundtrack best described […]

UFC 149 Results: Post-Fight Matchmaking for the Entire Fight Card

Heading into UFC 149, Renan Barao was considered by some to be the best MMA fighter without a championship belt around his waist. With his win over Urijah Faber, Barao proved those individuals right and earned the interim bantamweight title. Barao may …

Heading into UFC 149, Renan Barao was considered by some to be the best MMA fighter without a championship belt around his waist. With his win over Urijah Faber, Barao proved those individuals right and earned the interim bantamweight title. Barao may now be given the option of defending his strap or waiting to put […]

TUF Finale Results: Post-Fight Matchmaking for the Entire Fight Card

With his submission win over Al Iaquinta on Friday night, Mike Chiesa wrapped one of the best stories in The Ultimate Fighter history by becoming the winner of the reality series weeks after losing his father. The undefeated 24-year-old will now look t…

With his submission win over Al Iaquinta on Friday night, Mike Chiesa wrapped one of the best stories in The Ultimate Fighter history by becoming the winner of the reality series weeks after losing his father. The undefeated 24-year-old will now look to make a name for himself in the UFC’s unforgiving lightweight division. Also […]

UFC on Fuel TV 3 Results: Post-Fight Matchmaking for the Entire Fight Card

The UFC delivered the goods at a rare Tuesday event for UFC on Fuel TV 3, which featured a matchup between top featherweight contenders Chan-Sung Jung and Dustin Poirier. In one of the most entertaining fights of the year, Jung separated himself as one…

The UFC delivered the goods at a rare Tuesday event for UFC on Fuel TV 3, which featured a matchup between top featherweight contenders Chan-Sung Jung and Dustin Poirier. In one of the most entertaining fights of the year, Jung separated himself as one of the leading candidates for a 145-pound title shot by submitting […]