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Cal Altimas | Founder - MMA Correspondent
Cal's been an MMA fan since he watched BJ Penn KO Matt Hughes in 21 seconds back when he was 14. His favourite fighters are Max Holloway and Alistair Overeem. His favourite fight of all time is Gilbert Melendez vs Diego Sanchez.
The Five Best Teammate vs. Teammate Feuds in UFC History
As UFC 258's main event will see teammates Kamaru Usman and Gibert Burns clash, here's the five best times teammates fought in UFC history
Cal Altimas
Feb 13, 20214 min read
Dustin Poirier's Victory at UFC 257 Cements His Legacy as Second Greatest Lightweight Ever
Dustin Poirier's UFC 257 victory has cemented his legacy as the second greatest lightweight of all time.
Cal Altimas
Jan 26, 20212 min read
Ranking the Five Best Options for Conor McGregor's Next Fight
Following his shocking loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257, we decided to rank the five best options for Conor McGregor's next fight.
Cal Altimas
Jan 26, 20215 min read
Dustin Poirier Shouldn't Fight Conor McGregor... At 170 lbs
Dustin Poirier should make sure any future fight with Conor McGregor is at 155lbs, not 170
Cal Altimas
Oct 22, 20202 min read
Kamara Usman vs Gilbert Burns at UFC 256 Cancelled, Aiming to Reschedule in 2021
A welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns won't take place at UFC 256 as previously planned
Cal Altimas
Oct 5, 20201 min read
The MMA Mindset's Monthly UFC Awards: September
The MMA Mindset looks back at the UFC's four events throughout September and crown their monthly UFC award winners!
Cal Altimas
Oct 2, 20204 min read
Former UFC Fighter Brett Johns Signs with Bellator
Former UFC fighter Brett Johns has signed a multi-year deal with Bellator
Cal Altimas
Oct 2, 20201 min read
Cody Garbrandt Out of Title Fights vs Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 255
Cody Garbrandt has pulled out of his upcoming title fight with Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 255
Cal Altimas
Oct 2, 20201 min read
The Biggest Talking Points from the MMA World This Weekend
The MMA Mindset take a look at the biggest talking points coming out of this weekend in the MMA World
Cal Altimas
Sep 28, 20203 min read
What's Next for Tyron Woodley?
After another rough loss at the weekend, it's time to ask the question, what's next for Tyron Woodley?
Cal Altimas
Sep 22, 20202 min read
Ranking This Week's Dana White's Contender Series Contract Winners
The MMA Mindset look at this week's DWCS contract winners and rank them
Cal Altimas
Sep 9, 20203 min read
The Biggest Talking Points From the MMA World This Weekend
The MMA Mindset take a look at the biggest talking points from the MMA world this weekend
Cal Altimas
Sep 7, 20203 min read
Five Best Options for Nick Diaz's UFC Return
After it was revealed Nick Diaz is targetting a UFC return, we look at the five best options for his first fight back
Cal Altimas
Sep 7, 20203 min read
UFC Vegas 9 Down to Seven Fights After Marcos Rogerio de Lima Tests Positive for COVID-19
UFC Vegas 9 is down to just seven fights tonight as Marcos Rogerio de Lima tests positive for COVID-19
Cal Altimas
Sep 5, 20201 min read
Thiago Moises vs Jalin Turner Cancelled Hours Before Tonight's Card
The lightweight bout between Thiago Moises and Jalin Turner that was set to take place on tonight's UFC card has been cancelled, just hours
Cal Altimas
Sep 5, 20201 min read
The MMA Mindset's Monthly UFC Awards: August
The MMA Mindset crown the best knockout, submission, performance, fight and more for the month of August
Cal Altimas
Sep 3, 20204 min read
Is it Time for Robbie Lawler to Retire?
Is now really the time for Robbie Lawler to retire? Or should he enter the octagon at least one more time.
Cal Altimas
Aug 30, 20202 min read
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Rakic Predictions
The MMA Mindset takes a look at this weekend's UFC event and make their predictions for each of the main card's fights.
themmamindset
Aug 29, 20205 min read
Has Francis Ngannou Improved Enough to Beat Stipe Miocic in Their Rematch?
Heading into a rematch with Stipe Miocic, has Francis Ngannou improved enough to win this time round?
Cal Altimas
Aug 25, 20202 min read
UFC Vegas 7 Proved Frankie Edgar has Plenty to Offer in Bantamweight Division
Following his win over Pedro Munhoz, Frankie Edgar proved he's got plenty to offer in the bantamweight debut
Cal Altimas
Aug 24, 20202 min read
Possible Future Title Challengers for Stipe Miocic: Ranked
The MMA Mindset take a look at five possible future challengers for UFC heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic and rank them.
Cal Altimas
Aug 18, 20203 min read
Jon Jones Vacates UFC Light Heavyweight Title
Jon Jones has announced he's vacating the UFC light heavyweight title.
Cal Altimas
Aug 17, 20201 min read
The Weekend's Biggest Talking Points in the MMA World
The MMA Mindset takes a look at the biggest talking points from the past weekend within the MMA world.
Cal Altimas
Aug 17, 20203 min read
The Upside: UFC 252
The MMA Mindset take a look at five fighters from UFC 252, who have everyone talking, for all the right reasons.
Cal Altimas
Aug 16, 20203 min read
The Five Greatest Trilogies in UFC History: Ranked
The MMA Mindset takes a look at the five greatest trilogies in UFC history
Cal Altimas
Aug 13, 20204 min read
Paige VanZant Signs With Bare Knuckle FC
Paige VanZant has signed with Bare Knuckle FC
Cal Altimas
Aug 12, 20201 min read
Ranking This Week's Dana White's Contender Series Contract Winners
The MMA Mindset ranks each fighter who won a contract on this week's Dana White's Contender Series show.
Cal Altimas
Aug 12, 20203 min read
Luke Rockhold Interested in Fighting Darren Till or Jack Hermansson When he Returns
Luke Rockhold has revealed he's interesting in a fight with either Darren Till or Jack Hermansson when he returns to the octagon
Cal Altimas
Aug 12, 20201 min read
Yoel Romero Out of Fight vs Uriah Hall at UFC on ESPN 15
Yoel Romero has been forced to pull out of his fight with Uriah Hall due to undisclosed reasons.
Cal Altimas
Aug 11, 20201 min read
Luke Rockhold Planning UFC Return, Despite Considering Retirement
Luke Rockhold has revealed he'll return to the octagon, despite considering retirement
Cal Altimas
Aug 10, 20201 min read
Jiri Prochazka Targetting an October Return to the Octagon
Jiri Prochazka is targetting a return to action by October, following an impressive debut in the UFC.
Cal Altimas
Aug 6, 20201 min read
Twitter Reacts as Amanda Nunes is Revealed as Highest Rated Fighter on UFC 4
Checking out Twitter's reaction to Amanda Nunes being named the highest rated fighter in UFC 4
Cal Altimas
Aug 6, 20201 min read
Ranking This Week's Dana White's Contender Series Contract Winners
The MMA Mindset takes a look at the three fighters who earned UFC contracts in this weeks Dana White's Contender Series and ranks them
Cal Altimas
Aug 5, 20202 min read
Yair Rodriguez vs Zabit Magomedsharipov Fight Cancelled as Rodriguez Pulls Out With Ankle Injury
The UFC's upcoming fight between Yair Rodriguez and Zabit Magomedsharipov has been cancelled as Rodriguez suffered an akle injury
Cal Altimas
Aug 5, 20201 min read
Bellator Sign Cage Warriors Champ and Former UFC Fighter Mads Burnell
Bellator have announced the signing of Cage Warriors featherweight champion and former UFC fighter Mads Burnell
Cal Altimas
Aug 5, 20201 min read
Bellator 243 Loses Two Fights From Friday's Card
Bellator have lost two fights from their Bellator 243 event set to take place on Friday 7 August
Cal Altimas
Aug 5, 20201 min read
Former UFC Champion Renan Barao Signs Three-Fight Deal with Taura MMA
Former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao has signed a three-fight deal with Brazilian organisation Taura MMA.
Cal Altimas
Aug 4, 20201 min read
LFA'S Joaquin Buckley Lands UFC Debut Against Kevin Holland on Saturday
LFA's Joaquin Buckley is set to make his UFC debut on Saturday against Kevin Holland
Cal Altimas
Aug 3, 20201 min read
Five Undefeated UFC Fighters Who Struggled to Overcome Their First Loss
The MMA Mindset looks at five undefeated UFC fighters who struggled to overcome their first loss
Cal Altimas
Aug 3, 20203 min read
Eric Spicely Released From UFC After Dropping Out of Fight Due to Weight Cut Issues
Eric Spicely has been released from the UFC following his weight cutting issues resulting in his fight's cancellation at the weekend
Cal Altimas
Aug 3, 20201 min read
The Five Most Iconic Moments of Nick Diaz's UFC Career
In celebration of Nick Diaz's 37th birthday, The MMA Mindset are taking a lot at the five most iconic moments in his UFC career.
Cal Altimas
Aug 2, 20203 min read
Gerald Meerschaert Tests Positive for COVID-19, Fight with Ed Herman Tonight Cancelled
Gerald Meerschaert's fight with Ed Herman scheduled for UFC Vegas 5 has been cancelled following Meerschaert tested positive for COVID-19
Cal Altimas
Aug 1, 20201 min read
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Shahbazyan Predictions
Ahead of UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Shahbazyan, here are The MMA Mindset's predictions for each of the main card's fights
themmamindset
Aug 1, 20205 min read
Paige VanZant Would Have to Earn Bellator Flyweight Title Shot Says Champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane
Bellator Flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane thinks Paige VanZant would need to earn a flyweight title shot if she signed with Bellator
Cal Altimas
Aug 1, 20202 min read
UFC Targeting Edson Barboza vs Jeremy Stephens Fight for October 3
The UFC is reportedly targeting a featherweight fight between Edson Barboza and Jeremy Stephens for October 3
Cal Altimas
Jul 31, 20201 min read
The MMA Mindset's Monthly UFC Awards: July
Here are the very first winners of The MMA Mindset's Monthly UFC Awards: July edition
Cal Altimas
Jul 31, 20204 min read
UFC Targeting Flyweight Bout Between Jessica Andrade and Jessica Eye for October 17
The UFC is targeting a flyweight bout between Jessica Andrade and Jessica Eye for October 17
Cal Altimas
Jul 31, 20201 min read
Joanne Calderwood Explains Decision to Take Short Notice Fight with Jennifer Maia
Joanne Calderwood explains her decision to take a short notice fight with Jennifer Maia despite being next in line for a title shot
Cal Altimas
Jul 31, 20202 min read
Despite losing to Robert Whittaker, Darren Till has Shown He Belongs Among the Middleweight Elite
Despite his loss to former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, Darren Till proved he belongs among the division's elite
Cal Altimas
Jul 30, 20202 min read
Mario Yamasaki Believes Herb Dean Should Have Stopped Francisco Trinaldo vs Jai Herbert Fight Sooner
Mario Yamasaki reveals he thinks Herb Dean should have stopped the Francisco Trinaldo vs Jai Herbert fight earlier than he did.
Cal Altimas
Jul 30, 20202 min read
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