The Independent Voice of Mixed Martial Arts
Khabib Nurmagomedov retired undefeated at 29-0 and in doing so he relinquished his UFC lightweight title. Rumors have popped up here and there about a return but Khabib continues to make it clear he is retired. Fantasy fight booking and what if discussions are common among fans when a great fighter retires. Some are dream … Read more
Wanna see what your fighting today? CHEATERS! Bring a sword. Editor Jack Bratcher and myself love Bungie’s Destiny games. The sci-fi HALO type settings and locations are instant nostalgia bombs. The raids are often awe-inspiring instances filled with memorable set pieces. The world and lore designs are top notch and keeps players coming back for … Read more
Former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum and former UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg appeared in a video together on Instagram. I cannot specifically say if there was a backstory to this video but I can say it is bizarre. The pair stare blankly in to the camera dressed as…well…I don’t know what they are … Read more
Ever since Francis Ngannou knocked out Stipe Miocic at UFC 260 to capture the heavyweight title he is everywhere in the media. His knockout power, gentle smile, and hulking frame are the perfect marketability storm. He has even drawn comparisons to former boxing heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in his prime which is high praise for … Read more
Even though former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has made it clear he has retired he is still being called out. Tony Ferguson’s Street Fighter themed call out may be the best in recent memory. Press start to continue ducking. One of the most intriguing match-ups that never happened is one between the Russian great … Read more
Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen were in a funny video recently. It is a pre-fight vignette for the movie Godzilla versus Kong produced just like it would be for a significant MMA fight. I have to say I got a kick out of it because they played it straight. Check it out.
Jorge Masvidal is about to get his rematch against welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. The two tangled back in July of 2020 when Jorge stepped in at the last minute to replace Gilbert Burns. Usman would win the decision easily but this time around Masvidal will have a full camp for their clash at UFC 261 … Read more
Julija Stoliarenko had an eventful weigh in today to say the least. She fainted multiple times after stepping on the scale to make weight for her Saturday night bout with Julia Avila. After having to be taken out on a stretcher the fight was cancelled due to health concerns. Later, she addressed her fans on … Read more
Truth is definitely stranger than fiction. Bellator fighter Cass Bell and his partner Chelsea Corral are being hailed as heroes and rightfully so. A baby was discovered alone in a truck by the pair in Eureka, California with no parent in sight. It was reported later that a man had been arrested in connection to … Read more
Belal Muhammad may have a point. After last night’s UFC Vegas 21’s main event no decision finish it seemed like it was a no brainer to run it back. Leon Edwards hit Muhammad with a brutal eye poke just as the second round started. This wasn’t a love tap mind you it was enough to … Read more