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A crash course to UFC 190: Ronda Rousey vs. Bethe Correia
Everything you need to know about this weekend's big fightat UFC 190.
Overview
This is a mismatch. There’s no way to tiptoe around that unmistakable truth.
That’s not to suggest you shouldn’t watch. The opportunity to see one of the elites in mixed martial arts—or in any sport, or any pursuit—comes along only ever so often. If LeBron and the Cavs are on TV, you’re wise to strongly consider tuning in, even if the opposition is the Timberwolves or Knicks.
And James plays 82 games a year, plus playoffs. The greats in almost all sports—from Manning to Messi, Serena to Crosby—typically perform at least a couple dozen times a year. Ronda Rousey, on the other hand, fights just twice annually. But even when those performances last just 14 seconds, or 16 seconds, or 66 seconds (as has been the case with her last three bouts) “Rowdy Ronda” is something to behold.
Of course, her brilliance comes with a price tag. So it’s between you and your wallet to decide whether to plop down $60 to see the electrifying Rousey defend her bantamweight championship on Saturday night against undefeated but largely untested Bethe Correia in the main event of UFC 190 in Rio de Janeiro (10 p.m. ET, PPV).
The unbreakable Ronda Rousey is the world's most dominant athlete
Rousey (11–0), who will be putting her belt on the line for the sixth time, has been made to break a sweat beyond the first round only once, and has ended seven fights within their first minute. The 2008 Olympic judo bronze medalist, 28, is No. 1 in the SI.com pound-for-pound fighter rankings. She’s the most dominant athlete not just in this sport, but in all of sports.
Her longshot challenger, a 32-year-old Brazilian known for her striking fury, ranks No. 10 among 135-pound women in the SI.com tally, though it’s a tenuous placement given that she has yet to face a top-10 opponent. Correia (9–0) story-lined her way into this title fight by beating up Rousey's training partners in her last two outings. If she were to win this one, it would be the biggest upset in UFC history.
Perhaps to make it a fairer fight, Correia is being afforded the rare opportunity to challenge for the belt on her own turf. Then again, HSBC Arena in Rio is 1,200 miles from her hometown, Natal, roughly the distance between New York and Kansas City. And Rousey is popular in Brazil. So who knows if this really will constitute a home game for Correia?
In addition to the pay-per-view telecast of Saturday night’s seven-fight main card, four prelims will be shown on Fox Sports 1, starting at 8 p.m. ET, and the event’s first two bouts will be available on the UFC Fight Pass online service at 7 p.m. ET.
• FANSIDED: UFC on FOX 16 results: Miesha Tate def. Jessica Eye
Background
It all started when Correia gave Rousey the fingers. Plural.
She had just pushed her record to 7–0 in her second UFC bout, with her opponent on this April 2014 night being Jessamyn Duke, whose entrance into the fight promotion had come as a member of a Rousey-coached team on The Ultimate Fighter. Duke befriended the champ during the reality show taping, and now is among a trio of fighters which travels like a pack with Rousey. In Entourage terms, Jessamyn is the Turtle to Ronda’s Vince. But actually this quartet is more WWE Network than HBO, going by the name "The Four Horsewomen," adapting the moniker of a renowned pro wrestler stable.
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So when Correia had her hand raised that night in Baltimore, she held up four fingers, then lowered one of them. This was a message for Rousey.
Four months later, Correia faced another "Horsewoman," Shayna Baszler, and after scoring a second-round TKO, the Brazilian held up three fingers, then lowered one, having eliminated another member of the champ’s entourage.
It was bombastic theater. The show apparently earned a thumbs-up from UFC reviewers/matchmakers because the Brazilian was given a shot on her weight division’s most brightly lit stage without a single top-10 victory. A rationale for this: Rousey already has beaten six of the nine women behind her in the SI.com bantamweight rankings, two others just lost fights, and the one remaining is Correia.
But here’s the thing Correia’s digital theatrics don’t take into account: Baszler has lost her last three fights, four of her last five; Duke is 1–2 in the UFC. What Correia soon will understand is that essentially all of the horsepower driving the "Horsewomen" comes from one “Rowdy” source.
Last five fights
Rousey
2/28/15 Cat Zingano W Sub. 1
7/5/14 Alexis Davis W KO 1
2/22/12 Sara McMann W TKO 1
12/28/13 Miesha Tate W Sub. 3
2/23/13 Liz Carmouche W Sub 1
Correia
8/30/14 Shayna Baszler W TKO 2
4/26/14 Jessamyn Duke W UD 3
12/7/13 Julie Kedzie W SD 3
6/29/13 Erica Paes W UD 3
6/1/13 Juliete de Souza TKO 2
Tale of the tape
* Official weights announced at the weigh-in (Friday, 4:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1)
Other numbers to count on
3.29: Average fight time, in minutes and seconds, for Ronda Rousey, the second shortest in UFC history, according to FightMetric. (No. 1, at 3:18, is Todd Duffee, but two of his five UFC bouts were losses.)
2: Finishes by Bethe Correia, who has seen seven of her bouts go to decision. Rousey has finished all 11 of her fights, 10 in Round 1, seven in the first minute.
0: Submissions attempted by Correia in her three UFC bouts.
Greatest hits
Rousey's last title defense (don't blink):
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Correia saddles up against a Horsewoman:
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Matchup
Correia is an aggressive fighter, which puts her squarely in the crosshairs of Rousey’s sublime grappling game. But considering the mixture of personal grudge and mismatch, don’t be surprised if the champ chooses to stand and bang for a bit—in much the same way a cat paws a captured mouse before the inevitable kill.
Such a characterization might seem disrespectful toward Correia. That’s not the intention here. The challenge is to describe the gap between Rousey and the rest of the UFC women’s bantamweight division without sounding hyperbolic. The champ simply makes embellishment unnecessary.
Correia’s lonesome chance here is the quintessential puncher’s. She has only two career finishes, but she always goes for it. She’ll certainly be in hot pursuit on Saturday, for as long as she can keep this fight standing. Once it hits the mat, though, all of the finger gestures in the world aren’t going to help her.
The odds
Rousey is an overwhelming favorite, with a money line ranging from -1300 (bet $1,300 to win $100) to -1800 (bet $1,800 to win $100) at various sportsbooks. The line of Correia ranges from +600 (bet $100 to win $600) to +1190 (bet $100 to win $1,190).
Prediction
Do you really have to ask?
Rousey by whatever she wants to end it with, whenever she chooses to end it.
Fighting Words
Ronda Rousey jabs Floyd Mayweather for domestic violence history
“I will give her the opportunity to try and get the belt back. Please don’t kill yourself—don’t commit suicide, because I will give you the rematch.”
—Bethe Correia, speaking to the Brazilian outlet Combate, raises eyebrows by referencing suicide in trash-talking Ronda Rousey (whose father took his own life)
“Suicide is no joke or selling point. My father will be with me the day I hand you the comeuppance you deserve.”
—Rousey, responding via Twitter (Correia later apologized, claiming she did not know about the death of the champ’s dad)
The rest of the card
T.J. Dillashaw defends belt, proves first win over Renan Barão no fluke
Maurício “Shogun” Rua vs. Antônio Rogério Nogueira, light heavyweight; Glaico França vs. Fernando Bruno, lightweight; Dileno Lopes vs. Reginaldo Vieira, bantamweight; Stefan Struve vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, heavyweight; Antônio “Bigfoot” Silva vs. Soa Palelei, heavyweight; Cláudia Gadelha vs. Jessica Aguilar, strawweight.
Preliminary card (8 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1): Demian Maia vs. Neil Magny, welterweight; Rafael Cavalcante vs. Patrick Cummins, light heavyweight; Warlley Alves vs. Nordine Taleb, welterweight; Iuri Alcântara vs. Leandro Issa, men’s bantamweight.
Online prelims (7 p.m., UFC Fight Pass): Vitor Miranda vs. Clint Hester, middleweight; Hugo Viana vs. Guido Cannetti, men’s bantamweight.
Programming Notes
Mike Goldberg will handle blow-by-blow and Joe Rogan analysis for the main-card telecast on pay-per-view as well as prelims on Fox Sports 1 and the UFC Fight Pass. There will be an hour-long postfight show on Fox Sports 1, starting at 1:30 a.m. ET.
GALLERY: CLASSIC PHOTOS OF RONDA ROUSEY
Classic Photos of Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey :: Jan. 23, 2016
Here are some candid and not so candid photos of UFC fighter Ronda Rousey, who hosted Saturday Night Live on Jan. 23. In this sketch she appears with Taran Killam as Dan.
Ronda Rousey :: Jan. 23, 2016
Kenan Thompson and Ronda Rousey during the City Council sketch on the Jan. 23, 2016 episode of Saturday Night Live.
Ronda Rousey :: Jan. 23, 2016
Ronda Rousey with SNL participants (from left) Jon Rudnitsky, Bobby Moynihan, Selena Gomez, Rousey, Aidy Bryant, Vanessa Bayer and Jay Pharoah during the monologue.
Ronda Rousey :: January 2016
Singer Selena Gomez, Ronda Rousey, and Cecily Strong are caught on stage in a practice for the Jan. 23 Saturday Night Live show.
Ronda Rousey :: Nov. 14, 2015
Ronda Rousey is attended to after suffering a second-round knockout at the hands of Holly Holm at UFC 193 in Australia.
Ronda Rousey :: Oct. 27, 2015
Ronda Rousey responds to questions during media day in Glendale, Calif., ahead of her showdown with Holly Holm.
Ronda Rousey :: Oct. 27, 2015
Rousey hosts Media Day ahead of her Nov. 14 fight in Australia.
Ronda Rousey :: Oct. 27, 2015
Ronda Rousey spars with a partner during a media training session.
Ronda Rousey :: Oct. 16, 2015
Rousey poses in front of a mural created in her honor in Venice, Calif.
Ronda Rousey :: Oct. 6, 2015
Ronda Rousey poses for a photo at the London NYC hotel ahead of UFC 193.
Ronda Rousey :: Sept. 17, 2015
Ronda Rousey poses with a fans during a UFC 193 Sydney fan event.
Ronda Rousey :: Sept. 16, 2015
Ronda Rousey and her November opponent, Holly Holm, take centre stage during a UFC 193 media event.
Ronda Rousey :: Sept. 16, 2015
Ronda Rousey takes selfies with fans during a UFC 193 media event at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.
Ronda Rousey :: Sept. 16, 2015
Ronda Rousey arrives during a UFC 193 media event at Etihad Stadium.
Ronda Rousey :: Aug. 4, 2015
Ronda Rousey and her mother, AnnMaria De Mars (3rd from right), present a championship belt to a judo school and social project owned by Olympic bronze medalist Flavio Canto in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Ronda Rousey :: Aug. 2, 2015
Ronda Rousey after her 34-second victory over Bethe Correia.
Ronda Rousey :: Aug. 1, 2015
Ronda Rousey and Bethe Correia at their weigh in.
Ronda Rousey :: July 15, 2015
Ronda Rousey accepts the Best Female Athlete award during The 2015 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Ronda Rousey :: July 15, 2015
Former boxer Mike Tyson meets Ronda Rousey during a media training session at the Glendale Fight Club.
Ronda Rousey :: April 27, 2015
Ronda Rousey poses during a photo shoot for SI in Los Angeles.
Ronda Rousey :: April 27, 2015
Ronda Rousey trains during a photo shoot for SI in Los Angeles.
Ronda Rousey :: April 27, 2015
Ronda Rousey poses during a photo shoot for SI in Los Angeles.
Ronda Rousey :: March 23, 2015
Ronda Rousey talks with reporters after meeting with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state leaders urging them to join the 49 other states in legalizing mixed martial arts.
Ronda Rousey :: April 4, 2015
Ronda Rousey attends an NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Colorado Avalanche.
Ronda Rousey :: April 1, 2015
Rousey arrives at the 'Furious 7' Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Hollywood.
Ronda Rousey and the Rock :: March 29, 2015
Ronda Rousey and the Rock at WrestleMania 31.
Ronda Rousey :: March 29, 2015
Ronda Rousey and Stephanie McMahon at WrestleMania 31 in Santa Clara
Ronda Rousey :: March 29, 2015
Ronda Rousey and Stephanie McMahon at WrestleMania 31 in Santa Clara.
Ronda Rousey :: March 26, 2015
Ronda Rousey and Robin Roberts on the "Good Morning America" set.
Ronda Rousey :: March 24, 2015
Ronda Rousey during her visit to "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" at Rockefeller Center in New York City.
Ronda Rousey :: March 24, 2015
Ronda Rousey shows Jimmy Fallon what an armbar is during her visit to the "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."
Ronda Rousey :: March 20, 2015
Ronda Rousey and Bethe Correia of Brazil face off during the 189 World Media Tour Launch press conference in Rio de Janeiro.
Ronda Rousey and Bethe Correia:: March 20, 2015
Ronda Rousey and Bethe Correia of Brazil pose for the media during the 189 World Media Tour Launch press conference in Rio de Janeiro.
Ronda Rousey :: March 20, 2015
Ronda Rousey with fans in Brazil during the the UFC 189 World Media Tour Launch press conference
Ronda Rousey :: March 20, 2015
Ronda Rousey poses for the media during the UFC 189 World Media Tour Launch press conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Ronda Rousey :: March 20, 2015
Ronda Rousey looks on during the UFC 189 World Media Tour Launch press conference in Rio de Janeiro.
Ronda Rousey :: March 14, 2015
Ronda Rousey speaks during a South by Southwest Sports panel at the Austin Convention Center in Texas.
Ronda Rousey :: March 10, 2015
Ronda Rousey is seen with Mario Lopez of Extra at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles.
Ronda Rousey :: February 2015
Ronda Rousey speaks to members of the media at the Glendale Fighting Club ahead of her fight against Cat Zingano.
Ronda Rousey and Cat Zingano :: February 2015
Ronda Rousey and Cat Zingano face off during the UFC 184 Ultimate Media Day in Los Angeles.
Ronda Rousey :: February 2015
Ronda Rousey warms up in the locker room before her bout against Cat Zingano in Los Angeles.
Ronda Rousey :: February 2015
Ronda Rousey prepares to enter the Octagon in her bantamweight championship bout against Cat Zingano in Los Angeles.
Ronda Rousey :: February 2015
Ronda Rousey gets ready to fight Cat Zingano at UFC 184.
Ronda Rousey :: February 2015
Ronda Rousey enters the Octagon in her bantamweight championship bout against Cat Zingano in Los Angeles.
Ronda Rousey and Cat Zingano :: February 2015
Ronda Rousey grapples with Cat Zingano during UFC 184. Rousey won after Zingano tapped out 14 seconds into the bout.
Ronda Rousey and Cat Zingano :: February 2015
Ronda Rousey grapples with Cat Zingano during UFC 184. Rousey won after Zingano tapped out 14 seconds into the bout.
Ronda Rousey and Cat Zingano :: February 2015
Ronda Rousey grapples with Cat Zingano during UFC 184. Rousey won after Zingano tapped out 14 seconds into the bout.
Ronda Rousey and Cat Zingano :: February 2015
Ronda Rousey gets into position to put an armbar on Cat Zingano during UFC 184.
Ronda Rousey and Cat Zingano :: February 2015
Ronda Rousey puts the finishing touches on Cat Zingano to remain undefeated.
Ronda Rousey :: February 2015
Ronda Rousey celebrates her victory over Cat Zingano.
Ronda Rousey :: February 2015
Ronda Rousey consoles Cat Zingano after their bout.
Ronda Rousey :: December 2014
Ronda Rousey attends Reebok and UFC Long-Term Partnership Announcement at Industria Studios in New York City.
Ronda Rousey :: November 2014
Ronda Rousey is seen at 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' in Los Angeles.
Ronda Rousey :: November 2014
Ronda Rousey is seen at 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' in Los Angeles.
Ronda Rousey :: November 2014
Ronda Rousey arrives at the UFC Time Is Now press conference in Las Vegas.
Ronda Rousey :: October 2014
Ronda Rousey sighting in West Hollywood, Calif.
Ronda Rousey :: September 2014
Ronda Rousey attends FOX Sports 1's "The Ultimate Fighter" Season Premiere Party in Hollywood.
Ronda Rousey :: August 2014
Ronda Rousey arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Expendables 3" in Hollywood.
Ronda Rousey :: July 2014
Ronda Rousey smiles at a weigh-in for the UFC 175 event at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
Ronda Rousey and Alexis Davis: July 2014
Ronda Rousey faces off with Alexis Davis during the UFC 175 weigh-in inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Ronda Rousey :: July 2014
Ronda Rousey takes down Alexis Davis during their women's mixed martial arts bantamweight title bout at UFC 175 in Las Vegas.
Ronda Rousey :: May 2014
Kelsey Grammer, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronda Rousey and Sylvester Stallone pose during a photocall for "The Expendables 3" at the 67th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France.
Ronda Rousey :: May 2014
Arnold Schwarzenegger kisses Ronda Rousey during a photocall for the film "The Expendables 3" at the 67th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
Ronda Rousey :: May 2014
Ronda Rousey attends a photocall for "The Expendables 3" at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes, France.
Ronda Rousey and Kellan Lutz :: May 2014
Actor Kellan Lutz and Ronda Rousey arrive for the screening of The Homesman at the 67th international film festival.
Ronda Rousey :: May 2014
Ronda Rousey attends "The Homesman" Premiere at the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival inFrance.
Ronda Rousey :: May 2014
Ronda Rousey hosts #TheLinkParty at the IceLink Boutique West Hollywood benefiting The Special Needs Network.
Ronda Rousey :: April 2014
Ronda Rousey is seen filming a scene for the "Entourage" movie in Beverly Hills in Los Angeles
Ronda Rousey :: February 2014
Ronda Rousey knees Sara McMann in their bantamweight championship bout during UFC 170 in Las Vegas.
Ronda Rousey :: February 2014
Ronda Rousey at an open training session for fans and media in Las Vegas.
Ronda Rousey and Jimmy Kimmel:: December 2013
Ronda Rousey made an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" in early December 2013.
Ronda Rousey :: December 2013
Ronda Rousey poses for a portrait during a UFC photo session in Las Vegas.
Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate :: December 2013
Ronda Rousey attempts to submit Miesha Tate in their UFC women's bantamweight championship bout during UFC 168 in Las Vegas.
Ronda Rousey and Josh Thomson :: July 2013
Rousey and UFC lightweight Josh Thomson pose for a photo during the UFC Fan Party in Las Vegas.
Ronda Rousey :: July 2013
Ronda Rousey signs an autograph during the UFC Fan Expo Las Vegas 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas,.
Ronda Rousey :: March 2013
Ronda Rousey attends the Fox Sports Media Group Upfront after party at Roseland Ballroom in New York City.
Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche :: February 2013
Ronda Rousey eventually got Liz Carmouche off her back and improved her record to 7-0 with the victory.
Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche :: February 2013
Ronda Rousey found herself in trouble early against Liz Carmouche, but withstood the challenge to win in the first round.
Ronda Rousey :: December 2012
Ronda Rousey shows off her UFC bantamweight championship belt during a news conference in Seattle, Wash. UFC president Dana White handed out the belt, saying the former Strikeforce title-holder will make her UFC debut on Feb. 23 against Liz Carmouche.
Ronda Rousey :: October 2012
Ronda Rousey during training session with coach Edmond Tarverdyan at Glendale Fighting Club.
Ronda Rousey and Dana White: September 2012
Rousey poses with Dana White at the Sons of Anarchy season 5 premiere screening in Los Angeles.
Ronda Rousey and Sarah Kaufman :: August 2012
Ronda Rousey secures an arm bar submission against Sarah Kaufman during their Strikeforce bout.
Ronda Rousey :: August 2012
Ronda Rousey reacts after defeating Sarah Kaufman by submission during the Strikeforce event in San Diego on Aug. 18.
Ronda Rousey :: July 2012
Ronda Rousey attends ESPN Magazine's 4th Annual Body Issue celebration at Belasco Theatre on July 10, 2012 in Los Angeles.
Ronda Rousey :: March 2012
Ronda Rousey during the weigh-in for her bout against Meisha Tate.
Ronda Rousey :: March 2012
Ronda Rousey walks to the cage before her bantamweight bout against Tate in March. Rousey won via an armbar submission.
Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate :: March 2012
Ronda Rousey reacts after submitting Meisha Tate during their bantamweight bout in Columbus, Ohio.
Ronda Rousey :: March 2012
Rousey takes questions from the media after her victory over Meisha Tate.
Ronda Rousey :: October 2012
Ronda Rousey during a photo shoot for SI at the Glendale Fighting Club in California.
Ronda Rousey :: October 2012
Ronda Rousey during a photo shoot for SI at the Glendale Fighting Club in California.
Ronda Rousey :: October 2012
Ronda Rousey during a photo shoot for SI at the Glendale Fighting Club in California.
Ronda Rousey :: October 2012
Ronda Rousey during a photo shoot for SI at the Glendale Fighting Club in California.
Ronda Rousey :: October 2012
Ronda Rousey catches her breath after a workout.
Ronda Rousey :: October 2012
Ronda Rousey during a photo shoot for SI at the Glendale Fighting Club in California.
Ronda Rousey :: November 2011
Ronda Rousey attends the UFC On FOX: Live Heavyweight Championship in Anaheim, Calif.
Ronda Rousey and Sarah D'Alelio :: August 2011
Rousey and Sarah D'Alelio pose at the weigh-in before their Strikeforce match in Las Vegas.
Ronda Rousey :: August 2011
Ronda Rousey during the Strikeforce Challengers 4 at The Pearl at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
Ronda Rousey and Sarah D'Alelio :: August 2011
Sarah D'Alelio and Ronda Rousey during the Strikeforce Challengers 4 at The Pearl at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Rousey would win the bout via tapout in the first round.
Ronda Rousey :: April 2008
Ronda Rousey (far left) in a Summer Olympics preview portrait with Rau'shee Warren (boxing), Demetrius Andrade (boxing), Marci Van Dusen (freestyle wrestling), and Sarah Hammer (cycling).
Ronda Rousey and Valerie Gotay: April 2008
Ronda Rousey throws Valerie Gotay over her shoulder as she poses for a portrait during the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summitt in Chicago.
Ronda Rousey and Annett Boehm: August 2008
Rousey and Germany's Annett Boehm compete in the 70 kg judo bronze-medal match at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Rousey would win the match and the bronze.
Ronda Rousey :: August 2008
Rousey stands on the podium after winning bronze at the 2008 Olympics.
Ronda Rousey: 2007
A happy Ronda Rousey after she won the 70Kg Judo final in the 2007 XV Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Ronda Rousey :: April 2006
Ronda Rousey with her gold medal at the Fighting Films Birmingham Women's World Cup at the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, England.
Ronda Rousey :: August 2004
Claudia Heill from Austria fights Ronda Rousey during the Judo half-middle weight (-63kg) event at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
Ronda Rousey :: June 2004
Ronda Rousey and Anastasia Krivosta compete in their 63 kg. match during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Judo at the San Jose State University Event Center in California. Rousey won the match to move on in the competition.
Paradoxically, Jeff Wagenheim considers himself a pacifist (except when driving in traffic) but nonetheless writes about mixed martial arts, the world's most combative sport (other than driving in traffic). As a veteran of three decades in magazines and newspapers, he's a bit grayer than most who attend UFC fights, even along press row. (A fan watching an MMA media panel show recently referred to him as "that crazy hippie uncle," to which Jeff responds, "Groovy, man!") Wagenheim also has tackled pro football for SI.com, and writes about sports and the arts for The Boston Globe. When he's not on the road chasing the UFC, Jeff spends Sunday afternoons spinning Sleepy LaBeef and Boozoo Chavis records for a popular (but not pop) radio show in western Massachusetts.