No matter what happens when Benson Henderson takes on Brandon Thatch in the main event of UFC Fight Night 60 on Saturday, we’re probably going to need an asterisk or two. Henderson vs. Thatch isn’t a fight that figures into anyone’s long-term plans, nor one we even could’ve anticipated as recently as a month ago. […]
No matter what happens when Benson Henderson takes on Brandon Thatch in the main event of UFC Fight Night 60 on Saturday, we’re probably going to need an asterisk or two. Henderson vs. Thatch isn’t a fight that figures into anyone’s long-term plans, nor one we even could’ve anticipated as recently as a month ago. […]
Saturday night, UFC 183 went down from Las Vegas and featured a main event between a legend and a cult hero. I am, of course, talking about the bout between Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz. The fight was heavily advertised by the return of the Anderson Silva, and it was clear this was a showcase […]
Saturday night, UFC 183 went down from Las Vegas and featured a main event between a legend and a cult hero. I am, of course, talking about the bout between Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz. The fight was heavily advertised by the return of the Anderson Silva, and it was clear this was a showcase […]
Sticking out like a sore thumb is a good thing when it comes to competitive mixed martial arts. Whether triggered by highlight-reel finishes or memorable mic work, fighters aim to impress these days. It’s something that not only attracts more fans but serves as a catalyst for earning a title shot. However, somewhere along the […]
Sticking out like a sore thumb is a good thing when it comes to competitive mixed martial arts. Whether triggered by highlight-reel finishes or memorable mic work, fighters aim to impress these days. It’s something that not only attracts more fans but serves as a catalyst for earning a title shot. However, somewhere along the […]
By most accounts, MMA didn’t see its best year in 2014. For the first time in a long time, the sport had to march forth without any of its biggest stars. Anderson Silva was mending his broken leg. Georges St-Pierre was taking a leave of absence. Brock Lesnar was busy making history elsewhere, pinning the […]
By most accounts, MMA didn’t see its best year in 2014. For the first time in a long time, the sport had to march forth without any of its biggest stars. Anderson Silva was mending his broken leg. Georges St-Pierre was taking a leave of absence. Brock Lesnar was busy making history elsewhere, pinning the […]
If the recent flap over Jon Jones’ positive drug test has taught us anything at all, it’s that the system is only as good as the people running it. And right now, those people aren’t doing much to inspire confidence. From the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s admission that it shouldn’t even have tested Jones for […]
If the recent flap over Jon Jones’ positive drug test has taught us anything at all, it’s that the system is only as good as the people running it. And right now, those people aren’t doing much to inspire confidence. From the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s admission that it shouldn’t even have tested Jones for […]
When a fighter discovers toughness in the fists and the face, it’s a celebrated combination. It’s also mined and depleted like a vein of gold in the ground. Word gets out and the land rush is on. One good slugfest begets another, each one a little more drool-inducing, for all parties involved, than the last. […]
When a fighter discovers toughness in the fists and the face, it’s a celebrated combination. It’s also mined and depleted like a vein of gold in the ground. Word gets out and the land rush is on. One good slugfest begets another, each one a little more drool-inducing, for all parties involved, than the last. […]