video review : Viviane Araújo versus Tracy Cortez at UFC 317

video review : Viviane Araújo versus Tracy Cortez at UFC 317

“Both of these women are dry,” Joe Rogan observes early in Round 1, “They’re not soaked in sweat yet.” By the end, as Tracy Cortez is dominating (“riding”) her opponent on the mat, her back is indeed sweaty and it’s a sexy sight to behold. Not that the fight itself is uneventful. It’s just not particularly competitive. Cortez wins decisively.

my rating : 3 of 5

2025

On Paper : Anthony Smith talking about his retirement fight

2025 May 6 or 7

video review : Paul Craig versus Rodolfo Bellato at UFC Fight Night

video review : Paul Craig versus Rodolfo Bellato at UFC Fight Night

Rodolfo Bellato gives Aljamain Sterling a run for his money in this rescheduled bout against Paul Craig. After taking an illegal upkick to the face, he gestures a complaint to the ref; you don’t see that part till the replay; before appearing to fake a knockout, even going as far as to fight the ref. Impressive highlights for a future TKO transfer to the WWE.

my rating : 3 of 5

2025

video review : Malcolm Wellmaker versus Kris Moutinho at UFC Fight Night

video review : Malcolm Wellmaker versus Kris Moutinho at UFC Fight Night

Punching bag Kris Moutinho fought his way back to the UFC with five wins (finishes) in a row only to get knocked out in the first round of this return bout. That says a lot about the skill level it takes to compete in the UFC. Perhaps he can stick around as a Brooklyn-Brawler-type jobber to showcase more up-and-comers like Malcolm Wellmaker.

my rating : 3 of 5

2025