All Entries in the "opinions" Category

Why Is Everyone Counting Tito Ortiz Out?

I’ve read and heard a variety of opinions since Forrest Griffin defeated Tito Ortiz via split-decision at UFC 106. The majority of people have come to one conclusion: Tito Ortiz is done as a top light heavyweight. I’m not saying that I necessarily disagree with this opinion, but to base it off of Saturday’s fight [...]

Anthony Johnson’s Days as a Welterweight Need To End

According to Steve Cofield at cagewriter, some reports indicate that UFC welterweight Anthony Johnson collapsed just prior to the weigh ins for UFC 106. This comes after a horrendous and dangerous attempt at cutting weight for his contest with Yoshihiro Yoshida at UFC 104. Reports prior to that weigh-in said that Johnson was being carried [...]

Reaction to Kimbo Slice vs. Roy Nelson

Ah, those clever people over at Spike TV and the UFC! Clever editing, tons of buzz, tons of promotion, all done to give us the illusion that Kimbo had a shot to beat Roy Nelson on tonight’s episode of The Ultimate Fighter. In reality, the majority of us knew that wouldn’t be the case, but [...]

Strikeforce parts ways with Buentello/Still can’t write a press release

Former UFC heavyweight contender Paul Buentello may be headed back to the Octagon after securing his release from Strikeforce. In what has become typical Strikeforce fashion, the statement on Buentello’s exit makes it appear as the loss will not hurt the organization. However, the statement also makes Strikeforce look like a joke. Here is the [...]

Ray Mercer is delusional

So, it’s official…boxing really damages the brain. Former heavyweight champion Ray Mercer recently did an interview with Eastsideboxing.com. In the interview, he basically says that MMA fighters are scared of him because of his 12 second KO of former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia. Here’s what he had to say:
J.S: So have you anything else [...]

Brock Lesnar: Good or Bad for the UFC?

The fact that this is even a question is downright silly to me quite honestly. I had my own opinions, but I wanted to hear what other people had to say about Brock Lesnar and his post-fight actions. Here is a sample of the responses:

Terrible, this is not clown Vince Mcmahons WWE. The UFC prides [...]

Bobby Lashley’s future

I’ve been asked a few times to comment on the future for former WWE superstar turned MMA fighter Bobby Lashley. Lashley is coming off a 1st round victory over Bob Sapp this past Saturday, and his MMA record now stands at 4-0.
As a MMA prospect, he isn’t thought of in the same realm as guys [...]