Tag: Needs

Strikeforce Results: Why the UFC Needs to Sign Barnett, Cormier and Melendez

Josh Barnett, Daniel Cormier and Gilbert Melendez served their time in Strikeforce, and now, the time has come for the UFC to give these MMA stars an opportunity to compete on a more fitting stage. Outside of Barnett, Cormier and Fedor Emelianenko, eve…

Josh Barnett, Daniel Cormier and Gilbert Melendez served their time in Strikeforce, and now, the time has come for the UFC to give these MMA stars an opportunity to compete on a more fitting stage. Outside of Barnett, Cormier and Fedor Emelianenko, every relevant heavyweight in the world is already under contract with the UFC. […]

UFC on FOX: FOX Needs to Show Patience and Audience Will Grow

The television ratings from UFC on FOX 3 are bringing the worst out of the MMA community, and it’s all for nothing. Almost immediately after the fight, viewing numbers were tossed around. At the end, the show had managed to pull in 2.4 million vi…

The television ratings from UFC on FOX 3 are bringing the worst out of the MMA community, and it’s all for nothing. Almost immediately after the fight, viewing numbers were tossed around. At the end, the show had managed to pull in 2.4 million viewers—a huge drop from UFC on FOX 1’s 5.7 million and […]

A Call to Arms: The UFC Needs Your Help!

On Tuesday night, UFC fans were treated to an incredible night of action on the main card of UFC on Fuel 3. The Korean Zombie showed the world that he has evolved into a legitimate member of the MMA elite as he used vastly improved striking and ground …

On Tuesday night, UFC fans were treated to an incredible night of action on the main card of UFC on Fuel 3. The Korean Zombie showed the world that he has evolved into a legitimate member of the MMA elite as he used vastly improved striking and ground work to dictate the pace against Dustin […]

UFC Needs a Code of Competition in Addition to a Code of Conduct

After UFC 145, most of the fans of the sport are familiar with the hot-button topic that is the catalyst for what is sure to be more bad-blood drama in the future: teammate vs. teammate. It’s nothing new, to be sure. After Tito Ortiz held the UFC…

After UFC 145, most of the fans of the sport are familiar with the hot-button topic that is the catalyst for what is sure to be more bad-blood drama in the future: teammate vs. teammate. It’s nothing new, to be sure. After Tito Ortiz held the UFC light heavyweight belt hostage after defeating Ken Shamrock […]

UFC on Fox 3: Why the UFC Needs Pat Barry Now More Than Ever

For certain fighters, a majority of their popularity comes from something I like to call the “How Can You Not” argument. As in: How can you not like them? The primary example of this type of fighter is Wanderlei Silva, but heading into UFC …

For certain fighters, a majority of their popularity comes from something I like to call the “How Can You Not” argument. As in: How can you not like them? The primary example of this type of fighter is Wanderlei Silva, but heading into UFC on FOX 3, I think this argument defines Pat Barry, as […]

NHL Playoffs 2012: The NHL Needs More Dana White and Less Gary Bettman

The NHL playoffs have been a wild ride this year for fans and teams alike. What can we learn from these NHL playoffs? I think there’s one thing above all else—this is Gary Bettman’s league.  Welcome to Gary’s world ladies a…

The NHL playoffs have been a wild ride this year for fans and teams alike. What can we learn from these NHL playoffs? I think there’s one thing above all else—this is Gary Bettman’s league.  Welcome to Gary’s world ladies and gentleman. You are now a fan of the league Mr. Bettman envisioned when he […]