Tag: Success

Strikeforce Results: Was the Heavyweight Grand Prix a Success or a Failure?

A little over a year ago, Strikeforce kicked off its inaugural Grand Prix tournament that brought together the best heavyweights in the world. The Pride-like nostalgia stemming from the return of the tournament format had the MMA world buzzing for mont…

A little over a year ago, Strikeforce kicked off its inaugural Grand Prix tournament that brought together the best heavyweights in the world. The Pride-like nostalgia stemming from the return of the tournament format had the MMA world buzzing for months. Unfortunately, the general interest level in the tournament nosedived after the quarterfinal bouts. Everything […]

UFC: Fighters’ Behavior a Potential Deterrent to Future Success

While the UFC has been taking large steps toward becoming an established global sport, its fighters have been acting as if no one’s watching. But people have been, and UFC president Dana White stated recently that he would address this problem du…

While the UFC has been taking large steps toward becoming an established global sport, its fighters have been acting as if no one’s watching. But people have been, and UFC president Dana White stated recently that he would address this problem during an upcoming summit. After a recent press conference, White explained that fighters need […]

MMA: 7 Young Fighters Destined for 2012 Success

As the UFC turns the page into the new year, its pool of talented fighters continues to expand to keep pace with the sport’s growing popularity. Though veterans of mixed martial arts continue to hold serious stake on Dana White’s roster, yo…

As the UFC turns the page into the new year, its pool of talented fighters continues to expand to keep pace with the sport’s growing popularity. Though veterans of mixed martial arts continue to hold serious stake on Dana White’s roster, younger fighters are also starting to make a lot of noise, unseating some of […]

UFC 139: Keys to Success for Mauricio “Shogun” Rua

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua looks to make it two wins in a row when he takes on Dan Henderson in the main event at UFC 139. Rua bounced back nicely from an ugly defeat at the hands of Jon Jones by defeating Forrest Griffin at UFC 134. Rua looked …

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua looks to make it two wins in a row when he takes on Dan Henderson in the main event at UFC 139. Rua bounced back nicely from an ugly defeat at the hands of Jon Jones by defeating Forrest Griffin at UFC 134. Rua looked like his old self as he used […]

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UFC 139: Keys to Success for Mauricio “Shogun” Rua

UFC: The UFC Finally Has Success in China—Well, Sort of

The UFC has made considerable progress in its expansion into the Chinese market…but with the wrong species. Instead of watching humans engage in the purest form of fighting, the Chinese prefer to watch crickets attempt to subdue one another, acco…

The UFC has made considerable progress in its expansion into the Chinese market…but with the wrong species. Instead of watching humans engage in the purest form of fighting, the Chinese prefer to watch crickets attempt to subdue one another, according to ForeignPolicy.com’s Jonathan Browning. Crickets—you didn’t misread. They really have crickets fight one another and […]

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UFC: The UFC Finally Has Success in China—Well, Sort of

When Did Jon Jones Become the Barometer for UFC Success?

Daniel Cormier’s first-round knockout of Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva in the Strikeforce Grand Prix semifinal matchup in Cincinnati, Ohio, was an extremely impressive fight for the American Kickboxing Association disciple. Speaking with MM…

Daniel Cormier’s first-round knockout of Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva in the Strikeforce Grand Prix semifinal matchup in Cincinnati, Ohio, was an extremely impressive fight for the American Kickboxing Association disciple. Speaking with MMAFighting.com, Cormier stated, “To be honest with you, I would much rather go down to 205 and fight Jon Jones or whoever is the light heavyweight […]

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When Did Jon Jones Become the Barometer for UFC Success?