Mixed martial arts is spreading like wildfire, and it’s evident in the UFC’s expansion throughout the world. Not long ago, MMA had a couple of main hot spots in the United States, Brazil and Japan, among other places. MMA outreach has become rapid, spreading to places that are now MMA-crazy. The sport has blown up, […]
Mixed martial arts is spreading like wildfire, and it’s evident in the UFC’s expansion throughout the world. Not long ago, MMA had a couple of main hot spots in the United States, Brazil and Japan, among other places. MMA outreach has become rapid, spreading to places that are now MMA-crazy. The sport has blown up, […]
As Ronda Rousey continues to dominate the women’s bantamweight division, Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino lurks in the background, constantly hanging over her legacy like an immutable cloud of darkness. Rousey is content to keep her head down in the pouring rain of criticism, refusing to look up at the one threat actually capable of dethroning her. […]
As Ronda Rousey continues to dominate the women’s bantamweight division, Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino lurks in the background, constantly hanging over her legacy like an immutable cloud of darkness. Rousey is content to keep her head down in the pouring rain of criticism, refusing to look up at the one threat actually capable of dethroning her. […]
It’s tough to know what to make of Johny Hendricks at this point in his MMA career. It seems strange to criticise a fighter who just dominated Matt Brown, but an honest assessment of the former champion’s UFC 185 performance must acknowledge the palpable disappointment of the home crowd. Whatever happened to the Big Rigg […]
It’s tough to know what to make of Johny Hendricks at this point in his MMA career. It seems strange to criticise a fighter who just dominated Matt Brown, but an honest assessment of the former champion’s UFC 185 performance must acknowledge the palpable disappointment of the home crowd. Whatever happened to the Big Rigg […]
Brock Lesnar‘s run in World Wrestling Entertainment might be coming to an end. Or, at least his contract is expiring after WrestleMania in a few weeks, making him the hottest free agent in combat sports. WWE, the UFC and Bellator have all expressed interest in securing Lesnar‘s services. Where should Lesnar go? Should he stick […]
Brock Lesnar‘s run in World Wrestling Entertainment might be coming to an end. Or, at least his contract is expiring after WrestleMania in a few weeks, making him the hottest free agent in combat sports. WWE, the UFC and Bellator have all expressed interest in securing Lesnar‘s services. Where should Lesnar go? Should he stick […]
Ronda Rousey needed less than 30 seconds to put away Cat Zingano and retain the UFC women’s bantamweight crown. The former Olympic judoka defended her belt for the fifth time and pushed her record to 11-0. As she looks down at the rest of the division chasing her, questions arise as to who will be […]
Ronda Rousey needed less than 30 seconds to put away Cat Zingano and retain the UFC women’s bantamweight crown. The former Olympic judoka defended her belt for the fifth time and pushed her record to 11-0. As she looks down at the rest of the division chasing her, questions arise as to who will be […]
One of the storylines leading into UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir was whether Frank Mir should consider retirement. But once the evening was over, that conversation changed. Mir needed less than two minutes to dispatch Antonio Silva, and he did so in brutal fashion. It was Silva’s second straight loss, and he has not had […]
One of the storylines leading into UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir was whether Frank Mir should consider retirement. But once the evening was over, that conversation changed. Mir needed less than two minutes to dispatch Antonio Silva, and he did so in brutal fashion. It was Silva’s second straight loss, and he has not had […]