Tag: Really

Anderson Silva: Who Really Deserves the Next Shot at “the Spider’s” Crown?

If you’re not in the loop yet, this is the scenario regarding Anderson Silva’s UFC 185-pound title. Long story short, almost every top-10 contender has staked a claim at being the most deserving of a tilt at “The Spider’s”…

If you’re not in the loop yet, this is the scenario regarding Anderson Silva’s UFC 185-pound title. Long story short, almost every top-10 contender has staked a claim at being the most deserving of a tilt at “The Spider’s” coveted crown. Normally the headline question would’ve been answered in the first two or three lines […]

No Strikeforce Fighter Can Ever Really Be a Top-5 Guy While UFC Reigns

After his awesome knockout of Tyron Woodley, a win that crowned Nate Marquardt Strikeforce welterweight champion, the former UFC star said something outrageously, outlandishly and ridiculously hilarious. “I really feel like it’s my time,&#8…

After his awesome knockout of Tyron Woodley, a win that crowned Nate Marquardt Strikeforce welterweight champion, the former UFC star said something outrageously, outlandishly and ridiculously hilarious. “I really feel like it’s my time,” he told MMAjunkie.com. “I’m one of the best in the world, and actually, I feel like I’m the best in the […]

Frank Mir Doesn’t Really Like Breaking Limbs, but He Does Love Submissions

I’m sure you’ve seen the past two episodes of UFC Primetime. You know, the ones where Frank Mir lovingly—and in excruciatingly grisly detail—describes his love for snapping limbs. It’s painful stuff, especially when you re…

I’m sure you’ve seen the past two episodes of UFC Primetime. You know, the ones where Frank Mir lovingly—and in excruciatingly grisly detail—describes his love for snapping limbs. It’s painful stuff, especially when you remember the visage of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shortly after he made the dumb decision to let Mir thrash his right arm […]

Who Really Deserves the UFC WW Title Shot: Hendricks, Kampmann or Ellenberger

The welterweight division is quickly becoming one of the deepest pools of talent in the UFC.  Just a year ago, there were talks of Georges St. Pierre having cleaned out the division, and just one year later, he has challengers lining up to take a …

The welterweight division is quickly becoming one of the deepest pools of talent in the UFC.  Just a year ago, there were talks of Georges St. Pierre having cleaned out the division, and just one year later, he has challengers lining up to take a shot at him when he returns from injury. Obviously, because […]

UFC Fighter Pay: It Really Isn’t Our Business What Fighters Make

Fighter pay is a hot-button issue amongst fans, but in reality, it shouldn’t be—what fighters make and what promoters choose to pay them isn’t the business of fans. It has become posh for fans to complain incessantly about how the UFC…

Fighter pay is a hot-button issue amongst fans, but in reality, it shouldn’t be—what fighters make and what promoters choose to pay them isn’t the business of fans. It has become posh for fans to complain incessantly about how the UFC abuses their fighters by paying them low wages, especially in light of ESPN’s recent […]

If Fighters’ Nicknames Really Represented the Fighters That Use Them

Many fighters in MMA today have nicknames. Some are ironic, some are intimidating, some are hysterical and others have some type of inside joke meaning. There are lots of entertaining nicknames, and some are downright funny. But they sometimes don&#821…

Many fighters in MMA today have nicknames. Some are ironic, some are intimidating, some are hysterical and others have some type of inside joke meaning. There are lots of entertaining nicknames, and some are downright funny. But they sometimes don’t exactly represent the fighters as truthfully as they could. So, with that in mind, if […]