Removing Fight Bonuses: Is It The Right Decision?
When Dana White recently announced that fighter bonuses may be removed to free up more funds for entry level fighters I didn’t know whether to applaud…
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Travis Browne & Matt Riddle share their opinions on UFC fighter pay
Travis Browne recently spoke to MMA Junkie suggesting that fighters should not complain about their pay because they “voluntarily” signed a…
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Frankie Edgar: I’m Not Going Home Disappointed At UFC 162
When he steps into the Octagon at UFC 162 to fight Charles Oliveira, former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will be making a return to territory that…
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The greatest, and his toughest challenge
December 31st, 2004. That was the last day Anderson Silva tasted legitimate defeat in mixed martial arts (Yushin Okami rolled over and played dead after…
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How Would You Improve GSP’s Finish Rate?
As many, I’ve been a big fan of Georges St. Pierre’s for years. The first time Rush came to my attention was in his 2004 UFC debut at UFC 46,…
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Bridging The Gap: What Turns Fighters In To Legends?
Over the years we have seen many great fighters rise and fall in MMA, some with half decent reigns as the top dog, and some with not as much success. There…
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Where Will Frankie Edgar Be After UFC 162?
Former UFC Lightweight champion Frankie Edgar has not tasted victory since October 8th 2011, when knocked Gray Maynard out at UFC 136. The Answer is currently…
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UFC Fighters at a Crossroads-Who will rise and fall next?
There are a number of UFC fighters that are currently at a crossroads. Some fighters have been on a complete tear and look very promising, while others…
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The decline of the 155lb division as a moneymaker
There are a few things that caught my eye in the world of mixed martial arts recently. The departure of Forrest Griffin as another monster…
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Fighters moving weight: The Good and the Bad
Brandon Vera is reportedly moving back to heavyweight to take on Ben Rothwell at UFC 164. I had always thought Vera moving down did him no good, as he…