Bellator MMA’s New Title Structure: A Slippery Slope for Fighters? Brian McKenna June 19, 2014 Spotlight Since its creation, Bellator MMA has been built on the tournament-based structure. The winners of the tournaments would become immediate No. 1 contenders who would challenge for the championship their next...
In the Cage – Watson vs. Alvey Booked for Maine, Bellator 122 Fight Card Brian McKenna June 17, 2014 News Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of results, event announcements, fight match-ups, and injuries/cancellations from throughout the world of MMA. Watson vs. Alvey added to Maine UFC card A...
Head-to-Head Fight: UFC and Bellator MMA Set for War on Sept. 5 Brian McKenna June 13, 2014 Events, Spotlight If you were to browse around the internet trying to learn what a "battleground state" is, you'd more than likely come across a lot of political websites or information surrounding states that could be won by...
In the Cage – Alves vs. Mein Set for UFC Fight Night 49, Castillo vs. Ferguson Joins UFC 176 Brian McKenna June 12, 2014 News Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of results, event announcements, fight match-ups, and injuries/cancellations from throughout the world of MMA. Three fights added to UFC Fight Night 49 The...
Hurry Up and Wait: MMA Pacing Issues Must Be Resolved Brian McKenna June 6, 2014 Spotlight Lately, mixed martial arts events are longer than ever. Although holding lots of events arguably helps the sport as a whole, dragging those events out over the course of several hours to see five or six fights...
The MMA Corner Fighter Rankings: May 2014 Brian McKenna June 4, 2014 Fighter Rankings, Spotlight The MMA landscape is always in flux with promotions putting on fight cards more frequently than ever. Whether it’s the UFC, Bellator MMA or international promotions like ONE FC, fighters are constantly...
In the Cage – LaFlare and de Randamie Injured, ONE FC 16 Weigh-In Results Brian McKenna May 29, 2014 News Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of results, event announcements, fight match-ups, and injuries/cancellations from throughout the world of MMA. Cummings in for injured LaFlare, Parke meets...
In the Cage – Shields Out of WSOF 11, Curran Pulled From Bellator 121 Brian McKenna May 22, 2014 News Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of results, event announcements, fight match-ups, and injuries/cancellations from throughout the world of MMA. Shields scratched from bout against Fitch It...
Enough is Enough: To Keep Fighters Safe, All Amateur MMA Needs Regulation Brian McKenna May 22, 2014 Spotlight When is losing really a victory? This is a question that philosophy majors could really chew on in a discussion. They could talk about moral victories, or about how the knowledge that is gained in a defeat...
In the Cage – Faber Meets Caceres at UFC 175, Palelei Takes On Rosholt in New Zealand Brian McKenna May 15, 2014 News Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of results, event announcements, fight match-ups, and injuries/cancellations from throughout the world of MMA. Faber returns to battle "Bruce Leroy" After...