The similarities between boxing and mixed martial arts are so great that they obscure the fact that they are, indeed, two very distinct sports. Yes, they are both rooted in combat and they are both about disabling and/or knocking out opposition, but they really are more dissimilar than similar. Those differences become even more obvious when Mayweather vs. McGregor talk … [Read more...]
The Cult of Dana White and the Myth of UFC Dominance
by Paul Magno In every other country where both sports exist, boxing and MMA live together in peace. A big show for one sport doesn't mean that the end is near for the other. But, in the United States, this is not the case. UFC President Dana White, when he first got involved with the company, adopted the slash and burn method of promotion in building his brand. He would … [Read more...]