Tag: Professional

Cody McKenzie Returns to Professional MMA, Will Fight at WSOF 18

After six long weeks with no compass to guide them, MMA fans once again have their North Star in the fold. That’s right. Cody McKenzie, the unabashed brawler and party guy who used to work fishing boats in his native Alaska, has ended his extremely brief retirement and will return to action Feb. 15, according […]

After six long weeks with no compass to guide them, MMA fans once again have their North Star in the fold. That’s right. Cody McKenzie, the unabashed brawler and party guy who used to work fishing boats in his native Alaska, has ended his extremely brief retirement and will return to action Feb. 15, according […]

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Dana White: ‘Cris Cyborg Committed Professional Suicide’

Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos signed her entire career away the moment she ever decided to join forces with Tito Ortiz, according to UFC President Dana White. The unending, venomous feud between Ortiz and White has enough layers to warrant its own TV series. Unfortunately for Cyborg, it’s all about being on the wrong side at the […]

Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos signed her entire career away the moment she ever decided to join forces with Tito Ortiz, according to UFC President Dana White. The unending, venomous feud between Ortiz and White has enough layers to warrant its own TV series. Unfortunately for Cyborg, it’s all about being on the wrong side at the […]

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UFC 162 Preview: Power Ranking Chris Weidman’s 9 Professional MMA Fights

On July 6, Chris Weidman will attempt what 10 other middleweight fighters before him have failed to accomplish—unseat the reigning UFC middleweight champion, Anderson Silva. Silva has held UFC gold since defeating Rich Franklin via TKO at UFC 64. Yup, almost 100 pay-per-view cards have passed since Silva defeated Franklin.  Oh, and something else: Silva […]

On July 6, Chris Weidman will attempt what 10 other middleweight fighters before him have failed to accomplish—unseat the reigning UFC middleweight champion, Anderson Silva. Silva has held UFC gold since defeating Rich Franklin via TKO at UFC 64. Yup, almost 100 pay-per-view cards have passed since Silva defeated Franklin.  Oh, and something else: Silva […]

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5 Misconceptions MMA Fans Have About Professional Wrestling

The connection between MMA and pro wrestling is something that most fans of mixed martial arts seem reluctant to acknowledge. As something of a masochist, I spend more time than I should reading comments sections of MMA websites. One thing I’ve noticed from this ceaselessly exasperating pastime is that stories even tangentially related to pro […]

The connection between MMA and pro wrestling is something that most fans of mixed martial arts seem reluctant to acknowledge. As something of a masochist, I spend more time than I should reading comments sections of MMA websites. One thing I’ve noticed from this ceaselessly exasperating pastime is that stories even tangentially related to pro […]

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UFC 160: Antonio Silva Talks About ‘Joke’ Overeem and ‘Professional’ Velasquez

It appears as though Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva still has some strong resentment towards his UFC 156 opponent, Alistair Overeem. The heavyweight title challenger continued the verbal onslaught of Overeem along with discussing his training for heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez. Silva spoke to MMA Junkie radio on Wednesday about his former opponent and the heavyweight champ. […]

It appears as though Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva still has some strong resentment towards his UFC 156 opponent, Alistair Overeem. The heavyweight title challenger continued the verbal onslaught of Overeem along with discussing his training for heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez. Silva spoke to MMA Junkie radio on Wednesday about his former opponent and the heavyweight champ. […]

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Who’s More Entertaining “Professional” Fighters or “Unprofessional” Fighters?

When it comes to professionalism in MMA combatants, there are those that act accordingly and those that don’t. However, if push came to shove, I’d have to say that the unprofessional fighters are the more entertaining. In a recent interview…

When it comes to professionalism in MMA combatants, there are those that act accordingly and those that don’t. However, if push came to shove, I’d have to say that the unprofessional fighters are the more entertaining. In a recent interview, undisputed UFC 170-pound titlist Georges St-Pierre spoke about the perks acquired with regards to being […]