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UFC 136 Preview

2011-10-06T19:01:00.003-04:00

This Saturday's UFC 136 is one of the biggest MMA fight cards of 2011 with two title fights, a number one contender matchup, and many major names. Lets take a look ahead to this Saturday's major matchups:1. Frank Edgar versus Gray Maynard III will answer more questions than just who will walk away with the beltWhen Edgar-Maynard 2 resulted in a Draw it was more than just a disappointment to both

UFC 135 Preview

2011-09-23T12:28:00.002-04:00

UFC 135 marks the first time new Light heavyweight Champion Jon Jones will defend his belt and he will be tested against one of the top 205 pound fighters in MMA for the last decade years: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Here are some reasons why you should be watching this Saturday night's UFC fights:1. How will Jones handle defending his belt for the first time against a former champion and MMA

Bellator 49 preview

2011-09-08T19:56:00.002-04:00

This Saturday’s Bellator 49 event is the opening of Bellator’s Fifth television season series and opening matchups for the latest Welterweight Tournament. Although we are still waiting for the last Welterweight Tournament winner Jay Hieron to face Bellator 170 pound champion Ben Askren, this next tournament winner is next in line for a title shot. Also, this will be my first live Bellator event

An Objective List of the Greatest MMA Fighters of All Time

2011-09-02T19:26:00.003-04:00

After his overwhelming victory at UFC 134 there should be no questions that Anderson Silva is not just top Pound for Pound MMA fighter fighting today but the Greatest MMA fighter of all time. Although MMA is a very young sport, Silva is an athlete with amazing talent and if anyone was "born to be a fighter" it certainly is Anderson Silva. So The question now is: who is next on the list? Every

UFC 134/Rio Preview: What To Know

2011-08-24T15:03:00.000-04:00

UFC 134 (also known as UFC: Rio) marks the first time the UFC has hosted an event in Brazil since 1998. So it was logical to have big time Brazilian MMA stars such as Anderson Silva, Maurico “Shogun” Rua, and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on the main card. Here are my “things to know” heading into this Saturday’s UFC 134: 1. Anderson Silva looks to avenge blemish from his fighting record again

UFC/FOX TV Deal Analysis

2011-08-19T18:12:00.000-04:00

The UFC and FOX had a major press conference yesterday to announce their new television contract. According to Sports Business Daily and ESPN the deal is for seven years and 90 million dollars. Dana White announced that the first "UFC on FOX" live event is scheduled for November 12, 2011. The deal calls for four major UFC events on FOX network television a year, a long with six "UFC Fight Night"

What to watch For: Bellator 48

2011-08-17T16:18:00.000-04:00

Bellator has been establishing their organization as the top "Not Zuffa owned" Mixed Martial Arts organization in North America. CEO Bjorn Rebney has done a good job of amasing talent while not signing every Zuffa washout to come into the free agent market. It was also a smart move for Bellator to make the move to MTV2 so they can ensure all events are free for anyone with more then a basic

What To Watch For: UFC on Versus 5

2011-08-11T14:24:00.000-04:00

After experiencing UFC 133 in person, I must admit that it has left me wanting to see more MMA fights! Maybe someone slipped something in my drink over the weekend or the event was so electric that it left me wanting more. Either way, I am looking forward to UFC on Versus 5 this Sunday night and here's some reasons why you should be watching too: 1. Will UFC on Versus 5 be the "Swan Song" for

Rashad Evans 2.0

2011-08-07T23:30:00.005-04:00

I have seen Rashad Evans fight since his time on the Ultimate Fighter. I remember cheering for him because I knew he was talented and had a bright future. I was rooting for him to beat a legend in Chuck Liddell because I knew a win over "The Iceman" would be a big stepping stone in his career. But going into the title fights with Forrest Griffin and Lyoto Machida I felt that Evans' was acting

4 things to watch for with UFC 133

2011-08-03T17:39:00.003-04:00

Despite the fact that injuries have altered this fight card numerous times over the last couple months, UFC 133 is still a solid fight card. So lets proceed with a preview of the event that goes down this saturday:1. Which will be more of a disadvantage: Rashad Evans' long layoff or Tito Ortiz fighting within 34 days of his last fight?Both fighters in Saturday's main event have taken different

4 things to watch for Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson

2011-07-27T13:29:00.000-04:00

This Saturday's Strikeforce event is the biggest, most important event for the "younger brother promotion". Since being acquired by Zuffa, many people have questioned how long will Strikeforce stay in existance considering the fates of other MMA organizations taken over by Zuffa (parent company of the UFC). What happens at this event will determine where Strikeforce goes considering the loss of

UFC 132 Aftermath

2011-07-05T18:37:00.000-04:00

The UFC every July 4th weekend looks to put on a big show and this past weekend was no exception. Lets take a look back at Saturday night's big fights:UFC Bantamweight Championship: Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah FaberResult: Cruz via Unanimous DecisionThis fight was fast-paced and for all five round both guys put on a show. The difference was Faber's inability to takedown Cruz and Cruz outstriking

Who are the top 11 wide receivers in NFL history?

2011-06-30T19:29:00.000-04:00

With all the discusion about Terrell Owens NFL future and career with the news of his ACL surgery, I wanted to take the time to give my top Wide Receivers of all time. When ranking football players at different positions, one has to consider the following:1) Who they played with2) How great were they compared to their contemporaries3) How many seasons were they among the best at their positionSo

UFC 131 Aftermath

2011-06-16T00:12:00.001-04:00

UFC 131 turned out to be one of the most exciting, interesting MMA fight cards of 2011 despite the "experts" saying the fight card didn't have enough "star power".Junior Dos Santos vs. Shane CarwinResult: Dos Santos via Unanimous DecisionDos Santos gets better with every fight he has had in the UFC. After almost finishing Carwin in the first round, JDS spent the rest of the fight using his crisp

Thoughts on 2011 NBA Finals

2011-06-13T16:45:00.000-04:00

It took six games and a couple comebacks but the Dallas Mavericks reigned in their first NBA Championship in franchise history. This championship is a big deal for many of the players on the Mavs because they have played many years in the NBA awaiting their chance to get a ring. The average age of their starting lineup in Game 6 is 31.4 years of age. Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, Shawn Marion,

In Defense of LeBron James

2011-06-08T17:56:00.001-04:00

I have always been conflicted about LeBron James. Coming out of High School I felt there was too much hype. When he took the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA Finals I applauded him and his ability to carry a team on his back. When he had "The Decision" on ESPN I thought he was being arrogant but respected his desire to want to win. I am not really a "LeBron Fan"; I respect him and think he is

UFC 130 Aftermath

2011-05-31T14:34:00.002-04:00

With UFC 130 in the rear view mirror, lets review what happened and what the future holds for the fighters:Quinton "Rampage" Jackson versus Matt HamillResult: Jackson via Unanimous DecissionI saw from the start the focus in Jackson's eyes, something I had not seen from him since the Keith Jardine fight. He didn't just win this fight, but showed he was on another level as an MMA fighter in

5 things to look out for with UFC 130

2011-05-26T14:16:00.001-04:00

Loosing the Main event/draw of Frank Edgar/Gray Maynard III matchup will hurt Pay Per View numbers for UFC 130 but overall the fight card is still solid and has a lot to offer to casual and hardcore MMA fans. Also, PPV start time is 9pm so that should entice some fans on the East Coast who dont want to be watching MMA until 12:30am when its Memorial Day weekend. Here's what you need to know

2011 NFL Draft Overview: NFC

2011-05-05T12:56:00.005-04:00

Here is my NFL Draft recap for the NFC teams:NFC EastDallas CowboysBest Draft Picks: Tyron Smith, OT (Round 1), Bruce Carter, LB (Round 2), Demarco Murray, RB (Round 3), Dwayne Harris, WR (Round 6)Draft Grade: B+Comments: This may be one of the Cowboys best drafts of the last decade. They drafted according to need and the best player available. Smith is an athletic, strong Tackle who can play

2011 NFL Draft Overview: AFC

2011-05-04T14:38:00.001-04:00

Now that I have had time to digest the three day media frenzy known as the NFL Draft, I will proceed to review each teams draft picks and grade how they did in terms of who they drafted and what each team needed. Today I will review the AFC teams. Next blog will be the overview of NFC team's draft picks.AFC EastBuffalo BillsBest Draft Picks: Marcell Dareus, DT (Round 1), Aaron Williams, CB (

UFC 129 Aftermath

2011-05-02T15:29:00.000-04:00

In front of the largest crowd in UFC history, the biggest MMA fight card of the year played out and now its time to review and look aheadUFC Welterweight Champion George St. Pierre vs. Jake ShieldsResult: St. Pierre via Unanimous DecisionGeorge won in very unenthusiastic fashion. While this is a big name for GSP to add to his legacy as he builds his resume as one of the best in MMA history, he

5 things to keep in mind for UFC 129

2011-04-27T14:20:00.000-04:00

UFC 129 this Saturday night in Toronto, Canada is the biggest MMA fight card of the year. The Rogers Center (home of the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball team) with be filled with 55,000 MMA fans and the UFC estimates the gate will be around 11 million dollars. Also, there are two UFC Championship belts up for grabs that night. So here are 5 things to keep an eye out for this Saturday:1

How Zuffa's Acquisition of Strikeforce is already benefiting MMA fans

2011-04-23T15:01:00.002-04:00

There were many questions and expectations that came from the media and MMA fans when Zuffa (the parent company of the UFC) purchased Strikeforce. There were questions about how Strikeforce would be operated, how long they would stay with Showtime, the potential for Strikeforce and UFC fighters to compete against each other, etc. Although UFC President Dana White claimed it would be "business

Bold (and not so Bold) MLB 2011 Predictions

2011-04-05T14:12:00.000-04:00

Baseball is the most unique of the major team sports. A major league baseball season has 162 regular season games, and the World Series ends around Halloween. There are nine unique positions and the American League has a Designated Hitter (so the pitcher can focus on pitching). So when attempting to predict outcomes for a baseball season, understand that the odds of one getting them all

Whats next for the fighters from UFC 128 and UFN 24

2011-03-31T17:51:00.000-04:00

Exciting last few weeks in the world of Mixed Martial Arts: UFC parent company Zuffa purchases Strikeforce, Jon Jones becomes new UFC Light Heavyweight Champ, and the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter debuts this week. So whats next for the fighters of recent UFC events?Jon "Bones" Jones (Defeated Rua to win UFC LHW Belt)Jon Jones will face Rashad Evans in his first defense of the Belt he