On Friday night, we witnessed the end of one Heavyweight’s career and a new chapter in another. Brock Lesnar retired Friday night after Alistair Overeem kicked the soul out of his liver. It was a brutally beautiful ending to a fight where Lesnar looked out of his element during the whole fight. I personally thought that at some point...
UFC 141: Breakdown
Brock Lesnar vs Alistair Overeem Breakdown: This fight could be an amazing offensive blowout between two massive human beings. Brock Lesnar is an absolute beast of a wrestler . Who to be as fast and powerful as he is, is just plain crazy. Overeem in his own right is a giant himself and a K-1 level striker who can hit you once and knock you back...
What’s Next for Shane Carwin?
If you are like me, and were SCREAMING at your TV when UFC Heavyweight Shane Carwin lost to Brock Lesnar, then you may have been wondering what is next for him in the UFC. Well folks, in a chat with The Seattle Times, today, UFC President Dana White announced that Carwin has his next opponent all lined up. That opponent goes by the name of...
My Take On: Heroes & Villains In MMA & Pro Wrestling’s Influence
As a wrestling fan, I tend to see a lot of pro-wrestling influences making their way into Mixed Martial Arts. While some feel that this has led to unsportsmanlike conduct, I feel it has added a new dimension to the sport that allows us to connect with fighters for more than just their fighting prowess. One of the earliest UFC fighters...
Bald Rage: Junior Dos Santos Is Not Ready
Once again, I just have to preface this by saying that this is my opinion and mine alone. Please feel free to agree or disagree. I am no sports writer or analyst, I just call it how I see it. Congratulations to Dos Santos on winning last night’s bout against Roy “Big Country” Nelson – especially since the win guarantees...