Tag: Opinion

Knockdown News 2021 Fighter of the Year: Charles Oliveira

The year 2021 presented unique challenges to fighters who wanted to make a name for themselves. In 2020, the struggle was getting fights. As the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically lowered the number of events in 2020 and the virus placed an added risk to fighters, the amount of people who competed was less than ever. But … Continue reading Knockdown News 2021 Fighter of the Year: Charles Oliveira →

Max Holloway Showed What We Already Know: He’s One of the Best

While Max Holloway had already built a case for his championship ability before Saturday, he only solidified it with a stunning win against Calvin Kattar. Max Holloway didn't have much to prove on Saturday. Having fought for years at a championship level, everybody knew about his toughness, cardio, striking ability and so on. But after … Continue reading Max Holloway Showed What We Already Know: He’s One of the Best →

The 2020 RIZIN Reflection Roundtable

Before RIZIN concludes their 2020 calendar year with a New Year's Eve event on Thursday, we thought it would be valuable to reflect on the year for the leading Japanese MMA promotion. In an attempt to summarize a hectic and busy year, a roundtable discussion has been compiled including numerous names who cover the scene … Continue reading The 2020 RIZIN Reflection Roundtable →

Knockdown News 2020 Fighter of the Year: Deiveson Figueiredo

There’s no question that it was hard for nearly anyone to have a “good year” in 2020. As COVID-19 tore through the world and changed lives, there was more than enough reasons to not have a “good year.”  In the unforgiving world of sport, athletes were asked as usual to put in their absolute best … Continue reading Knockdown News 2020 Fighter of the Year: Deiveson Figueiredo →

Who is the fighter of the year? Here are the nominees

The year 2020 was the ultimate disruptor in the world. Traditions were broken and big changes were made to everyone’s lives. In a year where it became increasingly challenging to rise to the occasion, many MMA fighters put together the best year of their career. Here are the four nominees for the inaugural Knockdown News … Continue reading Who is the fighter of the year? Here are the nominees →

When Paul Felder Stepped Up To The Plate, Everybody Won

Six days before Saturday's UFC "Fight Night" card, something horrible happened: the show lost their main event. With the departure of Islam Makhachev from the card at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, the UFC had a vacancy in their main event against Rafael dos Anjos. The challenge presented to the UFC, the … Continue reading When Paul Felder Stepped Up To The Plate, Everybody Won →