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UFC: A Look At the Top Five Heel Moments Inside the Octagon

We take a look back at the greatest "heel" moments in the UFC octagon (and elsewhere), including appearances from Nick Daiz, Paul Daley, and more. What does it mean to be a heel? It means you’re the ‘bad guy’ that everyone...
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Darren Till’s Weight Cut Was Scary, That It Was Allowed to Happen Even More...

Darren Till's weight cut was scary. But frankly, it never should have come to the point where the "welterweight" was forced to the point of temporary blindness. The refrain was familiar. "The Nevada State Athletic Commission is going to test...
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UFC: Darren Till, Missed Weight, and Lack Of Consequences

Darren Till missed weight for his fight against Stephen Thompson in Liverpool. He subsequently (and controversially) won the fight, and is now the number two ranked welterweight in the world. 7-1. That is the record for fighters who have missed weight...
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UFC Utica: Jimmie Rivera and Marlon Moraes Seek Breakthrough Performance

Jimmie Rivera has quietly become a title contender, but Marlon Moraes is seeking a belt in his second promotion. Who will take the next step toward the belt at UFC Utica? The UFC bantamweight division has had gridlock the last...
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UFC Utica: Murphy and Eubanks Lost in the Shuffle?

Sijara Eubanks and Lauren Murphy should be fighting for a shot at the flyweight championship at UFC Utica. But with the division in flux, is a title shot still in the cards for the winner? Last December, Lauren Murphy and...
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UFC: Rather Than Cancel The Ultimate Fighter, Why Not Revamp It?

Rather than scrap The Ultimate Fighter altogether, why not revamp it? Make it meaningful? Make The Ultimate Fighter great again? Okay, maybe not that last one... One of the more interesting reveals over the weekend in Liverpool was Dana White...
Nick Diaz

Are Nick and Nate Diaz The Worst Case of Squandered Potential in UFC History?

With both Nick and Nate Diaz in legal hot water, and with years of controversies and missteps, can they be considered the worst case of squandered potential in UFC and MMA history? With the news of Nick Diaz being arrested...
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UFC Liverpool: Thompson and Till Battle in a Striker’s Paradise

Darren Till was a breakout star in 2017, but he takes a gigantic leap in competition this Sunday when he faces top ranked Stephen Thompson in the main event of UFC Liverpool. The welterweight division has finally begun to clear...
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The Best of Bellator: Looking Back at 200 Events of Greatness

Bellator will hold their 200th event this evening in London, a celebration of several years of notable action in the world of mixed martial arts. Tonight, Bellator will celebrate their 200th event with a packed fight card from London, England....
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UFC to ESPN: What The Change Means for the Future of MMA

The UFC will air exclusively on ESPN starting in 2019, but what does the move mean for the future of the sport of mixed martial arts? Earlier, it was reported that ESPN would replace FOX as the new broadcast partner...