Before Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson do battle for the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 187, and before Vitor Belfort gets his long-awaited shot at Chris Weidman’s UFC middleweight title, two top-ranked heavyweights will square off in a fight that could determine the next challenger for the heavyweight belt. Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei “The […]
Before Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson do battle for the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 187, and before Vitor Belfort gets his long-awaited shot at Chris Weidman’s UFC middleweight title, two top-ranked heavyweights will square off in a fight that could determine the next challenger for the heavyweight belt. Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei “The […]
With his rise toward the top of the 145-pound division, Conor McGregor has put Irish MMA on the map. McGregor’s biggest impact on Irish MMA may not be felt for years, when younger Irish athletes who enter MMA competition hoping to follow in his footsteps make their way up the ladder. That said, McGregor’s success […]
With his rise toward the top of the 145-pound division, Conor McGregor has put Irish MMA on the map. McGregor’s biggest impact on Irish MMA may not be felt for years, when younger Irish athletes who enter MMA competition hoping to follow in his footsteps make their way up the ladder. That said, McGregor’s success […]
Ever so often a group of fighters come along that possess the sturdy momentum and overall promise to make a run at their respective divisions. Unlike most key contenders that stay positioned in yearly title discussions, these unlikely challengers often have to exceed expectations to make noise in crowded weight classes. Whether it’s a wily […]
Ever so often a group of fighters come along that possess the sturdy momentum and overall promise to make a run at their respective divisions. Unlike most key contenders that stay positioned in yearly title discussions, these unlikely challengers often have to exceed expectations to make noise in crowded weight classes. Whether it’s a wily […]
No one stays on top forever. This truism fits anywhere, but there are few places it fits better than the sport of mixed martial arts, where physical strength and durability play such a critical role, and constant evolution is a necessity. Eventually, all fighters drop off—some abruptly, some slowly. But they are always replaced by […]
No one stays on top forever. This truism fits anywhere, but there are few places it fits better than the sport of mixed martial arts, where physical strength and durability play such a critical role, and constant evolution is a necessity. Eventually, all fighters drop off—some abruptly, some slowly. But they are always replaced by […]
The Featherweight division is something of a Wild West in the UFC. There is a stand-tall sheriff in Jose Aldo who is beginning to show signs of slowing down. Chan Sung Jung is the new man from out of state who wants his badge (or in this case the belt). Behind him are a pack […]
The Featherweight division is something of a Wild West in the UFC. There is a stand-tall sheriff in Jose Aldo who is beginning to show signs of slowing down. Chan Sung Jung is the new man from out of state who wants his badge (or in this case the belt). Behind him are a pack […]
While the middleweight title changed hands at UFC 162, the welterweight belt remains wrapped tightly around the waist of Georges St-Pierre. But there are several contenders in the 170-pound division prepared to make a run at the division’s gold. Next in line for a shot at the title is Johny Hendricks, a powerful wrestler who […]
While the middleweight title changed hands at UFC 162, the welterweight belt remains wrapped tightly around the waist of Georges St-Pierre. But there are several contenders in the 170-pound division prepared to make a run at the division’s gold. Next in line for a shot at the title is Johny Hendricks, a powerful wrestler who […]