Nick Strickland

Joined: Feb 25, 2016

I have been an avid fight fan since the early 2000's after I accidentally stumbled across a Chuck Liddell fight. While I was just a die-hard fan until 2013 I decided to give writing and covering the sport a go. And here we are, just a small fish making my way up river to swim with the big boys. Join me on my journey into the art of beautiful violence.

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 29: Tyron Woodley stands in the Octagon prior to his UFC welterweight championship bout against Demian Maia of Brazil during the UFC 214 event at Honda Center on July 29, 2017 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Tyron Woodley challenged to a fight by someone claiming to be a UFC fighter

Kyra Batara vs. Paulina Granados set to headline Combate 19

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 28: Darren Till prepares to enter the Octagon before facing Jessin Ayari in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Ericsson Globe Arena on May 28, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Darren Till warns Donald Cerrone: ‘I am coming for blood’

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 01: Paulie Malignaggi reacts against Danny Garcia during their welterweight bout at Barclays Center on August 1, 2015 in Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Paulie Malignaggi’s team have ‘reached out’ to Dana White for McGregor fight

Kimbo Slice (Kevin Ferguson), who will fight in the main event of the first mixed martial arts card on a major network (CBS, May 31), stirkes a pose, while at CBS Studio Center in Studio City on May 19, 2008. Slice was there to help promote his upcoming fight against James Thompson in the main event of the mixed martial arts event taking place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on May 31, 2008. (Photo by Mel Melcon/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Kimbo Slice is coming to the big screen in a biopic based on his life

BUFFALO, NY - APRIL 07: (L-R) Opponents Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson face off during the UFC 210 weigh-in at the KeyBank Center on April 7, 2017 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Daniel Cormier says he is to blame for Anthony Johnson fall out

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 07: Demetrious Johnson prepares to enter the Octagon prior to his UFC flyweight championship bout against Ray Borg during the UFC 216 event inside T-Mobile Arena on October 7, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

UFC 216 stars of the night: Ferguson and Johnson earn honors

BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17: (R-L) Conor McGregor kicks Max Holloway in their UFC featherweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Conor McGregor praises Max Holloway, open to a rematch

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 20: Anthony Johnson celebrates after knocking out Glover Teixeira of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 202 event at T-Mobile Arena on August 20, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

5 fights for Anthony Johnson to take at heavyweight

BUFFALO, NY - APRIL 08: Will Brooks enters the Octagon prior to the fight against Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC 210 event at KeyBank Center on April 8, 2017 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

UFC 216: 4 fighters on the chopping block, fighting for a job

Aug 27, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Connor Shaw (8) is taken off the field after an injury against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at Soldier Field. Chiefs won 23-7. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Connor Shaw deletes tweet calling broken leg play a ‘cheap shot’

LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: Carlos Condit reacts to his loss to Robbie Lawler in their welterweight championship fight during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

UFC on FOX: Carlos Condit says he’s not sure of his future

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 20: Donald Cerrone celebrates after defeating Rick Story in their welterweight bout during the UFC 202 event at T-Mobile Arena on August 20, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Donald Cerrone wants Robbie Lawler at UFC 205 in New York

VANCOUVER, BC - AUGUST 27: (R-L) Felipe Silva of Brazil celebrates his victory over Shane Campbell of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Rogers Arena on August 27, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Felipe Silva dominates in UFC debut (Video)

Aug 20, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Conor McGregor (blue gloves) reacts to fight with Nate Diaz (red gloves) during UFC 202 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports

Conor McGregor planned “surprise, surprise” line months ago

Feb 21, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Donald Cerrone (red gloves) reacts after defeating Alex Oliveira (not pictured) by submission during UFC Fight Night at the Consol Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports

Dana White wants Donald Cerrone to stay a welterweight