UFC on FOX 24: Robert Whittaker Put the Rest of the Middleweight Division On Notice With ‘Jacare’ Win
By Raphael Garcia UFC on Fox 24 may be looked back upon as the night some major stars were born. Demetrious Johnson and Rose Namajunas did...
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UFC on Fox 24: Demetrious Johnson’s Historic Quest Is Being Overlooked
By Raphael Garcia Ask anyone familiar with the sport to tell you the big stories heading into UFC on Fox 24 and you’ll get a few...
UFC 210: Free Agent Middleweight Contenders Mousasi and “Jacare” Could Soon Become Back-To-Back Bellator Defectors
By Raphael Garcia One of the strengths of the Ultimate Fighting Championship is the fact that the promotion has many of the best fighters in every...
UFC 210: Chris Weidman’s Career Is At A Vital Crossroad
By Raphael Garcia In professional sports, coaches are there for an athlete’s greatest triumphs and worst failures. Former UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman has experienced both...
Bellator 175: Rampage vs. King Mo 2 Is the Right Booking At the Right Time
By Raphael Garcia Big matches that draw attention are important in entertainment-based sports such as those in the combat arena. Mixed martial arts continues to build...
UFC Fight Night 107: Jimi Manuwa Is A Well-Timed Breath of Fresh Air For the Light Heavyweight Division
By Raphael Garcia There was a time when the light heavyweight division was the weight class to watch in MMA. Not just in the UFC, but...
UFC Fight Night 107: “Irish” Joe Duffy Cashed Out After Gambling On Himself in Final Bout On Contract
By Raphael Garcia “Irish” Joe Duffy walked out of UFC Fight Night 107 with his 16th career win, but more importantly, that win closed out his...
UFC: Lightweight Divisional Disarray Makes It Hard For the Next Star To Emerge
By Raphael Garcia Anticipation is a major part of combat sports. Conversations surrounding potential fights and a “who would beat who” mentality create a number of...
UFC Fight Night 106: No Longer Believing in the “Phenom” Vitor Belfort
By Raphael Garcia Because mixed martial arts is a violent sport that deals damage both in the cage and in the practice room, it’s hard to...
UFC Fight Night 106: Barboza vs. Dariush Brings New Title Implications
By Raphael Garcia UFC PPV events are usually showcases for the biggest fights the promotion has to offer. However, important bouts featuring fighters outside of the...
UFC 209: The Win That Wasn’t For Tyron Woodley
By Raphael Garcia Tyron Woodley may have earned a majority decision victory over Stephen Thompson to retain his UFC Welterweight Championship at UFC 209, but this...
UFC 209: Tyron Woodley Is Fighting For More Than A Title
By Raphael Garcia Tyron Woodley has talked himself into a dangerous spot at UFC 209. The current UFC Welterweight Champion is defending his title against Stephen...
UFC Fight Night 105: Carla Esparza Could Go From Champion To Outsider With Latest Loss
By Raphael Garcia The UFC is filled with some of the best fighters in the sport. But while some continue to surge toward the top of...
UFC 208: Holly Holm Might Not Have Enough Time To Make the Changes She Needs To Regain Gold
By Raphael Garcia At UFC 208 Holly Holm learned a tough lesson inside the Octagon, and after five rounds against Germaine de Randamie something became very...
UFC 208: Featherweight Champion Germaine de Randamie Now Has To Shoulder the Load of An Entire Division
By Raphael Garcia In the conversation surrounding the idea of stars in professional sports, it needs to be understood that business is often more important than...
UFC Fight Night 104: Chan Sung Jung’s Victory Adds Spark To Featherweight Division
By Raphael Garcia Surprises are always a good thing in sports, and UFC Fight Night 104 had its fair share of them. The return of “The...
UFC Fight Night 104: Jessica Andrade and Angela Hill Have A Chance To Steal the Show
By Raphael Garcia UFC Fight Night 104 is a low key event that doesn’t feature the big names or title fights that attract mainstream MMA fans...
UFC on FOX 23: Sterling and Assunção Seek Restored Momentum For Bantamweight Gold Rush
By Raphael Garcia UFC on Fox 23 is an intriguing card with matchups that should be on everyone’s radar. But while the focus centers on the...
Bellator 170: Love or Hate Him, “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Tito Ortiz Made MMA Memorable
By Raphael Garcia Time often erodes the legacy that a famous athlete builds during his or her career. Michael Jordan’s career ended more than 20 years...
Bellator 170: Paul Daley Makes You Wonder What Could Have Been
By Raphael Garcia Mixed martial arts is filled with “what if” discussions. Fans opine about fantasy matchups and super fights, but one aspect of that conversation...