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MMA: The Same Things That Make the Sport Appealing Are What Holds It Back

MMA is a three-syllable acronym that could also be expressed in two words and two syllables: “It hurts!” And playing or even just watching this hurting game is not everyone’s cup of tea. The sight of two athletes trying to beat the ot…

MMA is a three-syllable acronym that could also be expressed in two words and two syllables: “It hurts!” And playing or even just watching this hurting game is not everyone’s cup of tea. The sight of two athletes trying to beat the other through striking and grappling appeals to sports fans who prefer combat sports. […]

Dana White: Junior dos Santos Emulates Same Style as Chuck Liddell

Junior dos Santos is credited for possessing arguably the best boxing in mixed martial arts, but seldom do we see other aspects of his arsenal utilized during a fight. That’s not to say he isn’t a premier fighter, as his list of victories o…

Junior dos Santos is credited for possessing arguably the best boxing in mixed martial arts, but seldom do we see other aspects of his arsenal utilized during a fight. That’s not to say he isn’t a premier fighter, as his list of victories over some of the sport’s top contenders and respected veterans is an […]

Why Strikeforce Is Going to Disappear into the UFC the Same Way the WEC Did

It was shocking to hear that the UFC was going to allow Strikeforce to continue in 2012, and on Showtime no less.   When the UFC bought their rival it seemed inevitable that they were going to be absorbed into the massive MMA machine.  Instea…

It was shocking to hear that the UFC was going to allow Strikeforce to continue in 2012, and on Showtime no less.   When the UFC bought their rival it seemed inevitable that they were going to be absorbed into the massive MMA machine.  Instead, they are going to die a slow death. One of […]

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Why Strikeforce Is Going to Disappear into the UFC the Same Way the WEC Did

Why Strikeforce Is Going to Disappear into the UFC the Same Way the WEC Did

It was shocking to hear that the UFC was going to allow Strikeforce to continue in 2012, and on Showtime no less.   When the UFC bought their rival it seemed inevitable that they were going to be absorbed into the massive MMA machine.  Instea…

It was shocking to hear that the UFC was going to allow Strikeforce to continue in 2012, and on Showtime no less.   When the UFC bought their rival it seemed inevitable that they were going to be absorbed into the massive MMA machine.  Instead, they are going to die a slow death. One of […]

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Why Strikeforce Is Going to Disappear into the UFC the Same Way the WEC Did

GSP Injury: Why Georges St-Pierre Will Never Be the Same

George St-Pierre was set to return from a knee injury he endured earlier this year for UFC 143 against No. 1 contender, Nick Diaz. However, St-Pierre’s career was flipped upside down when Dana White released a statement via Twitter that the curre…

George St-Pierre was set to return from a knee injury he endured earlier this year for UFC 143 against No. 1 contender, Nick Diaz. However, St-Pierre’s career was flipped upside down when Dana White released a statement via Twitter that the current welterweight champion would be sidelined for 10 months. White stated, “GSP blown acl […]

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GSP Injury: Why Georges St-Pierre Will Never Be the Same

UFC: Rashad Evans Wants to Fight Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida the Same Night

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Rashad Evans was set to square off with current champion Jon Jones at the end of 2011. Evans later found out from doctors he would only have three to four weeks to prepare for Jones and the biggest fight of hi…

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Rashad Evans was set to square off with current champion Jon Jones at the end of 2011. Evans later found out from doctors he would only have three to four weeks to prepare for Jones and the biggest fight of his career. As expected, Evans opted out of the championship bout as […]

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UFC: Rashad Evans Wants to Fight Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida the Same Night