Hot takes, editorials, and opinion pieces from our team on the biggest stories in MMA.
Since it’s July 1, Canada Day up in the Great White North, we figured we’d bring you a ‘Top 5 Canadian Match-ups for July’. These don’t have to be all-Canadian fighters, but at least one Canuck must be involved in each match-up. There are a ton of MMA events in the month of July, including […]
Myles Jury and Nate Diaz had a short, but sweet Twitter battle yesterday after Jury said he had agreed to fight the younger Diaz brother, but Diaz had not responded. On Monday, Jury posted a response to Diaz wanting to be paid and being an entrepreneur on his official Facebook page. *** Myles Jur...
Bjorn Rebney’s exit from Bellator stunned many regular fans. The company had just come off their first pay-per-view event. According to Spike president Kevin Kay, it generated a 100,000 pay-per-view buy rate. That was deemed as an astounding surprise, considering all the negativity that surrounde...
UFC 174 has come and gone and Vancouver fans were not the most respectful when it came to the mixed martial arts game. The main event was a treat to watch, as UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson showed that he continues to get better each and every time he steps inside the Octagon with a […]
The people of Vancouver complain that they haven’t had the UFC in over two years and then when one does get announced and the main event is a title fight, they still complain — what gives? This is the same city that booed Roberto Luongo out of town and that is currently chasing Ryan Kesler […]
What a night of fights at UFC 173 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The main event pushed one Team Alpha Male fighter to champion status, as T.J. Dillashaw put on a show for the fans against who many considered a giant favorite, Renan Barao. Dillashaw used his constant footwork, reach...
At UFC 173, T.J. Dillashaw will step inside the Octagon against one of the most feared fighters in the sport, Renan Barao for a shot at his UFC Bantamweight Championship. Leading up to the fight, UFC Flyweight contender, Ian McCall sat down with our friend Rick Lee to break down the main event bo...
It was announced on Sunday night that Chad Mendes would receive a rematch against Jose Aldo for the featherweight title at UFC 176. The announcement didn’t come as much of a surprise. Mendes has won five fights in a row in dominant fashion proving that he’s more than ready to challenge for the ti...
There are so many prominent names in the heavyweight division. Despite the severe lack of depth of quality fighters, there are still plenty of well-known fighters that will make casual fans watch. You still have the likes of Roy Nelson, Alistair Overeem, Josh Barnett, and Frank Mir amongst others...
UFC Fight Night 39 went down on Friday at the Du Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and provided some great action, with 4 decisions, 3 finishes, and 1 no contest due to an accidental headbutt. Roy Nelson improved his stature in the heavyweight division as he plodded along, spammed away with his favored ov...
Whenever a fighter is coming off two losses that were both one-sided decisions, there is always a cause for concern. Then you have to reiterate about the fighter’s future if he is 35 years old or older. Neither of those issues applies to Roy Nelson in a narrow heavyweight division. There are divi...
After a controversial fight, Facebook and Twitter both erupt with fans giving their opinions. Whether it’s because of the judging, or even if UFC President Dana White made a statement the pundits didn’t like. Well, that’s where our latest column comes in to play. We give you the fan an opportunit...
They say, “April beatings will bring May bleedings.” Or something like that, anyways, but I digress. If you wish to avoid looking the part of the fool, then I suggest you keep your eye out for these five fights to watch this April. Listed in no particular order, of course. 1) Ramsey Nijem vs. Ben...
I am starting a movement. UFC 174 will be coming to Vancouver on June 14, 2014. I fully expect to see the likes of Rory MacDonald and a few other Canadians on the card. One warrior that should be involved is “Ragin” Kajan Johnson (19-10-1) who has been a big part of the latest Ultimate […]
It was reported on Monday that Chris Weidman had to pull out of his title defense against Lyoto Machida at UFC 173. Fox Sports spoke to his head coach Ray Longo and he told them that Weidman’s right knee popped out twice in the same week. It was an injury that has now affected both […]
After three months in limbo the UFC’s welterweight division has a new champion. However, it could well be argued that the division is in more turmoil than ever. Instead of trying to rank the contenders, which has generated significant controversy in the days following UFC 171, it is perhaps easie...