The UFC over the years has bowed down to the former champ champ Conor McGregor giving him everything he has ever wanted, or in some cases demanded from them. And why not, he has proven to be the ultimate cash cow for them. Breaking record after record for PPV purchases and live gates, it made sense for their business. Even though many fans, fighters, and members of the media … [Read more...] about Don’t Give In To McGregor vs Give McGregor What He Wants: Make Up Your Minds
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UFC on ESPN+35 Official Scorecards: Some Scores Baffle Me
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 … [Read more...] about UFC on ESPN+35 Official Scorecards: Some Scores Baffle Me
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 … [Read more...] about UFC Vegas 9: Weigh-In Results and Face-off Pictures
Santos vs Teixeira Cancelled As Teixeira Tests Positive For Covid
Breaking news: The highly anticipated fight between Thiago Santos and Glover Teixeira has fallen victim to the pandemic as Teixeira as tested positive for COVID-19.( first reported by ESPN and Combate) In a fight that definitely had title implications for both men, now both must wait as this bout is expected to be rebooked as soon as Teixeira is cleared of the … [Read more...] about Santos vs Teixeira Cancelled As Teixeira Tests Positive For Covid
#UFCVegas9 Has A Few Notable Updates
The UFC released some pertinent information about this Saturday nights event. The rescheduled light-heavyweight bout featuring Ovince Saint Preux vs. Alonzo Menifield has been added as the co-main event for the card this weekend. Out of an abundance of caution, Ricky Simon has been removed from his bout with Brian Kelleher and will be replaced by UFC newcomer Kevin … [Read more...] about #UFCVegas9 Has A Few Notable Updates