Ronda Rousey is one of the top draws of the UFC and the undisputed champion of the UFC Women's Bantamweight division. She recently won the Sports Illustrated's award for the world's most dominant athlete. Are there enough challenges for her in the UFC or is her ultimate challenge outside of her weight class?
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Thursday, July 23, 2015
UFC, Reebok, Fighters: A Love/Hate Triangle
17 days after the Reebok deal officially came into effect the vitriol towards the UFC and Reebok has been very heated. What is it about this deal that has fans and fighters so divisive in their views compared to the UFC and Reebok? Has the negative slant toward Reebok been fair considering the seemingly non-existent presence they have in how their sponsorship money is utilized? Is the deal indelibly flawed or has the UFC simply gone about the process in the wrong way?
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Divisions to Watch: Bantamweight
Dillashaw reacts to his victory over Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout
With the implementation of the women's Strawweight division the UFC now has 10 champions to participate in the ambitious 2015 goal of 45 events. I’d like to share my thoughts on what makes some weightclasses more thrilling then others. Which division is worth spending your valuable time and money on? Does technique and speed get your attention as demonstrated by the lighter weight classes? Do you like seeing titans clash in epic bloodbaths? Is there an absolute perfect harmony of elements you seek that is a blend of all things?
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Opinion: The Answer's Questions
Featherweight contender Frankie Edgar and BJ Penn
Former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar was bypassed as a standby in favour of Chad Mendes for a shot at the UFC Featherweight Interim title should champion Jose Aldo be unable to compete in 12 days on July 11. For Edgar this is a frustrating
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