HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC on FOX 28
UFC on FOX 28 was this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. GOOD- Mike Perry vs. Max Griffin Man, Mike Perry has fallen and he can’t seem to get up. After getting dominated […]
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HEYDORN’S TAKE: If Brock Lesnar’s UFC return is on the horizon, this is who he should fight
Paul Heyman doesn’t say things just to say them. Sure, he’s been known to lie, stretch truths, and tell grandiose stories, but he does so in order to serve an agenda. These days, whether it’s […]
FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT: UFC Fight Night 126 edition
With UFC Fight Night 126 in the books, it is time to look at what could be next for every fighter on the card. (Writer note: I attended this event, so I am going to […]
FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT: Bellator 194 edition
With Bellator 194 in the books, it is time to look ahead at what could be next for the fighters’ on the main card. Matt Mitrione def. Roy Nelson via Majority Decision Matt Mitrione avenged […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 194 and UFC Fight Night 126
Bellator 194 and UFC Fight Night 126 were both this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. Bellator 194 GOOD- Tywan Claxton stops Jose Perez Claxton landed some big shots in the first rounds, but […]
HISCOE’S TAKE: Floyd Mayweather can solve UFC’s CM Punk problem
CM Punk fighting Floyd Mayweather in the UFC may sound absurd, but it might just be the perfect fight for the UFC in 2018. The prospect of a Floyd Mayweather-CM Punk mixed martial arts fight, […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC 221
UFC 221 was this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. UFC 221 GOOD- Tyson Pedro submits Saparbek Safarov Pedro had a little difficulty defending the wrestling of Safarov, but he made him pay when […]
FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT: UFC 221 edition
With UFC 221 in the books, it is time to look ahead at what could be next for every fighter on the card. Main Card Yoel Romero def. Luke Rockhold I can’t help but feel […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: UFC’s misfits set to fail in carrying UFC 221 on Saturday night
In case you’ve forgotten, missed the MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans preview on the PW Torch Livecast this week, or simply don’t care this month, there is a UFC PPV event on Saturday night. […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night 125
UFC Fight Night 125 was this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. UFC Fight Night 125 GOOD- Thiago Santos stops Anthony Smith Santos dropped Smith with a hard body kick and then followed up […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: The UFC was dealt a major blow in Ronda Rousey signing with WWE
In the least kept secret of the entertainment world, former UFC women’s bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey, made her “surprise” WWE debut last weekend after the finish of the first ever women’s Royal Rumble match. Rousey’s […]
MMA War of the Worlds part 2. A look at the fights of the inaugural UFC and Pride events.
The origins of MMA will forever be shrouded in legend. Specifically, the inaugural UFC and Pride Fighting Championship started a revolution in combat sports that is now only fully realized. Here is a look at […]
FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT: UFC on Fox 27 edition
With UFC on Fox 27 in the books, its time to look ahead to the next fight for every competitor. Here is a fresh fight for everyone on the card. Jacare Souza def. Derek Brunson […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 193 and UFC on FOX 27
Bellator 193 and UFC on FOX 27 were this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. Bellator 193 GOOD- Jake Smith stops Steve Kozola Smith caught Kozola early with a powerful right hand that […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Dana White shows weakness and hurts the UFC in his handling of Conor McGregor
Fight promoters by unofficial definition are greedy, money hungry, and ruthless individuals. Their goal is to make money by any means necessary. In the end, personal relationships, friendships, and lasting memories are disposable bi-products of […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC 220 and Bellator 192
UFC 220 and Bellator 192 went head to head this past weekend, running shows on the same day. Both cards featured interesting matchups. Let’s get to the rundown. Bellator 192 GOOD- Henry Corrales vs. Georgi […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: UFC 220 is primed to lay the foundation for UFC’s 2018 success
Fight week and fight weekend are always exciting times for fight fans and the UFC brass. Sure, those pesky weigh-ins undoubtedly cause sleepless nights for Dana White, but outside of that and come fight weekend, […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night 124 and why I hate interim titles
UFC Fight Night 124 was this past weekend. It lost a few fights, including Vitor Belfort’s possible retirement fight, but hopefully it was still a good show. Let’s get to the rundown before I talk […]
HYDEN BLOG: New Year’s Resolutions for the MMA world
It’s the second week of January but it’s not too late to make some New Year’s Resolutions. Here are some resolutions I’d like to see for the MMA world in 2018. For the UFC– Quit […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: What is Conor McGregor waiting for?
Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC is the gargantuan sized elephant in the room that resides front and center inside Dana White’s office. The large elephant also shows at various UFC events, press conferences, and […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC 219
UFC 219 was this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. UFC 219 GOOD- Neil Magny vs. Carlos Condit I do not who that was in the cage, but he did not look […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: A gaze into UFC’s 2018 crystal ball
2017 has been knocked out and is about to hit the canvas with a thud. For the UFC, its been a tumultuous year with high highs and low lows. The company and the sport of […]
HYDEN BLOG: UFC 219 Preview and Predictions
UFC 219 is right around the corner, here is a look ahead at the card. UFC 219 closes out 2017 this weekend with a show I’m really excited for. The main attraction is UFC women’s […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: The 5 fights Floyd Mayweather should take if he has to come to the UFC
Let’s get this out of the way as quickly as possible. Unless Floyd Mayweather is a paying UFC customer, he has absolutely no business being anywhere near an MMA octagon. That’s the bottom line. He’s […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 190 and UFC on FOX 26
Bellator 190 and UFC on FOX 26 were this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. Bellator 190 GOOD- Carlos Miranda vs. Mihail Nica Miranda completely dominated this fight. He controlled things and […]