5 Oz. Feature: Putting the UFC lightweight title picture into focus
I get many emails and questions about the UFC lightweight division with people asking things such as “what happens to the title if B.J. Penn versus Georges St Pierre doesn’t happen until after the New Year?” And “if Kenny Florian is not the number one contender, than who is?” Or, “how many wins does Tyson Griffin need before he gets a shot at the title?” And people... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Feature: Six Fighters in Need of a Promotion
As the boom of mixed martial arts promotions and shows continues, one fact has become more and more apparent: Zuffa and the UFC are the gold standard, both in show production and fighter talent. As a result it can be sometimes painful to watch fighters of superior talent fight in promotions lacking the roster depth to fully test their abilities. In the wake of the EliteXC show the newly crowned welterweight... [Read More...]
Trying to make a case for Tim Sylvia
Well, I must first admit, I am one of the many who think Fedor Emelianenko is the best heavyweight fighter on the planet. But I believe no one is unbeatable. In my opinion it is going to take a mistake-free performance from Tim Sylvia to expose and exploit his weaknesses. And contrary to popular opinion, he has weaknesses. The biggest obstacle for Big Tim is that he has more weaknesses than Fedor and... [Read More...]
