Out of the Shadow: Overlooked Lawler vs. MacDonald Matchup Could Steal the Show At UFC 189
By Raphael Garcia UFC 189 is the Conor McGregor show. First Jose Aldo was riding shotgun and now Chad Mendes is along for the ride. As...
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Why Mendes vs. McGregor Was the Right Move For UFC 189
By Raphael Garcia Mixed martial arts fans may be upset, but they shouldn’t be totally let down by the changes to UFC 189. Jose Aldo is...
Bellator 138 Proves That Second Place in MMA Isn’t So Bad Right Now
By Raphael Garcia The UFC has established itself as the main stage of mixed martial arts and the center of the MMA world. But as other...
Say Her Name: Joanna Jedrzejczyk Is A Champion Fight Fans Should Enjoy
By Raphael Garcia The Ultimate Fighting Championship is constantly looking for the next big star, especially among the female competitors on its roster. The organization has...
Fights To Make After UFC 188
By Raphael Garcia At UFC 188, the UFC returned to Mexico City in another attempt to capture the attention of Mexican combat sports fans. The event...
Better Late Than Never: The Co-Main Event of UFC 188 Is Still Worth The Wait
By Raphael Garcia This Saturday night in Mexico City, hardcore mixed martial arts fans will finally get a matchup that they have long wanted to see...
“Minor” Register: Why Fight Fans Should Pay More Attention to Cards Like UFC Fight Night 68
By Raphael Garcia In the last few years, one thing has been true in the sport of mixed martial arts: there is quite a bit of...
I Am Legend: Grizzled Veteran Dan Henderson Battles the Odds Once More At UFC Fight Night 68
By Raphael Garcia The question “why do you fight?” has been posed to most individuals that compete in the sport of mixed martial arts. With that...
Young Guns Taking Aim: Why Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira Should Step Into Each Other’s Sights
By Raphael Garcia One of the biggest attractions in combat sports is the moment that top prospects are set against each other. The UFC’s featherweight division...
Bronx Science: At UFC Fight Night 67, Charles Oliveira Aims To Show He Has Found the Formula For Success
By Raphael Garcia The UFC featherweight division has emerged as one of the most important divisions in mixed martial arts. Whether that is linked to the...
Has the Welterweight Division Passed Carlos Condit and Thiago Alves By?
By Raphael Garcia This weekend’s UFC Fight Night 67 card features a main event that should attract interest from mainstream and hardcore fans alike. Carlos Condit...
Flies Under the Radar: How the 125-Pounders Could Steal the Show at UFC 187
By Raphael Garcia UFC 187 is set to be a “big man’s night.” The main event features Anthony Johnson vs. Daniel Cormier, where the winner will...
The Shadow of the King: Anthony Johnson and Daniel Cormier Will Still Have To Deal With Jon Jones’ Presence At UFC 187
By Raphael Garcia UFC 187 is just a few short days away. Anthony Johnson and Daniel Cormier will stand in the cage in the main event,...
Fights To Make After UFC Fight Night 66
By Raphael Garcia UFC Fight Night 66 was built around its main event, and Frankie Edgar vs. Urijah Faber delivered. The two lighter weight all-stars gave...
Imperfect Fit: As Details of the UFC-Reebok Deal Emerge, Not Everyone Is Smiling
By Raphael Garcia From the moment that the UFC deal with Reebok was announced last December, “wait and see” was the dominant mentality of most observers....
No Title? No Problem. Faber vs. Edgar Is Still A Super Fight
By Raphael Garcia Mixed martial arts fans are in for a real treat this weekend when Urijah Faber and Frankie Edgar enter the Octagon at UFC...
Why We Should Watch UFC Fight Night 65
By Raphael Garcia Fight week is upon us once again as the attention turns back to the UFC cage. This time the promotion heads to Australia...
The Big Picture: The Jon Jones Situation Is Just A Small Part of the Larger Issue of Consequences For Athletes
By Raphael Garcia Professional sports continues to be an interesting industry when it comes to athlete conduct. Nearly every year, multiple controversies leave fans, experts, and...
Let the Trumpet Players Play: He May Not Save the Day at UFC 186, But “Mighty Mouse” Keeps Fighting the Good Fight
By Raphael Garcia If you ask the average mixed martial fan who the top competitors in mixed martial arts are, a few names will enter the...
Fights To Make After UFC On Fox 15
By Raphael Garcia The UFC continued to deliver with cards on the major Fox platform with UFC on Fox 15. Now that the show is over,...