With a Win at UFC 179, Could Carlos Diego Ferreira Be Contender Material?

If Carlos Diego Ferreira wants to prove his mettle, he’ll have to beat Beneil Dariush this Saturday at UFC 179. Dariush is not the most glamorous name in the UFC lightweight division, but he’s a dangerous opponent for Ferreira, one of the brightest prospects in the weight class right now. If Ferreira can overcome this latest […]

If Carlos Diego Ferreira wants to prove his mettle, he’ll have to beat Beneil Dariush this Saturday at UFC 179. Dariush is not the most glamorous name in the UFC lightweight division, but he’s a dangerous opponent for Ferreira, one of the brightest prospects in the weight class right now. If Ferreira can overcome this latest […]

Is New and Improved Thales Leites Contender Material?

Thales Leites has found a way to bring his mixed martial arts career full circle. A little more than five years ago he was jettisoned from the Ultimate Fighting Championship and an afterthought in the middleweight division. Now, not only has he returned to the largest stage in MMA; he’s put himself into a position […]

Thales Leites has found a way to bring his mixed martial arts career full circle. A little more than five years ago he was jettisoned from the Ultimate Fighting Championship and an afterthought in the middleweight division. Now, not only has he returned to the largest stage in MMA; he’s put himself into a position […]

UFC on FX 2: Is the Kampmann-Alves Winner Contender Material?

Joe Silva is a remarkably good matchmaker. He can take two guys you’ve never heard of, put them in the octagon and watch as they tear the house down. It’s a pretty rare thing that he misses when it comes time to put together a card. But som…

Joe Silva is a remarkably good matchmaker. He can take two guys you’ve never heard of, put them in the octagon and watch as they tear the house down. It’s a pretty rare thing that he misses when it comes time to put together a card. But sometimes he hits an absolute home run. For […]