Category Archives: Opinions

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Star Power: The Importance of Good Management

Mixed Martial Arts is like any other major sport in America. Superstars like Georges St. Pierre and Anderson Silva draw the attention of millions. Outspoken fighters like Chael Sonnen and…

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Perspective: The Resurgence of Mark Hunt

This Saturday UFC 160 goes down in the promotions hometown of Las Vegas.  Cain Velasquez and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva square off for the second time, this time for the heavyweight title….

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Perspective: Vitor Belfort’s Legacy…with TRT

This Saturday night Vitor Belfort takes on Luke Rockhold in the main event of UFC on FX 8 in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil. It will be the second card Vitor…

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Beyond Dollars and Cents: The Value of Brand Perception

Bellator MMA has been the talk of the mixed martial arts community over the past week, with a majority of the press being negative. From the legal dispute with Eddie…

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Changing Tides: Strikeforce Fighters and their Impact on the UFC

On March 12, 2011, UFC President Dana White announced that Zuffa, the UFC’s parent company, had purchased Strikeforce, their main “rival” in the sport of mixed martial arts. Due to…

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Playing Matchmaker: 4 Fights to Make After The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale

The UFC returned to action on Saturday night with the finale of The Ultimate Fighter season 17, which featured the majority of the TUF 17 cast as well as an…

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Playing Matchmaker: 5 Fights to Make After UFC on FUEL TV 9

The UFC returned to Sweden on Saturday for another spectacular afternoon of fights that saw no shortage of impressive finishes, upset wins and come-from-behind victories to send the crowd home satisfied.  While their light-heavyweight…

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Perspective: The Curious Case of Gegard Mousasi

This Saturday the UFC returns to Sweden for the second time for another installment of The UFC on Fuel TV series. However, less than a week out from fight night…

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Title Shots: A Look at a Challenger’s Return on Investment

On April 27, Chael Sonnen will meet Jon Jones in the main event of UFC 159 for the UFC light-heavyweight championship. Chael Sonnen has not competed as a light heavyweight since 2006 but…

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Bellator 95: Curran vs. Shamhalaev Main Card Preview

Bellator returns this Thursday with the Season 8 finale set to take place at the Revel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The defending featherweight champion, Pat Curran, was scheduled…