Category: MMA

Where has the real Pat Barry gone?

Pat Barry. One of the most feared and versatile heavyweight fighters in the world. Anybody seen him lately? Really, anybody know where he is? And please, don’t tell me that guy at UFC 161 was Pat Barry, because it wasn’t. One of the best kickboxers around seems to have lost his shine. A man that […]

Bellator MMA is growing, is it signing the right talent?

Bellator is now the second largest MMA organization in the country. It had a nice TV deal with MTV and took another step towards mainstream relevance with its Spike TV deal. Now Bellator should be taking note of what Strikeforce did right by wanting to create its own homegrown superstars.  This is what their CEO says is their plan. What […]

Velasquez Vs. Dos Santos III

Another UFC trilogy is coming up and everyone’s excited as can be. The most exciting part? This trilogy might actually get extended faster than Bruce Willis can make Die Hard sequel. Yes, Cain Velazquez Vs. Junior Dos Santos has everything needed to be a classic trilogy in UFC history, but the truth is that if […]

WAR MMA – Nick Diaz has gone from fighter to promoter, will he succeed?

Nick Diaz has come up with a concept for an MMA promotion, WAR MMA. This promotion is starting out better than most. Why? Well, it’s owner has instant credibility in the MMA scene, as he is one of the most successful fighters in the game. As such, he has the necessary connections to get good […]

Zingano out, Tate in, TUF 18 has drama from the first minute

That took long. Already news has come out from the beginning of filming for season 18 of The Ultimate FIghter. Cat Zingano hurt her knee during training before the start of the show. This left Dana White with a problem, who to put in to coach against Ronda Rousey. The choice seems clear, Miesha Tate […]

Luke Rockhold. Is that a GI Joe?

Seriously, Luke Rockhold is in the top spot for MMA fighters who look like they belong in the next G.I. Joe movie. With his looks and that name all he’ll need is to wear some camouflage and look angry while standing next to The Rock. Now possible movie career aside, Luke Rockhold is the last Strikeforce […]

TOP 5 GATEKEEPERS IN THE UFC

GateKeepers | The Guy Blog

​Gatekeepers? What is a gatekeeper? A gatekeeper in business is that personal assistant that always tells you that their boss is unavailable, unless they deem you important enough as to take up any of the boss. In the UFC a gatekeeper is a fighter who you have to beat to be deemed good enough to […]

Top 5 Gatekeepers in the UFC

​What is a gatekeeper? A gatekeeper in business is that personal assistant that always tells you that their boss is unavailable, unless they deem you important enough as to take up any of the boss. In the UFC a gatekeeper is a fighter who you have to beat to be deemed good enough to fight […]

UFC on Fx 8: Belfort Vs. Rockhold

UFC on Fx 8

Vitor Belfort fights the last reigning Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold (I really think that name sounds like a freaking G.I. Joe). Allegations over the root of why Belfort uses TRT are flying around. The reality is that this point is moot. Belfort’s not hiding it, Rockhold was aware of it when he signed his […]

Urijah Faber and Phil Davis host MMA Combine, Create MMADraft.com

Urijah Faber and Phil Davis will be hosting the first ever NFL type combine for MMA at the UFC Fan Expo in Las Vegas next July.​ The idea is to have 100 MMA up and comers showcase their physical gifts for all to see. The point is to give those who otherwise wouldn’t be noticed […]

Gilbert Melendez has the right attitude, wants way back to title shot

Gilbert Melendez wants a rematch and if the lightweight division wasn’t so stacked, he’d get it. Gilbert is open to fighting pretty much anyone that will get him a new title shot if beaten. I believe Gilbert will get another title shot, he needs 2 fights, 2 convincing victories to get himself in position to […]