1. The Fighting Life: The Education of Thiago Alves Pt. 1

    The life of a professional fighter is filled with uncertainty. Their successes and failures play out in the public eye for all to see. When the cage door closes and the battle of wills begins, it becomes a matter of opportunity...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 6,341 reads 19 comments

  2. Strikeforce Fighters Making an Immediate Impact in UFC

    When a fighter competes outside of the UFC, there is a stigma that becomes attached to his career. While strong records are collected and impressive resumes built, the fact their ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 8,977 reads 41 comments

  3. UFC Sends Strong Message with Recent Cuts

    The fight game can be an unforgiving creature. Athletes losing their jobs is simply part of the process, and with new talent emerging and with competitors failing to fend off the ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 8,070 reads 65 comments

  4. Dan Henderson vs. Lyoto Machida: A Crucial Bout for Both Fighters at UFC 157

    In the shadows of a historic main event between Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche this Saturday night at UFC 157 , sits an important fight in the UFC light-heavyweight division...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 3,883 reads 17 comments

  5. Ian McCall Hopes Lawler Knocks the F*** out of Koscheck at UFC 157

    Josh Koscheck has never been the most popular fighter with the UFC fanbase. The former No. 1 contender to the welterweight crown has enjoyed a love/hate relationship with the ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 8,551 reads 30 comments

  6. Hendricks Looking To Steal the Show, Send Message to GSP at UFC 158

    The path Johny Hendricks was traveling toward a welterweight title shot took an interesting turn on Monday night...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 13,325 reads 75 comments

  7. How the UFC 158 Shake-Up Affects the Welterweight Title Picture

    The news of an injury forcing Rory MacDonald out of his scheduled bout with Carlos Condit at UFC 158 hit the MMA media headlines last night, and the UFC has its first taste of the "injury bug" in 2013...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 8,509 reads 25 comments

  8. Urijah Faber: 'I'm in This Sport to Be a Champion'

    Every fighter who steps into the cage has, at one time or another, been driven by the dreams of being a champion...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 7,104 reads 30 comments

  9. Cris Cyborg: Is There a Method to the Madness?

    What a long strange trip it's been for Cris Cyborg. In under two years time, the Brazilian wrecking machine has gone from being the most feared female mixed martial artist on the planet, to teetering on the boundaries of relevance...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 6,049 reads 45 comments

  10. A Look at the Crowded UFC Featherweight Title Picture

    It was featherweight division fury today in London as Cub Swanson and Dustin Poirier squared off in the co-main event of UFC on Fuel TV 7...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 3,955 reads 30 comments

  11. Rockhold's Quest for a UFC Title Starts with Vitor Belfort at UFC on FX 8

    Three years ago, Luke Rockhold was one of the most highly touted prospects in mixed martial arts. The AKA-trained fighter was blitzing his way through Strikeforce's Challengers ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 5,586 reads 34 comments

  12. Josh Koscheck Ready to Prove He's Still a Top Welterweight at UFC 157

    Hard work and determination made Josh Koscheck one of the elite 170-pound fighters on the planet, and he has every intention of reclaiming that status Saturday, Feb. 23 at UFC 157 ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 4,994 reads 30 comments

  13. Old School Throw Down: Swanson vs. Poirier Edition

    I started this series at the beginning of the year based on the idea of taking things back to a place where most people readily identify learning about fighting or how to throw hands themselves: high school...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 1,564 reads 10 comments

  14. Eddie Wineland Focused on Climb to Top of UFC Bantamweight Division in 2013

    The UFC bantamweight division is going through an awkward phase these days. With champion Dominick Cruz's injury keeping him on the sidelines until late 2013, the title will remain in the interim stage for the time being...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 1,766 reads 3 comments

  15. Strange Times in the Realm of UFC Title Shots

    The road to a UFC title shot has become a complex path to navigate these days. The trend of worthy contenders being pushed aside in favor of more marketable matchups doesn't appear ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 9,165 reads 65 comments

  16. The Rising Tide: Alexis Davis Is Fighting Her Way to the Top of Women's MMA

    The spotlight is locked on women's MMA more so than any other time in history. With Invicta FC putting on successful all-female events and Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche set ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 4,227 reads 10 comments

  17. Danny Castillo Determined to Bounce Back Against Sass at UFC on Fuel TV 7

    In the ultra-competitive world of mixed martial arts, if a fighter is no longer progressing, he will quickly find himself pushed aside...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 2,837 reads 3 comments

  18. Fantasy Matchmaking: The Grudge Match Edition

    There are few things that get to the heart of a passionate MMA fan quicker than a good old-fashioned grudge match...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 9,949 reads 23 comments

  19. UFC Welterweight Division Has a New Threat in Demian Maia

    This past weekend at UFC 156, Demian Maia put the entire welterweight division on notice. The Brazilian submission ace earned a lopsided unanimous-decision victory over perennial ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 3,767 reads 25 comments

  20. Aldo vs. Pettis: The Good, Bad and Ugly

    The MMA world is buzzing this morning, with news of a featherweight championship tilt between Jose Aldo and Anthony Pettis becoming official...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 7,599 reads 18 comments

  21. The Evolution of Cub Swanson Continues at UFC on Fuel TV 7

    Cub Swanson is a man on a mission. Following a 2012 campaign where the 29-year-old collected three impressive victories, Swanson is looking to keep his momentum rolling in the new year...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 3,145 reads 7 comments

  22. Heavyweight Division Has a New Look in the Aftermath of UFC 156

    Promised title shots are becoming kryptonite to fighters in the UFC. Last night at UFC 156 in Las Vegas, heavyweight powerhouse Alistair Overeem became the latest potential contender to watch his title dreams go up in flames...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 15,925 reads 89 comments

  23. The Frankie Edgar Paradox

    Saturday night, one of the biggest cards in recent memory will go down at UFC 156 in Las Vegas. Headlining the event will be featherweight king Jose Aldo as he looks to defend his crown against former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 5,317 reads 29 comments

  24. McCall Looking to Re-Ignite Title Run with Victory over Benavidez at UFC 156

    The UFC made headlines in late 2011 when it announced the addition of a flyweight division. To kick off the action in the 125-pound weight class, the organization set up a four-man ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 3,258 reads 9 comments

  25. Jon Fitch Back on the Grind Against Maia at UFC 156

    It is impossible to talk about the top welterweight fighters in the world without mentioning Jon Fitch . The AKA staple has been a perennial contender for the past five years, as he's dominated a collection of the division's best...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 4 months ago 2,513 reads 17 comments