It’s hard to reconcile the sleek, corporate juggernaut of today’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) with the chaotic no-holds-barred spectacles of its past. The promotion that fills arenas and commands lucrative television contracts was once a rogue enterprise, a banned curiosity reviled by lawmakers and mocked by traditional sports media. But with its new global reach […]
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How Jean-Paul Lebosnoy Is a Bright Spot for The UFC
The UFC is in need of more fresh, enticing talents. Thanks to the legendary Dana White, the “Contender” series showcased a plethora of contestants awaiting the spotlight. Amidst the dimes, there was one that shined the brightest. Recently, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas: Jean-Paul Lebosnoy faced Boston’s very own, Jack Congdon. Tempers flaring […]
The UFC’s Dirty Little Secret: Why Weight Cutting Is a Ticking Time Bomb
The image of a gaunt fighter, barely able to stand on the scale, is a familiar and disturbing sight in mixed martial arts. For years, the practice of extreme weight cutting – shedding significant body mass often through severe dehydration, in the days leading up to a weigh-in – has been an open secret, a […]
