Grappling with Issues – 9/7/11
How far do you see Yoshihiro Akiyama going in the welterweight division? Will Daniel Cormier pull off the upset this weekend by beating Antonio Silva? Do you want to see a rematch between Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira? Would Hector Lombard be more than a mid-tier middleweight in the UFC? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 8/31/11
Do you want to see Anderson Silva make a run at a different division before he retires? What’s next for Mauricio “Shogun” Rua after his dominant win at UFC 134? Is there a particularly bright future for any of the Brazilians outside of last weekend’s main card? Will Andrei Arlovski ever return to prominence? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 8/17/11
What will you remember most about Chris Lytle’s career? Is Ben Henderson more deserving of a title-shot than Clay Guida? Where will Alistair Overeem fight next? Should Dan Hardy have been given another shot in the Octagon after losing last weekend? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlighting insight and opinion... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 7/27/11
Will Saturday night mark Fedor Emelianenko‘s last hurrah in Mixed Martial Arts? How do you see Marloes Coenen‘s title-defense going against Miesha Tate? Should Tyron Woodley be considered an “uncrowned” champ if he beats Paul Daley at “Strikeforce – Fedor vs. Henderson”? What “Summer Series” finalist impressed you the most at Bellator 47? Keyboard... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 7/20/11
How likely is it Tito Ortiz will shock the world once again at UFC 133 when he faces Rashad Evans? What’s up with all the recent injuries in the UFC? Is Gray Maynard more likely to become champion at UFC 136 than Ken Florian? Who do you see moving on to the Bellator “Summer Series” Featherweight Tournament finals? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues,... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 7/13/11
What would you do if attempting to book bouts for B.J. Penn, Carlos Condit, and Jon Fitch? Do you see Ben Saunders winning the Bellator Season 5 Welterweight Tournament? Should Bobby Lashley be considered an underdog to Eddie Sanchez at Titan FC 19? What scheduled match-up in the second half of 2011 gives you goosebumps? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues,... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 7/6/11
How far away is Urijah Faber from another title-shot? Was Tito Ortiz‘s win at UFC 132 a product of luck or talent? Is Wanderlei Silva done in the ring? Does Carlos Condit have a better chance of becoming champion than Melvin Guillard? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlighting insight and opinion from myself... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 6/29/11
Will Urijah Faber return to his title-winning ways this weekend against Dominick Cruz? What’s the story with Rick Story? Is Nate Marquardt truly done fighting in the Octagon? Is Ryan Couture overrated? Can this GWI top last week’s dismal display in the “Comments” section? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 6/22/11
How would you characterize Fabricio Werdum‘s behavior against Alistair Overeem this past weekend in their Strikeforce World Grand Prix pairing? Was Jorge Masvidal‘s win over K.J. Noons more impressive than Daniel Cormier‘s against Jeff Monson? Do you see an upset unfolding this weekend in the opening round of Bellator‘s “Summer Series” featherweight tournament? What... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 6/15/2011
Does Ken Florian have a better shot at becoming a UFC champion in his next bout than Junior dos Santos? Whose reputation took the biggest hit at UFC 131? What is your take on the UFC’s decision to make future main events five-round fights? Will Tyron Woodley be the next welterweight to wear a Strikeforce title around his waist? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 6/8/11
Is Junior Dos Santos more likely to win without a knockout this weekend than Shane Carwin? How far can TUF 13 champ Tony Ferguson go in the UFC? What’s up with Josh Grispi these days? Should Quinton Jackson and Joe Rogan have been punished more severely for their recent actions? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 6/1/11
Is Lyoto Machida a better match-up for Jon Jones than Quinton Jackson? Does Clay Guida deserve a title-shot if he beats Anthony Pettis this weekend? Are you excited about Jason Miller and Michael Bisping as coaches on the next season of TUF? When should fans expect to see Brock Lesnar back in the Octagon? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 5/25/11
Will Quinton Jackson knock Matt Hamill out this weekend at UFC 130? Would you like to see Nick Diaz as a coach on the Ultimate Fighter? Are New York officials likely to rule in favor of opening the State’s doors to MMA events? Who do you see winning Bellator’s “Summer Series” tournament? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 5/18/11
Did Jon Jones rub you the wrong way in the handling of his hand surgery? Are Brock Lesnar‘s days as a divisional king in the rear-view mirror after the return of his health issues? Will Quinton “Rampage” Jackson retire in the next two years? Would you have preferred to see Mirko Filipovic in Brendan Schaub‘s place against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC Rio? Keyboard warrrrriors….come... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 5/11/11
How do you view Nick Diaz‘s decision to box? Do you want to see “Cro Cop” give it one last go against “Minotauro”? What’s next for the Zuffa after this week’s announcement regarding fighter insurance? Is it time to change the structure of rounds? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 5/4/11
Is there any opponent you’d rather see Georges St. Pierre fight more than Nick Diaz? Are you 100% certain we’ve seen the last of Randy Couture in the Octagon? How many stadium shows will the UFC attempt in 2012? Who will emerge victorious in the Bellator Season 4 Welterweight Tournament final? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 4/27/11
Will Saturday night mark Georges St. Pierre’s last appearance at welterweight? Should the UFC have held off on replacing an injured Jon Jones with Phil Davis against Rashad Evans? Did Strikeforce make a mistake by letting Jason Miller go without a fight? Can either contender pull off the upset this weekend at UFC 129? Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlight... [Read More...]
Grapping with Issues – 4/20/11
Is Nick Diaz destined for a boxing ring? If Royce Gracie was fighting at UFC Rio who would you pair him against? Will Joe Warren exit Bellator Season 4 as featherweight champion? What is one thing you would change about MMA judging? Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlight insight and opinion from myself and resident workhorse Jeremy Lambert whose “Walk Out”... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 4/13/11
Did Nick Diaz outperform Gilbert Melendez last weekend? Should Thiago Silva have kept his mouth shut in front of the NSAC? Are referees a bigger problem in MMA than judges? What weight-class would you most like to see a title unification bout in? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlight insight and opinion from... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 4/6/11
Will Gina Carano‘s move to Greg Jackson‘s make a difference in her career? How long will is take Nick Diaz to put Paul Daley on the mat? Will Eddie Alvarez stay undefeated in Bellator? What one change would you make to format of The Ultimate Fighter? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlight insight... [Read More...]
