Editorials, hot takes, and in-depth analysis from voices that follow every punch in the sport.
Chris Weidman. One of the UFC’s biggest stars, and one of MMA’s American heroes. The former Middleweight champion of the world. And now, the most recent victim of Yoel Romero’s dominance. Despite the fact that Chris Weidman has had a commanding career in mixed martial arts, it goes without saying...
Following the UFC’s Saturday, November 26th card from Melbourne, Australia, it is time to provide matchmaking suggestions for both the winners & losers of UFC Fight Night 101.
Following the UFC’s event in Belfast, Northern Ireland on November 19th, we take a look at matchmaking suggestions for both winners and losers from UFC Fight Night 99: Mousasi vs. Hall 2.
When there is a UFC doubleheader, such as this weekend, there are bound to be a some clunky walkout songs. While I covered UFC Fight Night 99 yesterday, today we look at UFC Fight Night 100. As is common on Brazilian cards, there will be some people with inappropriate, over-used, or just plain ba...
Following the UFC’s promotional debut in New York City on November 12th, we take a look at matchmaking suggestions for both winners and losers from UFC 205.
When it comes to fighters with bad walkout music, it never ends. UFC 205 is no different, with certain fighters having chosen songs that didn’t fit them or were just plain bad in the past. This is where I, as MMASucka’s resident board-certified musicologist, step in to help. I will help these fi...
This article discusses possible options for fights to make after UFC Fight Night 98: Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Tony Ferguson.
Mixed martial arts has taken major steps towards professionalism and acceptability in the mainstream. With the rise of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), more and more fans can tune in to watch the fastest growing sport in the world. With that being said, it wasn’t always what you see nowaday...
After the 3 week break, the UFC is back for UFC Fight Night 98. Besides another night of mixed rules fisticuffs, that means there will inevitably be people with bad walkout songs. Songs that don’t suit them, that are overused or even tunes that are just flat out corny. In order to help fighters a...
“I’m gonna strap one on one shoulder and one on the other shoulder and they’re gonna need a f—ing army to come take them belts off me” That was Conor McGregor’s answer at the UFC 205 press conference when asked about possibly dropping his featherweight belt should he beat Eddie Alvarez this Novem...
Dr. Paulie “Gloves” Gavoni, and Dr. Alex Edmonds, analyze what a champion needs to be aware of to remain at the top of MMA heap.
With UFC 204 now in the books, who should the winners (and losers) of the nights action move on to face next?
UFC 204 is almost here, and you know what that means. No, I don’t mean a lot of guys walking out to Euro-house, though there will be a lot of that. I mean it’s time for another edition of the Walkout Consultant! As MMASucka.com’s resident board-certified musicologist, I will be offering my unsoli...
The last image that MMA fans have in their memory banks of Ronda Rousey is her getting walloped with a perfectly placed headkick from Holly Holm. That image stands out above all the highlight reel finishes that Rousey has had in her Mike Tyson like run of dominance through the UFC women’s bantamw...
The 12-fight card of UFC Fight Night 96 went down Saturday night in Portland, Oregon, the UFC’s second visit to the City of Roses. We saw everything from multiple groin strikes, upsets, taunting, and a restless crowd booing the most entertaining fight of the night: the headliner between flyweight...
Some fighters just don’t understand how a poor choice in walkout music can impact their brand. Picking a song that many people already use is one poor choice. The Walkout Consultant: UFC Fight Night 96 Another is using a song that just sounds generic. The last cardinal sin of walkout music is to ...