February 28th, 2015. It was a sunny but breezy day in Los Angeles, California. After a lengthy press conference titled “Welcome to the Show” that showcased the second quarter of the UFC’s 2015 schedule, and a few hours in LA Live interacting with several fighters at the UFC fan village, the Staples Center opened it’s […] READ MORE
Author: Victor Vargas
Juice_MMAThe Psychology Behind Holm v Rousey, Then and Now
How Holly Holm's fear aided in her success and led to Ronda Rousey's downfall. READ MORE
More Money, More Problems for Zuffa
It’s no secret Zuffa, parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has been prudent about their finances from very early on in their acquisition of the company in 2001, and it seems to have been an intelligent approach thus far. Now the UFC has a pair of stars on their hands that may be the […] READ MORE
Johny Hendricks: A Drop In the Bucket of MMA’s Weight Cutting Issues
The weight cut issues in mixed martial arts do not seem to be getting any better. On October 2nd, one day prior to UFC 192 and only one day after USADA implemented its ban on IVs, the UFC announced that the UFC 192 co-main event between former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks and Tyron Woodley was […] READ MORE
The NSAC and the Deafness of Common Sense
The vehement uproar over cannabis use is alive and well in the mixed martial arts bubble. Nickolas Robert Diaz, proud citizen of the 209, incoherent rambler of epic proportions, and the man who demonstrated the effectiveness of the pressuring, voluminous boxing attack in MMA, was given the rawest of deals a few days ago. Nick […] READ MORE
Breakthrough Stars And Performances from UFC 191
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has gone through a bit of an overhaul in recent months. UFC 189 was the genesis of a new chapter in the evolution of the UFC. Cleaner look, simpler graphics, the Reebok kits, a remix to Stemm’s “Face the Pain” that some folks find more abhorrent than the original. It felt […] READ MORE
Can Anthony Johnson Hurt UFC 191 More than Demetrious Johnson?
This Saturday night the first and only flyweight champion in the history of the UFC will face his most formidable challenge to date, a man he defeated two years ago. John “The Magician” Dodson has been Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson’s only resemblance of a challenger since he strapped on the gold three years ago. Can […] READ MORE
Will Young Fighters Retiring Early Become a More Common Occurrence?
The merciless world that is prize fighting has never been one for the weak or faint of heart. The cliché of fighting being for the roughest and toughest types in society is a bit mitigated in today’s current climate, however the prioritization of health seems to be shifting upwards even in the jungle that is […] READ MORE
Max Holloway Versus Charles Oliveira: In-Depth Breakdown and Prediction
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will make its debut in the Saskatchewan province of “The Great White North” on Sunday August 23rd. The SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada plays host to UFC Fight Night 74, which will culminate with a pivotal five round featherweight bout which could produce a legitimate threat to any 145 pound man […] READ MORE
Mayweather’s Exit Will Start a New Era in Exciting Boxing
In less than 30 days time, the greatest boxer of this generation will have his last fight for the second time in his career. A career filled with riches beyond what the everyday man can comprehend. Floyd “Money” Mayweather will culminate his life as a pugilist in a month against a man who could’ve been […] READ MORE