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Opinion: Should MMA Be Offered As a College Degree?
Here is what an MMA degree would help to create: fewer and better fighters. Going to any local MMA event will typically reveal exactly how bad some fighters can be. There are often at least a few fighters in the ring or cage that look as though they have never taken a single martial arts class or s...
MMA in India: Roadblocks Loom, but Fan Support Would Be There
It would be a pleasure if MMA makes it to India. Seeing the likes of GSP, BJ Penn, Anderson Silva, Randy Couture, etc. in action will entertain and encourage many people, but it seems a distant dream because it is just raw and brutal fighting and not allowed in India. But we hope that it comes to In...
Andrei Arlovski's Tantamount Moment Is Affliction's Day of Reckoning
Affliction pursued a Fedor-Couture bout for the fans initially, and followed the flopped bout with Tim Sylvia's 36 second stand against Emelianenko. It makes sense to schedule a bout with Arlovski, and in the meantime subtlely call-out Brock Lesnar for a match.
Podcast: Kurt Angle Talks MMA and Kisses Brock Lesnar
Kurt Angle, 38 years old has been talking about entering the MMA arena for at least two years now. He has been in the talks with both, UFC and Affliction. Bloody Elbow thinks Kurt Angle is a liar about his MMA intentions, because he’s never actually been involved in an MMA bout, even though he al...
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November Rain: Analyzing The UFC Roster Cuts
Debuting last December, RTS dropped a submission win to Lyoto Machida, defeated Nakamura via TKO (leg injury) in May and then got beat by Luiz Cane by TKO (strikes) in October. He's only 24 though and tops the list of guys that could be back. It makes sense for him to return to Japan where he beca...
Slice Vs Petruzelli: Part 2?
Elite XC went out of buisiness on October 4th when former UFC fighter Seth Petruzelli KO Kimbo Slice in 14 seconds. The knockout was seen and heard by every MMA fan around the world and for most... they liked what they saw. If that rematch does take place, I think it's a waste of time even if Slice m...
Rashad Evans: The Quiet Man of MMA
Griffin is as tough as they come and can take a sledgehammer shot to the jaw and still get up and come forward. He doesn't possess the hand speed or boxing skill that Evans does, however, so I'd have to give the edge to Evans in the stand up.
The UFC World Cup: Represent Your Country
United States Captain: Randy Couture. Fighters: Brock Lesnar, Forrest Griffin, Dan Henderson, BJ Penn, and Urijah Faber. Captain: Royce Gracie. Fighters: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Lyoto Machida, Anderson Silva, Thiago Alves, and Hermes Franca.
Statistically Ranking the Weightclasses
Light Heavyweight Chuck Liddell 544 Shogun Rua 483 Quinton Jackson 385 Lyoto Machida 376 Keith Jardine 354 Forrest Griffin 340 Vladimir Matyushenko 338 Antonio Rogerio Nogueira 334 Rashad Evans 279 Tito Ortiz 249 Honorable mention: Thiago Silva, Wanderlei Silva
Official UFC 93 Fight Card Released
Dan Henderson vs. Rich Franklin (light heavyweight)Mark Coleman vs. Mauricio Rua (light heavyweight)Denis Kang vs. Alan Belcher (middleweight)Marcus Davis vs. Chris Lytle (welterweight)Rousimar Palhares vs. Jeremy Horn (middleweight) Undercard
UFC 94: BJ Penn Vs. Georges St. Pierre 2
BJ Penn BJ Penn GSP BJ Penn Had BJ Penn stuffed those takedowns he would have won the fight at UFC 58. Judges value takedowns highly and it is possible to get beaten for four minutes and then steal a round with a takedown. PREDICTION: BJ PENN, SPLIT DECISION
Tim Sylvia's Newest Scheme to Regain Glory
Having lost three of his last four fights, with his last one being a tap-out to a rear naked choke at 36 seconds into the first round of his fight with Fedor Emelianenko, it is possible that Tim suffered brain damage from lack of oxygen. (Of course I am joking here.)
Tuesday, Dec 2
The UFC: A Masterpiece Or Piecemeal?
Could the UFC come to this? If weight divisions and titles are becoming meaningless and fighters are allowed to pursue 'becoming legends,' how can the UFC continue to exist? So is MMA a sport for the UFC or solely a money generating enterprise?
Monday, Dec 1
New Nicknames For MMA Fighters!
Quinton Jackson: Quinton "Hit-And-Run" Jackson Lyoto Machida: Lyoto "Who?" Machida Rich Franklin: Rich "Mr. Ireland" Franklin Chuck Liddell: Chuck "What The F**K" Liddell Kenny Florian: Kenny "Droppin' Elbows From The" Florian Chris Leben: Chris "Cut" Leben
The Real Fight: Superfights vs. Divisional Integrity
Even more recently, rumors are circulating that Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell will be fighting, at UFC 99, in Cologne, Germany. If he had come back to fight at light heavyweight, the division he last fought at, would it have generated as much attention?
Co UFC Creator Unleashes XARM: Sets Combat Sports Back Ten Years
MMA and combat sports in general have come a long way since Art Davie (co creator of the UFC) held the first UFC just over 10 years ago. We all know that the UFC was sold to the Fertita brothers and Dana White. They expanded the UFC into an empire (or some may say a monopoly).
UFC 92 Tickets
UFC 92 Lineup Forrest Griffin Vs. Rashad Evans CB Dollaway Vs. Mike Massenzio Wanderlei Silva Vs. Quinton Jackson Cheick Kongo Vs. Mustapha Al-Turk Yushin Okami Vs. Dean Lister Antoni Hardonk Vs. Mark Burch Matt Hamill Vs. Reese Andy Ryo Conan Vs. Brad Blackburn Dan Evensen Vs. Pat Barry
Sunday, Nov 30
10 Fighters: A Biased Fan's Perspective, Part 2
Ivan has competed all over the world in all manner of Martial Arts competitions, including the UFC, Shooto, and K-1. An avid participant in the Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling World Championships, he is a master of submission wrestling. 10. James “The Colossus” Thompson
MMA Promotion: UWC Success Recipe
MMA Junkie’s Kelly Crigger met with Marcello Foran, the CEO of Ultimate Warrior Challenge (UWC). Crigger believes the UWC to be a promising MMA promotion with four successful shows already under their belt. Crigger refers to UWC as the East Coast’s equivalent to Strikeforce.
The Price of Prizefighting: Concussions, Parkinson's, and Death
After watching the latest episode of De la Hoya vs Pacquiao 24/7, and witnessing the deteriorating health of former boxer and now world famous trainer Freddie Roach, my mind drifted to other pro fighters who have also fell victim to fighting related injury's and illnesses.
UFC 92 Preview
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Wanderlei Silva Quinton Jackson vs Wanderlei Silva Jackson became UFC light-heavyweight champion in the cage when he defeated Chuck Liddell for the second time; he also unified the titles when he defeated Dan Henderson at UFC 75.
Gina Carano vs. Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos Preview
Chris “Cyborg” Santos “Cyborg” comes from one of the greatest mixed martial arts academies in the world – The Chute Box Academy, the gym that created champions such as Wanderlei Silva, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, and Anderson Silva. Chris “Cyborg”
Saturday, Nov 29
Opinion: The Bottom Dollar in MMA News (Nov. 29, 2008)
—Round 5 signed exclusive deals with Rich Franklin, Sean Sherk, Wanderlei Silva, Randy Couture, Matt Hughes, Rampage Jackson, and Tito Ortiz. The toy deals are exclusive, and UFC won't be allowed to create action figures of those fighters, which explains why Zuffa has been so insistent...
The Last Emperor Vs. The Spider: A Dream Matchup!
In fact these two fighters are most likely Nos. 1 and 2 on everyone's list. So why can't we get this fight? Anderson Silva looked great when he fought at light heavyweight and from what I hear, he walks around around 210-220lbs; after all, he is listed at 6'2".
Canadian Border Patrol Denies Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva Silva fans were extremely disappointed by the no show when they had to wait in the cold for hours to catch a glimpse of the anticipated Anderson Silva. However, some fans were more than satisfied with the presence of Kenny Florian.
The Future Favourites of the UFC
Anderson Silva Forrest Griffin Forrest is a cool guy; he had one of the greatest MMA fights in history when he won The Ultimate Fighter and he is the current Light-Heavyweight Champion. He has a challenge at UFC 92 in the undefeated Rashad Evans. Article written by MMA-Live
Gina Carano: WEC Vs. Strikeforce
However, as with Fedor Emelianenko, White will not rush for the deal. He will wait it out until the benefit is swayed to his favor. On the other hand, Strikeforce would show more flexibility over White when dealing with Carano, and probably offer a better compensation.
Friday, Nov 28
Biggest MMA Match: UFC or Affliction?
Regardless, if there's a Superfight out there, chances are the host is the UFC. Would you prefer to watch Andrei Arlovski vs. Fedor Emelianenko or Anderson Silva vs. Chuck Liddell? What about Josh Barnett vs. Arlovski or Emelianenko compared to Anderson Silva vs. Randy Couture or GSP?
10 Fighters: A Biased Fan's Perspective, Part 1
BTW Gomi also has the fastest knockout ever recorded in Pride when, in 2004, he stopped Ralph Gracie in six seconds. Joachim Hansen is a great fighter from Oslo, Norway. In 2003 he actually defeated Gomi and took his Shooto World Welterweight Belt. 5. John “The Natural” Alessio
Fedor Emelianenko Props Andrei Arlovski and Skips US Tour
Immediately, speculation started to spread that Emelianenko was losing his touch. Those who doubt Fedor used this to polish their certainty, while those who favor and believe that Fedor Emelianenko is the best fighter in the world, did not lose faith.
UFC Title Belts: Are They Really Necessary? I Am Starting To Wonder
Anderson Silva The only division today that has a clearcut champion, who won't be moved around or put on hold for any given time is the light heavyweight division. Believe me when I say that division has enough "names" in it that the UFC will just keep the line moving.
Top 10 Fighters That Have Built the UFC to What It Is Today
He was the first and best wrestler the UFC showcased by combining solid strikes to his grappling skills. He set the stage for future champions like Randy Couture, Matt Hughes, and even Brock Lesnar to show how dominate wrestling can be in MMA competition. 4. Randy Couture 1. Chuck Liddell
Why the Randy Couture-Brock Lesnar Was Bad for the UFC
I don't know. One of the most important aspects of watching MMA is learning the nuances of the sport. The other is understanding why fighter X is fighting fighter Y (although lately this is getting less clear). For the sake of the sport of MMA, I sincerely hope not.
Thursday, Nov 27
Couture-Lesnar: UFC 91 PPV Buy Numbers
The other thing this proves is Brock Lesnar is the biggest draw in MMA by far. Randy Couture had a little to do with the numbers, but it is Lesnar who did the most work. His transformation from a pro wrestler into a cage fighter continues to intrigue a large portion of the public. He is Kimbo Slice w...
BJ Penn: The MMA Prodigy
Look out, Georges, BJ will not gas this time, and if you try and lay on him because you’re afraid to engage standing, he is going to choke you out. Don’t forget, GSP has been knocked out before, by a lesser opponent, and on Jan. 31 at UFC 94 he will sleep again.
Opinion: Not Enough Devotion: MMA Fighters Not Putting in the Time to Be the Best
MMA is said to be a sport where anything can happen; well, for the past three years it has basically been the same thing. A takedown here, a submission there, and a straight punch that sends an opponent on the floor. Fighters need to take that chance and spend the time training in something new. B...
Six More Under-the-Radar MMA Fights
4. Stephan Bonnar vs. Lyoto Machida Lyoto Machida Wins By TKO: Cut—Round 1) 2. Tyson Griffin vs. Urijah Faber Tyson Griffin Wins By TKO: Strikes—Round 3) 1. Anderson Silva vs. Jeremy Horn Anderson Silva Wins By Unanimous Decision—Round 3)
UFC Comentary: Bias and Joe Rogan
This isn't a "I hate Joe Rogan" rant, he's a colourful commentator whose very enthusiastic and knows his stuff concerning the ground game. I just think adding an expert in the striking game or all round MMA would help to offset the bias.
Wednesday, Nov 26
Dana White: Destroyer Extraordinaire
Put the fighters who can fight in the octagon and screw it if their personalities, politics, or breathmints dont meet with Dana's standards. They are fighters—REAL fighters and if their personalities were all so great, they would be customer service reps for Hertz Rent-A-Car.
Boxing vs MMA = Break Dancing vs Ballet
Very often nowadays, people compare boxing to MMA. I think that it’s like comparing break dancing to ballet. While MMA is fun to watch, and root for your favorite fighter, it’s in no way a skill dependent sport. MMA can never replace boxing, and vice versa. Those who like street action need MMA. T...
UFC 91 Draws Big Numbers, But Not 1.2 Million Worth
Forrest Griffin vs. Rashad Evans (for UFC light heavyweight title) Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Frank Mir (for interim UFC heavyweight title) Quinton Jackson vs. Wanderlei Silva Lyoto Machida vs. Thiago Silva Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono Karo Parisyan vs. Dong Hyun Kim
UFC Total Rankings: November 2008
NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES 1. Anderson Silva (Middleweight Champion) 2. Georges St. Pierre (Welterweight Champion) 3. BJ Penn (Lightweight Champion) 4. Forrest Griffin (Light Heavyweight Champion) 6. Quinton Jackson 7. Lyoto Machida 8. Thiago Alves 9. Kenny Florian
Another Take on UFC's "Leader," Brock Lesnar
If you saw the fight between Couture and Lesnar, you saw Couture go down in the second round. And Lesnar just pounced on him, punching him until it was stopped. But who is to say Couture wasn't paid to take a dive? Lesnar is a semi-good fighter, but not a guy who can beat a vet like Couture. And altho...
Vitor Belfort Has His Black Belt in Tennis?
Belfort known as the phenom was a young MMA standout possessing good boxing and submission skills. Belfort currently holds the Cage Rage light heavyweight title and currently fights with the promotion Affliction where he fought and beat former UFC fighter Terry Martin at Affliction: B...
Tuesday, Nov 25
Upon Further Review: Miguel Torres
If you were to do a quick scan of an MMA pound-for-pound ranking, you’d find the usual suspects at the top—fighters like Anderson Silva and BJ Penn. However, when you got half way down the list, you might find an unrecognizable name. At a sinewy 135 pounds, the name Miguel Torres has gone mostl...
Sunday, Nov 23
Wrestling Fans vs. MMA Fans
The Scoop on Wrestling It has evolved significantly since then, as MMA now answers the question what type of fighter is better, as it merges boxing, jiu-jitsu, wrestling and more. Why Wrestling Fans are Better Wrestling Fan Know Their Stuff Wrestling Fans Buy Gear Wrestling Fans Travel
Saturday, Nov 22
Opinion: The Ultimate Takedown Championship? Ways to End, Lay, and Pray
This isn't the Ultimate Takedown Championship; it's the Ultimate Fighting Championship." First, takedowns alone should not count as points toward a fighter. The exceptions should be takedowns that do damage (such as slams) and takedowns that give the fighter better-than-guard posi...
Thursday, Nov 20
Boxing or MMA: Incarcerated Felons Give MMA a Thumbs Up
MMA vs. Boxing CONVICTS LOVE UFC Is the United States of America ready for the kind of mayhem to be wreaked by the soon to be released rapists, pedophiles, and murderers that are watching the UFC in prison and honing their martial arts skills?
Monday, Nov 17
The M-1 Challenge: Global MMA in Perspective
Look at that list of countries! How many German, Spanish, or French fighters are there in either Japanese or American MMA? I can name one french fighter and that's it. And that is the beauty of it all. MMA is so much bigger than the four countries that dominate Japanese and American MMA, Americ...
Sunday, Nov 16
Ivanov Outpoints Fedor
Fedor was outpointed 8-5 by another World Combat Sambo Champion, world class fighter/wrestler with 14-0 MMA record Blagoi Ivanov, Bulgaria's best fighter. Prior to the tourney Fedor was in Thailand shooting a movie with Michael Madsen, and missed the training camp. Fedor uses Combat Sa...
Monday, Nov 10
Picking Up the EliteXC Scraps
The real prize here is Cavalcante. Hailing from Brazil, the 28-year-old is a BJJ fighter who trains with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Anderson Silva. At 6'2", the former heavyweight is a massive specimen at 205. His striking has continually improved, which compliments a grappling backgr...
Monday, Nov 3
Kimbo Slice Coming To WWE?
CA - Nov 3, 2008 There have been rumors ever since Elite XC folded that former fighters would go to UFC or other MMA companies. However, some such as Kimbo Slice have been ...
Opinion: Dana White: Friend Or Foe to MMA Fighters and Fans Alike
When I first started watching MMA, I was torn between the pioneer days of The Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pride Fighting Championships. The kings amongst kings, Royce Gracie, Don Frye, Wanderlei Silva, Fedor Emeliananko. These names were bore by such intriguing and fearless f...
Saturday, Nov 1
Opinion: MMA Dream Fights That Aren't Worth $49.95....
Robbie Lawler vs. David Loiseau Ultimate Fighter season 10 or 11 finale anyone? Jamie Varner vs. Nate Diaz Paulo Filho vs. Chris Leben Rob McCullough vs. Kenny Florian Diego Sanchez vs. Mike Swick Jason "Mayhem" Miller vs. Travis Lutter James Irvin vs. Stephan Bonnar
Thursday, Oct 23
EliteXC's Demise: Bad for MMA
Strikeforce, another MMA organization that is based in the West Coast, has a decent fan base and a network deal with NBC. Unlike Affliction and EliteXC, they are not trying to compete directly and against UFC. Strikeforce is very popular in the Bay Area, and they have also had shows in Washin...
Sunday, Oct 19
Can Kurt Angle Save EliteXC? Nah, I Don't Think So
After reading an article or two on B/R that were concerned with "marketing certain fighters," I decided to prowl the MMA articles on the Web to clear my mind and to my surprise, there was an article concerning "Marketing Kurt Angle to save the EliteXC!"
Wednesday, Oct 15
Liddell's Choice: The Art of an MMA Comeback
These are familiar words from UFC commentator Mike Goldberg, but sometimes they can allude to more than just the end of a fight. With recent upsets against Chuck Liddell, Quinton Jackson, and Tim Sylvia, questions are inevitably asked about where they go from here.
Tuesday, Oct 14
Bobby Lashley Headed to MMA Career
My goodness! Bobby Lashley is huge! Of course I have gone on record (often) that I do not like Brock Lesnar who left the WWE and has lumbered his way onto the UFC scene, so why am I in awe of hearing Bobby Lashley may soon be doing the same thing?
Monday, Oct 6
Podcast: EliteXC Came Awfully Close To Fixing A Fight: Can I Get a Lil' Outrage?
It was worth my while to try to stand up, stand up and punch with him." 1) What the heck is the Florida State Boxing Commission going to do about it? Because shady business practices like this make MMA look a lot like professional wrestling.
Saturday, Sep 20
Opinion: Back From The Grave: MMA The Way I See It
Forrest Griffin is the new Light Heavyweight champ. Now, I don't believe he won this fight, I also don't think he did enough to win it. I honestly would have preferred a draw and a second matchup right away. Rich Franklin, his inability to beat Silva really overshines his greatness, because I h...
Tuesday, Sep 9
REMEMBERING EVAN TANNER
For any MMA fighter, once you start MMA, you grow a certain kinship with your fellow fighters. Even though we have numerous companies that help transcend the sport to the next level, we all share the same passion - Mixed Martial Arts. With that passion, every fighter has a unique respect f...
Sunday, Sep 7
Opinion: Top 5 Reasons Why Mirko Cro Cop WILL Be a UFC Champ
Mirko has stopped world class wrestlers like Mark Coleman with his sprawl and this tells me that he might be able to sprawl on someone like Lesnar or Couture. I know I'll hear it for that one with comments like, "Coleman is no Couture!", but at one point, Coleman was better than Couture. Also, i...
Sunday, Aug 31
Of Dogs, Bulls, and Rodeos: A UFC 87 Breakdown
CA - Aug 31, 2008 Occasionally, a highly-skilled wrestler or submission practitioner will enter the MMA cage or ring, intending to apply their game, and then discover that ...
Thursday, Jul 24
UFC Fight Night 14: Another Boring Event, Another Boring Show
Burns established himself as one of the most feared and dangerous fighters on the planet, and I don't think many fighters will want to sign to fight him in the very near future. He might be more dangerous than fighters like Fedor or Anderson Silva right now. Sure, you might get knocked out by th...
Tuesday, Jul 22
Opinion: "MMA ALL THE WAY!!" UFC 87 PREDICTIONS FOR BROCK LESNAR VS. HEATH HERRING FIGHT
Hello MMA fans and fighters! I am James "Balistik" Hizona, and this is "MMA ALL THE WAY!!" Today's topic for discussion is the Brock Lesnar vs. Heath Herring fight at UFC 87: Seek and Destroy. Now Heath Herring is one of my favorite fighters to come from the PRIDE world. He is a very good striker w...
Saturday, Jul 12
Opinion: Crossing Over From MMA to Boxing
Can MMA fighters make the jump into professional boxing and produce successful careers? But what about the MMA tide going back out—taking with it pro boxers trying their hands at Mixed Martial Arts, after some MMA guys attained recognition in boxing?
Tuesday, Jul 8
Opinion: Kimbo Slice and Elite XC: A Killing Spree
What about interviewing Anderson Silva about his reign in Middleweight, BJ Penn on truly becoming the prodigy, Fedor on being the No. 1 Heavyweight in the world, Liddell on his rise back to the top of the Light Heavyweight division, or St. Pierre on his new-found focus on his life?
Saturday, Jul 5
Opinion: UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin Predictions
Greetings MMA Supporters: This Saturday, July 5, 2008, the UFC returns with UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin. The world will be watching as this season's The Ultimate Fighter coaches battle for the UFC Light-heavyweight title. More than just another fight, this war will be the final validati...
Tuesday, Jun 3
Kimbo Slice's Reputation Tarnished
CA - The first two rounds appeared to go to Thompson, and Kimbo Slice was in trouble of losing his first MMA fight. A loss by Kimbo, would have been devastating ...
Monday, May 12
MMA: Dream and Pro Elite Form Partnership - Bleacher Report
MMA: Dream and Pro Elite Form Partnership CA - May 12, 2008 How about Kimbo vs. Cro Cop? I'd pay 50 bucks for that. The likelihood for that bout is low, but a boy can dream. Elite XC has given themselves a chance to ...
Tuesday, May 6
Kimbo Slice On E:60 - Bleacher Report
Kimbo Slice On E:60 CA - The words I didn't even think I knew: we all need to lay off Kimbo Slice. It is the hot-button topic for MMA websites and forums across the Internet. ... Fantasy Fight: Kimbo Slice Versus Tito Ortiz Bleacher Report
Monday, Jan 21
All Things MMA: UFC 68 Review
· Renato Sobral’s lack of striking abilities prevent him from becoming a top 5 light heavyweight; · Randy Couture regains the heavyweight championship. Rich Franklin vs. Jason ‘The Athlete’ McDonald: “No Surprise – Franklin Wins; Silva Next?”