Category: Opinion

MMA Betting Futures: Jose Aldo

Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief) | February 6, 2013 | 2:50 pm | Reply

A year away from the cage and an elite challenger to shake it off is a daunting task for any fighter, but at UFC 156, Jose Aldo looked beyond ready. Facing former Lightweight champion Frankie Edgar at 145 lbs, Aldo proved to not only be the faster fighter, but his precision striking and takedown defense were on point like never before. While Edgar had his moments and made it a fight, Aldo’s laser-like jab and counter striking turned his opponent’s face to a bloody mess for most of the fight, taking a well-earned unanimous decision.

MMA Rankings for February 2013

Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief) | February 6, 2013 | 11:56 am | Reply

Last month the MMA Rankings didn’t move much but the last couple weeks have influenced the ranks significantly. This month’s MMA rankings now include the top five-pound for pound fighters as well a slightly new look and feel.

MMA Betting Futures: Demetrious Johnson

Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief) | February 1, 2013 | 12:52 pm | 2 Replies

The saying goes “You’re not the champion until you defend the title”, and after his bout with John Dodson, “Mighty Mouse” Demetrious Johnson was finally the champion. Having perhaps the highest fight IQ in the game, an amazing ability to morph his style mid-fight and being an absolute sponge for techniques in the gym, DJ will improve time after time he steps into the cage.

Strikeforce: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief) | January 11, 2013 | 9:45 am | 1 Reply

As the finals days dwindle for Strikeforce, you cannot help but head down memory lane. We’ve already taken a look at the future and the present so now it’s time to past of Strikeforce and what they did good, bad and the things we all want to forget.

Daniel Cormier: Nothing to Gain but Everything to Lose

Johnny Cazares (Contributor) | January 10, 2013 | 9:05 am | 2 Replies

With Strikefore coming to an end this weekend, heavyweight sensation and grand prix winner Daniel Cormier will be adding absolutely nothing to his career by facing Dion Staring during its farewell event’ co-main event.

Top 10 Most Anticipated Strikeforce Fighters to enter the Octagon in 2013

Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief) | January 7, 2013 | 10:11 am | Reply

One week from today Strikeforce will hold their final event before the company joins the ranks of the WEC and Pride FC. The Strikeforce fighters will either be absorbed into the UFC or they will be looking for work elsewhere. Though the promotion has been on a downwards spiral for sometime now, the once considered #2 MMA promotion in the US still has some top tier talent.

It’s a slow week, so let’s plan out the future for Anderson Silva

Chris Smolinski (Contributor) | January 2, 2013 | 9:18 am | 2 Replies

So UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is set to sign a new 10 fight deal with the UFC. Yes i said 10 fights, yes the guy is the number one pound for pound fighter in the world, yes he’s undefeated while in the UFC, but at 37, 38 by the time he fights again, can he even last that long?

MMA Campfire Tales: Always a Journeyman, Never a Gate Keeper

Mike Hammersmith (Featured Staff Writer) | December 28, 2012 | 10:01 am | 2 Replies

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all these MMA fight cards every week? Isn’t it so hard to keep track of all the changes, between the injuries and failed drug tests cutting deep into promotional rosters? Don’t you sometimes yearn for simpler times? You’re not alone son. There are times when I look at my cable bill and have to double-check to make sure it’s not my mortgage bill. I take it all in stride though, because there was a time when we didn’t know when, or even if, there would be another pay-per-view. Back then, cable providers thought No-Holds-Barred fights were decaying the moral fiber of America. This never seemed to stop them from running Double Anal Adventure Whores day and night, but to hell if they were going to let some barbaric prick watch UFC 22.