'Showdown' Joe Ferraro

Showdown Joe: Taking A Look At UFC 206 And Albany Bets

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is set to hold two events within twenty for hours of each other, and literally, in cities within six hours (driving) from one another. Coincidentally, we get twenty four MMA bouts to enjoy – sort of…

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Showdown Joe: Dana White Sounds Off, Conor’s Boxing License, Cyborg, Roy Nelson, More

There used to be a time when media covering the UFC would get two weekly scrums with UFC President Dana White. The would take place before and after an event, but those days are long gone now. But that doesn’t…

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Showdown Joe: TUF 24 Finale: The Fun Bets — Mighty Mouse, Cejudo, Benavidez

The finale of twenty-fourth installment of The Ultimate Fighter is upon us, and with this season coming to an end, a variety of match-ups are not only peaking the interest of MMA fans, but also the wagering public looking to…

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Showdown Joe: Georges St-Pierre Sounds Off

I recently had the privilege and honor to host a Q & A session at The Gentlemen’s Expo with former UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre. This was the second time Georges and I were able to do this for the trade…

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Showdown Joe: Athletic Commissions Making MMA Headlines

Not a day goes by where something in the MMA world captures the attention of the fanatical populus, and just a few days into this new week, we have a few doozies. Donald Cerrone posted a video on his Instagram…

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Showdown Joe: The McGregor Chronicles — In And Out Of The Cage

The aftermath of UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor has infused a breath of fresh air into the sport. The lull between pay per view events felt like a needed break, but now, the business in various division’s has been convoluted,…

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Showdown Joe’s UFC 205 Betting Guide, Part 1

With the historic UFC in NYC at MSG card just a few days away, one article examining the potential fun bets at UFC 205 would simply not be right. For this epic card, we will do two separate pieces. In…

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Showdown Joe: The Art Of The PPV

Recent reports showcasing the UFC’s pay per view revenue has confirmed a long held belief that the company's number one revenue generator is not just content, but content of the premium variety. From its start with ownership under SEG to…

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Showdown Joe: The Pros and Cons Of MMA Expression

The old adage that “the pen is mightier than the sword” is one that has often proved the test of time. In a society where we are afforded the right to free speech and to express whatever thoughts we may…

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Showdown Joe Examines This Week’s MMA Headlines: Jon Jones, Carwin-Rizin, USADA

Despite the lull in UFC events, headlines from some of the sport’s biggest names continue to make waves. From Jon Jones to Dominick Cruz, tirades and call outs are what’s keeping us afloat. And could Shane Carwin be making a…

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