MCGRATH: MMA-Military connection runs deep
There are two things in this world that I love outside of my friends and family: mixed martial arts and the men and women of the United States Military. Being a huge MMA fan through […]
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MCGRATH: How Kelvin Gastelum will get it done at UFC 236
To say that it is a good time to be a fan of mixed martial arts would be like saying Dana White has a problem with Ariel Helwani. It’s a little obvious. We have another […]
MONDAY NEWS DIGEST 4/17: Marcos Rogerio de Lima talks to MMATorch about biggest fight of his career against OSP this weekend (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
UFC Light Heavyweight Marcos Rogerio de Lima will walk through the curtain towards the biggest fight of his seven-year career this weekend when he faces Ovince Saint Preux on the main card of UFC’s Fight […]
MONDAY NEWS DIGEST 1/23: Tito Ortiz shares texts that Dana White sent to him to acknowledge his MMA retirement (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
Despite having a rocky relationship over the years, Tito Ortiz received a nice gesture from his former manager and promoter Dana White. Following his Bellator 170 submission victory over Chael Sonnen on Saturday night, Ortiz […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 1/17: Tim Kennedy decides to retire after disappointing performance against Gastelum last month (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
After a lengthy layoff and a brief return, Tim Kennedy is calling it quits. In a post to his Facebook page, the UFC and Strikeforce veteran shared that he has chosen retirement after a disappointing […]
HYDEN’S TAKE: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 168, UFC Fight Night 102, and UFC 206
Bellator 168, UFC Fight Night 102, and UFC 206 were all this past weekend. Let’s get straight to the rundown. BELLATOR 168 GOOD – John Salter stops Claudio Annicchiarrico: Salter took Annicchiarrico out within two minutes […]
FRIDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/9: Anthony Pettis fails to make weight, his shot at winning Featherweight Title extinguished for now (w/Cervantes Analysis)
Anthony Pettis has failed to make weight for his Featherweight Title bout with Max Holloway. Multiple sources reported that Pettis was struggling a few hours before weigh-ins and he ultimately weighed in at 148, making […]
UFC 206 PPV PRIMER: Ecochard’s Preview & Predictions including Pettis vs. Holloway for Interim Featherweight Title, Cerrone vs. Brown
UFC 206 Primer – Matt Ecochard The first UFC PPV since the incredible UFC 205 is taking place on Saturday night, airing from Toronto, Ontario and being headlined by Max Holloway vs. Anthony Pettis for […]
WEDNESDAY TRIVIA: Tim Kennedy, who fights at UFC 206, was last seen in the Octagon in 2014 losing by TKO to which Middleweight Title contender?
QUESTION: New MMAAA co-founder Tim Kennedy returns to the Octagon this weekend at UFC 206 against Kelvin Gastelum. Kennedy was last seen in 2014, losing by TKO to which Middleweight contender? OPTIONS: (a) Stephen Thompson […]
MEDIA & BUSINESS: The importance of two UFC post-fight promos, recommended reading on MMAAA announcement
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 […]
THE SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT 12/4: The formation of the MMA Athletes Association could shake up the sport, but several key issues could undercut efforts
This week’s edition of the Sunday Supplement takes an in depth look at the formation of the Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Association and the reaction to the big announcement. Five Top Fighters Along With Bellator […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 11/30: Kelvin Gastelum to fight at UFC 206 after suspension replaced with fine (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
After a couple starts and stops, it appears that Kelvin Gastelum has been cleared to fight at UFC 206 on Dec. 10. Ariel Helwani at MMA Fighting reports that Gastelum has been approved for his fight […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 11/22: Rashad Evans blocked from fighting by second athletic commission for mystery ailment, Punk news (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
Rashad Evans may be in worse shape than he’s letting on as a second athletic commission has denied him a license to compete after MRI results showed something worrying to commission doctors. In the days leading […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 11/10: UFC 205 hype ramps up with open workouts at MSG in NYC including six fighters in title fights (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
UFC 205 HYPE TRAIN IS IN FULL MOTION… The UFC 205 hype train is in full motion. With the promotion’s New York City debut three days away and the United States election being complete, the […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 11/9: Rashad Evans reacts and Kennedy wants new UFC 205 opponent, plus Notebook (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
RASHAD EVANS OUT, KENNEDY WANTS NEW OPPONENT This Saturday’s UFC 205, one of the most loaded lineups in company history, has been fortunate to not have any major changes to the card since it was announced. […]
Rashad Evans off UFC 205, Tim Kennedy left without an opponent on Saturday’s big card (w/Keller’s Analysis)
UFC 205’s loaded line-up took a hit today as Dana White has confirmed an ESPN report that Rashad Evans is off the UFC 205 card. He was scheduled to face Tim Kennedy. Kennedy responded on […]
MONDAY TRIVIA: Michael Bisping hopes to avenge his loss to Henderson; which previous loss did he recently avenge?
QUESTION: Michael Bisping makes the first defense of his UFC Middleweight Title this weekend in his hometown of Manchester, England, hoping to avenge his UFC 100 loss against rival Dan Henderson. Bisping has been on […]
NEWS QUOTE: Military veteran Tim Kennedy says his life is filled with things “horror movies are made of,” but says PTSD is for “pu**ies” (w/Analysis)
It is well known that UFC Middleweight Tim Kennedy served in the United States Military before his MMA career took off, but a recent Facebook post made by Kennedy put a darker side of military service […]