The UFC’s featherweight division has been steadily building a case as the most competitive division in the company and as of the time of writing this, the case is at its strongest. The recent UFC on FOX 30 event saw former…
Aaron Pico in Retrospect: Revisiting the “blue chip prospect” a year after his debut
It’s been nearly four years since “super prospect” Aaron Pico signed an unprecedented deal with Bellator MMA before ever having a professional MMA fight. Despite a shocking debut loss, the man who was once referred to as “the greatest prospect…
The UFC’s featherweight division has reached a golden age
The UFC’s featherweight division is the hottest weight class in the company. You read that right. Despite long-time king Jose Aldo being dethroned and its biggest star, Conor McGregor, seemingly never fighting at 145 lbs again, no division offers more…
Anthony “Showtime” Pettis fights for his legacy at UFC 223
At the end of 2014, “Showtime” was at a point in his career most fighters will only dream of reaching. Anthony Pettis capped off the year by defending his UFC lightweight title at UFC 181, submitting Gilbert Melendez. He had…
The gift and the curse of “The Notorious” Conor McGregor
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when Conor McGregor became the biggest star in the history of the UFC. Maybe it was in 2014 when McGregor headlined his first card and starched Diego Brandao in the first round. It was in…
Nearing 13 years with the UFC, Thiago Alves looks to return to the top at UFC Fight Night 126
As Thiago “Pitbull” Alves prepares for his 24th fight in the UFC at UFC Fight Night 126, it is safe to say he has been a staple in the world’s leading mixed martial arts company. Having debuted for the company…
Gregor Gillespie looks to continue his quiet rise to contention at UFC on FOX 27
If you haven’t been following the UFC career of undefeated Gregor “The Gift” Gillespie, you’re missing out, but it’s understandable. The lightweight division is home to arguably the deepest, most competitive group of fighters in the company. The championship is…