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Just Give Valentina Shevchenko The Flyweight Title Shot Already

Following a historically dominant-performance that ended with a second-round submission win over Priscila Cachoeira at UFC Fight Night 125, it's obvious that Valentina Shevchenko should...

Miocic vs. Cormier: The Superfight That Won’t Hold Up Two Divisions

Earlier this week the MMA world was taken by surprise when the UFC announced that the main event of UFC 226 will be a...

How the WWE Should Book Former UFC Champion Ronda Rousey (Editorial)

It has already been discussed by a handful of fighters and other members of the media, but how the WWE books Ronda Rousey over...

UFC on FOX 27: Jordan Rinaldi-Gregor Gillespie ‘Fight of the Night’ Contender

Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza and Derek Brunson will garner much of the press and headlines this week leading up to Saturday's UFC on FOX 27. And...

Shamrock FC And Two Decades of Regional Dominance

Over the last decade the influx of MMA promotions has been drastic. Regional shows pop up and fold faster now than Blockbuster did in...
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If Cynthia Calvillo Wins at UFC 219, She’s the 2017 Female Fighter of the Year

There are many worthy candidates for the best female fighter in 2017. But Cynthia Calvillo is the current front-runner for the honor. Calvillo would move to...
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UFC 219: Why Cris Cyborg vs. Holly Holm Really Is A Dream Fight (Editorial)

To be honest, we the media tend to over-hype events and fights. Especially when it comes to the UFC. Maybe it is because we want to...
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Bellator 191: Michael McDonald Headed for Career-Defining Fight (Editorial)

Michael McDonald is just 26 years old. But in the world of MMA, he would be considered an aging veteran. McDonald will make his debut with...
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UFC 218 Features Several Worthy Contenders For ‘People’s Main Event’

There is nothing wrong with Jose Aldo and Max Holloway headlining UFC 218 for the featherweight title. The two are likely to bring down the...

UFC Fight Night 122: Everybody is Tuning in for Michael Bisping-Kelvin Gastelum

Thankfully, the main card for Saturday's UFC Fight Night 122 event in China has a decent starting time - unless you reside on the...
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UFC Fight Night 121 Serves as Chance to Shine in Australia (Editorial)

Most fight fans will be tuning in Saturday night to UFC Fight Night 121 to watch former heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum take on a...

Should Conor McGregor Now be Stripped of His UFC Lightweight Title? [Editorial]

It looks as though Conor McGregor may be pulled from what was expected to be the first defense of his lightweight title next month...
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UFC Fight Night 119 Under-the-Radar Bout is Pedro Munhoz-Rob Font

Of course, seeing Lyoto Machida return to action is exciting. And the prospects of Demian Maia silencing Colby Covington is enough for Brazil to...

Does The UFC Need Daniel Cormier to Challenge Stipe Miocic? (Editorial)

A hot-button issue on social media in recent days centers around both the UFC's heavyweight and light heavyweight champions. Stipe Miocic is currently tied...

Anthony Smith-Hector Lombard Stole the Show in September (Editorial)

Hector Lombard is a former Bellator champion and Olympian who has experienced mixed results since signing with the UFC. His opponent at UFC Fight Night:...

From an Action-Packed Weekend of MMA, Jessica Andrade Emerged Biggest Winner

Former champions and title contenders took part in events put on by the UFC and Bellator this past weekend in different parts of the...

Conor McGregor: Ireland’s Working Class King

Unbeknown to many beyond the shores of Ireland, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor is a majorly polarizing figure in his homeland Ireland, in itself, is...

Fear not UFC Fans, the Promotion is Returning Hot & Heavy in September

Yes, this is one of the longest layoffs between UFC cards in recent memory. And for those that love sitting down each and every Saturday...
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UFC 214: Who is Tonya Evinger, And Does she Pose a Threat? (Editorial)

The casual MMA fan might not know who Tonya Evinger is. But Cris Cyborg's UFC 214 opponent isn't just some run-of-the-mill fighter signed to get...

Editorial: A World Where Conor McGregor Beats Floyd Mayweather

While many argue a victory for Conor McGregor over Floyd Mayweather is incomprehensible, we dare to take a look at the aftermath of what would...

UFC 214: What Makes the Jon Jones-Daniel Cormier Feud so Special? (Editorial)

What is is that makes putting Jon Jones and reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier together so special? Alpha male status. Both fighters believe they...
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No Time Like Present for Chris Weidman-Anderson Silva III

I understand that Anderson Silva has reached out about a potential rematch with Nick Diaz. But that is not the fight to make. With the UFC...
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UFC Fight Night 113: Calderwood-Calvillo Still ‘People’s Main Event’

It seems when these unique UFC events come up - the ones that air on Sundays, Fridays or any day other than Saturday -...

Action-Packed MMA Weekend Left Much to Be Figured Out (Editorial)

Chael Sonnen, Kevin Lee, Matt Mitrione and Brent Primus were all big winners over the weekend, but what stood out? In all honestly, it was...
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Bellator NYC: Is Aaron Pico Really That Great? (Editorial)

Honestly, can Aaron Pico even come close to living up to the hype? In short, yes, yes he can. Pico, who doesn't turn 21 years old...