UFC: Promotional Failures And Lessons To Learn From Pro Wrestling
While the UFC has struggled to build stars in recent times, the WWE and other pro wrestling stages have not slowed down. What could the UFC learn from the squared-circle? Professional wrestling has always had an influence on modern day...
UFC: What’s Next for Lightweight Contender Michael Johnson?
Although he was recently ranked in the top-five of one of the UFC's deepest divisions, lightweight contender Michael Johnson is facing an uphill battle in the 155-pound weight class. Following his loss to promotional newcomer Justin Gaethje last weekend, in...
UFC: Dana White and The Act of Betrayal
UFC president Dana White has a history of negatively publicising his fighters when they cook up troublesome problems for his promotion, and such was evidenced last weekend at UFC 213. When news broke that Amanda Nunes had pulled out of...
Muzzling McGregor the Exact Opposite of What Showtime Should Be Doing
A curious turn of events took place at the first stop of the Mayweather-McGregor International Press Tour Tuesday. Showtime, it seems, decided the muzzle the voice of the historic boxing match. They no doubt had their reasons, but ultimately,...
Three “Huh?” Moments in MMA Last Week: July 10 Edition
The UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony was more interesting than planned, formal fight challenges come via text message, and another champion is getting buried by their promotion. Huh? Finding the proper response to much of the news finding its...
UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker: Ending the Streak
In the first title fight of UFC 213, Cuban powerhouse Yoel Romero squares off against Robert 'The Reaper' Whittaker to decide who leaves with interim middleweight gold. The road to Yoel Romero's long-awaited title shot was, and wasn't, a pretty...
UFC 213: Amanda Nunes Looks Towards Stardom
Amanda Nunes is already at the top of her division, but a win over Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 213 is key toward creating her legend. UFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes has already completed her mission. She won the world title...
UFC 213: Yoel Romero The Uncrowned Middleweight Champion?
Yoel Romero is the best middleweight in the UFC even though the title is not around his waist, but part of that could change on Saturday night. The UFC middleweight championship is currently around the waist of Michael Bisping. However,...
UFC 213: A Familiar Target for “The Demolition Man”
Alistair Overeem has been around the world and back, so much so that he is now making his second lap in facing familiar foes. At UFC 213, he's completing the trilogy against Fabricio Werdum. Overeem has reached this point a...
The Ultimate Fighter 25 Saw Fighters Earn Redemption, But Not the Show
Another season of The Ultimate Fighter has come and gone, but did this latest season and its "Redemption" gimmick really pay off? The Ultimate Fighter 25 was subtitled Redemption, and it was a constant theme throughout the season. As a...