Mark Modeski | Last Word On Sports

Will Vitor Belfort Beat Anderson Silva in a Re-Match?

Vitor Belfort has always been known for his ability to knock-out his opponents in a quick and decisive fashion – his finishes are included across highlight reels spattered throughout MMA history....
Nate Diaz Speaks His Mind… And Gets Slapped For It!

The Diaz brothers have always been well known for their lack of a filter when it comes to speaking to the media – in and out of the cage. Both Nick...
MMA Where Are They Now… “The Ultimate Fighter” Edition

MMA is a sport that sees stars rise and fall, often in the blink an eye. A flashy finish can award a fighter the title of “future of the sport” or...
Who Does Anderson Silva Want – GSP or Jon Jones?

This past weekend in the aftermath of UFC 159, there was less talk about how Jon Jones absolutely demolished Chael Sonnen, and more discussion about a mysterious call that Anderson Silva...
What’s Next for Chael Sonnen After UFC 159?

Chael Sonnen is one of the those few fighters that has been able to build-up a career based not only on his credentials within the cage, but also whilst on the...
What Happened to Frank Mir at UFC on Fox?

Last night’s UFC on Fox event started out as one of the most exciting events of the year. Watching Matt Brown and Jordan Bien kick-off the main card in an all...
On The MMA Road… with Ulysses “Useless” Gomez

Here at Last Word on Sports we’re always trying to go beyond the headlines and bring our readers an introspective look into some of those in the game that aren’t at...
MMA Where Are They Now… Pioneers of the Sport Edition

Over the years in MMA we’ve seen a lot of great fighters pass through the cage. Some we’re quick stars, only to fade out as quickly as they emerged. Others we...
Chad George: The Year of the Savage Diaries – Part 4 The Road Back

Earlier in the year we did an interview with former WEC veteran and star of the epic documentary “Occupation: Fighter”, Chad “Savage” George. While interviewing Chad he told us that he...
On the MMA Road… Post-Fight Interview With Jared “The Jackhammer” Papazian

War. It’s the only way to describe Jared “The Jackhammer” Papazian, and what he brings to the cage every time he enters. Known for the intense and fast paced energy that...
On the MMA Road… Post-Fight Interview with Dominic Clark

At Last Word on Sports we’re always trying to keep our eyes open for new and upcoming talent. One fighter that we’ve been watching for a little while now is, Dominic...
Latif Idris: From Refugee to Future MMA Star

Latif Idris. It may not be a name that you know right now, but in the world of MMA, it’s one that you can expect to hear in the years to...
On the MMA Road… Post-Fight Interview with Steve Magdaleno

At Last Word on Sports we’re always trying to look beyond the game, and bring our readers a different level of sports. Recently, we’ve been taking a look at some of...
Post Fight Wrap: Future Implications coming out of UFC 158

What started out as one of the slowest events of the 2013 UFC fight calendar quickly turned into one of the most exciting fight cards of the year. What really stuck...
On the MMA Road… Pre-Fight Interview with Dominic Clark

At Last Word on Sports we’re always trying to bring you a different side of sports. Over the past month, we’ve had the good fortune to meet and interview a series...
Can Nick Diaz Become a Champion Again?

Next weekend UFC 158 marks what many people believe to be the last true test for Georges St. Pierre at 170 lbs, Nick Diaz. The general consensus around the fight industry...
On the MMA Road… with Team PKG

The gym is more than just a place where mixed martial artists go to work-out. It becomes their home. Their fellow gym members, their family. It eventually morphs into the most...
On the MMA Road… with Mike King

Mike King, the last name says it all. You may not have heard of him yet, but one thing is for sure – you will soon. With a 5-0 professional record,...
A Convert Recanting His Stance on Women’s MMA

Anyone who has ever read anything I have written about MMA knows that a recurring theme that I bring up in a lot of my writings is that I am grossly...
Chad George: The Year of the Savage Diaries – Part 1

Earlier in the year we did an interview with former WEC veteran and star of the epic documentary “Occupation: Fighter”, Chad “Savage” George. While interviewing Chad he told us that he...