A few years ago I asked Urijah Faber how he envisions his career trajectory. Does he see himself as one of those larger-than-life athletes who can transcend a sport, much like an Oscar De La Hoya or a Michael Jordan, who have the uncanny power to make even non-fans know their name? Faber indicated this…
What exactly constitutes a “significant strike?” Is it a punch that makes the other fighter step back or snaps his head? A kick that buckles or bruises her leg? A body shot that makes an opponent briefly double over? A kick to the ribs that produces a thumping sound that a fan sitting 25 rows…
A lot of people are calling Robbie Lawler’s split-decision “win” over Carlos Condit at UFC 195 “controversial.” Which is an insult to the word “controversial.” We could rightly call Saturday’s UFC 195 main event “controversial” if Webster’s Dictionary ever changes the meaning of the word to … “when the wrong person gets their hand raised.”…
