On The Prelims is a column that focuses on standout performances from the undercard of a top MMA event every week. This doesn't feel like the venue to highlight someone who lost a fight. This series is usually the place where we attempt to look at a name that is on the rise and hand … Continue reading UFC 271 On The Prelims: Roxanne Modafferi Is Truly ‘The Happy Warrior’
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UFC On The Prelims: It’s Not Too Late For Chidi Njokuani
On The Prelims is a column that focuses on standout performances from the undercard of a top MMA event every week. If you have followed this series in recent weeks, you might have noticed I have a certain appreciation for veterans getting their big break. There's something about that type of story that feels so … Continue reading UFC On The Prelims: It’s Not Too Late For Chidi Njokuani
Bellator 273 On The Prelims: Cheerie-O’s
On The Prelims is a column that focuses on standout performances from the undercard of a top MMA event every week. Most episodes of "On The Prelims" focus on the UFC event that is on that weekend. Matter of fact, the next seven weeks will be doing that, as a UFC event is consistently scheduled … Continue reading Bellator 273 On The Prelims: Cheerie-O’s
UFC 270 On The Prelims: Debuts Galore
On The Prelims is a column that focuses on standout performances from the undercard of a top MMA event every week. Last night's UFC 270 pay-per-view event showcased an overwhelming number of UFC newcomers. Out of the entire card, eight fighters were competing in the UFC for the first time. Some of those appearances were … Continue reading UFC 270 On The Prelims: Debuts Galore
UFC On The Prelims: One Time For The Veterans
On The Prelims is a column that focuses on standout performances from the undercard of a top MMA event every week. I'll start with an honest truth: there wasn't much to look at on the prelims this week. UFC made their return on Saturday night, but it might have been in less grand fashion than … Continue reading UFC On The Prelims: One Time For The Veterans
UFC On The Prelims: Prospects Shine In Striker’s Delight
Saturday's UFC card was violent. I know what you're thinking: "Duh, it's MMA." But listen, Saturday's event from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada USA was more blood-lusting than most MMA events. It presented a level of violence that actually reached a record - yes, you can track these things. The afternoon action tied … Continue reading UFC On The Prelims: Prospects Shine In Striker’s Delight
UFC 268 On The Prelims: Veteran Newcomers Get Overdue Big Stage Moment
There's something odd about seeing some fighters in the UFC. It's not that they aren't deserving of the opportunity, but sometimes they don't feel that connected to the UFC world. When you think of a fighter like Fedor Emelianenko, the UFC isn't mentioned. And that's because his long career, which has been successful, has strictly … Continue reading UFC 268 On The Prelims: Veteran Newcomers Get Overdue Big Stage Moment
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