UFC 188 brought a strange sort of clarity to the grand scheme of the heavyweight division. Showcasing two of the finest heavyweights competing today—Fabricio Werdum and Cain Velasquez—the UFC’s latest event proved the more things change, the more things stay the same in the big boys’ division. Prior to his latest fight in Mexico City, […]
UFC 188 brought a strange sort of clarity to the grand scheme of the heavyweight division. Showcasing two of the finest heavyweights competing today—Fabricio Werdum and Cain Velasquez—the UFC’s latest event proved the more things change, the more things stay the same in the big boys’ division. Prior to his latest fight in Mexico City, […]
Ronda Rousey, the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s biggest star, is once again leading headlines. And rightly so. This time, it’s twofold. She’s on the cover of Sports Illustrated, which is still a big thing. Even as the digital revolution marches ever onward, being featured in the pages of Sports Illustrated represents a kind of cache that […]
Ronda Rousey, the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s biggest star, is once again leading headlines. And rightly so. This time, it’s twofold. She’s on the cover of Sports Illustrated, which is still a big thing. Even as the digital revolution marches ever onward, being featured in the pages of Sports Illustrated represents a kind of cache that […]
The UFC has high hopes for brash Irishman Conor McGregor, who is just one win away from a shot at featherweight champion Jose Aldo, but before their most recent excursion into Western Europe, there was the United Kingdom’s Michael “The Count” Bisping. Bisping has been on the cusp of a title shot multiple times in […]
The UFC has high hopes for brash Irishman Conor McGregor, who is just one win away from a shot at featherweight champion Jose Aldo, but before their most recent excursion into Western Europe, there was the United Kingdom’s Michael “The Count” Bisping. Bisping has been on the cusp of a title shot multiple times in […]
There was a lot of hype and expectation the last time Renan Barao‘s name was on a fight card. After the Brazilian striking phenom had been shockingly dethroned by surging upstart T.J. Dillashaw in their first meeting at UFC 173 back in May, the Nova Uniao standout was poised for vengeance coming into their immediate […]
There was a lot of hype and expectation the last time Renan Barao‘s name was on a fight card. After the Brazilian striking phenom had been shockingly dethroned by surging upstart T.J. Dillashaw in their first meeting at UFC 173 back in May, the Nova Uniao standout was poised for vengeance coming into their immediate […]
Upcoming UFC interim heavyweight title challenger Mark Hunt is known for having cinder blocks for hands, but many pundits wonder if he’ll be able to deal with Fabricio Werdum‘s dangerous submission game. During an interview with Submission Radio, “The Super Samoan” explained his submission defense is simply a good striking offense. Well everyone’s a world […]
Upcoming UFC interim heavyweight title challenger Mark Hunt is known for having cinder blocks for hands, but many pundits wonder if he’ll be able to deal with Fabricio Werdum‘s dangerous submission game. During an interview with Submission Radio, “The Super Samoan” explained his submission defense is simply a good striking offense. Well everyone’s a world […]
Top UFC middleweight contender Vitor Belfort isn’t happy about being on the sidelines for nearly a year now, to the point where he is imploring the UFC to instate an interim middleweight title. In an interview with MMA Fighting, “The Phenom” said that current 185-pound titleholder Chris Weidman‘s recent history of injuries should prevent him […]
Top UFC middleweight contender Vitor Belfort isn’t happy about being on the sidelines for nearly a year now, to the point where he is imploring the UFC to instate an interim middleweight title. In an interview with MMA Fighting, “The Phenom” said that current 185-pound titleholder Chris Weidman‘s recent history of injuries should prevent him […]