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Five Reasons Not to Question Bill Belichick's Decision

Alright already. He made the call. Deal with it. Whether you're a Patriots fan, a Colts fan, or none of the above, the majority of football lovers are questioning Bill Belichick's decision to ...

Written by Nick Colon about 11 days ago 218 reads 11 comments
Jake Shields: "I Think I Match Up Pretty Well with Anderson [Silva]"

Jake Shields is a man on a mission. He has taken every challenge thrown at him in the last five years and has not succumbed to defeat. From challengers like Carlos Condit and Yushin Okami, to Paul Daley and Robbie Lawler, Shields has been dominant...

Written by Nick Colon about 27 days ago 230 reads 13 comments
The Top 5 Spooky MMA Fighters Ever

Well, Halloween's here, and that means crazys are out and about. So, I figured I'd put together a slideshow that showcases the spookiest MMA fighters around. Feel free to agree or disagree, and I'm sure there will be many questionable fighters left off...

Written by Nick Colon about about 1 month ago 1,413 reads 10 comments
Brown Pride Domination: Cain Velasquez Interview

Cain Velasquez is on a sky rocket to the top of the UFC's heavyweight division right now. After his latest win over top competitor Cheick Kongo, Velasquez is likely a fight or two away from his coveted UFC heavyweight title shot...

Written by Nick Colon about about 1 month ago 202 reads 7 comments
What Will Happen by UFC 108: A Look into the Near Future

If one thing can be said about the year of MMA in 2009, it will be this: The best is yet to come. 2009 has seen great fights, great defeats, contenders rise and fall, and the youth movement has kicked in...

Written by Nick Colon about about 1 month ago 520 reads 11 comments
Rampage Jackson Says He's Done with Dana White

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is a fighter who has had an illustrious career in MMA. Now, Jackson is retiring from the sport he was so well known for, in favor of another career instead...

Written by Nick Colon about 2 months ago 797 reads 5 comments
What to Expect From TUF: Heavyweights

This season of "The Ultimate Fighter" has been very anticipated by MMA fans worldwide since the UFC announced Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson would take part on the new season...

Written by Nick Colon about 2 months ago 234 reads 3 comments
World Championship Fighting 8 Set to Deliver Once Again

World Championship Fighting's next event on September 26th in Wilmington, Mass. is set up to be everything and more than the first seven events have shown, which says a lot about the organization...

Written by Nick Colon about 2 months ago 32 reads 0 comments
Todd Duffee: An Eventual Contender

With his win at UFC 102 Saturday night, Todd Duffee just hit the jackpot. Metaphorically that is. Duffee quickly disposed of the six-foot-four-inch Tim Hague in just seven seconds, giving Duffee ...

Written by Nick Colon about 3 months ago 158 reads 0 comments
Who's Really Next for Brock Lesnar?

Whether you hate Brock Lesnar or you really hate him, you cannot deny he is the UFC heavyweight champion and the man to beat in that division. From his short time in MMA, Lesnar's already accomplished so much...

Written by Nick Colon about 3 months ago 646 reads 43 comments
Called Out MMA: The Other Saturday Night Fight

Saturday night proved to be a good night of fights all around the country. While the majority of fight fans were glued to Strikeforce's Carano vs Cyborg, dedicated regional MMA fans were at the ...

Written by Nick Colon about 3 months ago 278 reads 2 comments
The Art and Success of the Short Jab in MMA

Anderson Silva and Brian Bowles are very different fighters. Yet their wins at UFC 101 and WEC 42, respectively, are very similar. How so is this possible? The technique becoming more popular in MMA, and so powerful, is known simply as the short jab...

Written by Nick Colon about 3 months ago 221 reads 10 comments
Fedor Fights: Three Options In Strikeforce

Fedor Emelianenko has just recently signed a multi-fight deal, according to MMAJunkie.com. What does this mean for the UFC? What does this mean for Strikeforce? What does it mean for fight fans? ...

Written by Nick Colon about 3 months ago 215 reads 1 comments
UFC 101: The Best Card Of The Year

UFC 101 was meant to be a follow-up event to the historic, monumental event known as UFC 100 held in early July. If fighters fight as they can and if fans throw out the fact that UFC 101 doesn't ...

Written by Nick Colon about 4 months ago 107 reads 5 comments
Why Regional MMA is the Bloodline of the Future

What modern sport would allow a former prisoner to rise up in its sport from an online video posted on Youtube.com in which the person did not look good in the sport he was partaking in? Well, that's MMA...

Written by Nick Colon about 4 months ago 308 reads 5 comments
Affliction's Loss Means UFC 103 Possibly Gains Rich Franklin vs. Tito Ortiz Bout

The originally scheduled headlining bout planned for UFC 103 was an expected rematch between Rich "Ace" Franklin and Dan Henderson. Has the possible signing of Tito Ortiz back with the UFC changed this matchup? UFC...

Written by Nick Colon about 4 months ago 2,295 reads 17 comments
Why Joe Maddon Is the Worst All-Star Manager Ever

I guess the picture says it all. Oh, it doesn't? Let me clarify then. Joe Maddon managed the All-Star game in a terrible fashion Tuesday night. Yes, it is true that the American League garnered the win, and it is also true that many players saw time...

Written by Nick Colon about 4 months ago 9,556 reads 87 comments
My 100th Article:My Thoughts After UFC 100

Yeah, I know you're all thinking that Lesnar pales in comparison to me. You're right. I'd crush him. For the big 100, I figured I'd do a little mind recap from UFC 100, and what's ahead after the momentous occasion...

Written by Nick Colon about 4 months ago 356 reads 3 comments
Dana White Post-UFC 100: Eventually Fedor's Going To Be Here

At the UFC 100 post-fight conference at the Mandalay Bay hotel and casino in Las Vegas, NV, UFC President Dana White emphatically announced that he will get a deal done with Heavyweight phenom, ...

Written by Nick Colon about 4 months ago 2,236 reads 7 comments
UFC 100: Lesnar Jeers and GSP Fears

People like controversy. But when does controversy become annoyance? When does annoyance become hate? When does hate result in in-your-face comments? Brock Lesnar, following his UFC 100 win over ...

Written by Nick Colon about 4 months ago 769 reads 33 comments
Best Three UFC Cards Ever

In light of tonight's 100 Greatest UFC fights in the history of the UFC, I decided to put together a listing of my favorite, more memorable three UFC cards...

Written by Nick Colon about 4 months ago 463 reads 3 comments
Tough Decision: Kessel to Stay a Bruin?

The Boston Bruins have many tough decisions to make prior to the 2009-2010 NHL season. If the moves they've made thus far are any indication of how they will proceed, do not expect Phil Kessel to be a Bruin much longer...

Written by Nick Colon about 4 months ago 614 reads 14 comments
Luiz Cane Bold to Call Out Rich "Ace" Franklin?

Rich Franklin is a man who has made his name in the UFC off of great fights, middleweight dominance (before Anderson Silva) and respect. That, mixed in with results have left Franklin as one of the most successful, fan-loved figures in the UFC...

Written by Nick Colon about 4 months ago 253 reads 7 comments
Rags to Riches: Bellator's Meteoric Rise

How do you go from regional, small-time, hardly noticed promotion to a premier, up-and-coming future of MMA? Excite. This is one word the Bellator organization has become synonymous with...

Written by Nick Colon about 4 months ago 198 reads 12 comments
WCF 7 Leaves Fans Wanting More

The seventh rendition of World Championship Fighting held in Wilmington, Mass. on Jun. 27 left fans wanting more and more...

Written by Nick Colon about 5 months ago 240 reads 4 comments

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Nick Colon Article Archive

Five Reasons Not to Question Bill Belichick's Decision

Jake Shields: "I Think I Match Up Pretty Well with Anderson [Silva]"

The Top 5 Spooky MMA Fighters Ever

Brown Pride Domination: Cain Velasquez Interview

What Will Happen by UFC 108: A Look into the Near Future

Rampage Jackson Says He's Done with Dana White

What to Expect From TUF: Heavyweights

World Championship Fighting 8 Set to Deliver Once Again

Todd Duffee: An Eventual Contender

Who's Really Next for Brock Lesnar?

Called Out MMA: The Other Saturday Night Fight

The Art and Success of the Short Jab in MMA

Fedor Fights: Three Options In Strikeforce

UFC 101: The Best Card Of The Year

Why Regional MMA is the Bloodline of the Future

Affliction's Loss Means UFC 103 Possibly Gains Rich Franklin vs. Tito Ortiz Bout

Why Joe Maddon Is the Worst All-Star Manager Ever

My 100th Article:My Thoughts After UFC 100

Dana White Post-UFC 100: Eventually Fedor's Going To Be Here

UFC 100: Lesnar Jeers and GSP Fears

Best Three UFC Cards Ever

Tough Decision: Kessel to Stay a Bruin?

Luiz Cane Bold to Call Out Rich "Ace" Franklin?

Rags to Riches: Bellator's Meteoric Rise

WCF 7 Leaves Fans Wanting More

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