The Independent Voice of Mixed Martial Arts
There are a lot of us that feel like the UFC doesn’t really know what to do with newly signed lightweight Michael Chandler. Michael was extremely successful in the Bellator organization and there are high hopes for him from fans now that he is in the biggest organization in the world. The problem is, and … Read more
Whenever someone decides to retire there is an immediate deification and reverence that goes well beyond normalcy. You can go look at any retirement of anyone of any significance and you will see the same thing. The same comments the same praise, and the same reactions from the fans on social media. In this hyperbolic … Read more
One of the most promising midwest female mixed martial arts prospects announced her self in a big way at HRMMA 115. October 17 saw the return of MMA to Kentucky and thankfully the fights did not disappoint especially the women. Incredible featherweight prospect Samantha Buttery stepped into the cage for the first time and by … Read more
One of the most exciting free agent signings in recent years was Bellator lightweight Michael Chandler to the UFC. He is a former three time champion in the Bellator organization and at 34 years of age he definitely still has time for a solid title run and the UFC. Chandler is on standby for Saturday’s … Read more
When Conor McGregor shared his version of the UFC 254 face-off between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje on Instagram he had us for a moment. It’s no secret that whenever Khabib Nurmagomedov is involved in something that the Irishman will ultimately find a way to inject himself into the picture. This time he did it … Read more
I mean come on. Like this is a real revelation of some sort. Dana White has a tumultuous relationship with several fighters and a challenging one with many, but there is one who could be best described as a diva. Over the years one fighter has consistently frustrated the UFC president to the point where … Read more
Jimmy Sandlin has two things going for him. One he is a very promising MMA prospect and two he looks a lot like the UFC’s ‘Thug Nasty’ Bryce Mitchell. Sandlin has the nickname ‘Sandstorm’ for a reason. He is patient and his attacks build slowly and usually end in a crescendo of punches. He is … Read more
HRMMA Professional heavyweight champion Harry Hunsucker defended his title for the first time this past Saturday at HRMMA115. “The Hurricane” submitted challenger Jordan Mitchell via Americana in the first round impressing the fans and the promoters. Matchmaker Hardrock Higdon summed it up best when he commented “this guy is for real“. After the Fight, Hunsucker … Read more
In advance of the clash between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov in October 2018, many felt that the Irishman was about to put the Russian in his place. With just one defeat to McGregor’s name, against Nate Diaz, which he avenged soon afterwards in a rematch, he was seen as the man to end Khabib’s … Read more
MMA has its own storied history in the betting and gambling scene as it serves as a key component for how the business operates often serving as a metric for success for many events – even with the location with UFCs home being set in Vegas it certainly encourages a bit of wagering on the … Read more