1. The Good, Bad & Strange from WSOF 2

    Much like the song Jeff Bridges' character Bad Blake penned in the film Crazy Heart , the world of fight promoting is "No Place for the Weary Kind...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 1 month ago 4,777 reads 8 comments

  2. 3 Fights in April That Will Affect UFC Divisional Title Pictures

    One of the most anticipated cards of the year took place last weekend at UFC 158 as Georges St-Pierre defended his welterweight title against Nick Diaz ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 2 months ago 12,479 reads 18 comments

  3. Benavidez Willing to Take the Long Road to Another Shot at the Flyweight Title

    On the heels of his victory over Ian McCall at UFC 156, Joseph Benavidez could have easily made the case to get a rematch with flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 2 months ago 4,307 reads 14 comments

  4. Benson Henderson's Pursuit of Greatness Continues at UFC on Fox 7

    As a competitor, Benson Henderson has never shied away from setting his personal levels of expectation at the highest tier...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 2 months ago 12,591 reads 87 comments

  5. TJ Grant's Quest for a Title Shot Goes Through Gray Maynard at UFC 160

    Over the past three years, the lightweight division has become one of the deepest and most competitive weight classes under the UFC banner...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 2 months ago 4,706 reads 16 comments

  6. Jake Ellenberger: "I Want to Wear Johny Hendricks's Teeth as a Necklace"

    With UFC 158 being one of the most highly anticipated cards of the year, Jake Ellenberger knew he had the perfect opportunity to make a grand statement...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 2 months ago 17,746 reads 86 comments

  7. Simpson Looking to Start Next Chapter by Defeating Burkman at WSOF 2

    In the fast-paced, dog-eat-dog world of mixed martial arts, hardship—and the ability to overcome—are common factors every fighter experiences...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 2 months ago 1,562 reads 1 comments

  8. Brad Tavares: 'I Want to Fight Wanderlei Silva'

    For a young fighter competing on the biggest stage in mixed martial arts, momentum can be a difficult thing to build...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 2 months ago 7,461 reads 15 comments

  9. Ellenberger Answers Biggest Challenge of His Career Against Marquardt at UFC 158

    It was a dangerous test that came at a crucial time in the welterweight divisional race, but Jake Ellenberger rose to the occasion in brutal and impressive fashion...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 2 months ago 1,734 reads 14 comments

  10. UFC 158: Marquardt and Story's Careers Turned with the Fight That Never Happened

    When the action kicks off at the Bell Centre in Montreal for UFC 158 , a collection of the UFC welterweights will be looking to carve out their places in the division...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 2 months ago 1,900 reads 6 comments

  11. Why the UFC Should Do More Divisional Showcase Events

    The build-up to this weekend's UFC 158 card has been nothing short of epic. Normally drab conference calls and pre-fight press conferences have been all the rage due to the ramblings ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 2 months ago 729 reads 4 comments

  12. UFC 158: Bout Shake-Up Created an Interesting Opportunity for Carlos Condit

    When Carlos Condit steps into the Octagon on Saturday night in Montreal, it will be one day shy of four months since the last time he did so...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 2 months ago 4,289 reads 20 comments

  13. Belfort and Bisping's War of Words Highlights TRT Issue in MMA

    It's been nearly two months since Vitor Belfort landed the head kick on Michael Bisping that brought their fight at UFC on FX 7 to a close, but the animosity between the two continues to boil...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 2 months ago 4,992 reads 30 comments

  14. UFC 158: Ellenberger Looking to Make a Statement, Put Stamp on Marquardt

    There has been plenty of chaos for Jake Ellenberger heading into UFC 158 . After Rory MacDonald's injury led to "The Juggernaut's" original opponent Johny Hendricks jumping into the co-main event to face Carlos Condit, the 27-year-old Omaha, Neb...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 2 months ago 4,102 reads 4 comments

  15. After an Emotional 2012, Miller Carries New Focus into Bout with Mein at UFC 158

    When your chosen profession is a career in mixed martial arts, adversity is commonplace. The rigors of training and challenges the opposition presents inside the cage are aspects of the sport a fighter can make adjustments to overcome...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 2 months ago 3,577 reads 22 comments

  16. UFC 158: Nick Diaz Is the Latest Villain in GSP's Storied Career

    In the aftermath of what turned out to be an epic pre-fight conference call for UFC 158 , the stage is now set for the long-awaited showdown between welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and his latest nemesis, Nick Diaz...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 12,371 reads 72 comments

  17. The Rising Tide: Jon Anik Meeting Challenges of New Role Head on

    There is a distinct feeling to a televised UFC event. The cameras go live, scanning the raucous crowd in attendance until they finally settle on the two men who are going to guide us through the evening...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 5,510 reads 28 comments

  18. Brian Foster's National Suspension Officially Lifted

    It's been a long battle for former UFC welterweight Brian Foster, but one which has finally come to an end...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 1,271 reads 2 comments

  19. Outside GSP vs. Diaz, Plenty at Risk for Top Welterweights at UFC 158

    There is no getting around the "big fight" feel looming over the main event of UFC 158. The long-awaited showdown between welterweight king Georges St-Pierre and Stockton bad boy ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 6,444 reads 6 comments

  20. Danillo Villefort Plans to Make a Triumphant Return at WSOF 2

    When Danillo Villefort steps into the cage for the second installment of World Series of Fighting in Atlantic City, it will bring his 17-month hiatus from mixed martial arts to an end...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 1,960 reads 7 comments

  21. Chaos Continues to Shake Up UFC Middleweight Division

    Last night at UFC on Fuel TV 8 , Hector Lombard had the opportunity to break through into the title picture in the middleweight division...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 7,088 reads 29 comments

  22. Mark Hunt Topples Stefan Struve, Adds New Wrinkle to Heavyweight Title Picture

    Mark Hunt is no stranger to entertaining Japanese audiences, and tonight he did it again. "The Super Samoan" scored a brutal, walk-off TKO victory over Stefan Struve, finally toppling ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 6,905 reads 45 comments

  23. Mark Hunt Looking Forward to Battle with Struve in Japan

    At 38 years old, it would be easy to assume the best of Mark Hunt's fighting career is behind him...and he would be quick to tell you otherwise...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 3,387 reads 14 comments

  24. Wanderlei Silva: 'One Fighter Is Going Down and It Won't Be Me'

    The end of Wanderlei Silva 's storied career has been rumored to be coming for some time now. UFC president Dana White has addressed the matter publicly on multiple occasions, ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 4,555 reads 26 comments

  25. The Fighting Life: The Education of Thiago Alves, Part 2

    With less than $100 in his pocket and zero understanding of the English language, the Muay Thai wrecking machine boarded a flight leaving his home country armed with a unique penchant for violence and a mind focused on success...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 3,785 reads 14 comments