UFC 154 Offers Clarity To Welterweight Divisional Picture
By Raphael Garcia The UFC’s welterweight division has been a mess since December of 2011. That was when the first knee injury derailed a Georges St....
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Injuries Expose UFC Matchmaking Woes
By Raphael Garcia It now seems that every time the UFC announces another important bout on a major card, the clock begins to tick until the...
Fights To Make After UFC on FX 3
By Raphael Garcia UFC on FX 3 was an interesting card that brought us some exciting bouts and close fights. With three finishes on the main...
The Prodigy or The Prospect? BJ Penn, Rory MacDonald, and Careers at Crossroads
By Raphael Garcia 22 year old Tri-Star prospect Rory MacDonald may not have to worry about much of the same things “normal” young adults are faced...
"Hit" or Stay: Should Martin Kampmann Stand Pat, or Double Down on His Welterweight Success?
By Raphael Garcia On Friday night at the TUF 15 Finale, Martin Kampmann may have become the latest addition to the long list of mixed martial...
Fights To Make After TUF Live Finale
By Raphael Garcia Airing this past Friday, the Ultimate Fighter Live Finale was an event that gave the fighters on the show the opportunity to present...
“Do Bronx” Is Ready To Do Work: Prospect To Watch Charles Oliveira
By Raphael Garcia Mixed martial arts is a sport where having a wealth of experience at a young age can be a great advantage if and...
Ellenberger versus Kampmann: Title Shot In Name Only?
By Raphael Garcia We now know where our next number one contender to the welterweight title will come from. On June 1st, Martin Kampmann and Jake...
Fights To Make After UFC 146
By Raphael Garcia UFC 146 had the potential to be either an exciting fight card or a big disappointment, as the entire pay-per-view main card was...
Zero Tolerance? Zero Chance. Want To Stop PED Abuse? The Bottom Line
By Raphael Garcia We’ve seen careers and legacies such as those of Sean Sherk and Nick Diaz interrupted at their highest moment due to failing drug...
Sonnen’s TRT Decision Pushes MMA down a Slippery Slope
By Raphael Garcia It’s official. Testosterone replacement therapy is here to stay in mixed martial arts. This Tuesday the Nevada State Athletic Commission granted middleweight title...
Fights To Make After Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier
By Raphael Garcia To say that Strikeforce is on its last legs would be quite the understatement. Since its purchase by Zuffa last year, the clock...
Daniel Cormier: The Late Bloomer That’s Right On Time
By Raphael Garcia We often hear the opinion that wrestling is the best foundation to have when starting a career as a mixed martial artist. Daniel...
The Warmaster Needs A Big Win In Order To Keep Fighting
By Raphael Garcia Every fight is considered an important bout for the two fighters standing across the ring or cage from one another. However, this weekend,...
Fights To Make After UFC On Fuel TV 3
By Raphael Garcia UFC on Fuel TV 3 was a great Tuesday night card that brought sterling finishes along with some back and forth battles. These...
Does MMA Need More TNA? Bellator & King Mo Hope So
By Raphael Garcia Professional wrestling and mixed martial arts have once again been linked together. After being banished from Zuffa employ, Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal can...
Welter Wait Division: How to Break the 170-Pound Bottleneck, and Stir Up the Contenders “Mix”
By Raphael Garcia The UFC welterweight division has become something akin to a wild mustang that is running wild awaiting some brave cowboy to break it...
Rising Above the Fray While the Champion’s Away: Dominick Cruz’ Injury Gives the Bantamweight Division a Chance to Shine
By Raphael Garcia You can now add Dominick Cruz to the list of fighters who have been afflicted by sudden knee injuries. The UFC’s current bantamweight...
BJ Penn: Will The Prodigy Return To Greatness Or Be Sent Home Like The Prodigal Son?
By Raphael Garcia The cheer you are hearing is that of a strong contingent of mixed martial arts fans around the world, especially in that of...
Fights To Make After UFC On Fox 3
By Raphael Garcia This past Saturday the UFC presented its third offering of combat sports since establishing the monumental partnership in 2011. Brought to us from...