Jose Aldo Injury: Sparring Partner Who Broke Aldo’s Rib Speaks out

I don’t think you’d want to be Alcides Nunes right now. The sparring partner who accidentally broke Jose Aldo’s rib is feeling a little bit downtrodden right now, given that his wayward kick has jeopardized Aldo’s featherweight title defense against Conor McGregor at UFC 189. But give Nunes credit. In an interview with Guilherme Cruz of […]

I don’t think you’d want to be Alcides Nunes right now. The sparring partner who accidentally broke Jose Aldo’s rib is feeling a little bit downtrodden right now, given that his wayward kick has jeopardized Aldo’s featherweight title defense against Conor McGregor at UFC 189. But give Nunes credit. In an interview with Guilherme Cruz of […]

TUF 21 American Top Team vs. Blackzilians: Episode 10 Recap and Results

With the 21st season of The Ultimate Fighter nearing the finish line, could the Blackzilians clinch the season victory on episode 10? Or would American Top Team live to fight another day? With three 100-point fights left, ATT cannot lose any more of the fights. Otherwise, it loses and the Blackzilians claim victory in this […]

With the 21st season of The Ultimate Fighter nearing the finish line, could the Blackzilians clinch the season victory on episode 10? Or would American Top Team live to fight another day? With three 100-point fights left, ATT cannot lose any more of the fights. Otherwise, it loses and the Blackzilians claim victory in this […]

Lyoto Machida Looking to Keep His Title Hopes Alive at UFC Fight Night 70

Lyoto Machida‘s dreams of getting his hands on another UFC title are still very much alive, but he knows the situation he’s facing heading into Fight Night 70. The former light heavyweight champion turned perennial middleweight contender has been a major player in the 185-pound fold since dropping down to the weight class in 2013. […]

Lyoto Machida‘s dreams of getting his hands on another UFC title are still very much alive, but he knows the situation he’s facing heading into Fight Night 70. The former light heavyweight champion turned perennial middleweight contender has been a major player in the 185-pound fold since dropping down to the weight class in 2013. […]

More Trainers Should Follow Trevor Wittman’s Example and Stop Fights

In combat sports, coaches and corner men have an important job. Their duty is not only to instruct the fighter leading up to the contest but to keep him calm, focused and safe during the battle. Trevor Wittman embodied that role when he protected former champion Nate Marquardt from more damage at the hands of Kelvin […]

In combat sports, coaches and corner men have an important job. Their duty is not only to instruct the fighter leading up to the contest but to keep him calm, focused and safe during the battle. Trevor Wittman embodied that role when he protected former champion Nate Marquardt from more damage at the hands of Kelvin […]

The UFC Giving Paige VanZant a Squash Match Is the Right Strategy

Paige VanZant (5-1) has her next fight booked, but it’s not against top-10 opposition. VanZant will meet Alex Chambers (5-2) at UFC 191. VanZant stunned most with her impressive UFC debut against Kailin Curran and followed that up with a drubbing of Felice Herrig. The win moved her into the top 10 where she currently is the […]

Paige VanZant (5-1) has her next fight booked, but it’s not against top-10 opposition. VanZant will meet Alex Chambers (5-2) at UFC 191. VanZant stunned most with her impressive UFC debut against Kailin Curran and followed that up with a drubbing of Felice Herrig. The win moved her into the top 10 where she currently is the […]

Conor McGregor Responds to Jose Aldo Injury

You have to hand it to Conor McGregor. The man is as smooth as silk, as slick as snot on a doorknob and as cool as polar bear feet. He’s taking care of business as usual. Most contenders would be hitting the panic button after hearing news of an injury that could put the biggest […]

You have to hand it to Conor McGregor. The man is as smooth as silk, as slick as snot on a doorknob and as cool as polar bear feet. He’s taking care of business as usual. Most contenders would be hitting the panic button after hearing news of an injury that could put the biggest […]