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Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin: Silva Must Keep Fighting Despite UFC 147 Loss

Yes, Wanderlei Silva lost via unanimous decision to Rich Franklin at UFC 147.  No, the Axe Murderer should not hang up his gloves just yet. Despite his loss—and the fact that the image of Ace’s left fist connecting with Silva’s f…

Yes, Wanderlei Silva lost via unanimous decision to Rich Franklin at UFC 147.  No, the Axe Murderer should not hang up his gloves just yet. Despite his loss—and the fact that the image of Ace’s left fist connecting with Silva’s face to wobble his knees and send him halfway to the mat as the final […]

Jon Jones Car Accident: What UFC Champion Must Do to Restore Image

Jon Jones made a mistake. Everybody makes them, but when the person making the error in judgment is the UFC light heavyweight champion and one of the fastest rising stars in sports, everything gets magnified. Now he must take steps to restore his image…

Jon Jones made a mistake. Everybody makes them, but when the person making the error in judgment is the UFC light heavyweight champion and one of the fastest rising stars in sports, everything gets magnified. Now he must take steps to restore his image. Jones pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated earlier in the week, […]

Nick Diaz: 5 Reasons UFC Star Must Make a Turnaround

Nick Diaz is undoubtedly one of the most popular fighters in mixed martial arts for both reasons good and bad. He is a rebel, controversial, tough as nails and exciting in the cage. But, with controversy comes baggage. Diaz is currently suspended due t…

Nick Diaz is undoubtedly one of the most popular fighters in mixed martial arts for both reasons good and bad. He is a rebel, controversial, tough as nails and exciting in the cage. But, with controversy comes baggage. Diaz is currently suspended due to a failed drug test following UFC 143 against Carlos Condit. This […]

Nick Diaz: What MMA Star Must Do to Repair His Image Following No-Show

Once again, UFC star Nick Diaz showed he can’t be trusted to fulfill his obligations on Saturday, as he failed to show up for the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo in Long Beach, California. After another huge disappointment, Diaz must repair his image and ri…

Once again, UFC star Nick Diaz showed he can’t be trusted to fulfill his obligations on Saturday, as he failed to show up for the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo in Long Beach, California. After another huge disappointment, Diaz must repair his image and right the wrong from this weekend quickly. Diaz was scheduled to face multiple […]

UFC on Fox 3: Lavar Johnson Must Improve His Submission Defense to Be Contender

Lavar Johnson is a powerful and dangerous striker, but his submission defense better improve if he wants to challenge the elite fighters. He narrowly escaped a weak Americana attempt from Pat Barry at UFC on Fox 3 on Saturday night. Barry is not a grea…

Lavar Johnson is a powerful and dangerous striker, but his submission defense better improve if he wants to challenge the elite fighters. He narrowly escaped a weak Americana attempt from Pat Barry at UFC on Fox 3 on Saturday night. Barry is not a great submission artist—OK, he is a terrible submission fighter. He has […]

UFC 147: What Chael Sonnen Must Do to Silence His Critics

The time for talk is almost over, key word being “almost.” Chael Sonnen never met a smart-ass comment he didn’t like, even if he had to be the butt of the joke in order to bring it into play. It’s that attitude that has served h…

The time for talk is almost over, key word being “almost.” Chael Sonnen never met a smart-ass comment he didn’t like, even if he had to be the butt of the joke in order to bring it into play. It’s that attitude that has served him well and entertained him to no end. His humor […]