I recently had the opportunity and honor to sit down with retired US Navy Corpsman and Vietnam veteran Gene Korus. Gene is 73 and living with his wife in the suburbs of Chicago.… Click here to continue reading!
Gene Korus: American Hero
What’s Next for the UFC Lightweight Division?
by Vito Basile
UFC 257, the first premiere event of 2021, didn’t disappoint. The main event of the evening belonged to Dustin “Diamond” Poirier v. Conor “Notorious” McGregor. Poirier finished McGregor in the second round of the bout by KO/TKO.
McGregor returned to UFC 257 after a yearlong absence, with his last bout against Donald Cerone.… Click here to continue reading!
UFC Fight Night Munhoz v. Edgar Preview
UFC 252 brought us to the end of an era with the retirement of former heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier. Cormier, who some consider the G.O.A.T., lost to current heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic by decision in their trilogy fight. UFC Fight Night’s main event will feature #5 ranked bantamweight Pedro Munhoz (18-4), and #8 ranked bantamweight and former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar (22-8-1).… Click here to continue reading!
Disney/ESPN forces UFC to cancel UFC 249
By Vito Basile
It’s been a rollercoaster the past few weeks in the UFC, with UFC Lightweight Champ Khabib Nurmagomedov forced to pull out against Tony Ferguson, UFC 249 getting cancelled multiple times but UFC President Dana White assuring fans that it’s going to happen, and most importantly the location of UFC 249 was a complete unknown.… Click here to continue reading!
UFC 249 Card is Set; Location Still Unknown
by Vito Basile
After weeks of an uphill battle with multiple state legislation due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, UFC President Dana White has seemingly found a way to make UFC 249 happen, although it’ll be without one of its original superstars, UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.… Click here to continue reading!
Fan Favorite Top Five UFC Fights
by Vito Basile
I decided that with most people being quarantined to their homes with no live sporting events to enjoy, why not give them some entertainment. I asked people on social media for their top five of UFC fights, took the ones that seemed to be the most popular, as well as my personal favorite, and made a list, in no particular order:
- Stephan Bonnar v.
Khabib Out, UFC 249 in Danger
by Vito Basile
Khabib Nurmagomedov told his fans on Instagram Sunday evening that he’s no longer available to fight Tony Ferguson because of the implemented quarantine and border closing in Russia. Khabib told fans that he left the US because he was informed by the UFC that the fight will 100% not take place in the US due to our quarantine restrictions and closures.… Click here to continue reading!
The Current State of UFC’s Light Heavyweight Division
by Vito Basile
Jon Jones, current UFC Light Heavyweight Champ, considered by most as the G.O.A.T, was arrested Thursday, according to multiple sources. Unfortunately for Jones, this is all too familiar to him and his team. Charges include DWI, driving without proof of insurance, and negligent use of a firearm.… Click here to continue reading!
UFC Brasilia Recap
by Vito Basile
Saturday had a very somber feel to it. As I turned on ESPN to watch the prelims and main card of UFC Brasilia, it was hard to not notice the empty seats and minimal lighting in the arena.… Click here to continue reading!
What’s Next For UFC?
by Vito Basile
By now, the world is familiar with the coronavirus and the effects it has on people. With the recent season suspensions of the NBA, NHL, MLS, and the canceling of all NCAA tournaments including March madness, as well as delaying the start of the MLB season, this leaves us with almost no sports.… Click here to continue reading!