By Leif Stuart-Smith

Saturday night (Sunday afternoon in Australia) was a coming out party of sorts for undefeated heavyweight Cain Velasquez.  At UFC 110, Cain put his striking on display becoming just the second fighter to stop PrideFC and UFC legend Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira.   Cain knocked Nogueira out at the 2:20 mark of the very first round.

If you’re a hard core fan of MMA, you probably already know who Cain Velasquez is.  However, if you’re just a casual follower of the sport, you might want to take note because Cain undoubtedly has the talent to become a future champion in the revitalized UFC heavyweight division.  Cain brings a rare combination of speed, strength and dedication. (more…)

By Leif Stuart-Smith

Through a convoluted series of events, Demian Maia now finds himself on the doorstep of his dream of becoming a UFC champion.  After Vitor Belfort, due to a shoulder injury, had to drop out of his UFC 112 title bout against Anderson Silva, UFC president Dana White and matchmaker Joe Silva scrambled to find a replacement.  Through Euclidian-esque formulae, they used MMA math do determine the best replacement, Demian Maia. (more…)

By Leif Stuart-Smith

What they didn’t tell you was the unnamed source was really the panhandler at corner of 12^th and Market.  Unnamed source, a source with the team, an anonymous team official.  I’ve heard them all, and I’m not buying. (more…)

By Leif Stuart-Smith

The man in the photo looks unassuming enough.  However, he is the primary reason why we might not have football in 2011.  That man’s name is DeMaurice Smith and he is replacing the late Gene Upshaw as the Executive Director of the NFL Players Association. (more…)

Photo by kyleburning

By Leif Stuart-Smith

New Orleans, watch closely, Peyton Manning is in rarified air right now.  But who really is the best ever?  Most will say Joe Montana.  Others will tell you it’s John Elway.  A few might throw Tom Brady’s name in the hat.  And if you’re talking to some of the older fans the name Johnny Unitas is bound to enter the discussion. (more…)

Event Details:

Mandalay Bay Event Center doors open 3:45pm PT
First bout will begin 4:15pm PT
First televised bout will begin 7pm PT / 10pm ET (more…)

Photos by EaglesChick.com and Ed Yourdon

By Leif Stuart-Smith

The music is currently playing for Donovan McNabb, Kevin Kolb and Michael Vick and they are circling around a finite number of chairs.  When the music stops on draft day how many spots will be left?  Common sense dictates that they can’t all be back next year.
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