Monday, April 27, 2015
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Time To Go, Shogun
Time To Go, Shogun
April 26, 2015
By Ryan Porzl
Mauricio Rua is a man who will go down in history as one of the greatest fighters to ever compete in the sport known as Mixed Martial Arts. No doubt, the man affectionally known as "Shogun" is a shoo-in for the UFC Hall of Fame as well as a MMA Hall of Fame should one ever be created. His hitlist is a who's who in MMA. The promotions he's found success in are some of the biggest in the sports history. He's also one of the most popular fighters to ever fight. Sadly though, Rua is a mortal and his days of dominating are not only over but have been for a long, long time. Though only 33 years old, Shogun has competed for more than twelve years and the years of fighting, the wars he's had, and the brutal training have taken their toll. Along with bumps, bruises, and many injuries, Shogun has gone under the knife three times for his knee and his iron chin is a thing of the past. Sadly, inspite of all of this as well as pleas from family to call it quits, Shogun still believes he can still go. Even more sad are his fans who can be considered the most stubborn and supportive in all of MMA. To them, it's all so simple as he just needs to move down to middleweight and reunite with former head trainer Rafael Cordeiro as if that will be some sort of fountain of youth that will make him better than ever, cure his wear & tear, and harden his chin. Not many will like this article nor will it convince anyone to change their mind but I will explain why Shogun needs to retire and his fans need to realize the cold, hard truth that he's finished.
April 26, 2015
By Ryan Porzl
Mauricio Rua is a man who will go down in history as one of the greatest fighters to ever compete in the sport known as Mixed Martial Arts. No doubt, the man affectionally known as "Shogun" is a shoo-in for the UFC Hall of Fame as well as a MMA Hall of Fame should one ever be created. His hitlist is a who's who in MMA. The promotions he's found success in are some of the biggest in the sports history. He's also one of the most popular fighters to ever fight. Sadly though, Rua is a mortal and his days of dominating are not only over but have been for a long, long time. Though only 33 years old, Shogun has competed for more than twelve years and the years of fighting, the wars he's had, and the brutal training have taken their toll. Along with bumps, bruises, and many injuries, Shogun has gone under the knife three times for his knee and his iron chin is a thing of the past. Sadly, inspite of all of this as well as pleas from family to call it quits, Shogun still believes he can still go. Even more sad are his fans who can be considered the most stubborn and supportive in all of MMA. To them, it's all so simple as he just needs to move down to middleweight and reunite with former head trainer Rafael Cordeiro as if that will be some sort of fountain of youth that will make him better than ever, cure his wear & tear, and harden his chin. Not many will like this article nor will it convince anyone to change their mind but I will explain why Shogun needs to retire and his fans need to realize the cold, hard truth that he's finished.
Friday, April 24, 2015
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
TNA: Career Killer or Star Maker?
TNA: Career Killer or Star Maker?
April 22, 2015
By Ryan Porzl
In January 2015, TNA Wrestling made their move from Spike TV to Destination America. Rumors circulated that the company was interested in Alberto El Patron (WWE's Alberto Del Rio) and wanted to sign him. When they couldn't come to terms on a deal, wrestling writer and reporter Dave Meltzer claimed that El Patron did not sign because TNA has a reputation for being a "career-killer". While Meltzer has had an ax to grind against TNA and a lack of journalistic integrity, this is still a ridiculous thing to say. Not only is TNA not a "career-killer" but at times it's a star maker and I'll explain in this article.
April 22, 2015
By Ryan Porzl
In January 2015, TNA Wrestling made their move from Spike TV to Destination America. Rumors circulated that the company was interested in Alberto El Patron (WWE's Alberto Del Rio) and wanted to sign him. When they couldn't come to terms on a deal, wrestling writer and reporter Dave Meltzer claimed that El Patron did not sign because TNA has a reputation for being a "career-killer". While Meltzer has had an ax to grind against TNA and a lack of journalistic integrity, this is still a ridiculous thing to say. Not only is TNA not a "career-killer" but at times it's a star maker and I'll explain in this article.
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Friday, April 10, 2015
Can Mirko Cro Cop Right What Was Wrong?
Can Mirko Cro Cop Right What Was Wrong?
April 10, 2015
By Ryan Porzl
This Saturday will see the return to the UFC of one of the greatest fighters in Mixed Martial Arts history. Mirko Filipovic (known in the MMA World as Mirko Cro Cop) will begin a third campaign in the UFC when he reenters the Octagon on Saturday and will have a memorable return as he faces the man who handed him one of the most crushing defeats in his career: Gabriel Gonzaga. For Cro Cop and his fans, this run is important as he gets to right some wrongs. After earning a legendary reputation as one of MMA's most dangerous strikers in PRIDE Fighting Championship, Cro Cop entered the UFC in 2007 where he had two tenures over the next four years. Unfortunately, the two runs were disappointing as Cro Cop not only failed to win the UFC Heavyweight Championship but he never even got into title contention. Will the third time be the charm? Can Cro Cop finally have the UFC run people thought he was capable of having?
April 10, 2015
By Ryan Porzl
This Saturday will see the return to the UFC of one of the greatest fighters in Mixed Martial Arts history. Mirko Filipovic (known in the MMA World as Mirko Cro Cop) will begin a third campaign in the UFC when he reenters the Octagon on Saturday and will have a memorable return as he faces the man who handed him one of the most crushing defeats in his career: Gabriel Gonzaga. For Cro Cop and his fans, this run is important as he gets to right some wrongs. After earning a legendary reputation as one of MMA's most dangerous strikers in PRIDE Fighting Championship, Cro Cop entered the UFC in 2007 where he had two tenures over the next four years. Unfortunately, the two runs were disappointing as Cro Cop not only failed to win the UFC Heavyweight Championship but he never even got into title contention. Will the third time be the charm? Can Cro Cop finally have the UFC run people thought he was capable of having?
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