Tag: Villain

Ronda Rousey Would Be Wise to Embrace the Villain Role

Being a villain seems to come naturally for UFC women’s bantamweight champion “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey. Being the likable, inspirational figurehead of women’s MMA just doesn’t suit her rough-edged, periodically profane persona. To those in Rousey‘s circle, she may be a sweetheart, but she hasn’t been coming off as such to the public—especially not lately.   TUF […]

Being a villain seems to come naturally for UFC women’s bantamweight champion “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey. Being the likable, inspirational figurehead of women’s MMA just doesn’t suit her rough-edged, periodically profane persona. To those in Rousey‘s circle, she may be a sweetheart, but she hasn’t been coming off as such to the public—especially not lately.   TUF […]

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UFC 158: Nick Diaz Is the Latest Villain in GSP’s Storied Career

In the aftermath of what turned out to be an epic pre-fight conference call for UFC 158, the stage is now set for the long-awaited showdown between welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and his latest nemesis, Nick Diaz. While the Stockton native can dispute his villain role in the promotional buildup of the bout, the simple […]

In the aftermath of what turned out to be an epic pre-fight conference call for UFC 158, the stage is now set for the long-awaited showdown between welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and his latest nemesis, Nick Diaz. While the Stockton native can dispute his villain role in the promotional buildup of the bout, the simple […]

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Chael Sonnen: Demystifying the Persona of a Pantomime Villain

Chael Sonnen might very well be one of the nicest people in the sport of mixed martial arts. Wait, just hear me out before you begin foaming at the mouth and formulating a strongly worded reply in your head. Far too many people have bought into the ima…

Chael Sonnen might very well be one of the nicest people in the sport of mixed martial arts. Wait, just hear me out before you begin foaming at the mouth and formulating a strongly worded reply in your head. Far too many people have bought into the image that Chael portrays to the media, conflating […]

Strikeforce: Is Ronda Rousey a Hero, or a Villain?

Not everyone likes a person who speaks their mind. It isn’t for everyone when a person stands up and make sure their voice is heard, or that their opinions stand out in those of a crowd. Someone willing to walk up to another, stick a finger in th…

Not everyone likes a person who speaks their mind. It isn’t for everyone when a person stands up and make sure their voice is heard, or that their opinions stand out in those of a crowd. Someone willing to walk up to another, stick a finger in their chest, and say what they’re really thinking, […]

UFC on FOX 2: Michael Bisping, Chael Sonnen Battle for Title of Best Villain

Ask a room full of MMA fans which fighters they love to root against the most and the two names that come up most often will likely be Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping. Guys like Tito Ortiz and Josh Koscheck have made a career out of playing the part o…

Ask a room full of MMA fans which fighters they love to root against the most and the two names that come up most often will likely be Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping. Guys like Tito Ortiz and Josh Koscheck have made a career out of playing the part of the villain, but in the […]