2019 is likely to see more of the same, as ageing fighters – some of whom date their UFC careers back over a decade – decide enough is enough. So who will decide to hang it up for good? Nobody can really be sure, as it’s a well-known fact in MMA that some fighters tend to keep going for way too long while others – like Anthony Johnson – suddenly decide to retire and surprise everyone....
New contenders have emerged and established fighters have added to their games. Heavyweight has suddenly become a hotbed of talent, with the top five in the division looking more dangerous than ever. In the following list we will go over five potential opponents that could give Jon Jones a rough welcome to the heavyweight division. Honorable mentions go to Derrick Lewis, Jarizinho Rozenstruik and Tom Aspinall. #5. Alexander Volkov - No....
With SmackDown 1000 only a week away, the WWE has a lot riding on this show. Becky Lynch’s title is in jeopardy as she faces Charlotte Flair once again and this time Becky doesn’t have the champion’s advantage. That’s just one of the things the WWE has presented on a night that promises to blow the fans away. In this article, we look at five unexpected things that might happen on this week’s SmackDown....
Several MMA fighters have used gaming to improve their success in combat sports. Gaming has been known to not only inspire fighters but also help them have unflinching focus, razor-sharp reflexes, and the ability to make lightning-fast strategic decisions. Past UFC fighters like Demetrious Johnson, Georges St.Pierre, Michael Bisping, Anderson Silva and Ronda Rousey talked about their love for gaming. ‘Mighty Mouse’ and Ronda Rousey took their love for gaming to the next level by having active gaming-related live streaming channels on YouTube and Twitch....
2019 saw the likes of Alexander Gustafsson, Ben Askren, Jimi Manuwa and Cain Velasquez step away from the fight game, with a number of other less notable fighters also hanging it up, but there can be no doubt that others will join them this year. Here are 5 UFC legends who could hang up their gloves in 2020. #1 Andrei Arlovski Former UFC Heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski has appeared to have been on borrowed time in the promotion for some time now; he’s picked up just 1 win in his last 6 fights, and even went 0-5 from the start of 2016 to late 2017 before surprisingly resurrecting his career with 2 victories in a row....
The pay-per-view features two title fights, with featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski taking on Brian Ortega and women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko facing off against Lauren Murphy. Arguably the biggest attraction at the event comes in the form of fan favorite Nick Diaz, who returns to the octagon for the first time in six years to take on former foe Robbie Lawler. While the big names will undoubtedly have their time in the sun, several lesser-known fighters could use the occasion to put their names out there....
RELATED: 10 Most Influential Games Of The Decade Video games go through the same processes as their popularity grows and wanes. Unlike people, however, they also have a chance for revival. As an acknowledgment of all the franchises that either came or went this decade, the following list will detail five franchises that left the industry and five that came back in full force. The latter entries’ revivals give hope to the former series that they too can one day come back from the dead....
Supporting a team takes a lot out of a fan. Be it getting up at odd hours to watch the team, saving up to go to matches while praying and doing all they can to help the team cheer on to victory. Although it is the players on the field and the manager who directly impact the result, the fans have a major say. “I sat there watching the Liverpool fans and they sent shivers down my spine....
There is little room for improvement, especially when it relates to the bottom line for both shows, who is anyone to argue with the success the WWE has enjoyed with both shows for as long as they have been running? In terms of the basic formula, there remains little in the way of necessary improvement. However, this is not to say they do not occasionally mess up, get things wrong or that the product should move in a different direction....
I wonder if there will be any switches between faces and heels this time around, or maybe the appearance of a legend or a surprise victory that helps propel someone higher up the card without hurting the person who takes the loss. They say that “anything can happen in WWE”, so let’s put that to the test and talk about 5 twists that WWE might pull at Sunday’s TLC event....
Despite the fact that most feuds in UFC history have taken place between two fighters, some feuds have been between mixed martial artists and non-combat figures. The rarest kinds of feuds involve figures like commentators and referees. Given Tony Ferguson’s recent squabbles with Daniel Cormier, this list looks at 5 UFC feuds between commentators and fighters. #5. Paul Felder vs. Marvin Vettori Both Paul Felder and Marvin Vettori have experience inside the octagon....
Social media call-outs, pre-fight antics and trash talk are just some tools that athletes use in a bid to intimidate their opponents. There have been instances when fighters have occupied a spot in their rivals’ minds long after their feud came to an end. The fact that some fighters are in their rivals’ heads long after their retirement from the UFC is something that never fails to astound. Fighters can endure in the minds of their foes for a significant amount of time for a myriad of reasons....
Green’s path to the main event scene is admittedly far from traditional. In most cases, it takes fighters a few years to establish themselves as a top competitor in their division and earn their first main event. Some fighters can make this jump much quicker. Conor McGregor and Israel Adesanya were quickly thrust into main event fights in just their third bouts with the company. For others like Green, it can take much longer, but it is nice to see his hard work over the years finally being rewarded....
While some sci-fi shows like Heroes, The X-files, and Haven arguably overstayed their welcome, other, less-known gems never got a chance to shine and reveal their full potential. Even though these 5 underappreciated sci-fi series got canceled after only one season, they well deserve the time and attention of any genre fan. RELATED: 5 Netflix Shows That Should Have Had More Than One Season Fox Network is notorious for its often bewildering cancellation decisions, especially when it comes to sci-fi and fantasy shows....
With Manchester United having a ton of problems, not many United fans had high expectations. After suffering two defeats in the first two matches of the season, which included the 4-0 humiliation against Brentford, it felt like it was going to be another long season for Manchester United. However, ever since that game, they have looked like a completely rejuvenated side. They are currently on a nine-game win streak and Ten Hag is the quickest to reach 20 wins as Manchester United manager....
Vince and the team usually end up taking drastic measures to correct the viewership of their product as its the bread and butter of their company. With the Money in the Bank pay-per-view on the horizon, the creatives tried to do just that by making some of the most surprising and unexpected segments and bookings on both Raw and SmackDown this week. We saw many unexpected matches with a few even turning out to be dream ones....
BLEACH shares several close similarities with the late Kentaro Miura’s, Berserk. Despite being vastly different stories, further investigation of both titles shows that it is increasingly difficult to separate the two. Here are five ways that BLEACH shows direct inspiration from Berserk. The following contains heavy spoilers for both Berserk and BLEACH and discusses material from the manga iterations of the aforementioned titles. RELATED: Why Black Cat and Berserk Are More Alike Than You’d Think...
After initially being restrained when confronting Braun Strowman and his faction, the entire RAW roster came out to restrain both groups and prevent an all-out brawl from happening. This resulted in Constable Corbin getting The Shield arrested. The trio would get bail and make their appearance back on RAW the very same night, towards the end. While they initially seemed to have the upper hand, a large portion of the locker room would come out and viciously assault them....
Discuss your experience. Without showing off, let your employees understand how long you’ve been in the business and what you have achieved while you were there. Not only will they have a better understanding of why you’re sitting in the boss’ chair, but they’ll be more excited to be a part of your team and will admire you. Act professionally. Though you may be the boss, you should still be cordial to all of your employees....
For instance, if you create a huge mess while making a sandwich, take the time to put the ingredients away, wipe up spilled crumbs, and wash any dishes you made or put them in the dishwasher. For instance, always put your keys on the hook or table when you come in the door, so you know where they are. For instance, maybe you notice that no one’s taken out the trash today....
