High Expectations and History Plague Mirko “CroCop” Filipovic’s Future
One of the storylines that some of the major MMA media have been focusing on in the aftermath of UFC 110 has been the poor…
Leland Roling Archives: 02/2010
Wanderlei Silva’s Ten Second Last Stand Delivers Cure for Nostalgic Fans
Wanderlei Silva said it best during his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan following his decision victory over Michael Bisping on Saturday night at UFC 110.…
UFC 110 Preview: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Cain Velasquez Battle for Potential Shot at Brock Lesnar
In the UFC 110 main event, rising star and potential future contender Cain Velasquez (7-0. 5-0 UFC) will face his toughest test of his career…
UFC 110 Preview: Will the PRIDE Era Wanderlei Silva Return Against Michael Bisping?
In middleweight action, former PRIDE middleweight champion Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva (32-10-1, 1-3 UFC) will battle The Ultimate Fighter Season 3 champion Michael Bisping…
UFC 110 Preview: George Sotiropoulos’ Rise Up the Ladder Runs Through Joe Stevenson
One of the slightly undervalued battles that could end up being one of the more exciting fights of the evening on the UFC 110 main…
UFC 110 Preview: Will Ryan Bader Capitalize on Keith Jardine’s Weaknesses?
In light heavyweight action, rising star and The Ultimate Fighter Season 8 winner Ryan Bader (10-0, 3-0 UFC) will battle long-time UFC veteran Keith Jardine…
UFC 110 Preview: Hardcore Fans Hoping for Vintage Mirko “CroCop” Filipovic Against Ben Rothwell
One of the battles that nearly every hardcore mixed martial arts fan on the planet will be keeping a close eye on during Saturday’s UFC…
UFC 110 Preview: Aussie Pioneers Chris Haseman, Elvis Sinosic Headline Preliminary Action
The UFC will tread into new waters on Saturday as the promotion will head to Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia for UFC 110. This will…
Debating the Importance of a Consensus Number One Ranked Fighter
The UFC’s middleweight division has been one of the most scrutinized divisions in the sport of mixed martial arts. After the two drubbings former champion…
Quality of Competition at the Core of Debate Over Bobby Lashley’s Next Fight
The sport of mixed martial arts, like many other professional sports, has a general concept of how novice fighters should move through the ranks, gain…
Determining the All-Time Greats of Mixed Martial Arts
One of the interesting discussions that was created out of the recent Randy Couture vs. Mark Coleman showdown at UFC 109 was the talk about…
Will Mirko “CroCop” Filipovic Prove His Decline Is Overstated?
With UFC 110 a little over one week away, one of the stories that fans will be focusing on is whether Mirko “CroCop” Filipovic is…
History Proves Quality Performances Are Essential to Title Aspirations
Mixed martial arts is a sport that works off an unique theory. Matches are created by promoters who have shown that entertainment and business are…
Chael Sonnen Proves Controversial Self-Marketing Persists Despite Detractors
Ask any hardcore mixed martial arts fan whether or not they believed Chael Sonnen had a shot against Nate Marquardt in the week leading up…
The Emotional and Unpredictable Nature of the UFC Debut
Making your debut in a sport at a higher level of competition can be a daunting endeavor. Nervousness and the thought of not performing at…
Are Mental Gifts the Key to Paulo Thiago’s Success?
I felt rectified vindicated. After putting my faith in Frank Trigg and Ronnys Torres to come out victorious, Paulo Thiago‘s counter combination in the second…
UFC 109 Preview: Randy Couture, Mark Coleman Collide in ‘Good Ol’ Fashioned Scrap’
In the UFC 109 main event, current UFC Hall of Famers Randy “The Natural” Couture (17-10, 14-7 UFC) and Mark “The Hammer” Coleman (16-9, 7-4…
UFC 109 Preview: Nate Marquardt, Chael Sonnen Battle for Shot at Middleweight Title
Serving as one of the higher profile bouts of the evening, the middleweight showdown between Team Jackson-trained former King of Pancrase champion Nate “The Great”…
Opportunities Abundant for the Resurgent Nick Diaz
In the sport of mixed martial arts, strategy and criticism play a significant role in a fighter’s success. From fight to fight, gameplans are formulated…
UFC 109 Preview: Paulo Thiago’s Improving Skills Create Serious Challenges for Mike Swick
One of the more interesting battles taking place on the UFC 109 main card on Saturday night will be the welterweight showdown between American Kickboxing…