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UFC 106 Answers Questions and Makes Major Ranking Implications

I have been very critical of the UFC over the last few weeks. I was frustrated with a series of cards with lackluster main events and the expectation that fans will continue to pay for them...

Written by Tim about 8 days ago 713 reads 5 comments
In The Numbers: Vince Young Is Rex Grossman

Vince Young is going to be back under center to start the Titans' game on Nov. 1. This move has been long-awaited by Titans' fans...

Written by Tim about about 1 month ago 419 reads 3 comments
Rua Vs Machida Had the Best and Worst Officiating Ever?

Wow! Machida vs. Rua UFC 104 had the best judges in the history of MMA. Oh, wait! Maybe the judging was the worst. Or was it more of the same? I guess that is a matter of opinion...

Written by Tim about about 1 month ago 1,234 reads 31 comments
M-1 Breakthrough: “King” Mo Lawal vs. Mark Kerr...A Quick Take

M-1 Global had their first show on American soil on Aug. 28. This card was also to be the North American debut of rising star “King” Mo Lawal, in a match up with Don Frye...

Written by Tim about 3 months ago 532 reads 0 comments
What's Next for Randy Couture? Retirement Isn't an Option

There has been a lot of speculation about what Randy Couture will do following his fight with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 102. Although he will have one fight remaining on his contract, some are speculating about the possibility of retirement...

Written by Tim about 3 months ago 292 reads 16 comments
Anderson Silva Gives Doubting Fans a Bigger F-U Than Brock Lesnar

Just a quick take on the Anderson Silva vs. Forrest Griffin fight from UFC 101: Wow! Anyone who wasn't shocked by that performance has amazing psychic powers. I knew Silva had the ability to dominate, but I didn't think a fight that one-sided was possible

Written by Tim about 3 months ago 1,511 reads 73 comments
Signing Fedor Was a Dangerous Move for the Future of Strikeforce

As I am sure everyone is aware, M-1... I mean Fedor...and Strikeforce have come to a three-fight deal. This is being lauded as a big coup for Strikeforce, but is it really? There are some major ...

Written by Tim about 3 months ago 216 reads 14 comments
Dana White Cancelled Affliction Trilogy: A Conspiracy Theory

I know you may think I am a bit of a conspiracy theorist based on this comments, but I believe things have worked out too much in Dana White’s favor for it not to be true...

Written by Tim about 4 months ago 723 reads 6 comments
Anderson Silva: Nothing Has Changed, He Is Still a Lethal Weapon

Anderson Silva has taken a lot of flak for his “loss of desire” and for “not finishing” his last two fights, but I truly don’t understand the criticism...

Written by Tim about 4 months ago 466 reads 15 comments
Is Brock Lesnar Really the Best Pound-for-Pound Heavyweight in the UFC?

I know this may seem like a ridiculous statement to many, but at the same time it definitely has some validity: Is Brock Lesnar really the UFC's best pound-for-pound heavyweight? Brock Lesnar vs...

Written by Tim about 4 months ago 1,263 reads 24 comments
UFC 100: Seven Writers Pick Em! No B.S, Just Picks

UFC 100 is fast approaching, and it is being hyped up as one of the biggest events in MMA history. With two titles on the line and an overall deep card the upcoming fights are generating a lot of discussion...

Written by Tim about 4 months ago 404 reads 15 comments
Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic Is Set To Face Junior Dos Santos at UFC 103

After multiple reports that Mirko Cro Cop had signed with Dream, word has surfaced that he is set to face Junior Dos Santos at UFC 103. The event will be on the main card, although, it's not yet known who will headline the event...

Written by Tim about 4 months ago 182 reads 5 comments
With Liddell Out Of The Picture... Guess Who Headlines UFC 103?

Chuck Liddell vs. Rich Franklin was the rumored Main Event, but Liddell has decided to take some time off. This is a good for him, but it leaves UFC 103 without a Main Event and without a lot of top tier fighters...

Written by Tim about 4 months ago 624 reads 34 comments
Why Brock Lesnar Should Not Be the UFC Heavyweight Champ

Now, before you jump on my case, hear me out. This isn’t an article designed to trash Brock Lesnar. This is an indictment of his championship status based on a multiple things...

Written by Tim about 5 months ago 1,439 reads 48 comments
Why MMA Judging Won't Change: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly!

It seems like there is a discussion, after every event, about how terrible the judging was. Think about the last couple UFC cards, people argued about Franklin/Silva, and after the TUF finale people argued about Sanchez/Guida...

Written by Tim about 5 months ago 144 reads 2 comments
Give the Judges a Break: Guida Did Not Win Round Three!

I want to start by saying what a great fight and what a great night of fighting. When I watched the Sanchez vs. Guida fight live, I saw Sanchez as a clear winner...

Written by Tim about 5 months ago 353 reads 33 comments
How Flippin' Good Is Johnnie Lee Higgins? We Will Soon Find Out

I recently wrote an article about third year wide receivers that were set to break out as fantasy options. Raider nation spoke up, loud and clear, and Johnnie Lee Higgins took a large portion of the votes...

Written by Tim about 5 months ago 3,541 reads 27 comments
Devin Hester and The Perfect Storm... The Ultimate Breakout Candidate!

Sometimes everything comes together just right. The planets align and you know something big is going to happen. I believe that is the case with Devin Hester this year. Here’s why...

Written by Tim about 5 months ago 465 reads 6 comments
Breakout Candidates! Which Third Year WR Will Carry His Team to the Title?

It is widely accepted that a receiver going into their third season is a major breakout candidate. A breakout season by someone at an important skill position can have a major impact on the season of your favorite team as well as your fantasy team...

Written by Tim about 5 months ago 406 reads 9 comments
The Most Ultimate Ultimate Fighter..Diego Sanchez

The Ultimate Fighter Team US vs Team UK FINALE is coming up and the “King” of The Ultimate Fighter once again stars. No! Not Forrest. Nope! Not Rashad. Not you Either Serra. Diego Sanchez is the King of The Ultimate Fighter...

Written by Tim about 5 months ago 98 reads 2 comments
Where Were the KO's? What Really Killed UFC 99

I watched UFC 99 again and got to thinking: "things seem to go full circle." Early on, a lot of people were looking at UFC 99 and saying it looked soft. I think that is kind of understandable, I mean there were no belts on the line and Franklin vs...

Written by Tim about 5 months ago 587 reads 7 comments

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Tim Article Archive

UFC 106 Answers Questions and Makes Major Ranking Implications

In The Numbers: Vince Young Is Rex Grossman

Rua Vs Machida Had the Best and Worst Officiating Ever?

M-1 Breakthrough: “King” Mo Lawal vs. Mark Kerr...A Quick Take

What's Next for Randy Couture? Retirement Isn't an Option

Anderson Silva Gives Doubting Fans a Bigger F-U Than Brock Lesnar

Signing Fedor Was a Dangerous Move for the Future of Strikeforce

Dana White Cancelled Affliction Trilogy: A Conspiracy Theory

Anderson Silva: Nothing Has Changed, He Is Still a Lethal Weapon

Is Brock Lesnar Really the Best Pound-for-Pound Heavyweight in the UFC?

UFC 100: Seven Writers Pick Em! No B.S, Just Picks

Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic Is Set To Face Junior Dos Santos at UFC 103

With Liddell Out Of The Picture... Guess Who Headlines UFC 103?

Why Brock Lesnar Should Not Be the UFC Heavyweight Champ

Why MMA Judging Won't Change: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly!

Give the Judges a Break: Guida Did Not Win Round Three!

How Flippin' Good Is Johnnie Lee Higgins? We Will Soon Find Out

Devin Hester and The Perfect Storm... The Ultimate Breakout Candidate!

Breakout Candidates! Which Third Year WR Will Carry His Team to the Title?

The Most Ultimate Ultimate Fighter..Diego Sanchez

Where Were the KO's? What Really Killed UFC 99

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