I had spent two summers in America, and one of my bucket-list items had always been to attend a UFC event in the States. In 2015 I attended UFC Dublin in the 3Arena. It was the less infamous Dublin card, not featuring the McGrgeor vs. Brandao main event, and it was almost a catalyst for... Continue Reading →
5 fights to make after UFC 239
The UFC calendar is not for the faint-hearted. The summer schedule always appears to be more ramped-up. Over the next month or so, we'll see the UFC finish a grueling 9 week schedule where there's been a fight card every week. A lot of what we consume on a weekly basis is watered down, thinned... Continue Reading →
Why Thiago Santos beat Jon Jones at UFC 239
It still feels quite bizarre to write a headline like the one above. Taking it into perspective; Thiago Santos is 35. He started his UFC career 1-2. He went 10-5 at middleweight. He has had a total of 19 UFC Fights, and I'm not sure anyone could have convinced me even last week that Thiago... Continue Reading →
10 New Year’s Resolutions for MMA in 2019
It's that time of the year. In January of 2018, I wrote an article on 10 New Year's Resolutions for MMA in 2018. Let's take a look at how they fared. Did these resolutions come true? I'll answer by yes/no/maybe. For another transcendent star to be born in the UFC - This didn't quite happen. Daniel... Continue Reading →
10 most disappointing UFC pull-outs in the last 5 years
The recent UFC 223 pull-out massacre was a whirlwind of emotions for most. From deserving contenders to superfights to who the hell is going to step in? It was a bizarre set of events. In actual fact, the anticipation for high caliber fights being pulled is far greater than it was before. With grueling weight... Continue Reading →