Snapping Mike Perry’s arm to set a UFC record SHOULD have been the most memorable part of Donald Cerrone’s week. But instead, the buzz surrounding him concerns a possible matchup with a certain Irishman. Considering his social media statement and…
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Which fight should the UFC make for Yair Rodriguez next?
UFC Fight Night 139 gave us one of the fights of the year. Most expected fireworks from a fight between Yair Rodriguez and Chan Sung Jung, on a card that celebrated the 25th anniversary of the UFC and took place…
Breaking down Donald Cerrone’s armbar win over Mike Perry
It is difficult to envision a better way to have capped off the UFC’s 25th birthday event than the final two fights of UFC Fight Night 139. The card culminated with two bouts that showed us everything we love about…
Curtis Blaydes must get a title shot if he defeats Francis Ngannou in Beijing
At long last, Curtis Blaydes has a chance to avenge the singular blemish on his professional record. On Saturday, November 24, he will step into the octagon with Francis Ngannou. “The Predator” defeated Blaydes by doctor stoppage in the second…
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and “Platinum” Mike Perry gun for glory at UFC Fight Night 139
Remember that one Christmas when you were six and you wrote to Santa about all the things you wanted? And when the big morning came you got everything you asked for? And for 15 minutes you were the happiest kid…
Jacare Souza evolved to knock out Chris Weidman at UFC 230
No one expected a wipe, but most fans had Chris Weidman beating Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza. The NY native stood taller, moved quicker and fought longer. He finished the man who had just beaten Jacare in his most recent fight, Kelvin…
Prospects, veterans, and “The Last Stylebender” – What’s next for UFC 230’s middleweights?
UFC 230 was always slated to be a spectacular night for the middleweight division. On September 8, it was announced that a rematch between former champions Chris Weidman and Luke Rockhold would take the cards co-main event slot. Also, rising…
Can Francis Ngannou bounce back and reclaim his past hype?
Francis Ngannou is the most dangerous man on the planet. At least, that’s what you would have believed if you had only heard of him from UFC 220’s advertising. The UFC has a looming problem of lacking stars, compared to…
Daniel Cormier vs. Derrick Lewis: A last-minute preview of the UFC 230 main event
Daniel Cormier vs. Derrick Lewis is a matchup made of circumstances. Lewis is 9-1 in his last ten fights in a heavyweight division that has been depleted of superstars and super talent, aside from Miocic’s reign, for the last few…
Why it is a mistake to count out Derek Brunson at UFC 230
UFC veteran and #6 ranked middleweight Derek Brunson will enter UFC 230 as a +280 underdog on some oddsmakers books to surging contender, Israel Adesanya. Adesanya, ranked #9, is still undefeated in his professional MMA career and coming off an…
