Tag: Tale

Gunslinger: The Tale of UFC Fight Night 59?s Cowboy Cerrone

That old Donald Cerrone smile. That hauntingly charming smile. Backstage at UFC 182, promotional correspondent Megan Olivi met up with Cowboy following his unanimous-decision victory over the surging Myles Jury. She asked him if he was injury-free and looking to make a quick turnaround.  True to form, Cerrone replied with a resounding “absolutely.” His answer […]

That old Donald Cerrone smile. That hauntingly charming smile. Backstage at UFC 182, promotional correspondent Megan Olivi met up with Cowboy following his unanimous-decision victory over the surging Myles Jury. She asked him if he was injury-free and looking to make a quick turnaround.  True to form, Cerrone replied with a resounding “absolutely.” His answer […]

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Brendan Schaub and Matt Grice: A Tale of Two Very Different Job Saving Efforts

When the UFC released 18 fighters last week with names like former welterweight title contender Jon Fitch on the list, the message was clear to all of the competitors currently under contract to the promotion. There is no tomorrow, only today. With the influx of numerous Strikeforce fighters including an entire women’s division, plus 14 […]

When the UFC released 18 fighters last week with names like former welterweight title contender Jon Fitch on the list, the message was clear to all of the competitors currently under contract to the promotion. There is no tomorrow, only today. With the influx of numerous Strikeforce fighters including an entire women’s division, plus 14 […]

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UFC 151: A Sober Look at a Cautionary Tale for the Ages

Has everyone calmed down? OK, fantastic. Now that the Interwebz has recovered from yesterday’s near critical mass explosion of resentment towards Jon Jones and Greg Jackson, we can examine the demise of UFC 151 with something approaching perspect…

Has everyone calmed down? OK, fantastic. Now that the Interwebz has recovered from yesterday’s near critical mass explosion of resentment towards Jon Jones and Greg Jackson, we can examine the demise of UFC 151 with something approaching perspective. Who can we really blame for Thursday’s insanity? Quite honestly, everyone shares a portion of the blame […]

Daniel Cormier and His Tale of Triumph to the UFC Deserves Much More Attention

Daniel Cormier, former USA Olympic team captain, has made his mark in the heavyweight division of MMA in his relatively short career. Unfortunately, many have not taken notice. Cormier made his pro MMA debut in Strikeforce in 2009 against Gary Frazier …

Daniel Cormier, former USA Olympic team captain, has made his mark in the heavyweight division of MMA in his relatively short career. Unfortunately, many have not taken notice. Cormier made his pro MMA debut in Strikeforce in 2009 against Gary Frazier and finished the fight in the second round. He followed that with four first-round […]

Manny Pacquiao and Georges St-Pierre: A Tale of Two Champions, Two Title Fights

“Writing is about making connections,” taught Carol Bly, the critically acclaimed American creative nonfiction author. And it’s easy to make connections between Georges St-Pierre and Manny Pacquiao, who fought on the consecutive Satur…

“Writing is about making connections,” taught Carol Bly, the critically acclaimed American creative nonfiction author. And it’s easy to make connections between Georges St-Pierre and Manny Pacquiao, who fought on the consecutive Saturday nights of April 30 and May 7, respectively. Disregarding the fact that one successfully defended his world title in MMA while the […]

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Manny Pacquiao and Georges St-Pierre: A Tale of Two Champions, Two Title Fights

Manny Pacquiao and Georges St-Pierre: A Tale of 2 Champions, 2 Title Fights

“Writing is about making connections,” taught Carol Bly, the critically acclaimed American creative nonfiction author. And it’s easy to make connections between Georges St-Pierre and Manny Pacquiao, who fought on the consecutive Satur…

“Writing is about making connections,” taught Carol Bly, the critically acclaimed American creative nonfiction author. And it’s easy to make connections between Georges St-Pierre and Manny Pacquiao, who fought on the consecutive Saturday nights of April 30 and May 7, respectively. Regardless that one successfully defended his world title in MMA while the other one […]

UFC Betting

Manny Pacquiao and Georges St-Pierre: A Tale of 2 Champions, 2 Title Fights