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The UFC as we know it today might not exist as the powerhouse it is without a pivotal reality television series entitled The Ultimate Fighter. Before we get into what saved this company, let’s take a quick look back at how it started. The Idea The idea was spawned by Art Davie, who first approached […] READ MORE
In all the madness that last week brought with the Jon Jones issue and three fight cards in three nights to cap off International Fight Week; it is easy to overlook the fact that Will “Ill Will” Brooks shined in his UFC debut Friday night on The Ultimate Fighter Finale. Brooks defeated UFC lightweight veteran Ross “The […] READ MORE
Will Brooks officially became a free agent today. He could sign with any of the plethora of MMA promotions across the globe, and he wasted no time. As reported first by MMAJunkie, former Bellator Lightweight Champion Will Brooks is UFC bound. Will Brooks, A Big Addition For UFC Brooks has long been looked at as one of the premier […] READ MORE
On Episode 157 brought to you by MMAOddsBreaker.com, LastWordOnSports.com and sponsor Nuetrition Supplements Carlin (@CarlinBardsley) and I (@LynchOnSports) welcome three great guests. First we are joined by UFC middleweight Chris Camozzi to discuss his upcoming fight against Vitor Miranda on May 28th. Then nutritionist and strength/conditioning coach Tyler “Melee” Minton talks about his MMA client list and his background in the […] READ MORE
The Boys at the Hammer feature weekly coverage of all things MMA. They have one of the premier radio shows in the world of MMA broadcasted weekly on Wednesday nights on 93.3 FM, CFMU and here at Last Word on Sports. This week we are joined by fight journalist Shawn Smith (Sportsnet, Vice Sports) to […] READ MORE
The Boys at the Hammer feature weekly coverage of all things MMA. They have one of the premier radio shows in the world of MMA broadcasted weekly on Wednesday nights on 93.3 FM, CFMU and here at Last Word on Sports. The UFC debuts in The Netherlands this Sunday with UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. […] READ MORE
The Boys at the Hammer feature weekly coverage of all things MMA. They have one of the premier radio shows in the world of MMA broadcasted weekly on Wednesday nights on 93.3 FM, CFMU and here at Last Word on Sports. The UFC returns to network TV again this weekend for UFC On Fox: Teixeira […] READ MORE
The man dubbed as “Meathead” on The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights is leaving his long time home of the UFC. Matt Mitrione has signed with Bellator. Mitrione’s entire 14-fight career has taken place in the hallowed grounds of the UFC octagon. So it is a big change to make for the former NFL lineman. After a TKO […] READ MORE
The Boys at the Hammer feature weekly coverage of all things MMA. They have one of the premier radio shows in the world of MMA broadcasted weekly on Wednesday nights on 93.3 FM, CFMU and here at Last Word on Sports. At UFC Fight Night: Cruz vs. Dillashaw, Dominick Cruz returned after a long hiatus […] READ MORE
Chad Mendes is widely accepted as one of the greatest featherweights, if not fighter’s period, in the sport of MMA, but following a first round KO loss at the hands of Frankie Edgar at the The Ultimate Fighter 22: Finale, “Money” has seen his last title shot. It is rare thing in the sport of […] READ MORE
