MMA Fan Quirks: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Richard Wilcoxon June 6, 2014 Spotlight Silly traditions and annoying chants. Every sport has them. What would an NFL game be like without the wave? Or a baseball game without some casting the voodoo fingers at a batter? These traditions can get...
Without Compromise: Does the UFC Have Integrity? Richard Wilcoxon June 5, 2014 Spotlight When I was young, my mother told me about integrity. She stressed that it was an important characteristic. She explained integrity as doing the right thing even when it is hard. Of course, that is an...
The Strange Handling of Ronda Rousey vs. Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Justino Richard Wilcoxon June 3, 2014 Spotlight Ronda Rousey is the most famous female combat sports performer in the world today. Her looks and skill had the UFC drooling. The promotion created an entire division for the sole purpose of showcasing Rousey....
The MMA Corner Round Table: UFC Fight Night 39 Richard Wilcoxon April 8, 2014 Events, Previews, Spotlight The term “legend” is used a little too often in such a young sport. MMA hasn’t even been around for a quarter of a century yet, and it seems like every card has someone fans or media are calling a...
The MMA Corner’s 2013 Mixed Martial Arts Awards Richard Wilcoxon January 4, 2014 Spotlight As 2013 comes to an end, it is a good time to look at the year that was in MMA. Who emerged this year? Who was the best fighter, trainer or camp? What news headline stood out? The staff at The MMA Corner got...
2013 Awards: Comeback Fighter of the Year – Robbie Lawler Richard Wilcoxon January 4, 2014 Spotlight Often times it is difficult to determine a winner for awards like these. You have to consider the qualifications of several fighters and often there is a difference of opinion. However, that was not the case...
UFC 20th Anniversary: Fighters Who Never Lived Up to Their Potential Richard Wilcoxon October 30, 2013 News The UFC’s 20th anniversary is quickly approaching. This has been a time for fans to reminisce. A time for fans to remember the beginning of our sport, to recall how close the sport came to dying under...
UFC 166: When is an Amazing Card a Nightmare for the UFC? Richard Wilcoxon October 23, 2013 News While the UFC is still basking in the glow of what many are calling the best event in years, did the UFC have one of its worst fears realized? UFC 166 is being praised by many fans as one of the best events...
The MMA Corner Round Table: UFC 159 Richard Wilcoxon April 24, 2013 Events, Previews After back-to-back amazingly entertaining events on free television, the UFC returns to its pay-per-view format with UFC 159. The event is highlighted by light heavyweight champion and pound-for-pound great...
The MMA Corner Round Table: UFC on Fuel TV 9 Richard Wilcoxon April 4, 2013 Events, Previews Well, it’s official. The UFC has put together the most lackluster and least significant card in its history. There are no title implications in any of the fights, and there’s a lack of big names and...