UFC 231’s Max Holloway: Blessed with Heart, Cursed by Health
UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway has shown tremendous heart throughout his career, but his health has been nothing but a curse of late. Max Holloway's run as the UFC Featherweight King has been anything but 'Blessed.' That's a major concern...
Jack Swagger and a Look into the Long Trend of Pro Wrestlers Fighting
With former WWE superstar Jack Swagger's MMA debut being announced, let's take a look at how previous crossovers have gone. Jake Hager, who previously wrestled under the name Jack Swagger in the WWE, is set for his Bellator debut in...
The Importance of Popping a Crowd in Combat Sports
When everyone in attendance is on their feet and emotions are running high, that right there is the pinnacle of combat sports. The high of a crowd pop in any entertainment venture is priceless; The feeling of raw emotion coupled...
Dana White’s Confirmation That Anderson Silva Gets Title Shot With Win Over Adesanya Leaves...
In another time, Anderson Silva versus a young up-and-comer would be compelling matchmaking. In 2018, it's taking the easy way out — unless you're Silva, who is taking a considerable risk. Sacrifice the old to bolster the young. It's one...
UFC Adelaide’s Tyson Pedro: Last Chance?
UFC Adelaide could be Tyson Pedro's last, best chance to reclaim his hot prospect title, with aging legend Shogun Rua standing in his way. Almost a year ago Tyson Pedro was one of the brightest prospects in the light heavyweight...
TUF 28: Heavy Hitters Turned Out To Be Anything But
For a time it seemed TUF 28 would be the last hurrah for The Ultimate Fighter, but whether it continues or not, the most recent installment of TUF, entitled "Heavy Hitters," failed to connect. With the finale of The Ultimate...
UFC Adelaide: Junior dos Santos Looks to Halt Breakout Star Tuivasa
The fight game has come full circle as former heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos enters enemy territory to face young upstart Tai Tuivasa at UFC Adelaide. Junior dos Santos remembers all too well what it is like to be the...
Now that Liddell vs. Ortiz 3 Is Over, What If Anything Have We Learned?
Ortiz vs. Liddell 3 told us nothing we didn't already know, and yet it still feels like there's a lesson or two to be learned after Saturday night. Heading into Liddell vs. Ortiz 3, Oscar De La Hoya, promoter of...
UFC Denver: Personal Musings on 25 Years of Octagon Action
It's been quite the crazy ride making it to UFC Denver and the 25th anniversary of the UFC. Looking back, it's a wonder they made it this far. Lately it occurs to me what a long, strange trip it's been...
Jussier Formiga is Biggest Loser of UFC’s Decision to Pull Plug on Flyweight Division
The biggest loser of the UFC's decision to close the flyweight division isn't someone you would expect. It appears that it's just about official now. UFC 233 appears to be the final UFC event to have a flyweight fight, a...
