Tag: MMA

UFC 197 shaping up to be an instant classic

With McGregor vs Dos Anjos and Holm vs Tate, could UFC 197 be one of the biggest cards ever?

After beating Jose Aldo in a record 13 seconds, there was speculation that Conor McGregor was to move up a weight class to fight at 155lbs. The smack talking fighter has gained something of a cult following, with fans intoxicated by his loud taunting, flashy style and knockout power. His move to 155lbs has now been confirmed as the story was leaked online. Continue reading “UFC 197 shaping up to be an instant classic”

Holly Holm to fight before Rousey rematch

Holm set to fight sooner than UFC 200, but who will be her next opponent?

The UFC has finally announced that Holly Holm’s next opponent will NOT be Ronda Rousey! The pair are set to rematch at UFC 200, which will be one of the biggest rematches in MMA history after Holm created quite the upset in not only beating Rousey, but utterly dismantling her. Continue reading “Holly Holm to fight before Rousey rematch”

England Should Embrace Women’s Sport

England as a nation need to try in 2016 to follow women’s sport – here’s the reasons why.

The New Year is usually followed by hastily broken resolutions and attempts at trying new things or outlooks that gradually fade away into memory. However, one new outlook England as a nation (and English people) need to try this year is following women’s sport. Continue reading “England Should Embrace Women’s Sport”

Vegas sees green white and orange as McGregor becomes UFC featherweight champion

The long anticipated UFC featherweight title fight between Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo made history tonight.

Conor McGregor has made UFC history tonight, defeating Jose Aldo Jr. by KO in just 13 seconds. After months of build up, smack talk and insults, the most talked about UFC match-up ever finally happened! But for all of the build up it was McGregor’s second punch which ended the fight and saw him crowned UFC featherweight champion of the world. The shocking result came as Aldo charged forward throwing a wide hook, McGregor countered with a strong cross followed by a hammer fist to the grounded former champion to end the match. Continue reading “Vegas sees green white and orange as McGregor becomes UFC featherweight champion”

UFC 194, Aldo vs McGregor

The Aldo vs McGregor card of UFC 194 is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated MMA fights of all time.

The Aldo vs McGregor card of UFC 194 is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated MMA fights of all time. With the popularity of the sport fuelled by personalities such as Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor who have embraced their new found celebrity, the UFC is one of the fastest growing sports franchises. 490 000 viewers tuned in to watch Rousey vs Holm (UFC 194), arguably one of the biggest upsets in the history of any combat sport. After the defeat of Ronda Rousey, one of the most prolific fighters in her category in the UFC, it is clear that in MMA, anything can happen making the sport all the more engaging to the viewer. Continue reading “UFC 194, Aldo vs McGregor”