UFC Fight Night 70: Lyoto Machida’s Quick Turnaround Could Backfire

Back in October 2009, I attended UFC 104 in Los Angeles. After years of covering mixed martial arts from my home in Texas, I was finally beginning to attend UFC events on a regular basis. I believe UFC 104 was my sixth event in a row, though I’d kindly ask that you not hold me […]

Back in October 2009, I attended UFC 104 in Los Angeles. After years of covering mixed martial arts from my home in Texas, I was finally beginning to attend UFC events on a regular basis. I believe UFC 104 was my sixth event in a row, though I’d kindly ask that you not hold me […]

Conor McGregor Is No Longer Fighting the Real Jose Aldo—And That’s a Shame

All looked lost earlier this week when it appeared UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo would be forced to withdraw from his highly anticipated bout with the “Notorious” Conor McGregor at UFC 189 on July 11 in Las Vegas. Curses were uttered at the futility of it all, and many tears were shed—particularly by Irish fans who were afraid they […]

All looked lost earlier this week when it appeared UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo would be forced to withdraw from his highly anticipated bout with the “Notorious” Conor McGregor at UFC 189 on July 11 in Las Vegas. Curses were uttered at the futility of it all, and many tears were shed—particularly by Irish fans who were afraid they […]

Demetrious Johnson vs. John Dodson Is the Rematch UFC Flyweight Division Needs

The UFC flyweight division just got a little more exciting. Division champ Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson will defend his title in a rematch with John Dodson, according to a report from broadcaster Ariel Helwani on the UFC Tonight cable TV program Wednesday (h/t MMA Junkie). Though no date has been formally announced, Johnson reportedly is hoping […]

The UFC flyweight division just got a little more exciting. Division champ Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson will defend his title in a rematch with John Dodson, according to a report from broadcaster Ariel Helwani on the UFC Tonight cable TV program Wednesday (h/t MMA Junkie). Though no date has been formally announced, Johnson reportedly is hoping […]

UFC Fight Night 70: Who’s on the Hot Seat in Florida This Weekend?

The card lost Erick Silva vs. Rick Story because of visa issues, but UFC Fight Night 70 will still feature some contenders this weekend. Middleweight standouts Lyoto Machida and Yoel Romero will headline the event. While Machida has some work to do to get back into the title-shot conversation because of his recent submission loss […]

The card lost Erick Silva vs. Rick Story because of visa issues, but UFC Fight Night 70 will still feature some contenders this weekend. Middleweight standouts Lyoto Machida and Yoel Romero will headline the event. While Machida has some work to do to get back into the title-shot conversation because of his recent submission loss […]

Machida vs. Romero: A Complete Guide to UFC Fight Night 70

UFC Fight Night 70 comes your way this Saturday with a compelling middleweight main event. No. 4-ranked middleweight Lyoto Machida squares off against No. 6-ranked Yoel Romero. Machida is coming off a brutal loss to Luke Rockhold in April, while Romero returns for the first time since his controversial win over Tim Kennedy last September. […]

UFC Fight Night 70 comes your way this Saturday with a compelling middleweight main event. No. 4-ranked middleweight Lyoto Machida squares off against No. 6-ranked Yoel Romero. Machida is coming off a brutal loss to Luke Rockhold in April, while Romero returns for the first time since his controversial win over Tim Kennedy last September. […]

UFC on Fox 16: Can Jessica Eye Knock Off Perennial Contender Miesha Tate?

UFC on Fox 16 plays host to a critical bantamweight matchup between No. 2-ranked contender Miesha Tate and No. 5-ranked Jessica Eye. This could be a title eliminator taking place in Chicago. Tate is riding a three-fight winning streak in her attempt to earn a third shot against Ronda Rousey. Eye is coming off a […]

UFC on Fox 16 plays host to a critical bantamweight matchup between No. 2-ranked contender Miesha Tate and No. 5-ranked Jessica Eye. This could be a title eliminator taking place in Chicago. Tate is riding a three-fight winning streak in her attempt to earn a third shot against Ronda Rousey. Eye is coming off a […]