Both Lombard and Marquardt in Must-Win Situations at UFC 166
By Adam Martin It’s hard to believe, but this weekend at UFC 166, two competitors — Nate Marquardt and Hector Lombard — are facing must-win situations....
Opinion
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...
First and Worst: Week of October 7 – October 13, 2013
By Adam Martin First and Worst is an ongoing series for MMARatings.net, where every week Adam will make his pick for the best and worst newly-announced...
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...
Fight Fixin’: Post-UFC Fight Night 29 Edition
By Adam Martin Fight Fixin’ is a fantasy matchmaking article that comes out after every major event and features possible matchups for main card winners and/or...
The Ultimate Fighter 18.06: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
By Nathan McCarter The Ultimate Fighter returned for the most hyped fight of the season to date. The promos leading to this week’s episode were everywhere, and...
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...
What’s At Stake at UFC Fight Night 29
By Nathan McCarter This evening’s UFC Fight Night from Brazil is only 10 fights long, but features several bouts of varying significance. After the success of...
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...
Billington’s Breakdown: Maia vs. Shields
By Roy Billington Tonight in the main event of UFC Fight Night 29, two of the UFC’s most gifted grapplers square off, as former top UFC...
First and Worst: Week of September 30 – October 6, 2013
By Adam Martin First and Worst is an ongoing series for MMARatings.net, where every week Adam will make his pick for the best and worst newly-announced...
Joey Beltran vs. Fabio Maldonado Could Be Fight of The Year – Or a Stinker
By Adam Martin When the UFC announced that hard-headed and heavy-handed brawlers Joey Beltran and Fabio Maldonado would be squaring off at UFC Fight Night 29,...
A Few Words With Arnold Allen Before Cage Warriors 60
By Roy Billington On Saturday night Cage Warriors Fighting Championship returns to The Forum in Kentish Town London for the 60th installment of Europe’s premier mixed...
The Ultimate Fighter 18.05: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
By Nathan McCarter A day late and a dollar short, but judging by the ratings you probably missed the latest offering of The Ultimate Fighter. The...
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...
In Wake Of Okami Cut, Shields Needs A Win To Guarantee UFC Roster Spot
By Adam Martin Back on April 21, 2006, a young Japanese fighter named Yushin Okami met a young American named Jake Shields in the semifinals of...
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...
First and Worst: Week of September 23 – September 29, 2013
By Adam Martin First and Worst is an ongoing series for MMARatings.net, where every week Adam will make his pick for the best and worst newly-announced...