More Than Gold At Stake In Bellator 106 Main Event
By Raphael Garcia There may not be a lot of respect associated with being considered the “best outside of the UFC,” but there are a lot...
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Playing the Spoiler: Steve Carl Is A Surprise Atop WSOF’s Welterweight Mountain
By Raphael Garcia The underdog story has always been one of the most interesting narratives in professional sports. When the world is confident in the dominance...
Fights To Make After UFC Fight Night 30: The Losers Edition
By Raphael Garcia UFC Fight Night 30 may not have featured many of the big names that fight fans are accustomed to seeing during cards, but...
Bellator MMA’s Lightweight Tournament Finals Feature Two Captivating Bouts
By Raphael Garcia Bellator 105 takes place tonight, and while it doesn’t feature any big names that would attract major attention, the lightweight semifinals feature two...
The Sad Space That is Second Place: Junior dos Santos is In a Rough Spot in the Heavyweight Division
By Raphael Garcia In professional sports it’s very tough to be the second best. While the athlete or team will always be remembered for being “close”...
The Magnificent Magician: Dodson’s Deadly Sleight of Hand is No Illusion
By Raphael Garcia At UFC 166, John Dodson scored an impressive victory when he dropped Darrell Montague in sudden fashion, solidifying himself as one of the...
Fights To Make After UFC 166
By Raphael Garcia UFC 166 was a solid card from top to bottom that featured a number of finishes and dramatic moments. Now that the event...
Funky Business: Bjorn Rebney’s Offer To The UFC Will Benefit Ben Askren
By Raphael Garcia Negotiations are a major part of sports, even though it occurs behind the scenes. While fans see all the action that goes down...
Diego Sanchez and Gilbert Melendez Are Fighting Not To Be Forgotten At UFC 166
By Raphael Garcia The world of mixed martial arts is truly a “what have you done for me lately” community. Many times stars are forgotten after...
Don’t Get it Twisted: Rousimar Palhares’s Repeated Bending of the Rules Cost Him His Spot In the UFC
By Raphael Garcia “Unsportsmanlike conduct” is a phrase that is directed at athletes who behave in an unprofessional manner, such as taunting opponents or attempting excessive...
Patricio “Pitbull” and the Dogged Pursuit of Greatness
By Raphael Garcia Determination is a trait that is found in many professional athletes. No matter the situation, they continue to clamour for the chance to...
Slow and Steady: The UFC Needs to Rethink Its Approach to Pushing Erick Silva
By Raphael Garcia The co-main event at UFC Fight Night 29 was a bout that pit Brazilian fan favorite Erick Silva against Dong Hyun Kim. To...
Shooting For The Stars: Three Bellator Fighters To Keep An Eye On
By Raphael Garcia For a mixed martial arts promotion to be successful, the organization must find a way to develop a core group of stars that...
Big “Bang” Theory: Duane Ludwig’s Made An Impact With Team Alpha Male
By Raphael Garcia In most professional sports, the individual who wears the “coach” hat is overlooked; the consistent mantra is that coaches are “hired to be...
Four Fights Could Shake Up the Rankings At UFC Fight Night 29
By Raphael Garcia UFC Fight Night 29 is coming live from Brazil tonight, and just like other Brazilian cards, it features a number of athletes from...
Heavy Favorites: UFC Vets Kongo and Johnson Poised To Prosper in Bellator 102’s Heavyweight Tournament Semifinals
By Raphael Garcia Bellator MMA keeps the weekly action going on Friday with Bellator 102. This show kicks off the tournament to crown another heavyweight contender...
Thunder Past: Yushin Okami’s Release Means More Than Meets The Eye
By Raphael Garcia The Ultimate Fighting Championship is a promotion that purports to employ the best fighters on the planet. But as the sport of mixed...
Bellator Jumps Into The MMA Time Machine At Bellator 101
By Raphael Garcia Bellator has firmly established itself as the number two mixed martial arts promotion in the industry. As it works to maintain that position,...
Less Is More: The UFC Should Cut Down On The Length Of Fight Cards
By Raphael Garcia In recent weeks, mixed martial arts fans have been blessed and perhaps cursed with a large amount of action. The UFC alone has...
Jones vs. Gustafsson: The Numbers Game
By Raphael Garcia The main event of UFC 165 was a treat that many were not expecting going into the fight. Oddsmakers, fans, and experts alike...