Tag: Shows

Yushin Okami Release Shows That ‘Just Bleed’ Fans Have Won

In case you haven’t seen or heard yet, the UFC has released top-five middleweight mainstay Yushin Okami. He was released from the UFC with a 13-5 record and has gone 3-1 over his last four fights. He owns wins over Mark Munoz, Mike Swick, Nate Marquardt, Alan Belcher and Hector Lombard.  All those fighters, by the […]

In case you haven’t seen or heard yet, the UFC has released top-five middleweight mainstay Yushin Okami. He was released from the UFC with a 13-5 record and has gone 3-1 over his last four fights. He owns wins over Mark Munoz, Mike Swick, Nate Marquardt, Alan Belcher and Hector Lombard.  All those fighters, by the […]

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Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva: Champion Shows He’s Most Dominant Heavyweight

After Cain Velasquez‘s first-round TKO victory over Antonio Silva in their UFC 160 rematch, there should be no question that Velasquez is the most dominant heavyweight in MMA. Silva’s credentials to enter into such a fight were dubious at best. Just two fights removed from a one-sided beatdown at the hands of Velasquez, there wasn’t […]

After Cain Velasquez‘s first-round TKO victory over Antonio Silva in their UFC 160 rematch, there should be no question that Velasquez is the most dominant heavyweight in MMA. Silva’s credentials to enter into such a fight were dubious at best. Just two fights removed from a one-sided beatdown at the hands of Velasquez, there wasn’t […]

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Lavar Johnson’s Release Shows That the UFC Still Needs Standard Punishment

The news of Lavar Johnson’s release from the UFC on Thursday shouldn’t have surprised anyone. Not really, anyway. But I wouldn’t blame you if you were at least a little bit surprised, because it’s not as though the UFC has been remarkably consistent in how it handles these types of things over the years. I’ll […]

The news of Lavar Johnson’s release from the UFC on Thursday shouldn’t have surprised anyone. Not really, anyway. But I wouldn’t blame you if you were at least a little bit surprised, because it’s not as though the UFC has been remarkably consistent in how it handles these types of things over the years. I’ll […]

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UFC’s Long List of Cuts Shows Need for a Secondary League

I, like many in the mixed martial arts community, was completely perplexed by Tuesday’s announcement that former welterweight top contender Jon Fitch and 15 other fighters were being released by the UFC. It just boggles my mind that a guy with a 14-3-1 record inside the Octagon on a one-fight losing streak can just get kicked […]

I, like many in the mixed martial arts community, was completely perplexed by Tuesday’s announcement that former welterweight top contender Jon Fitch and 15 other fighters were being released by the UFC. It just boggles my mind that a guy with a 14-3-1 record inside the Octagon on a one-fight losing streak can just get kicked […]

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The Ultimate Fighter: Top 5 Worst Coaches in the Show’s History

As the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter limps to its conclusion, one begins to wonder whether the show is in any way salvageable—even with Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen lined up as coaches for next season. Staler than old bread, the TUF format …

As the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter limps to its conclusion, one begins to wonder whether the show is in any way salvageable—even with Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen lined up as coaches for next season. Staler than old bread, the TUF format is long overdue a makeover. What exactly that would entail is […]

UFC 153 Results: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Shows That Jiu-Jitsu Works

If there is one thing you should never do before fighting Big Nog, it’s insult his jiu jitsu skills. The man is a legend when it comes to submissions. Throughout his entire fighting career, Big Nog has amassed 34 wins, with an incredible 21 of th…

If there is one thing you should never do before fighting Big Nog, it’s insult his jiu jitsu skills. The man is a legend when it comes to submissions. Throughout his entire fighting career, Big Nog has amassed 34 wins, with an incredible 21 of those coming by way of submission. Dave “Pee Wee” Herman […]