The Independent Voice of Mixed Martial Arts
When Jon Jones left the UFC light heavyweight division and vacated the title he defended so many times it caught us off guard. At first there was no real explanation given and then it started spreading quickly that Jones would move up to heavyweight. Speculation of his potential opponent started until finally Jones made it … Read more
Michael Jai White may be an above average actor but he’s an excellent martial artist. There were videos circulating of Michael demonstrating a Superman punch for UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. A few other images and videos popped up but this is our favorite. Look at that genuine smile on Francis and the elevation Michael … Read more
By now if you are a mixed martial arts fan then you know that UFC heavyweights Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane will be fighting for an interim title. Francis Ngannou is the current heavyweight champion and since winning the belt Dana White has stated many times that Derrick Lewis is to be next in line … Read more
As coronavirus restrictions have begun to ease up, UFC President Dana White instantly filled arenas with fans for the companies’ pay-per-events. The summer months ahead will be no different, as we witness some of the most anticipated martial arts contests of the year. Let us preview some of the most exciting UFC fights we have … Read more
With Jon Jones nixing a potential heavyweight scrap with former champion Stipe Miocic in a #1 contender bout it leaves Miocic in limbo. Derrick Lewis is next up for current champ Francis Ngannou later this year which means if Jones sticks by his refusal then the UFC will have to find someone else to face … 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
Jon Jones haters have been stirring up trouble on social media. When Francis Ngannou knocked out heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic at UFC 260 to claim the belt one of the first questions to Dana White was about Ngannou’s next opponent. For some reason the general consensus seems to be that former light heavyweight king Jon … Read more
Most news outlets use social media posts as starting points. Sometimes things get very real on there. Francis Ngannou is the clear number one contender to Stipe Miocic and his shiny UFC heavyweight championship belt. Although a case could be made that Jon Jones should be the number one contender since making the move to … Read more
Much has been made about Jon Jones vacating the UFC light heavyweight title and making the move up to the heavy hitting heavyweight division. It immediately freed up the 205 pound scene breathing fresh life into it with the prospect of a new champion after Jones proudly held the title for so long. I will … Read more
At 33 years of age, Jon Jones is certainly not out of his prime just yet but his last few fights at light heavyweight have had many questioning whether or not he is slowing down – although bringing in the wins he certainly didn’t look as dominant especially against Reyes with many believing that there … Read more