1. UFC 153: Jon Fitch and Demian Maia Serve Notice to the Welterweight Division

    It came as no surprise when Anderson Silva bagged most of the headlines during the post-mortem of UFC 153 , but the performances of Jon Fitch and Demian Maia offer a more ...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 7 months ago 927 reads 1 comments

  2. Anderson Silva: What Will It Take to Dethrone the Reigning Pound-for-Pound King?

    It seems clear at this point that no single strategy is sufficient to beat Anderson Silva . For a while there, we thought that high level wrestling might be enough to halt Silva’s record-breaking run...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 7 months ago 1,310 reads 3 comments

  3. UFC: Why Anderson Silva's Next Fight Needs to Be Against Chris Weidman

    With Anderson Silva putting on yet another virtuoso display inside the cage, the obvious question coming out of UFC 153 is who should he face next? Other than Jon Jones, the man Silva seems least interested in facing is Chris Weidman ...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 7 months ago 4,484 reads 30 comments

  4. UFC: Will Expansion Have a Negative Impact on Some Markets?

    With Dana White set on global domination, it has become apparent that certain markets must settle for whatever scraps the UFC decides to throw their way...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 7 months ago 816 reads 5 comments

  5. MMA: Are Fighters Just Bad at Risk Management in Training?

    Much has already been written about the injuries and withdrawals that currently plague the UFC. Fewer column inches, however, have been dedicated to discussing the cause of these afflictions...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 7 months ago 803 reads 19 comments

  6. UFC 153 Fight Card: Will We Ever See Another Run Like Anderson Silva's?

    As the career of a sporting great winds down, we often ask ourselves if we will ever see their likes again...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 7 months ago 3,039 reads 33 comments

  7. UFC: The Current State of Mixed Martial Arts and Its Premier Organisation

    Dana White has made no secret of his desire to expand the sport of mixed martial arts until it surpasses soccer as the world’s most popular sport, but how realistic is this ...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 7 months ago 1,847 reads 9 comments

  8. UFC: The 5 Worst Referee Performances in Modern-Day UFC

    Let’s be honest, being a referee in mixed martial arts is a pretty thankless job. Like the CIA, their failures are known and their successes are not...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 8 months ago 8,405 reads 52 comments

  9. MMA: Are Honour and Respect Just Empty Buzzwords in Today's MMA World?

    There exist two competing schools of thought in defining mixed martial arts: there are those who feel that it is about honour and respect, while others think that it is about punching people in the head until they fall over...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 8 months ago 827 reads 18 comments

  10. MMA: A Practical Examination of Facial Hair and Its Role in Mixed Martial Arts

    Unkempt facial hair has long been a pervasive issue in the sport of mixed martial arts. It is time for the MMA media to shine some light on a problem that has been largely ignored, ...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 8 months ago 4,277 reads 19 comments

  11. UFC on Fuel TV 5 Results: What Went Right for Dan Hardy

    When did Dan Hardy turn into an NCAA All-American wrestler with a potent power double? OK, so that might be a slight exaggeration. Still, I think you get the point. It would appear that Dan Hardy has learned how to wrestle...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 8 months ago 1,537 reads 0 comments

  12. UFC on Fuel 5: Will Dan Hardy Ever Be a UFC Title Contender Again?

    Once upon a time the premise of this article was scarcely conceivable. Four fights into his UFC career, Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy had yet to taste defeat inside the Octagon ...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 8 months ago 2,248 reads 8 comments

  13. UFC Fight Cards: Does It Ever Make Sense to Scrap an Entire Show?

    The cancellation of UFC 151 proved that the show needn ’t necessarily go on. But it raises an important question: under what circumstances could it be deemed acceptable to ...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 8 months ago 945 reads 5 comments

  14. Jones vs. Belfort: Why You Really Can't Miss UFC 152's Main Event

    This Saturday night’s main event at UFC 152 is not quite the Jon Jones fight we were pining for. Still, it is not without its charms...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 8 months ago 1,138 reads 7 comments

  15. UFC 152: 5 Reasons You Can't Miss Michael Bisping vs. Brian Stann

    Michael “The Count” Bisping vs. Brian “The All American” Stann has all the makings of an absolutely electric encounter...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 8 months ago 580 reads 0 comments

  16. UFC 152 Predictions: Favourites for the "Fight Night" Awards

    UFC 152 undoubtedly boasts one of the most compelling cards of the year so far—at least on paper. There are a number of fights, both on the main card and on the prelim portion of the event, that could steal the show...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 8 months ago 1,096 reads 1 comments

  17. UFC 152: How Long Will Jon Jones' Title Reign Last?

    Rare is the champion who can hold onto the UFC’s light heavyweight title for an extended period of time. Indeed, most have fallen at the opening hurdle...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 8 months ago 1,128 reads 3 comments

  18. Ronda Rousey: Is She Falling Victim to Her Own Hype?

    Ronda Rousey is a potential crossover star—of that there is no doubt. She is attractive, athletic, fights like a T-X Terminator and has a fetish for severed arms...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 8 months ago 6,692 reads 90 comments

  19. UFC: Do MMA Contracts Require the Inclusion of Unsafe Act Clauses?

    With all of the UFC’s current issues with injuries and withdrawals, one wonders whether it might be worth adding an unsafe act clause to future fighter contracts...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 8 months ago 1,172 reads 12 comments

  20. UFC: The Withdrawal Epidemic and the Fighter Insurance Argument

    Much has been made of the UFC’s “injury epidemic” over the past several months, but it has occurred to me that their plight could more accurately be described as a “withdrawal epidemic”...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 8 months ago 1,812 reads 12 comments

  21. UFC 153: Anderson Silva vs. Stephan Bonnar Is More Intriguing Than You Think

    UFC 153 has undergone a figurative facelift over the past 48 hours. Indeed, one could say that it has also been subjected to a tummy tuck, rhinoplasty and a bit of liposuction for good measure...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 8 months ago 7,683 reads 30 comments

  22. UFC 152: Why Vitor Belfort Will Be the Fan Favorite Against Jon Jones

    Jon “Bones” Jones has rarely had the support of the MMA fanbase, but when he takes on Vitor Belfort at UFC 152 , he will likely receive the kind of hostile ...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 8 months ago 3,611 reads 43 comments

  23. UFC: Why Cain Velasquez Will Have the Edge over JDS in Their Rematch

    MMA is a strange sport. Going back to a little under a year ago, the upcoming Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos bout on Fox would have been described by any fair-minded fan as a “pick ‘em” fight...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 9 months ago 5,928 reads 55 comments

  24. Lack of Competitive Depth May Be the Downfall of Women's MMA

    Women’s MMA has received a much-needed boost as a result of Ronda Rousey ’s arrival on the scene. However, the lack of competitive depth that has long plagued the female side of the sport may still be its ultimate undoing...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 9 months ago 851 reads 43 comments

  25. Daniel Cormier Should Get UFC Title Shot with Victory over Frank Mir

    The most anticipated matchup in the UFC heavyweight division is probably Junior dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem. But is it the right time to put that particular contest together—or even Cain Velasquez vs...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 9 months ago 5,116 reads 69 comments