I love Nick Diaz. In the spirit of full disclosure I think it’s important to tell you that up front. It’s a manly platonic love. Purely unprofessional? Sure. And deeply held. Everything about Diaz resonates with me. His intransigence and “me against the world” outlook, his willingness to endure tremendous punishment in order to make […]
I love Nick Diaz. In the spirit of full disclosure I think it’s important to tell you that up front. It’s a manly platonic love. Purely unprofessional? Sure. And deeply held. Everything about Diaz resonates with me. His intransigence and “me against the world” outlook, his willingness to endure tremendous punishment in order to make […]
Three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen is one of the many fighters impacted by the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s banning of testosterone-replacement therapy, and he believes his quality of life is being seriously impacted because of the decision. Speaking with Yahoo! Sports’ Kevin Iole, The American Gangster explained that testosterone is medicine he needs to […]
Three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen is one of the many fighters impacted by the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s banning of testosterone-replacement therapy, and he believes his quality of life is being seriously impacted because of the decision. Speaking with Yahoo! Sports’ Kevin Iole, The American Gangster explained that testosterone is medicine he needs to […]
This image is a rare example of both foreshadowing the news and your reaction to it.
Giving yourself a nickname is one of the lamest things you can do, and MMA fighters are some of the most notable offenders. Perhaps I’m just a tad bit jaded from constantly seeing guys calling themselves “The Iceman” or “Hollywood” making their amateur MMA debuts, but I firmly believe that a nickname is something you have to earn. Face it, not everyone deserves the honor of being The White Mamba.
Which is all to say that I was already rolling my eyes at Jacob Volkmann when he announced during yesterday’s WSOF 3: pre-fight media call that he had changed his nickname. Even if he came up with something decent, I wouldn’t have liked his nickname – which is good because what he came up with is terrible.
The man you once knew as Jacob “Christmas” Volkmann would now like you to call him…
This image is a rare example of both foreshadowing the news and your reaction to it.
Giving yourself a nickname is one of the lamest things you can do, and MMA fighters are some of the most notable offenders. Perhaps I’m just a tad bit jaded from constantly seeing guys calling themselves “The Iceman” or “Hollywood” making their amateur MMA debuts, but I firmly believe that a nickname is something you have to earn. Face it, not everyone deserves the honor of being The White Mamba.
Which is all to say that I was already rolling my eyes at Jacob Volkmann when he announced during yesterday’s WSOF 3: pre-fight media call that he had changed his nickname. Even if he came up with something decent, I wouldn’t have liked his nickname – which is good because what he came up with is terrible.
The man you once knew as Jacob “Christmas” Volkmann would now like you to call him…
In fairness to Volkmann, I thought of a few reasons why this nickname actually makes sense:
– I actually look forward to Christmas, so he couldn’t keep calling himself that.
– Despite their reputation off-stage, Motley Crue’s music was pretty weak. Volkmann’s zero wins by knockout and eight decision victories stay true to this.
Daniel Cormier is—and I know this is the greatest cliché—human. Some fans’ unwarranted critical opinions on a fighter’s worth, his and others, must get to him. After all, with or without his sterling international wrestling…
Daniel Cormier is—and I know this is the greatest cliché—human. Some fans’ unwarranted critical opinions on a fighter’s worth, his and others, must get to him. After all, with or without his sterling international wrestling and MMA accomplishments, he is only…human. Just like you and me. (Sniff-sniff.) Nevertheless, the human being and undefeated heavyweight fighter […]
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It has recently been rumored that welterweight wrestling star Josh Koscheck will face former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes at UFC 135 in place of the injured Diego Sanchez. This bout could mark a sad end for one of the greatest champions in UFC…
It has recently been rumored that welterweight wrestling star Josh Koscheck will face former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes at UFC 135 in place of the injured Diego Sanchez. This bout could mark a sad end for one of the greatest champions in UFC history. Why is this being marked as the end, let alone […]
