Red Jelly Beans, Kleenex and Mixed Martial Arts: Oddly Logical Analogies on a Sunday Morning
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) If given a choice, which would you rather have: as many red jelly beans as you could possibly eat or all...
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Dan Henderson: The Bobby Hull of MMA
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) Dan Henderson is the Mixed Martial Arts version of Bobby Hull. For those unfamiliar with the career and biography of “The...
For The UFC, Less Could Mean More
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) When news broke earlier in the week that Brock Lesnar was forced to pull out of his UFC 106 title defense...
Breaking down Machida vs Rua
By Eric Kamander Yesterday I brought up the appearance of impropriety as the UFC’s, and MMA’s, single biggest obstacle. And specifically I was referring to this...
The UFC's biggest obstacle is evident at UFC 104
By Eric Kamander At this past weekend’s UFC 104 I think we had a look at the single biggest obstacle facing the UFC today in their...
Picks and Predictions for Dream 12: Caged Heat
By Nicholas Bailey (nbailey@mmaratings.net) Dream 12 represents Fight Entertainment Group’s concession to the modern age of MMA, adopting the cage (and no, they are not the...
WADA Prohibited Substances
By Katrina Belcher (KatrinaBelcher@mmaratings.net) Sadly, we occasionally hear that another MMA fighter has tested positive for an illegal substance – like steriods or marijuana. Some fighters,...
Picks and Predictions for UFC 104: The Machida Era
By Nicholas Bailey (nbailey@mmaratings.net) Any time you get to see Lyoto Machida fight, it is a treat. The man is an absolute master and his style...
State of California hiring new AC Executive Officer
By Katrina Belcher (KatrinaBelcher@mmaratings.net) Looks like in spite of its financial woes, and amid a flurry of resignations, the State of California is seeking to fill...
Meeting by the California State Athletic Commission
By Katrina Belcher (KatrinaBelcher@mmaratings.net) On October 26, 2009, the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) will conduct a meeting to review some items of concern to the...
Strikeforce on CBS: A Tremendous Opportunity for the Growth of Mixed Martial Arts
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) Early next month, the men featured in this terrific photo by Esther Lin will take part in two of the four...
Long Live Ultimate Punching
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) There was a time when being on The Simpson’s was the height of pop culture cool and mainstream acceptance. If you...
NJ State Athletic Control Board’s new Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Rules just released
By Katrina Belcher (KatrinaBelcher@mmaratings.net) Nick Lembo, the the legal counsel for the New Jersey Athletic Control Board (NJSACB), just released the new Amateur Mixed Martial Arts...
WEC 43: 10 Things I Learned Last Night
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) 1. FIGHT OF THE YEAR Ben Henderson and Donald Cerrone went toe-to-toe for five non-stop rounds and along with earning the...
Picks and Predictions for WEC 43: Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy
By Nicholas Bailey (nbailey@mmaratings.net) Beset by injuries, network negotiations, delays, and the other slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, WEC 43 will finally come to pass...
MMA Fighter from TUF 8 show Junie Browning arrested
By Katrina Belcher (KatrinaBelcher@mmaratings.net) Oh dear – it’s finally happened. Junie Brownie is making the news again, and it’s not good. According to Lawrence Mower at...
UFC TUF 10 Contestant Roy “Big Country” Nelson: Episode 4 Q & A
By Aaron Richman (aaron@mmafightcouncil.com) Roy, whether they love you, hate you, or something in between, legions of MMA fans are really getting to know you! Here...
Fight Week Previews: Donald Cerrone vs. Ben Henderson
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) While a couple of fights this week have gotten the quick and dirty treatment, this one is getting the full monty....
Fight Week Previews: Richard Crunkilton Jr. vs. Dave Jansen
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) Much like Damacio Page’s fight with Will Campuzano, this match-up between the debuting Dave Jansen and WEC veteran Richard Crunkilton Jr....
Guess Who’s Back? Dana White Returns to Video Blogging
By E. Spencer Kyte (espencerkyte@mmaratings.net) The chorus from British MC Lady Sovereign’s minor North American hit “Love Me or Hate Me” is the most apt lyrical...