Category Archives: Previews

UFC 149: Faber vs. Barao – Main Card Preview

Posted on July 20th, 2012 by Nick Tylwalk

The fight that awaits Urijah Faber in the main event of UFC 149 on Saturday night in Calgary isn’t the one he’s been anticipating for so long. But if the “California Kid” isn’t on top of his game against Renan … Continue reading →

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UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II – Main Card Preview

Posted on July 5th, 2012 by Nick Tylwalk

If MMA fights were guaranteed to be entertaining based solely on the level of hype leading up to them, the main event of UFC 148 could already be etched in stone as an all-time classic. It doesn’t always work out … Continue reading →

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Is Renan Barao the Next Bantamweight King?

Posted on June 12th, 2012 by Dariel Figueroa

What we know of sports and athletics is largely built upon the ever-evolving philosophies and methods of physical practicality. We have the power to increase the size of our muscle fibers, the ability to flexion and strengthen our joints.  We … Continue reading →

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UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir – Main Card Preview

Posted on May 25th, 2012 by Nick Tylwalk

To paraphrase the great Muhammad Ali, it’s almost time for the UFC to rumble, big man, rumble. When UFC 146 hits the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night, it will be a promotional first thanks to a five-fight main … Continue reading →

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What Will the Heavyweight Landscape Look Like After UFC 146?

Posted on May 9th, 2012 by Dariel Figueroa

If you consider the UFC’s heavyweight division to be the best in the world, and you should, then UFC 146 is sort of like the Kentucky Derby (I’m tired of Super Bowl references) for the big guys of the sport. … Continue reading →

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UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller – Main Card Preview

Posted on May 3rd, 2012 by Nick Tylwalk

Perhaps because of his nondescript name, UFC lightweight Jim Miller hasn’t always received as much attention as his record would suggest he should. That might change this Saturday at New Jersey’s Izod Center under the biggest spotlight of Miller’s MMA … Continue reading →

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Josh Koscheck vs Johny Hendricks: Punching Through the Welterweight Crowd

Posted on April 27th, 2012 by Rich Finaldi

UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller on May 5th 2012 at the Izod Center in my home state of New Jersey will have another fight that is main event worthy in Johny “Bigg Rigg” Hendricks vs. Josh Koscheck. Hendricks has … Continue reading →

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Alistair Overeem Denied License. Frank Mir Moved To Title Fight. Other UFC 146 Switches

Posted on April 24th, 2012 by FightWriting Staff

After his meeting with the Nevada State Athletic Commission today, international star and top heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem has been denied a license to compete in the state. In anticipation of this occurrence, the UFC announced last week that Frank … Continue reading →

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