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UFC 101: We're on the Line, Just Reel Us In

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Written by Brad about 3 months ago 143 reads 0 comments
While Fedor, M-1, and UFC State Cases, Public Courting Peaceful Resolution

The emotional roller coaster of the UFC's possible acquisition of heavyweight superstar Fedor "The Last Emperor" Emelianenko has left fan sites like Bleacher Report ablaze with frustration and conflicting opinions...

Written by Brad about 4 months ago 185 reads 8 comments
Vitor Belfort Confirmed As Fedor Emelianenko's Next Victim

John Pollock of The Fight Network has reported that Vitor Belfort's trainer at Xtreme Couture, Shawn Tompkins, has confirmed that Belfort will face the Last Emperor at Affliction: Trilogy on Aug...

Written by Brad about 4 months ago 963 reads 14 comments
Forget Hong Man, Shaq Wants a Piece of Lesnar

Dana White revealed on "Into the Night with Tony Bruno" (no, not that Bruno) that he constantly receives texts and Twitters from Shaquille O'Neal expressing his desire to fight the UFC heavyweight champ, Brock Lesnar...

Written by Brad about 4 months ago 706 reads 7 comments
UFC 100: The Dust Settles and All Is as It Should Be...

The televised portion of UFC 100 went exactly as it was supposed to. For the first bout, between Akiyama and Belcher, ending as it was supposed to means Belcher got robbed...

Written by Brad about 4 months ago 909 reads 1 comments
Shaq Attack: O'Neal Wants Some of Choi Hong-Man

Already an accomplished basketball player, musician, and actor (well, an accomplished basketball player at least), Shaquille O'Neal is looking to dip his enormous toes into the waters of MMA...

Written by Brad about 5 months ago 1,566 reads 18 comments
Is Nick Diaz a MMA Boxing Genius?

In an MMA world where styles are blending more and more evenly and thoroughly (into something so smooth and predictable it may be spreadable on warm toast), Nick Diaz proved this past Saturday that going against the grain can work just as well...

Written by Brad about 5 months ago 620 reads 9 comments
Lyoto Machida: A Done Deal?

If mixed martial arts were a giant corporation—and many of you would say this analogy is a little too close for comfort—and you had a job opening—let’s say, you were trying ...

Written by Brad about 6 months ago 607 reads 11 comments
Exclusive Interview With Dan "The Beast" Severn!

They used to grab our attention, neck crank it and pummel it unmercifully when the landscape of mixed martial arts was primordial and new. They were the lumbering giants, fantastic titans and ancient gods that did battle in the “before times”.

Written by Brad about 7 months ago 336 reads 4 comments
Anderson Silva Calls Out... Fedor?

Anderson Silva obviously isn't concerned about the size of Forrest Griffin. Apparently, a light heavyweight is only a light snack for "The Spider"...

Written by Brad about 7 months ago 1,886 reads 40 comments
UFC 100: The Best Thing Going

We all heard the rumors that have been surrounding UFC 100 for the last couple of months. Every title was going to be on the line. Georges St. Pierre would fight Anderson Silva...

Written by Brad about 7 months ago 482 reads 2 comments
Why Shane Carwin-Gabriel Gonzaga Is the Best Bet of the Night

I don't gamble...at least, I don't go through bookies and place bets. My friends and I may make small wagers before fights begin, sometimes adjusting them slightly if there is an obvious favorite...

Written by Brad about 9 months ago 197 reads 9 comments
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Pulls a Werdum

I am not an MMA insider. I don't pretend to be privy to the training and dietary habits of the UFC elite. Usually. They do not consult me when they have personal or emotional issues...

Written by Brad about 11 months ago 394 reads 11 comments
What the UFC Did Right

It's easy to knock the UFC nowadays. They're the big bully on the playground, taking lunch money and kicking sand in the face of every other promotion. Say something good about the UFC and you're certain to be rebuffed by this or that purist/old-schooler.

Written by Brad about about 1 year ago 404 reads 13 comments
Roles Reversed For UFC 91 Betting Odds: Lesnar Now Favored To Defeat Couture

In a reversal of roles, Brock Lesnar is now even or more heavily favored than Randy Couture among most on-line betting sites...

Written by Brad about about 1 year ago 427 reads 12 comments
Why Brock Lesnar Captures Our Imagination

Greek mythology...Comic books...Superhero movies...Tall tales...Shoot 'em up video games... Superman. The Incredible Hulk. Hercules. John Henry and Paul Bunyan. Duke Nukem. Ah-nold Schwartezenaeyager...

Written by Brad about about 1 year ago 329 reads 15 comments
Urijah Faber, B.J. Penn, Anderson Silva, GSP, & Fedor: The Apex Predators

There are six major mountains in MMA. A king sits atop each of them, surveying his territory and occasionally casting an envious glance to his northern neighbor, coveting his mountain as well...

Written by Brad about about 1 year ago 673 reads 17 comments
Why I'm Going to Watch Kimbo Versus Shamrock...

If Kimbo Slice versus Ken Shamrock was a movie, it wouldn't be Gone With the Wind. Or Citizen Kane. Casa Blanca. Bridge on the River Kwai. It wouldn't even be The Matrix. Or Fight Club. Memento...

Written by Brad about about 1 year ago 245 reads 2 comments
Lyoto Machida: Some Suggestions for the Complainers

As I begin writing this article, I know in my heart that I will be burned at the proverbial stake. Still, I must write with the courage of my convictions. Sharpen your pitchforks and light your torches...

Written by Brad about about 1 year ago 951 reads 16 comments
UFC: Lesnar Controversy Will Take Care of Itself

Brock Lesnar has fought three times in his MMA career, which is just over one year old. He holds a modest 2-1 record and is just 1-1 inside the octagon. He has barely 17 minutes of actual fight time...

Written by Brad about about 1 year ago 1,872 reads 63 comments

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Brad Article Archive

UFC 101: We're on the Line, Just Reel Us In

While Fedor, M-1, and UFC State Cases, Public Courting Peaceful Resolution

Vitor Belfort Confirmed As Fedor Emelianenko's Next Victim

Forget Hong Man, Shaq Wants a Piece of Lesnar

UFC 100: The Dust Settles and All Is as It Should Be...

Shaq Attack: O'Neal Wants Some of Choi Hong-Man

Is Nick Diaz a MMA Boxing Genius?

Lyoto Machida: A Done Deal?

Exclusive Interview With Dan "The Beast" Severn!

Anderson Silva Calls Out... Fedor?

UFC 100: The Best Thing Going

Why Shane Carwin-Gabriel Gonzaga Is the Best Bet of the Night

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Pulls a Werdum

What the UFC Did Right

Roles Reversed For UFC 91 Betting Odds: Lesnar Now Favored To Defeat Couture

Why Brock Lesnar Captures Our Imagination

Urijah Faber, B.J. Penn, Anderson Silva, GSP, & Fedor: The Apex Predators

Why I'm Going to Watch Kimbo Versus Shamrock...

Lyoto Machida: Some Suggestions for the Complainers

UFC: Lesnar Controversy Will Take Care of Itself

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