Tag: Morning Feature

Debuting UFC Fighters Have Lost Significantly More Since Promotion’s Return In May

Since UFC's reboot last May following COVID-19 halting events, the promotion's new style of recruitment has shown a significantly lower win-rate for newcomers. Out of the 310 fighters to compete since UFC 249, the 52 who had either made their UFC debut or returned following competition outside of the promotion recorded a win-rate of 36.5%. … Continue reading Debuting UFC Fighters Have Lost Significantly More Since Promotion’s Return In May →

Array of Personalities Prevail In Season Premiere of ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’

The fourth season of "Dana White's Contender Series" kicked off on Tuesday with three fighters joining the UFC roster. The new additions showed three dramatically different stories that are worth looking at. Here's a look at who prevailed at the season premiere from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. A Political Science Major … Continue reading Array of Personalities Prevail In Season Premiere of ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ →

Geo-Blocked Out: Broadcast Restrictions Holding Back International JMMA Fans

The following for Japanese mixed-martial-arts is a diehard one within the MMA sphere, although it has never been one that has been given lots of resources. While challenges like timezones and language barriers are expected and to an extent can’t be solved, a big issue for international viewers has always been the lack of accessibility … Continue reading Geo-Blocked Out: Broadcast Restrictions Holding Back International JMMA Fans →

Edmen Shahbazyan’s Biggest Test Yet: Will He Pass?

For an undefeated fighter, every fight is a new test of their limitations. Every win against an opponent illustrates how high on a ladder of a division someone can climb before they're stopped. Most fighters can be compared to a balloon, as they fill and fill until they reach their limit and pop, or, in … Continue reading Edmen Shahbazyan’s Biggest Test Yet: Will He Pass? →

For The First Time In Forever, MMA Fans Have Their Hands Full: A Week Preview

For the past few months, MMA fans have not had the overwhelming feeling of having to pick one event over another. Every week fans would watch whatever MMA was available as the majority of it was sidelined due to COVID-19. Now however is a weekend where the return of promotions and the continuation of others … Continue reading For The First Time In Forever, MMA Fans Have Their Hands Full: A Week Preview →

Brian Ortega and Korean Zombie’s Rivalry Elevated After Rapper Jay Park Gets Hit

South Korean rapper Jay Park found himself caught in UFC beef crossfire on Saturday night, getting slapped by featherweight contender Brian Ortega at UFC 248 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The artist's alignment with MMA fighter Chan Sung Jung (also known as "The Korean Zombie") is what has put a target on his back. Reported … Continue reading Brian Ortega and Korean Zombie’s Rivalry Elevated After Rapper Jay Park Gets Hit →