If you’re new to the ‘World of Volk’, you might think UFC 232’s performance makes him the next best thing at 145-pounds. Truth be told, that’s been the case for quite some time now. Alexander Volkanovski might have stolen the…
Chad Mendes retires after UFC 232 defeat
After an inspiring, but tough loss to Alex Volkanovski at UFC 232, Chad Mendes has decided to call it quits on his mixed martial arts career. Many times in his career, it seemed like Chad Mendes was on the precipice…
By defeating Cris Cyborg, Amanda Nunes is now queen of the jungle
It’s hard to deny the claims that are circling the mixed martial arts community in the aftermath of an electrifying UFC 232 event; Amanda “The Lioness” Nunes is certainly the pound-for-pound best female fighter on the planet. She now becomes…
Jon Jones finishes Alexander Gustafsson, surprising nobody
For all the controversy surrounding UFC 232, the main event played out exactly as expected. Jon Jones still looked dominant, beating Alexander Gustafsson inside of three rounds. Juicing or not, his performance tonight was surgical. Learning on the job The…
It’s Brazil vs. Brazil for the women’s featherweight strap at UFC 232
An explosive featherweight title clash caps off a stellar year for female fighters at UFC 232, with Amanda Nunes taking on Cris Cyborg. It’s arguably the first proper women’s super fight as American Top Team product Nunes bulks up ten…
The three best MMA fights to watch this weekend (UFC, Rizin)
The 2018 season of the hit series called “Life” is coming to an end this weekend. By this time next week, we’ll be in 2019. Where does the time go? Thankfully, you don’t have to answer those existential questions just…
No matter how badly Jon Jones beats Alexander Gustafsson, his legacy is shot
Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson 2 should have been a rematch for the ages. Sure, the Daniel Cormier rivalry offered some spark but their first fight wasn’t particularly close. On the other hand, Gustafsson can legitimately claim that he won…
UFC 232 Predictions: Chad Mendes vs. Alexander Volkanovski
The UFC’s 145-pound division is by far the best division in the UFC; with an exceedingly skilled champion in Max Holloway as well as a host of strong contenders and prospects, the depth of featherweight is unmatched. On December 29,…
UFC 232 Predictions: BJ Penn vs. Ryan Hall
One of the oddest contests of the year in every way, BJ Penn vs. Ryan Hall could easily end up being an interesting fight or a tremendously saddening one. The calls for Penn to retire aren’t new, as he’s gone…
UFC 232 Predictions: Andrei Arlovski vs. Walt Harris
Despite being on a two-fight skid, Andrei Arlovski has looked better than he did a few years ago. Part of it is fighting the likes of Tai Tuivasa and Shamil Abdurakhimov, where he used to fight thunderous hitters like Francis…