Tag: MMA Editorials

UFC on FOX 27: Jordan Rinaldi-Gregor Gillespie ‘Fight of the Night’ Contender

Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Derek Brunson will garner much of the press and headlines this week leading up to Saturday’s UFC on FOX 27. And the two main event fighters deserve it. But there is a chance for someone on the FOX-televised …

Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Derek Brunson will garner much of the press and headlines this week leading up to Saturday’s UFC on FOX 27. And the two main event fighters deserve it. But there is a chance for someone on the FOX-televised main card to really make an impact from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. […]

Shamrock FC And Two Decades of Regional Dominance

Over the last decade the influx of MMA promotions has been drastic. Regional shows pop up and fold faster now than Blockbuster did in the late 2000’s. A rotating door of people making promises to fighters that are seldom kept. Few with a foundati…

Over the last decade the influx of MMA promotions has been drastic. Regional shows pop up and fold faster now than Blockbuster did in the late 2000’s. A rotating door of people making promises to fighters that are seldom kept. Few with a foundation of stability and a history of promises kept. St. Louis based […]

If Cynthia Calvillo Wins at UFC 219, She’s the 2017 Female Fighter of the Year

There are many worthy candidates for the best female fighter in 2017. But Cynthia Calvillo is the current front-runner for the honor. Calvillo would move to 5-0 in the past 12 months if she can get past former UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza Sat…

There are many worthy candidates for the best female fighter in 2017. But Cynthia Calvillo is the current front-runner for the honor. Calvillo would move to 5-0 in the past 12 months if she can get past former UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza Saturday night at UFC 219. The 30-year-old from San Jose currently trains […]

UFC 219: Why Cris Cyborg vs. Holly Holm Really Is A Dream Fight (Editorial)

To be honest, we the media tend to over-hype events and fights. Especially when it comes to the UFC. Maybe it is because we want to get on the “good” side of UFC president Dana White and other officials. Maybe it is just for “clicks&#…

To be honest, we the media tend to over-hype events and fights. Especially when it comes to the UFC. Maybe it is because we want to get on the “good” side of UFC president Dana White and other officials. Maybe it is just for “clicks” and more exposure. I’ve done it. Other writers have done […]

Bellator 191: Michael McDonald Headed for Career-Defining Fight (Editorial)

Michael McDonald is just 26 years old. But in the world of MMA, he would be considered an aging veteran. McDonald will make his debut with Bellator this Friday night when he faces off against Peter Ligier in a bantamweight main event at Bellator 191. T…

Michael McDonald is just 26 years old. But in the world of MMA, he would be considered an aging veteran. McDonald will make his debut with Bellator this Friday night when he faces off against Peter Ligier in a bantamweight main event at Bellator 191. The card takes place from the Metro Radio Arena in […]

UFC 218 Features Several Worthy Contenders For ‘People’s Main Event’

There is nothing wrong with Jose Aldo and Max Holloway headlining UFC 218 for the featherweight title. The two are likely to bring down the house just like Holloway and Edgar would have in the original main event. But as tends to be the case, the actua…

There is nothing wrong with Jose Aldo and Max Holloway headlining UFC 218 for the featherweight title. The two are likely to bring down the house just like Holloway and Edgar would have in the original main event. But as tends to be the case, the actual “People’s Main Event” is hardly ever the headline […]