MCGRATH: No Conor, No problem for UFC
The current deal the UFC just finalized with the biggest sports network in history ESPN has got the UFC what it has always wanted. UFC president Dana White claims his company is now one of […]
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HYDEN BLOG: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from Bellator 218 and UFC Fight Night 148, and UFC PPVs on ESPN+ Thoughts
Bellator 218 and UFC Fight Night 148 were this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. Bellator 218 GOOD- Norbert Novenyi Jr. submits Will Lavine Novenyi was all over Lavine and he kept trying submissions. […]
WEINBAUM: The UFC is abandoning an important part of their fanbase With ESPN+
On March 12, 2019, Dana White cryptically tweeted out three smiley face emoji. At the time I was wondering if Fedor Emelianenko got knocked out again and I didn’t know about it. What was Dana […]
UFC NASHVILLE PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS 3/23: Grocke’s updated odds & predictions for every fight
The UFC returns to the States one week after UFC London where Jorge Masvidal knocked out hometown hero Darren Till in devastating fashion. UFC Fight Night 148 takes place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, […]
BELLATOR 218 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS 3/22: Grocke’s updated odds and predictions for every fight
Bellator MMA returns to the WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma for Bellator 218. The main event takes place in the featherweight division where Emmanuel Sanchez will look to go 2-0 against Georgi […]
MOORE: 10 bantamweight title fights we might see
10: Pedro Munhoz vs Aljamain Sterling I believe this is the only fight on the list without Moraes or Cejudo, and that has its reason. IF Cejudo AND Moraes are out, then this fight will […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night 147
UFC Fight Night 147 was this past weekend, let’s get right to the rundown. UFC Fight Night 147 GOOD- John Phillips vs. Jack Marshman There were some nice moments here, but there were also some […]
MCGRATH: The rise and stumble of Darren Till
Darren Till is an easy guy to root for. He comes across as an intelligent guy, he seems sincere and most importantly this day an age: he is a great Twitter follow. It is really […]
“Dolly Pardon” – 5 times Conor McGregor fooked up
If you were looking for a Conor McGregor album then you’re in luck because I’ve got his greatest hits right here! Fresh off of an arrest let’s take a look at the EP of the […]
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 147 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS 3/16: Grocke’s updated odds & predictions for every fight
The UFC travels across the pond to the O2 Arena in London, England for UFC Fight Night 147. The main event features England’s own Darren Till taking on longtime UFC veteran Jorge Masvidal. Darren Till […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night 146
UFC Fight Night 146 was this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. UFC Fight Night 146 GOOD- Omari Akhmedov vs. Tim Boetsch This was a solid fight. Nothing great, but both guys tried […]
HISCOE: Junior dos Santos has one more championship run left in him, only UFC won’t let it happen
Junior dos Santos at 35 years old, may be in the middle of a career resurgence that is almost unprecedented in UFC history. After a bit of a rough patch, if you can call it […]
HENRY: WWE fans are finally getting the Ronda Rousey UFC fans loved to hate – and it couldn’t be working better
So, who exactly is Ronda Rousey? A national treasure? A villain? A poorly dressed curmudgeon? Or is she somebody far greater at all of her crafts than perhaps she is even given credit for? Let’s […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from UFC 235
UFC 235 was this past weekend and it was a stacked card. Let’s get right to the rundown. UFC 235 GOOD- Pedro Munhoz stops Cody Garbrandt This was a wild fight. Garbrandt got dropped but […]
MCGRATH: Ranking the top ten pound for pound fighters in MMA
1. Jon Jones (UFC light heavyweight champion) Jones is back and in as dominant form as he has ever been. Since returning from suspension, Jones has dominated Alexander Gustafson and Anthony Smith and looked virtuous […]
MEIGS: On Jon Jones and Cody Garbrandt – The continued rise of the GOAT and the downward spiral of a former champion
There aren’t many words left to describe Jon Jones. He once again showed why in the words of Bret Hart he is “The Best There Is the Best There Was and the Best There Ever […]
MCGRATH: Like Tom Brady and Michael Jordan, Jon Jones is the surest bet in sports
Everybody loses. I have said that at often, and I truly believe in that theme. I never get too up and too down when a fighter wins and loses. It’s the natural cycle of life […]
UFC 235 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS 3/2: Grocke’s updated odds & predictions for every fight
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 235 on Saturday night. In the main event, Jon Jones puts his light heavyweight championship on the line when takes […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 217 and UFC Fight Night 145, and Georges St-Pierre retires
Bellator 217 and UFC Fight Night 145 were this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown of that before finishing with some thoughts on the retirement of Georges St-Pierre. Bellator 217 GOOD- Richie Smullen vs. […]
MCGRATH: Ranking the top ten strawweights in MMA
1. Rose Namajuanas (UFC champion) The champion is coming off back to back impressive victories. She’s been off for almost a year and has the biggest test of her career coming up in Brazil at […]
HISCOE: Max Holloway has everything to lose at UFC 236, but it is what it is
I’m not sure whether to applaud Max Holloway for taking the risk in moving up to 155 to fight Dustin Poirier for the interim UFC lightweight championship or chastise him for making a very poorly […]
MOORE: Top 10 Busts in MMA History
In most sports, the word “bust” is used quite often, as it usually given to an athlete who had all of this built hype and potential, only to fail, and be a shell of what […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 215, Bellator 216, and UFC on ESPN 1
Bellator 215, Bellator 216, and UFC on ESPN 1 were all this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. Bellator 215 GOOD- Austin Vanderford submits Cody Jones Jones slips early and Vanderford took advantage, […]
UFC ON ESPN 1 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS 2/17: Grocke’s updated odds & predictions for every fight
The Ultimate Fighting Championship makes its main card debut on ESPN on Sunday night. The main event takes place in the heavyweight division where Cain Velasquez makes his return after two and a half years […]
BELLATOR 216 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS 2/16: Grocke’s updated odds & predictions for every fight
Bellator returns to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut for the second straight night for Bellator 216. In the main event, the long-awaited showdown between Michael “Venom” Page and Paul “Semtex” Daley finally takes […]