Grappling with Issues – 2/3/12
Is Carlos Condit more likely to finish Nick Diaz tomorrow night at UFC 143 than the opposite occurring? Who were you most impressed by at UFC on FOX 2? Will Chael Sonnen beat Anderson Silva in their rematch? What can the UFC/FOX do to improve their broadcasts? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlighting insight... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 1/27/12
Do you consider Chael Sonnen vs. Anderson Silva 2 in Brazil to be a lock? Is Phil Davis more likely to pull off an upset at UFC on FOX 2 than Chris Weidman or Michael Bisping? Will this weekend’s show on FOX pull in more viewers than their original offering in November? Who should the UFC match Melvin Guillard with next? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues 1/19/12
Is Jose Aldo destined for dominance in 2012? Have UFC fans seen the last of Anthony Johnson inside the Octagon? Who should Rousimar Palhares fight next? How big of an issue is “fighter pay” in the UFC? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlighting insight and opinion from myself and resident workhorse... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 1/13/12
Will Jose Aldo still be a featherweight a year from today? How should Strikeforce handle the fallout from Cris Santos‘ positive drug test? Is Anthony Johnson going to be a better middleweight than he was a welterweight? How much life does Strikeforce have left in it? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlighting... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 1/6/12
What was your reaction to Brock Lesnar‘s retirement? Should any hope remain where Fedor Emelianenko signing with the UFC is concerned? Will “King Mo” fight in Strikeforce again after tomorrow night’s bout against Lorenz Larkin? Is Jake Ellenberger more likely to earn a title-shot in 2012 than Johny Hendricks? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 12/30/11
Is Alistair Overeem more/less likely than Brock Lesnar to beat Junior dos Santos? Will tonight’s UFC 141 main event last longer than a round? Should Donald Cerrone get a title-shot if he beats Nate Diaz? Is there a potential match-up in 2012 you’re looking forward to more than any other? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 12/22/11
Will lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez face a Strikeforce or UFC fighter next?? What would you like Dana Claus to bring you this year for Christmas? Would you lock horns in the cage with Cristiane Santos for the right price? Who in MMA deserves a lump of coal in their stocking this year? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 12/17/11
Despite the new Showtime deal will Gilbert Melendez still join the UFC if he wins tonight against Jorge Masvidal? What’s next for Frank Mir? Will Miguel Torres be back in the UFC within the next year? Is Gegard Mousasi better off at 185 pounds? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Better late than never, welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlighting... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 12/9/11
Will Michael Bisping get a title-shot in 2012? Is Jon Jones going to finish Lyoto Machida? Which Nogueira brother has a better chance of winning this weekend at UFC 140? How should the UFC handle Dan Henderson? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlighting insight and opinion from myself and resident workhorse Jeremy... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 12/2/11
Should Chris Leben have been released after failing another drug test? Who do you see coming away with an Ultimate Fighter Season 14 trophy? Does Michael Bisping deserve a title-shot if he beats Jason Miller? What was your favorite moment of Bellator Season 5? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlighting insight... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 11/25/11
Who should Wanderlei Silva scrap with in his next bout? Does Urijah Faber have a better chance against Dominick Cruz in their third go-round than he did last time? Do you want to see Mauricio Rua vs. Dan Henderson Part Deux? How well would Michael Chandler do if he was part of the UFC roster? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 11/17/11
Is Cain Velasquez destined for a title-shot in 2012? Should the winner of this weekend’s main event between Dan Henderson and Mauricio Rua jump Rashad Evans as #1 contender? Will Fedor Emelianenko‘s fight flop on PPV? Could UFC 139 mark the final time Wanderlei Silva steps into the ring? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 11/10/11
Can Cain Velasquez last five rounds with Junior dos Santos? What would it take for Mark Munoz to get a title-shot? How do you see this weekend’s Bellator finals going down? Is Renan Barao a better option for contendership than Urijah Faber? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlighting insight and opinion from... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 11/3/11
Is B.J. Penn retired for good or will he fight again? How likely is it Mark Munoz vs. Chris Leben will go a full five rounds? What is your take on this weekend’s lackluster UFC 138 lineup? Should Jay Hieron have to go through another tournament to earn a rematch with Ben Askren? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 10/26/11
Is B.J. Penn vs. Nick Diaz more likely to feature a finish or scorecards? Did Kenny Florian make the right decision? Should Bellator champion Ben Askren be considered a “Top 10″ fighter assuming he beats Jay Hieron this weekend? Do you think Bobby Lashley will defeat Tim Hague or vice versa? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 10/19/11
How much gas does Rich Franklin have left in the tank? Will Alexis Vila cruise to the Bellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament crown? Is Roy Nelson at risk of getting released without a win at UFC 137? Should Bellator consider holding events on a new night come 2012? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlighting... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 10/12/11
Was Frankie Edgar‘s win over Gray Maynard at UFC 136 the best performance by a UFC champion so far this year? Do Chael Sonnen‘s antics rub you the wrong way? Will Rashad Evans get his elusive title-shot in 2012? What’s next for Kenny Florian? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlighting insight... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 10/5/11
Will 2012 be the year Dominick Cruz finally stops an opponent under the Zuffa banner? Should Brian Stann get a shot at the middleweight title if he wins this weekend at UFC 136? Is it time for the UFC to part ways with Pat Barry? Does Gilbert Melendez deserve an immediate crack at the championship when he joins the UFC? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues,... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 9/28/11
Will Jon Jones suffer a loss in 2012? What’s next for Bellator featherweight champ Joe Warren? Is it time for Matt Hughes to be put out to pasture? Who do you want to see fight at the UFC‘s upcoming show in Japan? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlighting insight and opinion from myself and resident... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 9/21/2011
How do you see the UFC handling the light heavyweight contendership with Dan Henderson‘s recent return to the promotion? Will UFC 135 be Matt Hughes‘ final appearance in the Octagon? How many rounds do you see this weekend’s title-fight between Jon Jones and Quinton Jackson lasting? Was Jake Shields‘ loss to Jake Ellenberger at UFN 25 a byproduct of his father’s recent... [Read More...]
