Bellator 149: Booking For Ratings Instead of Rankings
By Raphael Garcia Mixed martial arts is an industry that sometimes teeters between sport and spectacle. More often than not, MMA fans are presented with competitive...
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UFC Re-signing Alistair Overeem and Aljamain Sterling Benefits the Promotion and Its Fighters
By Raphael Garcia Presidents’ Day was a busy 24 hours for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The largest promotion in mixed martial arts used the holiday to...
Free Flow: How MMA Free Agency Benefits Both Fighters and Fans
By Raphael Garcia Free agency periods are exciting times in professional sports. Think back to the response from fans when major names like LeBron James, Alex...
CM Punk UFC Debut Delayed, But Should Be Put Off For Good
By Raphael Garcia The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the highest level of mixed martial arts. The best fighters in the world push themselves to attain Zuffa...
UFC Fight Night 82: Stephen Thompson and Justin Scoggins Epitomized the Evolution of Striking With Their Performances
By Raphael Garcia In sports, the predominance of one phase over another is often cyclical. There are periods defined by batters flexing their power against pitchers...
UFC 200: Who Will Carry The Weight Of The UFC Milestone?
By Raphael Garcia In sports, organizations and promotions look to capitalize on major milestones. The UFC is in such a position as UFC 200 quickly approaches....
UFC: Dominick Cruz and the Uncertain Future of the Bantamweight Division
By Raphael Garcia The return of Dominick Cruz to the top of the UFC bantamweight division has, in a way, put things “back to normal” at...
UFC Fight Night 81: Paul Felder vs. Daron Cruickshank Has Show-Stealing Potential
By Raphael Garcia On every fight card there is a bout planned that flies under the radar, but screams “watch me!” at the same time. As...
UFC Fight Night 81: Dillashaw vs. Cruz Offers Compelling Storylines
By Raphael Garcia The mixed martial arts world is in for a compelling treat with Sunday night’s UFC Fight Night 81 card. From top to bottom...
UFC 196’s McGregor-Dos Anjos and Holm-Tate Should Do Big Business for the UFC
By Raphael Garcia News broke late last week that March’s UFC 196 card will feature two major title bouts: Holly Holm defending her bantamweight title against...
MMA Unified Rules Haven’t Failed the Sport
By Raphael Garcia UFC 195 featured a spectacular main event where Carlos Condit and Robbie Lawler raised the bar for main events and championship bouts in...
Holly Holm Taking A Fight Before Facing Ronda Rousey Is the Right Move
By Raphael Garcia Risk and reward is a big part of mixed martial arts. Fighters risk injury and losing fights with nearly every action. Promoters are...
UFC 195 Offers Michael McDonald the Chance To Jump Back Into the UFC Youth Movement
By Raphael Garcia A number of mixed martial arts fighters have received of a lot of hype early in their careers, and as with many other...
UFC on Fox 17 Fights To Make – Losers Edition
By Raphael Garcia UFC on Fox 17 capped off a great 2015 for the UFC. After a number of big events and the emergence of new...
Luke Rockhold’s UFC 194 Win Is Validation of A Previously Overlooked Career
By Raphael Garcia Validation is a thing that many individuals often seek, but aren’t lucky to always find. However, it often occurs in sports, as teams...
Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson Is Set To Cause Nightmares In the UFC Lightweight Division After TUF 22 Finale Win
By Raphael Garcia The month of December is a time in MMA in which a number of competitors try to push their way into the forefront...
UFC 194’s “Bonus Main Event” of Weidman vs. Rockhold Very Quietly Could Be the Fight of the Year
By Raphael Garcia The mixed martial arts world is prepping for a treat at UFC 194. This event caps a well-constructed weekend of events highlighting both...
UFC: Zuffa Has A Stake In Who Wins This Weekend
By Raphael Garcia Mixed martial arts has taken center stage in the sports world with a major weekend of events that kicked off Thursday night with...
UFC Fight Night 80: Rose Namajunas vs. Paige VanZant Sets Stage For Next Strawweight Star
By Raphael Garcia The busy season of mixed martial arts has begun. As the leaders in the industry, the UFC looks to flex its muscles this...
Benson Henderson and the Land of MMA Free Agency
By Raphael Garcia Benson Henderson’s career is in an interesting spot. As he travels back to the United States from Seoul, Korea, having secured his 24th...