The Beaten Path: 5 Non-UFC Prospects to Watch in December

2013 is ending in a big way. The month of December hosts a bevy of MMA events from the UFC to Invicta to World Series of Fighting. Every weekend, fans of the sport can find a number of fights to keep them occupied and provide them with never-ending ent…

2013 is ending in a big way. The month of December hosts a bevy of MMA events from the UFC to Invicta to World Series of Fighting. Every weekend, fans of the sport can find a number of fights to keep them occupied and provide them with never-ending entertainment. While watching established stars like Anderson […]

The Beaten Path: 10 Best Non-UFC Lightweight Prospects

The lightweight division is likely the most populated and talented division in MMA. That’s why you see 155-pounders come and go in the UFC, as well as control most of the seasons of The Ultimate Fighter. Who are the future champions and contenders in the division? Who are the best up-and-comers that we should keep an […]

The lightweight division is likely the most populated and talented division in MMA. That’s why you see 155-pounders come and go in the UFC, as well as control most of the seasons of The Ultimate Fighter. Who are the future champions and contenders in the division? Who are the best up-and-comers that we should keep an […]

The Beaten Path: 5 WMMA Prospects to Keep Your Eye on by Division

Women’s MMA is rapidly growing due to Invicta FC, the UFC and the popularity of this season’s The Ultimate Fighter. Stars like Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate and Cris “Cyborg” Justino are helping to bring light to the sport, while the young up-and-comers are putting on great fights to keep fans interested. It wasn’t long ago that women […]

Women’s MMA is rapidly growing due to Invicta FC, the UFC and the popularity of this season’s The Ultimate Fighter. Stars like Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate and Cris “Cyborg” Justino are helping to bring light to the sport, while the young up-and-comers are putting on great fights to keep fans interested. It wasn’t long ago that women […]

The Beaten Path: 5 MMA Prospects to Watch in October

Our job here at the Beaten Path is to steer the casual fan toward the next wave of MMA stars. October is not short of up-and-coming talent, as promotions such as Bellator, Cage Warriors, CFA, RFA, Legacy FC, Maximum FC, Vale Tudo Japan, Road FC, One FC, Deep, XFC, PXC and World Series of Fighting […]

Our job here at the Beaten Path is to steer the casual fan toward the next wave of MMA stars. October is not short of up-and-coming talent, as promotions such as Bellator, Cage Warriors, CFA, RFA, Legacy FC, Maximum FC, Vale Tudo Japan, Road FC, One FC, Deep, XFC, PXC and World Series of Fighting […]

Lyoto Machida Facing Career Limbo Until a Definitive Path Is Chosen

What is the UFC going to do with Lyoto Machida? In less than two week’s time, UFC President Dana White has spoken publicly about two fights he would like to see the former light heavyweight champion in, but neither matchup seems to be gaining any real traction. Potential fights with heavy-handed knockout artist Vitor Belfort […]

What is the UFC going to do with Lyoto Machida? In less than two week’s time, UFC President Dana White has spoken publicly about two fights he would like to see the former light heavyweight champion in, but neither matchup seems to be gaining any real traction. Potential fights with heavy-handed knockout artist Vitor Belfort […]

Costa Philippou: Michael Bisping’s Path to a Title Shot Goes Through Me

Add Costa Philippou to Michael Bisping’s long list of complainants. UFC middleweight Philippou (12-2-1) was originally scheduled to face Ronaldo Souza in May, but was forced out of the match after suffering a cut during training. In the subsequent jockeying, Bisping targeted Philippou before ultimately reversing course and instead accepting a fight with Mark Munoz. Bisping’s […]

Add Costa Philippou to Michael Bisping’s long list of complainants. UFC middleweight Philippou (12-2-1) was originally scheduled to face Ronaldo Souza in May, but was forced out of the match after suffering a cut during training. In the subsequent jockeying, Bisping targeted Philippou before ultimately reversing course and instead accepting a fight with Mark Munoz. Bisping’s […]