Why Randy Orton Can’t Get Booed: WrestleMania 42 Card Problems WWE Doesn’t Want to Admit
Five weeks out from the biggest show of the year, and the WrestleMania 42 card still has a fundamental problem that WWE either can’t see or refuses to acknowledge: Randy Orton is supposed to be a heel, and nobody is buying it. SmackDown this week from Raleigh, North Carolina, delivered new tag team champions, a […]
MVP MMA Netflix Adds Nate Diaz vs Mike Perry — But Is It a Real Promotion or a Pro Wrestling Spot Show?
The MVP MMA Netflix card on May 16 keeps getting bigger. Nate Diaz vs Mike Perry now joins Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano and Francis Ngannou vs Philipe Lins in a star-studded triple headliner at the Intuit Dome. But Dave Simon argues the entire card feels like a pro wrestling spot show — big names, no young talent, and no long-term promotional structure. Meanwhile, Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland has been confirmed for UFC 328 in Newark, and the hosts break down Murphy vs Evloev at UFC London.
UFC Freedom 250 Exposes the UFC’s Broken Promise Machine
The UFC promised us the greatest card in history for the White House event. Six or seven title fights. Jon Jones. Conor McGregor. Francis Ngannou. What we actually received was UFC Freedom 250 — a card with Topuria vs Gaethje and Pereira vs Gane, but no superstars, no superfights, and the quiet confirmation that Jon Jones will never fight in the UFC again. This week, Jones fired back at Dana White on Twitter revealing he was actively negotiating and received stem cell treatment. Ronda Rousey went scorched earth on the streaming model. And the Conor Benn Zufa Boxing payday exposed how dramatically the UFC undervalues its own fighters. Dave Simon calls it what it is: over-promising and under-delivering.
Ronda Rousey’s UFC Legacy: How the Division She Built Has Evolved in Her Absence
Ronda Rousey’s UFC legacy runs deeper than six title defenses and a highlight reel of sub-one-minute armbars. When she walked away from MMA following her December 2016 loss to Amanda Nunes, she left behind something far more significant than a championship belt — she left behind an entire weight class she had willed into existence through sheer star power. The UFC Women’s Bantamweight division did not exist before her. Now, nearly a decade later, it is one of the most competitive weight classes in the sport, currently headlined by Kayla Harrison — another Olympic judo gold medalist — who submitted Julianna Peña at UFC 316 to claim the title Rousey first made famous. As the May 16 Netflix superfight against Gina Carano approaches, Ringside Report traces the full arc: how Rousey left, what the division became in her absence, and why the foundation she built has proven stronger than anyone gave her credit for.
Rousey vs Carano on Netflix Exposes the UFC’s Monopoly Problem + UFC Houston Picks
Rousey vs Carano is confirmed — Netflix, MVP Promotions, hexagon cage, May 16, 2026. The fight has a competitive ceiling; the platform behind it does not. Netflix has 300 million subscribers. The UFC has Paramount+. That gap is the real story. Plus: the Dana White text message that killed the UFC version of this fight in 2015, why the dream fight was always Ronda vs Cyborg, and full UFC Houston picks — Strickland (+205) vs Hernandez (-275), Uroš Medić’s finish guarantee, and the suspicious Carli Judice line movement from -400 to -800 in 10 days.
Ronda Rousey Returns: How Gene LeBell’s Legacy Lives in the Rousey vs. Carano Fight
The Rousey vs. Carano fight on Netflix isn’t just a nostalgia match. It’s the closing of a generational arc that the Godfather of Grappling opened. Here’s why “Uncle Gene” matters to this moment
Gene LeBell: The Godfather of Grappling
Gene LeBell (1932-2022) was “The Toughest Man Alive” — a two-time national Judo champion, 10th degree red belt, professional wrestler, and Hollywood legend with over 1,000 film credits. He competed in the first televised MMA fight in America (1963), trained Bruce Lee in grappling, allegedly choked out Steven Seagal, and mentored Ronda Rousey. This is the complete story of the man who connected Judo, catch wrestling, pro wrestling, and MMA.
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event 2025 Preview: Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre & CM Punk vs Jey Uso
Dave Simon and Johnny North preview tonight’s WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event from Salt Lake City. CM Punk battles Jey Uso for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship, while Cody Rhodes defends the WWE Undisputed Championship against Drew McIntyre under dangerous new stipulations. The Combat Sports Authority delivers unfiltered predictions on every match, discusses John Cena’s controversial retirement tour, and analyzes AEW Dynamite’s creative Halloween segment featuring Hangman Adam Page’s Tony Schiavani disguise. Get expert analysis before tonight’s championship showdowns on Peacock.
Rubber Guard Explained: The 10th Planet System for Control and Submissions
The 10th Planet Rubber Guard has revolutionized the landscape of no-gi grappling by offering a sophisticated blend of control, flexibility, and submission opportunities. Mastering techniques such as the Gogo Clinch and the Carni Sweep requires an adept understanding of the mechanics and an unwavering dedication to refining one’s physical capabilities and strategic approach.
Who Are the Greatest UFC Fighters of All Time?
MMA fans, prepare to be captivated! This article delves deep into the legacies of the UFC’s most dominant champions, from GSP’s flawless blend of striking and wrestling to Jon Jones’s unmatched creativity and Anderson Silva’s matrix-like fighting style. We’ll explore Khabib’s unparalleled grappling dominance, Demetrious Johnson’s technical brilliance, and Amanda Nunes’s reign over two divisions. Discover the unique stories and defining moments that have cemented these fighters as true legends of the sport. Uncover the secrets behind their success and the impact they’ve had on modern MMA. This is a must-read for any true fan of the Octagon!