HYDEN BLOG: A Quick Look at the 2016 Title Picture in Each Division of the UFC
2015 was a huge year in the UFC, and 2016 looks to be big as well. We’ve got big matchups coming for most of the reigning champions in the UFC. Let’s take a look at […]
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Penick’s 2015 MMA Awards: “Fight of the Year” – Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald II at UFC 189
Due to some family circumstances this week, I’m getting a late start on my year-end awards, but over the next several days I’ll be running down my picks for 2015’s best in the realm of […]
D. FOX: An alternative idea for UFC to replace overdone Ultimate Fighter
I’ve got to give the UFC credit. They haven’t given up on the The Ultimate Fighter, and are constantly trying to shake things up to keep it interesting. The problem is they’ve been trying for […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC on Fox 17
UFC on FOX 17 was this past weekend, and it ended the year for the UFC with a bang. Let’s get right to it. UFC on FOX 17 GOOD: Randa Markos vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz Kowalkiewicz […]
D. FOX: Rapid-fire reactions to UFC on Fox 17 “Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone II”
What the hell is with these quick finishes in title fights as of late? The last two title defenses in the UFC have gone a combined 79 seconds in what were expected to be competitive […]
THIS DAY IN MMA HISTORY (12/19): Smith upsets Le, Melendez beats Thomson in rematch at Strikeforce Evolution in 2009
I’m not going to lie: I’ve been in a bit of a hangover state from all of the MMA action last weekend, in addition to having a heavy workload this week (not referencing the writing). […]
UFC ON FOX 17 PREVIEW: Penick’s quick thoughts and fight picks for “Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone II” main card
UFC on Fox 17 caps off a great 2015 for the UFC, and the four-fight main card brings a few highly intriguing fights to network television. The final main card of the year brings us […]
D. FOX: Preliminary card preview for UFC on Fox 17 “Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone II”
Are you ready for some more fights? You damn well better be, since they are coming whether you like it or not after a whirlwind three days last weekend, the likes of which may never […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night 80, TUF 22 Finale, and UFC 194
The UFC had a tremendous stretch of events over three days last week, culminating in perhaps the greatest event in UFC history. Let’s get right to it. UFC Fight Night 80 GOOD: Elias Theodorou […]
MOORE: Fights to make for top winners and losers at UFC 194 “Aldo vs. McGregor”
Here’s what I think will be next for the significant winners and losers from last Saturday night’s UFC 194 event. WHAT’S NEXT FOR UFC 194’S KEY WINNERS Conor McGregor I’m not usually lost for words […]
D. FOX: Post-fight reactions to UFC 194 “Aldo vs. McGregor”
How can you not be in shock? I’m not necessarily surprised that Conor McGregor ended the long reign of Jose Aldo UFC 194 as much as I am in the manner in which it happened. […]
THIS DAY IN MMA HISTORY (12/12): B.J. Penn scores vintage victory over Diego Sanchez in 2009
Can you believe that we’ve made it this far? When the meat and potatoes for UFC 194 was announced, the majority of MMA fans didn’t believe that the card would make it all the way […]
UFC 194 PREVIEW: Penick’s main card thoughts and fight picks for “Aldo vs. McGregor” event
It’s finally here. They’ve weighed in. They’ve squared off. The talking is all done. Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor fight tonight at UFC 194, capping off a run of three events in three nights and […]
D. FOX: Preliminary card preview for UFC 194 “Aldo vs. McGregor”
Here we are. The event we’ve all been waiting for. We’ve seen Rose Namajunas remind us of her immense potential. We witnessed Tony Ferguson stake his claim to challenge for lightweight gold. We beheld Frankie […]
D. FOX: Rapid-fire reactions to The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale “Edgar vs. Mendes”
It isn’t fair for me to be disappointed in the result of the Ultimate Fighter 22 main event as Frankie Edgar went out and did what he is supposed to do, but I was really […]
TUF 22 FINALE PREVIEW: Penick’s main card thoughts and fight picks for “Edgar vs. Mendes” event
The TUF 22 Finale hits Las Vegas tonight, the second of three straight events this week from the UFC, and the main event is as good as it gets for a Fox Sports 1 card. […]
D. FOX: Preliminary card preview for The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale “Edgar vs. Mendes”
Anyone else get a kick out of the fights on Fight Pass last night? I sure as hell did! The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale card actually offers less quality when you eliminate the main event […]
D. FOX: Rapid-fire reactions to UFC Fight Night 80 “VanZant vs. Namajunas”
Ladies and gentlemen, announcing the return of Rose Namajunas… or did she ever really go anywhere? In an epic yet one-sided battle, Namajunas kicked off the most anticipated weekend of MMA action by reminding us […]
D. FOX: Preliminary card preview for UFC Fight Night 80 “VanZant vs. Namajunas”
Sit down, strap in, and hang on, because this is the kickoff of perhaps the greatest stretch of MMA in the short history of the sport. The UFC is doing things right by building to […]
HYDEN BLOG: On the UFC’s tremendous stretch of four events in nine days
The UFC has a fantastic stretch of four events in nine days, and those events are full of great fights. Let’s take them in order. UFC Fight Night 80 – December 10, 2015 This event […]
THIS DAY IN MMA HISTORY (12/5): Jon Jones takes only career loss (by DQ) in 2009
So I decided to skip the look back on history last week due to a lack of significant MMA events around Thanksgiving time, and lo and behold, the week after is short on significant events […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night 79
UFC Fight Night 79 was this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. This will be a short one this week due to the holidays. UFC Fight Night 79 GOOD: Doo Ho Choi stops […]
BANE’S LEGAL TAKE: On Jones’ UFC 152 accusations regarding Belfort, UFC’s awareness of PED use
Jon Jones dropped a bombshell on his employer in an interview with Ariel Helwani last week, accusing the UFC of putting Vitor Belfort into a title fight against him at UFC 152 with the knowledge […]
D. FOX: Post-fight reactions to UFC Fight Night 79 “Henderson vs. Masvidal”
Early morning MMA doesn’t sit well with me. Nevertheless, I won’t complain beyond that, as I understand fully why the UFC Fight Night 79 card was held when it was, the main event delivered solid […]
D. FOX: Preliminary card preview for UFC Fight Night 79 “Henderson vs. Masvidal”
What am I supposed to say about these prelims for UFC Fight Night 79? There are guys that could headline cards… if this were a Titan FC or Legacy FC event. There isn’t much to […]