Judging in MMA as we all know is fairly consistent. However, I am amazed that three judges can look at the same fight, and come up with different scores! Judging has been, and will always be subjective. One judge may put more weight on groundwork, whereas his contemporaries may not, and vice-versa. On this night Judge Sal D'Amato scored the main event 49-46 for the winner Michelle Waterson, making him the only human I know of to not have this fight 38-38 heading into the fifth round! I am … [Read More...] about UFC on ESPN+35 Official Scorecards: Some Scores Baffle Me
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Ladies Night: It’s Time For A UFC Card Featuring Only Women
In February 2013, Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche made history as the 1st two women to fight in the vaunted Octagon of the UFC, a true moment in history that changed the world of mixed martial arts. It wasn't something many ever expected to see since UFC President Dana White not long before had shot down the idea of women competing in the octagon anytime a reporter stuck a microphone or camera in his face. Here we are eight short years later and today some of the biggest stars in the promotion … [Read More...] about Ladies Night: It’s Time For A UFC Card Featuring Only Women
UFC Vegas 9: Weigh-In Results and Face-off Pictures
Tomorrow night The UFC Apex is back in business as a 9 fight card is locked and loaded for an exclusive night of fights on ESPN+. Headlined by perennial contender Alistair Overeem(46-18-0) as he takes on a tough up and comer in Augusto Sakai(15-1-1) who is riding a 6-fight winning streak, plus 8 more fights on the card that at least on paper, look like exciting matchups! I am especially interested in the Viviane Araujo vs Montana De La Rosa fight, as I think both fighters are ready to establish … [Read More...] about UFC Vegas 9: Weigh-In Results and Face-off Pictures
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Cage Side with Christopher James Chats with TITAN FC C.O.O. Lex McMahon
Tuesday night TITAN Fighting Championship C.O.O Mr. Lex McMahon took some time away from a movie night with his family to jump on the show. We discussed TITAN's next event slated for May 29th, sports being deemed as "essential businesses" in Florida. The WWE and their Performance Center in Orlando as a possible destination on May 9th for the UFC after the cancellation of UFC 249 and the possible real reason it was canceled, which seemingly had more to do with politics and not so much to do with MMA or public safety as the State of California's Democratic leadership wants us to believe. So much fun, including Lex singing on the show, which has become a time-honored tradition, and a favorite segment of mine, and the fans of the show. Sit back relax, and pay attention to McMahon during this interview, he shares some wisdom and knowledge that we can all use in our lives. Click the link and enjoy the show, and subscribe to my Youtube channel while you're at … [Read More...] about Cage Side with Christopher James Chats with TITAN FC C.O.O. Lex McMahon
Cage Side with Christopher James Revisits Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 5 with Jason Knight and Artem Lobov
Last week we celebrated the greatest fight to date at David Feldman's Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, Artem Lobov vs. Jason Knight which took place at BKFC 5 in April of 2019 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Knight and Lobov put on an amazing fight that night, and just like Stephan Bonnar and Forrest Griffin's fight at the conclusion of season 1 of the UFC's The Ultimate Fighter helped the UFC catch fire, Knight vs. Lobov did the exact same thing for BKFC! What better way to reminisce about that incredible battle than by talking with the two men who actually created that moment. Here is my conversation with Knight and Lobov. We covered their bout, a possible trilogy and if they would ever face one another in an MMA contest since both are UFC veterans as well as Bare Knuckle fighters. We even discussed a bare-knucle MMA fight! David Feldman let's make that happen! Click the link, and enjoy the show! https://youtu.be/l-y12w6_3_A … [Read More...] about Cage Side with Christopher James Revisits Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 5 with Jason Knight and Artem Lobov
Cage Side Chats with UFC Featherweight Aalon Cruz and Special Guest UFC Welterweight Niko Price
Last week I had the chance to talk with UFC Featherweight from right here in Tampa, Florida, Aalon Cruz. This hard-working young man, who maintains his regular job at local grocery chain Publix, tells about life as a fighter that can't fight due to the Coronavirus pandemic. During the interview, we were chatting about another Florida based UFC fighter Niko Price. Price suddenly joined us on the comment thread, and I brought him on as a surprise guest since he and Cruz are friends and periodically train together. This episode was fun and with the addition of the always up for a good time Price, became a great show. We even discussed who had the best man-bun! Click the link and enjoy the show! https://youtu.be/K1juJdrHLRo … [Read More...] about Cage Side Chats with UFC Featherweight Aalon Cruz and Special Guest UFC Welterweight Niko Price
Let Elbows Reign: Florida State Boxing Commission Approves Elbow Strikes For Amateurs
The Florida State Boxing Commission did something awesome yesterday, and in essence presented an early Christmas gift to the amateur mixed martial arts community, which in turn will benefit the professional mixed martial artists that are bred here in the sunshine state. Yesterday at a commission meeting the members voted unanimously to allow elbow strikes in amateur mixed martial arts fights. Something that should have happened long ago. Amateur mixed martial artists in Florida that intend on becoming professionals have been served an injustice over the years because elbow strikes were not allowed in their bouts. When they moved to the professional ranks, it's almost like starting all over again for them as far as training and working in a fight is concerned. If you're going to be a professional in any sport then training for it while you're an amateur and working on your technique you should be allowed to do whatever the pros do. How are you going to transition to the … [Read More...] about Let Elbows Reign: Florida State Boxing Commission Approves Elbow Strikes For Amateurs