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Before we get into picking out a DraftKings dream team for UFC Fight Night 144 I thought I’d take a quick second to introduce myself. I’m Nic (without a ‘k’ just like the legendary actor who stole the Declaration of Independence Nic Cage). I’m a doer of Jiu-Jitsu, a watcher of MMA, and a particip...
UFC Fight Night 144 Walkout Songs The UFC is back this week, and off to Fortaleza, Brazil for its first show of 2019 on ESPN+. UFC Fight Night 144 will see top-ranked bantamweights Marlon Moraes and Raphael Assuncao wage war in the main event at the . While the card is full of notable names, […]
It looked like Jon Jones might be in trouble again following a drug test that indicated that the MMA fighter had traces of steroid metabolites in his system following his recent fight with Alexander Gustafsson. Jones, who is the current and three-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light-he...
Over the last several years, Women’s MMA (WMMA) has become quite popular with casual and hardcore fans alike. One of those pioneers of WMMA is the Louisiana-born Liz Carmouche. Carmouche has had a career resurgence at flyweight after a successful run at bantamweight in Strikeforce, Invicta FC, an...
UFC Fight Night on ESPN+ 2: Preview UFC Fortaleza Main Event: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 The rematch. These two men took part in a close encounter in Rio de Janeiro at UFC 212. Raphael Assunção took the first fight via split decision, handing Marlon Moraes a loss in his UFC debut. They meet again at U...
According to research analysis firm Applied Analysis, UFC 229 generated a whopping $86.4 million in revenue for the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The event which was headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor was guaranteed to garner success, but no one expected that much. “During the bui...
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This is part two of a two part series where I will be diving a little deeper into the UFC GOAT discussion, and deciding who I think is the GOAT of each weight class. Part one can be found here. The UFC GOAT of Each Division (Part Two) Disclaimer This piece will only consider fighters […]
Music tells us a lot about the fighters. UFC on ESPN+ 1, which features some nice betting opportunities on sites like DraftKings Sportsbook, had some phenomenal walkout songs. It’s great seeing fighters ”dance” their way to the octagon. Here we go. Turn up the volume! [Chance Rencountre] Rencount...
This is part one of a two part series where I will be diving a little deeper into the UFC GOAT discussion, and deciding who I think is the GOAT of each weight class. There has been a lot of talk lately about who is the UFC GOAT. For anyone unaware, although I don’t understand […]
When it was announced that Henry Cejudo would defend his flyweight belt against bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw, there were mixed reactions. The announcement came at a time when it seemed like the UFC flyweight division would be cut. So, Dillashaw got people started on the idea that he was bei...
There hasn’t been much going on lately regarding who Conor McGregor will fight in his next UFC appearance. Donald Cerrone was interested in fighting McGregor, who didn’t appear interested at first. With his recent win over Alex Hernandez, “Cowboy” seems to have gotten the attention of Conor McGre...
The ESPN era is underway with UFC on ESPN+ 1, and what better way to start it off then with a champion vs. champion match-up. The event takes place at the Barclay’s Arena in Brooklyn, New York as the UFC flyweight champion, Henry Cejudo, will look to defend his belt for the first time as bantamwe...
Staff picks for the 2019 year are now finally here. Who are the MMASucka staff picking to win at UFC on ESPN+ 1: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw? #UFCBrooklyn
The UFC ushers in the ESPN era with UFC on ESPN+ 1 on Saturday, January 19 in Brooklyn, NY. Its solid main card features Henry Cejudo defending his flyweight title from bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw, who is looking to become the next two-division champion. There’s more than a title on the ...
The UFC will debut a new UFC belt. The UFC is continuing to revamp as much as possible ahead of the new ESPN era. There were several reports about new championship belts coming out prior to UFC 232, but it was postponed for internal reasons. Some believe it had to do with the controversy surround...