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MMA: 10 Fighters That Could Be Great Were It Not for One Flaw

In every sport in the world, athletes evaluate their strengths in addition to their weaknesses, constantly working to become the best they can be. After all, no one is the complete package—there is always room for improvement; in the combative sports, the only real exception to this rule is probably Sugar Ray Robinson, who was […]

In every sport in the world, athletes evaluate their strengths in addition to their weaknesses, constantly working to become the best they can be. After all, no one is the complete package—there is always room for improvement; in the combative sports, the only real exception to this rule is probably Sugar Ray Robinson, who was […]

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Cesar Gracie on Nick Diaz: His Actions Were Inexcusable

The latest incident involving Nick Diaz has certainly been making its way around the media this week. After preparing to face renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion Braulio Estima at the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo, Diaz suddenly no-showed on the morning of th…

The latest incident involving Nick Diaz has certainly been making its way around the media this week. After preparing to face renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion Braulio Estima at the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo, Diaz suddenly no-showed on the morning of the match. The move had left critics surprised more than angry, considering Diaz was competing for […]

Gary Goodridge: ’90 Percent of Early Pride Fights Were Fixed’

For years, Pride Fighting Championships has been accused of fixing fights in the past, and now, former MMA and K-1 star Gary “Big Daddy” Goodridge is ready to tell his own story of what went on behind the scenes of MMA’s former Mecca….

For years, Pride Fighting Championships has been accused of fixing fights in the past, and now, former MMA and K-1 star Gary “Big Daddy” Goodridge is ready to tell his own story of what went on behind the scenes of MMA’s former Mecca. “At the beginning, when Pride first started, it was more like 90 […]

Jon Jones on Rashad Evans: ‘We Were Never Really That Close’

Jon Jones and Rashad Evans‘ “friendship” began and ended in the gym. The current UFC light heavyweight champion recently spoke with Ultimate Insider host Jon Anik about serious misconceptions regarding his relationship with former tea…

Jon Jones and Rashad Evans‘ “friendship” began and ended in the gym. The current UFC light heavyweight champion recently spoke with Ultimate Insider host Jon Anik about serious misconceptions regarding his relationship with former teammate Evans. “We were never really that close. We had moments when we would talk about our families and relationships and […]

UFC 143: 5 Reasons We’re Looking Forward to Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit

UFC 143 is just around the corner and it’s time to get excited. The event is capped off by a welterweight tilt featuring Nick Diaz against Carlos Condit. It’s the fight that neither man was expecting, but it’s suddenly become one of t…

UFC 143 is just around the corner and it’s time to get excited. The event is capped off by a welterweight tilt featuring Nick Diaz against Carlos Condit. It’s the fight that neither man was expecting, but it’s suddenly become one of the more highly anticipated bouts in the mixed martial arts world.  Both men […]

Vitor Belfort vs Anthony Johnson: Were Dan Mirgliotta’s Bad Standups Paid For?

UFC 142 in Rio was a great UFC card, and it produced many great fights and moments. Belfort vs. Johnson produced controversy, and I’d like to know why so many blatant bad stand-ups took place. This fight was set up to be a very entertaining conte…

UFC 142 in Rio was a great UFC card, and it produced many great fights and moments. Belfort vs. Johnson produced controversy, and I’d like to know why so many blatant bad stand-ups took place. This fight was set up to be a very entertaining contest. Both fighters are vicious strikers, and have the ability […]