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Dyllon Braun

Rousey vs. Carmouche: Women’s championship expected to make UFC, MMA history
On Saturday February 23, the Ultimate Fighting Championship looks to make history with its first ever fight in the women’s division. Former Strikeforce, and now interim UFC women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey is set to take on Liz Carmouche for the Bantamweight Title at UFC 157. Rousey comes from an …

UH Cougars start baseball season with victory over Northeastern Huskies
A cold Friday night with hot bats propelled the Houston Cougars baseball team to their first win of the season over the Northeastern Huskies, 9-3. Early on in the game, it looked as if it would’ve been a long night for the Cougars a senior pitcher Matt Hernandez gave …

UFC’s diversity has driven expansion
Being labeled a “blood sport” or “mindlessly violent” would bring any sport down to its knees, any sport but mixed martial arts. From Pride to the UFC to Strikeforce, the MMA world has grown tremendously in the last 15 years. When the sport first emerged on the scene, it …

UFC 140: Lights out for Machida, Jon Jones retains belt
As I sat in a crowded Hooters off Kirby Drive with my laptop, I planned on enjoying UFC 140 and watching it from a journalist’s perspective. As hard as I tried I simply couldn’t. From top to bottom, the card was stacked more than my Hooter’s waitress. The first …

MMA: UFC’s diversity fuels global expansion, mainstream acceptance
Being labeled a “blood sport” or “mindlessly violent” would bring any sport down to its knees, any sport but mixed martial arts. From Pride to the UFC to Strikeforce, the MMA world has grown tremendously in the last 15 years. When the sport first emerged on the scene …

Sonnen vs. Stann: Redemption through war
UFC 136 on October 8th in Houston is a perfect stage for Brian Stann and Chael Sonnen to do one thing: make a statement. One man is looking to prove himself while the other seeks redemption. A former WEC Light Heavyweight Champion, Brian Stann began his MMA career …

Lesnar vs. Overeem shakes up MMA world
The MMA world has been shaken up by UFC President Dana White’s announcement of Brock Lesnar versus Alistair Overeem at UFC 141 December 30th in Las Vegas. Not only will, the winner of this bout face the winner of the Cain Velasquez Vs. Junior dos Santos fight, but it’s also sure to be an exciting bout as both men have something to prove.