The ever-ambitious UFC strawweight Paige VanZant will once again find herself in the reality television spotlight when she takes part in an upcoming athlete-themed episode of the Food Network’s “Chopped.” The episode will give the UFC […]
Bellator MMA announcing that they are returning to pay-per-view for their New York debut with Bellator NYC has all the makings of a boom or bust event for the MMA’s UFC alternative. Bellator’s only other […]
With UFC Fight Night 107 in the books and a three-week hiatus before UFC 210, UFC fans are left to their own devices (Bellator) to get their fight fix. If UFC fans do not choose […]
In the star-starved landscape that currently is the UFC, perineal malcontent Nate Diaz is seemingly the savior that the promotion needs; it is just too bad that his return to the UFC will likely dim […]
A complete guide to MMA cord cutting With YouTube recently announcing the launch of an over-the-top streaming television service at only $35 an month, it is becoming more apparent that satellite and cable television subscriptions […]
Recently, Bellator MMA has been caught in the crosshairs of an antitrust lawsuit between the UFC and some former fighters. Bellator is fighting for their right to keep confidential documents out of the public eye […]
If an MMA fan was cryogenically frozen in 2009 and defrosted in the past week, he or she would feel comfortable knowing that Georges St. Pierre (GSP), Fedor Emelianenko, Anderson Silva, and Brock Lesnar are […]
In the same timeframe that UFC 208 presented an uninspiring lineup that ultimately resulted in an underwhelming card, Bellator MMA is riding a wave of positive momentum. The question remains: Can Bellator capitalize? While it is […]
The Super Bowl being in the rear view mirror means that once the haze of Budweiser commercials, Lady Gaga performance evaluations, and criticisms of Bill Belichick’s sportsmanship clears up, the American sports fan is suddenly […]
It is fair to say that the UFC pay-per-view landscape in 2017 looks lackluster at best. While many of the announced fights are presumed to appeal to the ardent base of UFC fans, they are […]
Among deeper issues, Tyron Woodley is talking about market expansion When UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley goes on ESPN and discusses his perspective on race in mixed martial arts, many are quick to discredit his […]
Alright, fine it might actually happen. It may still be highly unlikely, but a potential boxing match between UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor and undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather is now at least a tangible […]
MMA “hot takes” are annoying, but not necessarily a problem The afterglow of UFC 207 has drawn the increasingly familiar chorus of mainstream sports media pundits giving their “hot take” on the current state of […]
The Ronda Responsibility If Ronda Rousey losing her invincibility at UFC 193 to the foot of Holly Holm was the dramatic twist in her epic, getting pummeled in 48 seconds by Amanda Nunes at UFC […]
FROM ADOLESCENCE TO TEENAGER TO ADULT, UFC’S MATURATION In 2016 the UFC had to be a big boy. Both their media relations and business practices showed that at age 23, the UFC has now matured into […]
The case for the UFC on ESPN Transitioning into 2017, the UFC’s next television deal will be an underlying story over the course of the year. Throughout the last few months, Sports Illustrated media critic […]
Does Dana Say too much to the media? Over the course of a single week, UFC president Dana White has revealed his frustration with Donald Cerrone joining the MMAAA, detailed his perspective of the UFC’s […]
The Importance of two UFC post-fight promos The announcement of the formation of the Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Association (MMAAA) has inadvertently made UFC 206 a much more intriguing card. Sure, the fight lineup is […]
Time to stop grading Bellator on a curve. Bellator MMA may be a distant second in the MMA promotional pecking order, behind the UFC, but in Bellator’s central battlefield of cable television, Bellator could – […]
Lost in the furor of UFC 205, Ronda Rousey made a rare official UFC appearance when she had an “impromptu” stare down with future opponent and current Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes at the UFC 205 […]
MCGREGOR’S SUCCESS IS GOOD FOR HIM, THE UFC, AND NOBODY ELSE McGregor’s success I good for him, the UFC, and nobody else After UFC 205, Conor McGregor is unquestionably the brightest star in the UFC […]
Why the UFC should embrace debate with Skip Bayless On the two days prior to the UFC’s historic debut at Madison Square Garden, the UFC’s television partner will also present its newest show “Undisputed” from […]
UFC 205 is just around the corner. The historic card will not only be the UFC debut in New York City, but it will also be an extravaganza showcasing three title fights. The current importance […]
If the public dispute between the UFC and Georges St-Pierre (GSP) is in actuality a corporate tussle between WME-IMG and CAA or the battleground of Under Armour and Reebok, the future of the sport may […]
The media reaction to the announcement that Ronda Rousey is returning to fight at UFC 207 has shown there remains interest in her. While the excitement may be high, the wait to see Rousey once […]
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