Tag: Thrilling

Oliveira vs. Lentz: do Bronx Emerges a Thrilling, Quiet Title Contender

Charles Oliveira, the UFC featherweight division’s best-kept secret, is the ultimate anomaly to teething terms from casual fans. When “do Bronx” steps into the cage, the mere notion that grappling is anything but exciting always gets turned on its head. Juvenile terms such as lay-and-pray take a backseat. There is no lay-and-pray against Oliveira, a […]

Charles Oliveira, the UFC featherweight division’s best-kept secret, is the ultimate anomaly to teething terms from casual fans. When “do Bronx” steps into the cage, the mere notion that grappling is anything but exciting always gets turned on its head. Juvenile terms such as lay-and-pray take a backseat. There is no lay-and-pray against Oliveira, a […]

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Top 5 Moments from a Thrilling January in MMA

The New Year may have brought forth a rash of injuries and failed drug tests, but by the time January said goodbye it left fight fans wanting more. January featured memorable returns, budding superstars and exciting title fights.  UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones and former middleweight champion Anderson “The Spider” Silva withstood battles […]

The New Year may have brought forth a rash of injuries and failed drug tests, but by the time January said goodbye it left fight fans wanting more. January featured memorable returns, budding superstars and exciting title fights.  UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones and former middleweight champion Anderson “The Spider” Silva withstood battles […]

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UFC 179: Jose Aldo, Chad Mendes Deliver Thrilling Fight for the Ages

With apologies to Conor McGregor, the finely tailored Irishman who has taken the Ultimate Fighting Championship by storm, Saturday night’s UFC 179 event proved that the two best featherweights in the world reside Brazil and the United States. McGregor will have his day in the sun, and I suspect it will come sooner rather than […]

With apologies to Conor McGregor, the finely tailored Irishman who has taken the Ultimate Fighting Championship by storm, Saturday night’s UFC 179 event proved that the two best featherweights in the world reside Brazil and the United States. McGregor will have his day in the sun, and I suspect it will come sooner rather than […]

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Aldo vs. Mendes 2: Key Stats, Top Moments from Thrilling Rematch at UFC 179

Jose Aldo, fighting in front of a lively home-nation crowd in Rio de Janeiro, defended his featherweight title for the seventh time in defeating challenger Chad Mendes by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46). After an up-and-down undercard that featured a couple of lopsided matches—Beneil Dariush and Phil Davis were especially impressive—and sucked the air out […]

Jose Aldo, fighting in front of a lively home-nation crowd in Rio de Janeiro, defended his featherweight title for the seventh time in defeating challenger Chad Mendes by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46). After an up-and-down undercard that featured a couple of lopsided matches—Beneil Dariush and Phil Davis were especially impressive—and sucked the air out […]

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UFC on FOX 3: Which Main Card Fight Will Be the Most Thrilling?

Saturday’s UFC on FOX show represents a change in matchmaking direction for the UFC, at least when it comes to the network flagship show. The past two network events have featured big-name stars squaring off. The UFC put its best foot forward in …

Saturday’s UFC on FOX show represents a change in matchmaking direction for the UFC, at least when it comes to the network flagship show. The past two network events have featured big-name stars squaring off. The UFC put its best foot forward in an attempt to garner eyeballs, and it worked swimmingly. The only problem? […]