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Written by Joshua Taylor
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Sunday, 03 May 2009 16:09 |
 Lately the UFC has either signed or shown interest in many Asian superstars such as Yoshihiro Akiyama, Denis Kang, Kid Yamamoto, and 2008 Olympic Gold Medal winning Judoka, Satoshi Ishii. Obviously these fighters are all very talented and certainly deserve a shot in the UFC, but why the sudden interest from the UFC brass? Originally Dana White had stated a goal of staging a show in Japan, and wanted to obtain talent which could sufficiently draw.
However Lorenzo Fertitta was recently quoted as saying that “Japan is impossible to deal with” and “The UFC will likely never hold a show in Japan”. If this is the case, why sign big contracts with stars that are much more popular in Japan than stateside? I believe Dana and the UFC have ulterior motives.
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Read more... [UFC stealing Asian Superstars?]
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Written by Brad Weber
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Saturday, 02 May 2009 11:16 |
 In the current state of mixed martial arts, there is absolutely no question which organization is at the top right now. The question is however, which company will step up as the undisputed #2 organization behind the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Strikeforce, which is headed by Scott Coker and Silicon Valley Sports are more than willing to throw hat into the ring and apply for the position. Strikeforce is coming off one of their most successful shows.
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Read more... [Strikeforce Poised to Make a Run at #1?]
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Written by Jack Barrington
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Thursday, 30 April 2009 18:49 |
 As Chuck Liddell’s career draws to a close, no doubt you will hear and read dozens of opinions online on how “the sport has passed him by”, how he has “failed to evolve,” or “how his age has caught up with him.” You will find no musings even remotely similar to that in this article.
This piece is an unabashed celebration of Chuck’s illustrious career, his emphatic octagon performances, and his inspiring list of achievements. Through the highs and lows of his career, Liddell’s goal has always been simple: to indiscriminately knock-out the man in front of him.
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Read more... [The Legend that is “The Iceman”: A Tribute to MMA's Greatest 205lb Champion of All Time]
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Written by Zach Letts
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Monday, 27 April 2009 14:02 |
 Even when we think that the sport couldn’t get any bigger than it is right now, these next few months will mark another significant point of growth for mixed martial arts.
On May 19th 2009, one month before the UFC’s 100th PPV event—which is undoubtedly the biggest card of the year—THQ will release their new video game under the UFC banner for next gen consoles.
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Read more... [UFC Undisputed 2009 - The Sport Continues its Global Expansion]
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Written by Aaron Webster
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Saturday, 25 April 2009 12:58 |
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 The line between entertainment and sport has always been a bit of a blurry topic in MMA. Japanese MMA would probably lean in the direction of entertainment, while Western MMA is typically focused on winning. With the former you get a more fan oriented spectacle that encourages risks.
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Read more... [Is a ‘finishing bonus’ the next step in UFC evolution?]
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Written by Matt Bishel
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Thursday, 23 April 2009 15:39 |
 At 22 years of age, Jon "Bones" Jones has quickly become a rising young star to look out for in the UFC's light heavyweight division. With two wins under the organization's banner—including an impressive decision victory over TUF season one finalist Stephan Bonnar—he’s already making waves in one of the most stacked divisions in the entire sport.
Jon sat down with me to discuss his past, his upcoming bout with Jake O'brien at UFC 100, and his plans for the future.
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Read more... [Jon Jones interview: Following his Destiny]
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