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Don’t Believe the MMA Stereotypes
Mixed Martial Arts has more negative stereotypes than any other sport. Whether it is stereotypes about the fighters, fans, or sport in general, MMA often comes with a negative connotation. If people...
View ArticleJon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier is a story we’ve seen before
“Years from now, this could be looked at as a seminal bout in the sport’s existence in terms of competition and mass appeal. Two superstars in their primes with a championship on the line. What else...
View ArticleJon Jones is the greatest fighter of all time (right now)
The drama dissipated in the fourth round. Jon Jones’ investment in body shots in the first three frames began paying their dividends. Daniel Cormier tired, allowing Jones to stick him against the fence...
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Ten things to love about MMA on Valentine’s Day
Today is Valentine’s Day, one of the few holidays coopted from Christians instead of by Christians! Hey, cool! Instead of the usual column on the big MMA story of the week, I put together a list of...
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Mayweather-Pacquiao and the UFC’s super fight failures
“The best example right now is how long have fight fans wanted to see Mayweather versus Pacquiao? Forever man. That’s the fight I want to see, and it’s not happening. These guys are getting offered...
View ArticleAli-Frazier and the legacy of Ronda Rousey
An esteemed MMA and boxing writer recently compared Ronda Rousey vs. Cat Zingano to 1971’s “Fight of the Century” between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. The basis, it seems, is that the fight is...
View ArticleThe UFC’s PPV business is not quite dead
The UFC’s PPV business looked like it was on life support at the end of 2014. Injuries decimated the tops of cards: Jon Jones fought a single time, Chris Weidman fought a single time, Cain Velasquez...
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The Province of Rory MacDonald
Canada, a country known for its’ friendly charm and peaceful diplomacy… harbors the terrifying power of a god; a god of war. Rory “Ares” MacDonald (18-2-0), a British Columbia native now fighting out...
View ArticleMMA in 2007: The Year of the Upset
We love a good upset: a champion falling to an also-ran, a rising prospect succumbing to a crafty veteran, a promotional prince bitten by a handpicked opponent. Upsets introduce chaos into the...
View ArticleUFC 188: Fabricio Werdum is not the greatest heavyweight of all time
Fabricio Werdum hadn’t even finished troll facing before people started asking the question: With wins over Fedor Emelianenko, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and Cain Velasquez, is Fabricio Werdum the...
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Talking Combat with Chris Toplack – Oct 18
On the agenda: The Nick Diaz petition, St-Pierre contemplating an octagon return, TJ’s departure from Team Alpha Male, Ronda Rousey’s TMZ week and a main event prediction for UFC Dublin. The post...
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Talking Combat with Chris Toplack – Nov 29
On the agenda: UFC Seoul recap, Ronda Rousey re-emerges, fight announcements, Jon Jones breaks his silence, St-Pierre discusses UFC 167 and Ask the Top. The post Talking Combat with Chris Toplack –...
View ArticleJoseph Duffy, and the Appeal of Ascension
Hours before the UFC’s first fight card of 2016, one of the most interesting fights on the card is one hidden behind a pay wall. No, I’m not speaking of any of the fights on the pay-per-view, although...
View ArticleMcGregor and Diaz don’t care about the belts and you shouldn’t either
With well over 100,000 viewing on Youtube, the UFC held a press conference at the UFC Gym in Torrance, California, to promote the new UFC 196 main event between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. Amidst...
View ArticleExamining Anderson Silva’s legacy
For Michael Bisping, the story going into his fight with Anderson Silva was one of legacy. If he could defeat Silva, he would erase (or at least somewhat mitigate) the driving narrative of his career...
View ArticleUSADA steps in to save BJ Penn’s life
Yesterday, the UFC announced BJ Penn’s removal from his UFC 199 bout against Cole Miller due to a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation. Back in March, Penn disclosed his use of an IV in excess of 50...
View ArticleThe top ten UFC fighters of all-time
The UFC has been counting down its top 200 fighters in the lead up to UFC 200. But how can you trust the promotion to give you an unbiased list? You can’t. What follows is a completely objective...
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The tale of a GSP-less welterweight division
Photo courtesy of Esther Lin of MMAFighting.com 2,064 days is the amount of time Georges St-Pierre held the UFC welterweight championship around his waist. He captured the gold at UFC 83 in 2008 and...
View ArticleRobbie Lawler Reportedly Out of UFC 205 Bout Against Donald Cerrone
According to TMZ, Robbie Lawler has pulled out of his UFC 205 bout against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. The two fan favourites were set to compete at the UFC’s debut show in New York City this upcoming...
View ArticleTyron Woodley vs. Stephen Thompson Set for UFC 205
Tyron Woodley vs. Stephen Thompson has been confirmed for the UFC’s long awaited return to New York, Woodley announced Friday. ‘The Chosen One’ confirmed the news on Fox Sports 1 during the UFC Fight...
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