In the weeks leading up to the UFC Fight Night card in Norfolk, Virginia, flyweights across the company’s roster were rooting for Joseph Benavidez to defeat Deiveson Figueiredo and take … Continue Reading ‘It doesn’t make sense’: The challenges facing the UFC in 2020 after UFC Norfolk
Sometimes, you need years of training to become a world champion in mixed martial arts. Sometimes, you need a perfect physique or masterful technique to achieve that goal. Sometimes, just … Continue Reading Former UFC fighter Ben Askren paying it forward with wrestling academy after retirement from MMA
In the buildup to Conor McGregor’s return to the Octagon against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone at UFC 246, something seems off. Fans didn’t see pre-fight antics, and they didn’t hear any … Continue Reading What’s different about Conor McGregor’s return at UFC 246? Everything, and that’s why he’s primed for a busy 2020
Browns defensive end Myles Garrett may have been spending too much time with UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic over the last few months, as he turned the field into a … Continue Reading VIDEO: Browns QB Baker Mayfield reacts to Myles Garrett’s ejection after Browns DE swings helmet at Steelers QB Mason Rudolph’s head
There’s no question that MMA fighters are tough. Physically, being okay with taking a punch to the face or a kick to the leg or being able to fight back … Continue Reading The battle outside of the cage: UFC fighters detail the anxiety they face away from the Octagon
Can you smell what The Rock is cookin’? Is it time to play The Game? For those of you who haven’t followed professional wrestling at any point in your lives, … Continue Reading ‘We’re all superstars’: WWE’s influence across sports world continues to grow as company’s deal with FOX begins
The sport of mixed martial arts often gets a lot of flack from first-time fans for the brutality they see during a bloody bout, or insults from fighters looking to … Continue Reading ‘$50,000 fireworks show’: UFC’s Randy Costa letting fights do the talking as he looks to honor fallen friend’s legacy
Austin Bumpus, founder of The Swing of Things, recently joined Rob Huckins on the latest episode of “Trails to Peaks Radio,” talking about the mindset and motivation behind The Swing … Continue Reading The Swing of Things’ Austin Bumpus joins Trails to Peaks Radio to discuss site’s creation, other topics in sports media
Just like any other sport, the debate for the top UFC fighter of all time has been raging on for years, and it’s a more complicated conversation than most. Unlike … Continue Reading Pick-Six: Best UFC fighters of all time
“Once you’ve wrestled, everything else in life is easy.” That quote from Dan Gable, arguably one of the best wrestlers to ever step onto the mat, has become a motto for many who dedicate their time and energy to the sport, and it seems fitting when talking about former Penn State standout Ed Ruth. Ruth, […]
Imagine if a UFC card could have Brock Lesnar, Georges St. Pierre, Jon Jones, Frank Mir, Dan Henderson, Michael Bisping and so much more? Oh wait, that happened exactly 10 … Continue Reading Feeling old? 10 things to remember 10 years after UFC 100
UFC 239 included the fastest knockout in the organization’s history, another incredible finish from Amanda Nunes and a main event featuring Jon Jones’ first real test in a long time … Continue Reading Where does UFC 239 stack up against best UFC cards of all time?
Hello everyone, and welcome back to the new and improved version of The Swing of Things! About three years ago, this site served as an outlet for a staff of … Continue Reading Letter from the Editor: The reboot
