I vividly remember Demian Maia‘s UFC debut back in October 2007. It was UFC 77, and the one enduring memory I’ll carry from that night—aside from Anderson Silva face-blasting Rich Franklin into oblivion for a second and final time—was Joe Rogan‘s reaction to Maia’s debut. Rogan, already a great jiu-jitsu practitioner himself and an aficionado […]
I vividly remember Demian Maia‘s UFC debut back in October 2007. It was UFC 77, and the one enduring memory I’ll carry from that night—aside from Anderson Silva face-blasting Rich Franklin into oblivion for a second and final time—was Joe Rogan‘s reaction to Maia’s debut. Rogan, already a great jiu-jitsu practitioner himself and an aficionado […]
For nine months, B.J. Penn watched and waited from afar, patiently contemplating if he would ever step into the Octagon again. The chances seemed bleak with the passage of time. Penn had already accomplished everything there was to accomplish in the UFC. He was a future Hall of Famer and—alongside Randy Couture—the only fighter in MMA […]
For nine months, B.J. Penn watched and waited from afar, patiently contemplating if he would ever step into the Octagon again. The chances seemed bleak with the passage of time. Penn had already accomplished everything there was to accomplish in the UFC. He was a future Hall of Famer and—alongside Randy Couture—the only fighter in MMA […]
This writer was among the many who thought Yushin Okami should be favored in his fight against Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza. Then Okami came out tentative, slow and unwilling to engage. That is a recipe for disaster when it comes to a talent like Souza, and that became obvious when Okami had his head punched into […]
This writer was among the many who thought Yushin Okami should be favored in his fight against Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza. Then Okami came out tentative, slow and unwilling to engage. That is a recipe for disaster when it comes to a talent like Souza, and that became obvious when Okami had his head punched into […]
When it comes to newly belted lightweight champ Anthony Pettis, UFC matchmaker Joe Silva must be in ecstasy. Truly, it’s hard to remember a time when there were so many options in choosing a top contender. The addition of Strikeforce veterans, coupled with the rise of young, yet experienced fighters has runneth over the cup […]
When it comes to newly belted lightweight champ Anthony Pettis, UFC matchmaker Joe Silva must be in ecstasy. Truly, it’s hard to remember a time when there were so many options in choosing a top contender. The addition of Strikeforce veterans, coupled with the rise of young, yet experienced fighters has runneth over the cup […]
MMA fans have waited four long years for a superfight, and there is no reason to keep them waiting any longer, especially when it involves a potential blockbuster between Anthony Pettis and Jose Aldo. After defeating Benson Henderson and winning the lightweight title, Pettis wasted little time in challenging Aldo to a champion vs. champion […]
MMA fans have waited four long years for a superfight, and there is no reason to keep them waiting any longer, especially when it involves a potential blockbuster between Anthony Pettis and Jose Aldo. After defeating Benson Henderson and winning the lightweight title, Pettis wasted little time in challenging Aldo to a champion vs. champion […]
To the delight of many a fanboy, it seems an inevitability that current UFC women’s bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey will follow in Gina Carano’s footsteps down the red carpet to a career in Hollywood. However, it remains uncertain exactly how long it will take Rousey to make the transition from being the No. 1 pound-for-found […]
To the delight of many a fanboy, it seems an inevitability that current UFC women’s bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey will follow in Gina Carano’s footsteps down the red carpet to a career in Hollywood. However, it remains uncertain exactly how long it will take Rousey to make the transition from being the No. 1 pound-for-found […]