Every time a UFC champion moves his or her belt to another weight division, someone in that weight division takes a hit. This is especially evident when you look back, Frankie Edgar found himself out of the loop when the competition between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz got intense and likewise, Robert Whittaker has been […]
Author : Rory McGregorUFC 219 Predictions – Cynthia Calvillo Vs. Carla Esparza
We all know that the UFC has some fighters that it favors more than others. The UFC does not particularly do a good job at hiding this. One example of this – they privately flew out a star chef so he can make hot wings for Rhonda Rousey to celebrate, but then they ostracized Holy […]
Author : Rory McGregorUFC 219 Predictions – Carlos Condit Vs. Neil Magny
Carlos Condit is a real joy to watch for the fans. In terms of pure entertainment value, they don’t come much better than Condit. He is quick, exciting, takes risks and can really make fights very interesting for the fans. His career has been decorated with fight after fight that have acquired the status of […]
Author : Rory McGregorUFC 219 Predictions – Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Edson Barboza
Nurmagomedov is almost an unknown entity who has been on the downlow since 2014. In fact, most fans may have come across the name, but they do not have a face to put to it. The question everyone asks when it comes to Khabib Nurmagomedov is – who is he? Well, Nurmagomedov is someone who […]
Author : Rory McGregorUFC 219 Predictions – Cris Cyborg Vs. Holly Holm
The fight card for UFC 219 features a fight from the women’s featherweight division that most fans are highly anticipating. Traditionally, it is easy to see that the women’s MMA has never really been something that the UFC has placed much emphasis over, at least not as much as what is given to the men’s […]
Author : Rory McGregorUFA 218 – Max Holloway Vs. Frankie Edgar Predictions
Max Holloway took his time to reach the top, but when he eventually got there, he had left a wake of destruction like no other. Two years ago, the Hawaiian fighter put up with fight after fight that seemed to take him nowhere given that he was already at the top of the featherweight division, […]
Author : Rory McGregorUFA 218 – Alistair Overeem Vs. Francis Ngannou Predictions
The heavyweight division of the MMA lacks luster to say the least. This may come down to the fact that the UFC’s payouts are pretty minimal and so the best athletes end up in places such as the NFL and only aged, about – to retire kind of fighters from here cross over to the […]
Author : Rory McGregorUFA 218 – Henry Cejudo Vs. Sergio Pettis Predictions
The sad reality is that there are a lot many fans out there that have unknowingly been complaining about the lack of top notch, high quality fighters in the flyweight division lately. However, if you are to consider the fashion and dominance with which these two fighters, Henry Cejudo and Sergio Pettis, have risen through […]
Author : Rory McGregorUFA 218 – Eddie Alvarez Vs. Justin Gaethje Predictions
Justin Gaethje really shut his critics up when he debuted against Michael Johnson and won in a comfortable and dominant fashion. Previously, he had had trouble making quick work of opponents that were seen as underdogs and this is what raised questions in terms of whether he will be able to make it in the […]
Author : Rory McGregorUFA 218 – Tecia Torres Vs. Michelle Waterson Predictions
The Karate girl, Michelle Waterson, really made a name for herself when she convincingly defeated Paige VanZant early in their fight last year. This victory is what really made her popular with the fans, and all of Endeavor (which was WME – IMG back then) fell in love with the Karate diva. The demand for […]
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