Author: Rebecca Mindenhall

Nine Extremely, Very Bold MMA Predictions for 2024

The fight game is as unpredictable as they come, but that didn’t stop us from (foolishly) peering into our crystal ball for the new year. Here’s what we see happening for Conor McGregor, Tom Aspinall, Israel Adesanya, and more.
By Rebecca Mindenhall January 18, 2024

Will Jorge Masvidal’s Homecoming Double as His Farewell?

“Street Jesus” is looking to resurrect his career on Easter weekend. But if the fan favorite loses again at UFC 287 in Miami, it could be the end for one of MMA’s all-time characters.
By Rebecca Mindenhall April 6, 2023

Re-read: Douglas Crosby: In the Hands of a Judge

Back in 2015, I wrote this feature on the MMA judge Douglas Crosby, which — in light of recent controversies — might be more relevant now than it was then.
By Rebecca Mindenhall December 14, 2022

No One Had a Better Weekend Than Nate Diaz

On a weekend during which he was meant to fail, in the last fight on his contract, the tables turned for Nate Diaz, who leaves the UFC a bigger star than he’s ever been...
By Rebecca Mindenhall September 12, 2022

Sometimes a Grudge Match Is Better Than a Title Fight

UFC 272’s blood feud between Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington doesn’t need a belt on the line, so long as there’s hatred in the air
By Rebecca Mindenhall July 6, 2022

After battling demons for the last 18 months, Nicolas Dalby is back on his feet

Nicolas Dalby sat on his stool between second and third rounds in his fight with a fellow undefeated opponent Darren Till, not sure what he had left to give...
By Rebecca Mindenhall February 23, 2018