Dana White has long been considered one of the most outspoken figures in mixed martial arts. When things are great, you can hear him yelling praises from the rooftops. When disappointed, his wrath can be felt across state lines. And when the action ins…
Dana White has long been considered one of the most outspoken figures in mixed martial arts. When things are great, you can hear him yelling praises from the rooftops. When disappointed, his wrath can be felt across state lines. And when the action inside the Octagon is too amazing for words, you can be sure […]
MMA is undoubtedly a sport of thrills and surprises. Aside from exciting knockouts and back-and-forth slugfests, perhaps the most interesting element of shock within the UFC can be reached when a formerly unappreciated fighter rises above all expectati…
MMA is undoubtedly a sport of thrills and surprises. Aside from exciting knockouts and back-and-forth slugfests, perhaps the most interesting element of shock within the UFC can be reached when a formerly unappreciated fighter rises above all expectation, displaying levels of athleticism and expertise most spectators were not aware of. Many times has the UFC […]
MMA fighters aren’t paragons of virtue that are above all forms of criticism simply because they beat up other people in a cage. But you wouldn’t know this if you’ve spent any time in the MMA bubble, where UFC heavyweight Pat Ba…
MMA fighters aren’t paragons of virtue that are above all forms of criticism simply because they beat up other people in a cage. But you wouldn’t know this if you’ve spent any time in the MMA bubble, where UFC heavyweight Pat Barry can call fans “roaches” on his YouTube channel and be praised by most commenters, and […]
MMA is more than violence. The rapacious bloodlust that purportedly fuels MMA and its fandom only exists in the minds of those ignorant to one of MMA’s true strengths—inspiration. The saga of fans and fighters is one of human interest…
MMA is more than violence. The rapacious bloodlust that purportedly fuels MMA and its fandom only exists in the minds of those ignorant to one of MMA’s true strengths—inspiration. The saga of fans and fighters is one of human interest, one of overcoming adversity, beating the odds and saving lives. What stories, specifically, warm the […]
(We know the feeling, bro.)
It’s been a rough year, Potato Nation. Over the last six months or so, there have been a hell of a lot of days where it seems like there’s absolutely nothing going on in the world of MMA, and we’ve often found ourselves struggling to find news items and discussion topics that are genuinely worth writing about. I can think of several possible explanations for this…
– Some of the greatest fighters in the world have been sidelined due to injuries (see: GSP, Jose Aldo) and steroid suspensions (see: Alistair Overeem, Cris Cyborg).
– Some of the most controversial fighters in the world are on semi-permanent leave. (see: Nick Diaz, Gina Carano, Brock Lesnar).
– Some of the fighters who got you hooked on MMA in the first place have retired. (see: Chuck Liddell, Fedor Emelianenko, Mirko Cro Cop, Tito Ortiz, Randy Couture).
– The increased UFC event schedule has made each individual event feel less important, both because there are so many of them now, and because truly “stacked” events are so rare.
– War Machine just hasn’t shared any good stories lately.
– I’ve been writing about this stuff for nearly five years, we’ve already published every single Top Ten list there is to think of, and I’m just burned out on the sport. (Full disclosure: I had my first kid in February, so maybe everything else just seems less interesting in comparison.)
Here’s what I’m wondering: Do you feel like 2012 has been a slow news year for MMA, or is it just me? And if the sport has gotten dull for you this year, why do you think that is? Are any of you more excited now about MMA than you’ve ever been? And if you believe that 2012 has been an off-year in MMA, do you think things will improve next year when everybody’s healthy again (fingers crossed)?
Give me your thoughts in the comments section. Don’t be shy.
(We know the feeling, bro.)
It’s been a rough year, Potato Nation. Over the last six months or so, there have been a hell of a lot of days where it seems like there’s absolutely nothing going on in the world of MMA, and we’ve often found ourselves struggling to find news items and discussion topics that are genuinely worth writing about. I can think of several possible explanations for this…
– Some of the greatest fighters in the world have been sidelined due to injuries (see: GSP, Jose Aldo) and steroid suspensions (see: Alistair Overeem, Cris Cyborg).
– Some of the most controversial fighters in the world are on semi-permanent leave. (see: Nick Diaz, Gina Carano, Brock Lesnar).
– Some of the fighters who got you hooked on MMA in the first place have retired. (see: Chuck Liddell, Fedor Emelianenko, Mirko Cro Cop, Tito Ortiz, Randy Couture).
– The increased UFC event schedule has made each individual event feel less important, both because there are so many of them now, and because truly “stacked” events are so rare.
– War Machine just hasn’t shared any good stories lately.
– I’ve been writing about this stuff for nearly five years, we’ve already published every single Top Ten list there is to think of, and I’m just burned out on the sport. (Full disclosure: I had my first kid in February, so maybe everything else just seems less interesting in comparison.)
Here’s what I’m wondering: Do you feel like 2012 has been a slow news year for MMA, or is it just me? And if the sport has gotten dull for you this year, why do you think that is? Are any of you more excited now about MMA than you’ve ever been? And if you believe that 2012 has been an off-year in MMA, do you think things will improve next year when everybody’s healthy again (fingers crossed)?
Give me your thoughts in the comments section. Don’t be shy.
Modern MMA could not survive without the UFC. That’s not opinion—that’s fact. Don’t believe the MMA hipsters who tell you that MMA could flourish without the promotion. Such fools are misguided by ideological baggage and blinded…
Modern MMA could not survive without the UFC. That’s not opinion—that’s fact. Don’t believe the MMA hipsters who tell you that MMA could flourish without the promotion. Such fools are misguided by ideological baggage and blinded by their hatred of all things UFC. Zuffa—a company lead by Station Casinos owners Frank and Lorenzo Fertita, and […]
