Last week the UFC introduced the latest version of their long running MMA reality series with debut of TUF Nations: Canada vs. Australia. From a cool looking log cabin in the middle of nowhere (somewhere in Canada), the eight welterweights and eight middleweights met the coaches and began their journey. With no elimination bouts there was no need for picking teams so last … [Read more...]
Oh Look, The Ultimate Fighter Nations Starts Next Week
You know that morning after barrage of twitter activity regarding the rates from last night’s episode of The Ultimate Fighter we all so look forward too? Well prepare to be hit over the head with tweets of the sky falling and horrible ratings starting next week when The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia gets rolling on FOX Sports 1. … [Read more...]
One Last Chance for Uriah Hall
“A future contender in the middleweight division.” “The next Anderson Silva.” “The most dangerous fighter in Ultimate Fighter history.” These are just a few of the phrases used to describe Uriah Hall during his time on the Ultimate Fighter season 17. While some of the descriptions may have been hyperbole, they were not too far of a stretch based on his dominance throughout the … [Read more...]
The Fight Report: The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale
The Ultimate Fighter 18 was an odd season of TUF to stay the least, the women brought it, while a record amount of male fighters were dispatched by cinnamon rolls and pizza rather than their fellow competitors. As such, the Finale card was primarily drawn from outside the TUF universe, with several new faces making their debut in a bit of a gift for MMA obsessed fans. Our main … [Read more...]
Two Roads Diverge: Gray Maynard/Nate Diaz
As much as they would hate to admit it, Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz may have been destined to fight each other one last time. Their career paths, while diverging slightly in the middle, have followed a rather parallel trajectory. It seems only fitting that they meet once again to determine the next stage of their careers. … [Read more...]