Tag: Reasons

UFC 145: 7 Reasons Why It Will Be the Most Highly Anticipated Card of the Year

In less than eight weeks time, all roads lead to Atlanta, GA, for the most eagerly awaited and highly anticipated fight card of the year—UFC 145. The event is set to be stacked to the rafters with some of the most combative superlatives residing …

In less than eight weeks time, all roads lead to Atlanta, GA, for the most eagerly awaited and highly anticipated fight card of the year—UFC 145. The event is set to be stacked to the rafters with some of the most combative superlatives residing in Zuffa-based hierarchy. And with that in mind, the Philips Arena […]

UFC on FX 2: 5 Reasons You Can’t Miss This Event

This weekend in Australia, the UFC comes to you live on FX from the Allphones Arena in Sydney. Although there is a complaint of this card lacking “star power,” there is sure to be some excitement. A number of prospects, fighters making thei…

This weekend in Australia, the UFC comes to you live on FX from the Allphones Arena in Sydney. Although there is a complaint of this card lacking “star power,” there is sure to be some excitement. A number of prospects, fighters making their debuts and established veterans grace this card, making it one of the […]

3 Reasons Why Building the UFC Franchise Around Jon Jones Is a Mistake

There is nothing quite like watching superstars come into their own. It’s thrilling to see them revel in their abilities, usually at the expense of their opponents. They push the envelope of their own preconceptions about their limitations, and t…

There is nothing quite like watching superstars come into their own. It’s thrilling to see them revel in their abilities, usually at the expense of their opponents. They push the envelope of their own preconceptions about their limitations, and the really great ones surprise even themselves with their daring and execution. They make hay while […]

6 Reasons Why 2012 Won’t Be a Disappointing Year for the UFC

It would seem 2012 is set to be the biggest and most lucrative year yet for the Zuffa-based promotion that is the UFC. Since its inaugural event—UFC 1: The Beginning—back in November of 1993, the company has gone from strength to strength. …

It would seem 2012 is set to be the biggest and most lucrative year yet for the Zuffa-based promotion that is the UFC. Since its inaugural event—UFC 1: The Beginning—back in November of 1993, the company has gone from strength to strength. What was first thought by some as a bunch of barbarians contesting in […]

7 Reasons Ronda Rousey Will Become the Face of WMMA

The sport of Mixed Martial Arts has been exploding all over the world for the last decade. However, as with other professional sports, the women’s division has not gained as much momentum. Gina Carano was the first real big name of the sport, and…

The sport of Mixed Martial Arts has been exploding all over the world for the last decade. However, as with other professional sports, the women’s division has not gained as much momentum. Gina Carano was the first real big name of the sport, and it was perceived that she would be instrumental in launching WMMA […]

UFC on Fuel TV 1: 6 Reasons Diego Sanchez Will Shut Down Jake Ellenberger

Diego Sanchez faces Jake Ellenberger at UFC on Fuel TV 1 this Wednesday in Omaha, NE. Sanchez has won six of his last eight fights, whereas Ellenberger is riding a five fight win streak. If either fighter is going to be in contention for the Welterweig…

Diego Sanchez faces Jake Ellenberger at UFC on Fuel TV 1 this Wednesday in Omaha, NE. Sanchez has won six of his last eight fights, whereas Ellenberger is riding a five fight win streak. If either fighter is going to be in contention for the Welterweight belt this year, a win here will put them […]