Due to a prior obligation, I unfortunately missed last Saturday’s UFC Live on Versus during its initial airing. Judging by the results, it was exactly what I expected it to be: a woefully underlooked card that provided some of the more entertaining bouts in recent months. I was disappointed, however, … Continue reading
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UFC Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz deserves your attention this Saturday
Dominick Cruz deserves your attention this Saturday. I’ve been signing the praises of Cruz to friends and fans going back to his days in the WEC. Boy, do I miss those cards, particularly the laters ones that featured almost exclusively Bantamweight and Featherweight fights. Since MMA is still a young sport, there are … Continue reading
Why the Rating for WEC 47 Should Be the Least of the Promotion’s Concerns
According to MMAJunkie.com, last Saturday’s WEC 47 event delivered the promotion’s lowest television ratings of the last couple years. The event, emanating from Columbus, OH and featuring a Bantamweight Title bout (see previous post) and appearances from former champion Miguel Torres and Jens Pulver, drew roughly 373,000 viewers for a … Continue reading
Rise & Fall of an Outsider: Did Brian Bowles Give Up on Himself at WEC 47?
At WEC 47 in Columbus, Ohio, Bantamweight Champion Brian Bowles ended what was a brief fling with his title in a loss to unorthodox up-and-comer Dominick Cruz when he was unable to answer the bell for the third round due to a broken hand. It was a chaotic scene coming … Continue reading