The last time the UFC was in Japan, Tito Ortiz won a fight with a neck crank. The sport has come a long way. To reintroduce the Japanese market to American MMA, the UFC has brought a title fight to their shores; pitting Frankie Edgar against Benson Henderson is a FOTY candidate. Why not make some cash while we're enjoying the fights though? … [Read more...]
The Top 5 MMA Fights in February
Days into the month on February the first major event of the month is just hours away from kicking off. The month has many top matchups to excite fans but with Bellator’s not starting until next month and no Strikeforce this month it just leaves the three UFC events to choose from. While the three events hold plenty of top fight, here are the top five fights in February. … [Read more...]
2011 Year End Report: The Welterweight Division
The welterweight division has long been the middle road of MMA; three divisions before it and three after it. A weight class that has given fans and the sport, legends, epic battles and examples of what training, dedication and tenacity can do for an individual. When those skills become so dominant you get the current UFC welterweight champion GSP* who has held the belt since … [Read more...]
Yoshihiro Akiyama gets Jake Shields for Welterweight Debut
UFC President Dana White talked openly about wanting Yoshihiro Akiyama to drop down to 170 lbs. after being knocked out by Vitor Belfort at UFC 133. Having lost three fights in a row and being just 1-3 overall in the UFC will send the Japanese Judoka down to the welterweight division. He won’t be getting an easy fight though as he’ll be taking on the former Strikeforce champion … [Read more...]
Bay Brawlers holds Eventful first Show in Bay Area
The bay area is a hot bed for Mixed Martial Arts, its home to such gyms as American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose and El Nino Training Center in San Francisco. These gyms have produced many current and former champions in the UFC and Strikeforce and have several up and coming prospects looking to following their footsteps. On Saturday those amateurs had a new place they could … [Read more...]