UFC 211: Joanna Jedrzejczyk Is Ready To Kick Down the Door To MMA Stardom
By Raphael Garcia UFC 211 is just days away, and it may not be receiving the same type of hype or promotion as other events in...
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UFC: Adding 125-Pound Women’s Weight Class Is A “Fly” Move For the Promotion
By Raphael Garcia The Ultimate Fighting Championship is taking steps toward introducing a women’s flyweight division. Although the UFC is currently backtracking a bit from the...
Combat Sports Are Heating Up As the Summer Approaches
By Raphael Garcia Summertime is almost upon us, and while many sports fans lament the end of the NBA and NHL seasons as mainstream sports slow...
UFC on FOX 24: Tom “Fire Kid” Duquesnoy’s UFC Introduction Will Not Go Unnoticed
By Raphael Garcia UFC on Fox 24 was a coming out party for many developing stars. The promotion will benefit from the big wins earned by...
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...
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: Charles Oliveira and Will Brooks Could Steal the Show Tonight
By Raphael Garcia UFC 210 comes at a great time, as a lull in UFC action has created a degree of “excitement” about this weekend’s event...
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...
Bellator MMA’s March Down Free Agent Road Could Pay Off Big
By Raphael Garcia March has been the month of free agent signings for Bellator MMA, as the promotion has brought in talent from other mixed martial...
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: A Lot On the Line For Rashad Evans Against Daniel Kelly
By Raphael Garcia Here at MMA Ratings, we’ve used the phrase “Father Time is undefeated” more than once. That still doesn’t make it any easier to...
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...