UFC Fight Night 70: Lyoto Machida’s Quick Turnaround Could Backfire

Back in October 2009, I attended UFC 104 in Los Angeles. After years of covering mixed martial arts from my home in Texas, I was finally beginning to attend UFC events on a regular basis. I believe UFC 104 was my sixth event in a row, though I’d kindly ask that you not hold me […]

Back in October 2009, I attended UFC 104 in Los Angeles. After years of covering mixed martial arts from my home in Texas, I was finally beginning to attend UFC events on a regular basis. I believe UFC 104 was my sixth event in a row, though I’d kindly ask that you not hold me […]

5 Quick Facts for Each Main Card Fighter at UFC Fight Night: Boston

UFC Fight Night: Boston continues a star-studded January of highly-anticipated fights as it features a main event of Conor McGregor vs. Dennis Siver, along with a co-main event clash featuring top lightweights Benson “Smooth” Henderson and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone.  McGregor has been marching through the 145-pound division ever so loudly and has set his sights […]

UFC Fight Night: Boston continues a star-studded January of highly-anticipated fights as it features a main event of Conor McGregor vs. Dennis Siver, along with a co-main event clash featuring top lightweights Benson “Smooth” Henderson and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone.  McGregor has been marching through the 145-pound division ever so loudly and has set his sights […]

UFC Fight Night 56: Ovince St. Preux Clears the Room with Quick KO of Shogun Rua

Moments after scoring the biggest win of his MMA career on Saturday night, Ovince St. Preux stood in the cage addressing an arena full of empty seats. St. Preux had just knocked out MMA royalty, finishing Mauricio “Shogun” Rua via TKO just 34 seconds into the main event of UFC Fight Night 56. Replays showed […]

Moments after scoring the biggest win of his MMA career on Saturday night, Ovince St. Preux stood in the cage addressing an arena full of empty seats. St. Preux had just knocked out MMA royalty, finishing Mauricio “Shogun” Rua via TKO just 34 seconds into the main event of UFC Fight Night 56. Replays showed […]

UFC 163 “Quick Break”: Aldo vs. Jung

These “Quick Breaks” are short breakdowns of upcoming fights. In a summed up focus of strengths, weaknesses and variables, this will analyze what could happen in the fight and end with this writer’s prediction.  This Saturday, two of the best featherweights will meet inside the cage to fight for the title of UFC Champion. It […]

These “Quick Breaks” are short breakdowns of upcoming fights. In a summed up focus of strengths, weaknesses and variables, this will analyze what could happen in the fight and end with this writer’s prediction.  This Saturday, two of the best featherweights will meet inside the cage to fight for the title of UFC Champion. It […]

UFC 152 Predictions: How Jon Jones Will Make Quick Work of Vitor Belfort

Jon Jones and Vitor Belfort will step into the octagon in the UFC light-heavyweight championship bout. Virtually everyone except half of Belfort‘s extended family are picking Jones to win, so I chose to take a different approach.  I am …

Jon Jones and Vitor Belfort will step into the octagon in the UFC light-heavyweight championship bout. Virtually everyone except half of Belfort‘s extended family are picking Jones to win, so I chose to take a different approach.  I am going to outline how and at what point in the bout Jones will finish off Belfort. I’ll […]

Why Are MMA Fans so Quick to Build Up and Tear Down Fighters?

The life of a professional fighter isn’t easy. There are long days in the gym, time away from family, constant injuries, and then after all that, you have to get into a cage with another man who is looking to put a serious hurting on you. Sure, t…

The life of a professional fighter isn’t easy. There are long days in the gym, time away from family, constant injuries, and then after all that, you have to get into a cage with another man who is looking to put a serious hurting on you. Sure, the opportunity for fame and fortune is there. […]