UFC 212: Vitor Belfort’s Swan Song Or Not, It’s the Passing Of An Era
When Dan Henderson retired last year after a "close but no cigar" performance against middleweight champion Michael Bisping, it left the UFC with just a single active fighter from its Pioneer Era: Vitor Belfort. At UFC 212 later this...
Remember When… The UFC Made Its Brazil Debut?
Regardless of how obnoxious certain aspects of modern day professional MMA and the UFC can be, we can always go back to a simpler time, remembering when… the UFC held their debut event in Brazil. Certain aspects of following the highest...
Shots Fired: Has UFC Lost the Opening Skirmish in an International MMA War?
The month of May was a study in MMA on the international stage. The UFC, Bellator, KSW, and ONE Championship all hosted major events outside the U.S. Long the pinnacle of the sport, the UFC saw its global attendance...
Three “Huh?” Moments in MMA Last Week: May 29 Edition
Bellator's big moves keep coming, the UFC is still trying to ruin their best possible fight, and GSP and Bisping have been hurt the whole time. Huh? Finding the proper response to much of the news finding its way into...
Remember When… Alexander Gustafsson Made His UFC Debut?
Regardless of how obnoxious certain aspects of modern day professional MMA and the UFC can be, we can always go back to a simpler time, remembering when... Starting with Alexander Gustafsson's debut at UFC 105. Certain aspects of following the...
Logic: The Problem With the UFC’s Fight Night Bonus Structure
The UFC has been handing out "Performance of the Night" bonuses for years, rewarding fighters tens of thousands of dollars for high-quality or entertaining performances inside the Octagon. While more money for fighters is always good, when the process is...
Three “Huh?” Moments in MMA Last Week: May 22 Edition
The UFC is struggling to fill their main event slot for International Fight Week once again, Mighty Mouse is speaking his mind, and nobody knows what's going on with Georges St. Pierre and Michael Bisping. Huh? Finding the proper response...
Cris Cyborg May Have Sounded Death Knell for UFC Women’s Featherweight Division
Quick, name the top five ranked fighter's in the UFC's featherweight division, female side. Wait, what do you mean that the division doesn't really have any fighters outside of a champion in exile and featherweight wrecking machine Cris Cyborg...
Comparing Three MMA Fighters to Soccer Stars
The rulesets and cultures of MMA and soccer may differ greatly, however, there are some similarities that can be drawn when looking at the competitors who have graced the two sports. From pies and pints to diving and derbies, you better...
UFC: Stop the Interim Insanity, I Want to Get Off
In the wake of Georges St. Pierre not being ready to fight until after October, UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping says he's injured, and isn't able to fight any time soon. That would be all well and good, except...
