Anderson Silva, Kryptonite, and Chael Sonnen
Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen are the worst of enemies. But without each other, what do they have? [See why they need each other. →]
Category: "In The Clinch"
What’s wrong with Nick Diaz?
Nick Diaz attempted to tell his side of the drama that unfolded last week.But the former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion has put forth a complete and utterly ridiculous account of what transpired that day. [What's Nick Diaz's problem? →]
The Unbelievable and Unappreciated Anderson Silva
After 15 straight wins, 9 being title defenses, Anderson Silva is still struggling to gain the respect he is deserved. This is a travesty and he should be recognized as the greatest to have ever done it. [Why is he the greatest ever? →]
In the Clinch: When is it time to walk away?
Fighters retiring. Fighters not retiring. Fighters being retired. Who’s right and who should make the call? [Find out when it's time to walk away. →]
In The Clinch: System Failure
Let me paint a picture for you: Two fighters have fought for the full three rounds to exhaustion. They’re standing in the center of the cage with the referee, waiting for the judges score cards to come in. The cage announcer calls out, “30-27, 29-28, and 29-28 for the winner by Unanimous Decision…Joe Warren!” With [...]
In The Clinch: Overtime Rounds in MMA
Houston, we have a problem… Or rather Nevada, and any other state that currently sanctions Mixed Martial Arts competition. We have a growing problem of ringside judges determining fight outcomes as draws. Normally I would wouldn’t touch this topic because draws were few and far between. But it’s not normal anymore. Draws are being handed [...]
In The Clinch: Steroids in MMA
Steroids. Not a word you want associated with you or your sport. Just ask Major League Baseball. The MLB had such a huge problem with steroids that many people have deemed the years between 1992-2006 “The Steroid Era.” And that’s exactly what’s happening in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. In yet another failed steroid [...]
In The Clinch: Friendly Fire
Unless you’ve fallen off the map or are living under a rock, you now know that Jon “Bones” Jones has become the UFC Light-heavyweight Champion after defeating Maurcio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 128. And if you weren’t boozed up and jumping for joy you might have noticed that the UFC brought Rashad Evans into the [...]