1. Opportunity Knocked and Jim Miller Hopes to Capitalize Against Lauzon at UFC 155

    With the competitive lightweight division only getting hotter, Jim Miller finds himself in a make-or-break situation...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 6 months ago 2,855 reads 4 comments

  2. UFC 155 Has the Potential to Impact Several Divisional Pictures

    The waters have been rough sailing for the UFC in 2012. What is commonly referred to as the "injury bug" in the MMA community developed into a swarm and left a path of wreckage in its wake...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 6 months ago 5,752 reads 11 comments

  3. Victory over Okami Is Alan Belcher's Next Step Towards a Title Shot

    Over the past few years the UFC middleweight picture has become chaotic. With reigning king Anderson Silva still holding court, the race to become next in line has been a storm ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 6 months ago 9,686 reads 49 comments

  4. No Longer Waiting, Renan Barao Looking Forward to Battle with McDonald

    The waiting game is over for Renan Barao . The UFC interim bantamweight champion had decided to wait for Dominick Cruz's return from injury in hopes of unifying the divisional title...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 6 months ago 6,269 reads 22 comments

  5. Cain Velasquez: Being the Champion Means Everything to Me

    Redemption can be a powerful motivator. When the chance to correct a misstep is within reach, the mind sharpens and the focus intensifies to ensure the previous mistake will not be repeated...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 6 months ago 6,407 reads 31 comments

  6. The Fighting Life: Jon Jones Balancing the Pressure and Promise of Expectation

    The lives of professional fighters are 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 begin, it becomes a matter of opportunity...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 6 months ago 6,298 reads 35 comments

  7. Georges St-Pierre Talks Nick Diaz, Johny Hendricks, Carlos Condit & More

    UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre is a busy man these days. After making a successful return to form by defeating Carlos Condit at UFC 154, GSP is already back in the ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 6 months ago 16,774 reads 82 comments

  8. The UFC Featherweight Division Rises in 2013

    With a quick look at the UFC's schedule for 2013, it becomes clear the organization has every intention to fire out of the gates in the new year throwing heavy leather...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 6 months ago 4,586 reads 16 comments

  9. Roy Nelson Not Afraid to Travel Path of Most Resistance

    In a sport where going with the flow seems to be the normal trend, Roy Nelson is a man apart. The Season 10 TUF winner has not been afraid to buck the system at every turn, no matter the additional criticism it may bring...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 6 months ago 7,683 reads 17 comments

  10. Gilbert Melendez Calls out Bendo: 'Benson Henderson Is the Fight I Want'

    For years, there has been a quiet storm brewing outside of the UFC, and his name is Gilbert Melendez . The Strikeforce lightweight champion has scrapped his way to the top of the ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 6 months ago 17,325 reads 153 comments

  11. Mitrione: Defeating Nelson Will Justify the Sacrifices I've Made for My Family

    For months, Matt Mitrione has been looking for a bigger opportunity. A scheduled bout with Phil De Fries has been on the books for some time, but that didn't stop the former ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 6 months ago 2,328 reads 12 comments

  12. Rather Than Focus on Rousey, Miesha Should Be Thinking About Cyborg

    This past weekend in Seattle, UFC President Dana White put the spotlight of the MMA world on Ronda Rousey...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 6 months ago 4,826 reads 25 comments

  13. James Head Looking to Make a Statement Against Pyle at TUF 16 Finale

    Making a statement in the UFC can be a tough accomplishment for a young fighter. This task becomes all the more difficult when the quest to make progress comes in one of the organization's most talent-rich divisions...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 6 months ago 1,201 reads 4 comments

  14. Frank Mir Breaks Down TUF 16 Finale Bout Between Nelson and Mitrione

    This Saturday night, one of the heavyweight division’s hardest hitters will square off with one of the weight class’s most promising prospects...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 6 months ago 4,540 reads 12 comments

  15. Dominant Victory over Diaz Coronates Henderson as King of Lightweight Division

    Going into his bout with Nate Diaz this past Saturday night at UFC on Fox 5 , champion Benson Henderson seemingly had much to prove...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 6 months ago 5,847 reads 35 comments

  16. B.J. Penn Reflects on the Uncertain Journey of His Storied Career

    Every fighter’s journey through mixed martial arts is different. In most cases, victory and defeat dictates every step, ultimately shaping the direction a career will travel, ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 6 months ago 4,789 reads 22 comments

  17. UFC on Fox 5 Interview: Rory MacDonald Is Determined to Create His Own Path

    When the next wave of mixed martial artists or future superstars are mentioned, Rory MacDonald's name will be found at the top of the list...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 6 months ago 2,453 reads 5 comments

  18. Jake Ellenberger Looking to Rise to the Top of Welterweight Division in 2013

    The best word to describe the current UFC welterweight divisional picture is chaotic. When reigning king Georges St-Pierre made his return from an extended layoff to unify the welterweight ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 7 months ago 3,424 reads 22 comments

  19. A Victory over Penn Will Certify Rory MacDonald as a Top Welterweight

    Mixed martial arts is a sport filled with interesting paradoxes. Many consider MMA to be a young man's game, but at the same time, experience inside the cage is regarded as one of the most valuable assets a fighter can possess...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 7 months ago 7,106 reads 41 comments

  20. Benson Henderson: In Pursuit of Greatness

    Rising to the top of mixed martial arts is a daunting task by all measures. With every step, a fighter pushes himself through the rigors of training in the hopes he will emerge with ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 7 months ago 7,284 reads 21 comments

  21. Benson Henderson: Champion Can Silence Critics with Dominant Win over Nate Diaz

    Reaching a position where the word "champion" is placed before your name is no easy task under the UFC banner...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 7 months ago 10,590 reads 75 comments

  22. A Change of Plan Has Nate Diaz Within Striking Distance of UFC Title

    In less than two weeks, the biggest opportunity of Nate Diaz 's fighting career will come front and center. The Stockton, Calif...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 7 months ago 23,983 reads 58 comments

  23. The Fighting Life: Perspective & Positivity Keep Brendan Schaub Looking Forward

    The lives of professional fighters are 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 begin, it becomes a matter of opportunity...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 7 months ago 5,040 reads 31 comments

  24. Johny Hendricks Goes into Depth About GSP Title Shot

    Coming into his fight with Martin Kampmann at UFC 154 , Johny Hendricks knew he needed to make a statement in order to solidify his position as the No. 1 contender in the welterweight division...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 7 months ago 12,634 reads 91 comments

  25. Sam Stout Believes Experience Will Make the Difference Against Makdessi

    Sam Stout is ready to gain his footing in the UFC lightweight division. As a seasoned veteran in one of the organization's most competitive weight classes, "Hands of Stone" has faced a path filled with peaks and valleys...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 7 months ago 1,556 reads 4 comments