When UFC officials selected Chad Mendes as the main event “Plan B” for UFC 189, Frankie Edgar fans—not to mention the man himself—felt a little short-changed. After all, the former lightweight champ is on a four-fight winning streak, going 4-1 overall since dropping down to 145 pounds in early 2013. Mendes is on a pretty […]
When UFC officials selected Chad Mendes as the main event “Plan B” for UFC 189, Frankie Edgar fans—not to mention the man himself—felt a little short-changed. After all, the former lightweight champ is on a four-fight winning streak, going 4-1 overall since dropping down to 145 pounds in early 2013. Mendes is on a pretty […]
There is no such thing as consensus when discussing MMA history. It’s both fractured and fiercely contested, with fans separating into self-selected groups and arguing on message boards and Twitter. Dividing lines have been drawn and hyperbole reigns. If you want to see how bad it can get, simply ask any group of hardcore fans […]
There is no such thing as consensus when discussing MMA history. It’s both fractured and fiercely contested, with fans separating into self-selected groups and arguing on message boards and Twitter. Dividing lines have been drawn and hyperbole reigns. If you want to see how bad it can get, simply ask any group of hardcore fans […]
Yoel Romero was at it again at UFC Fight Night 70, where he stopped Lyoto Machida and continued to prove he is one of the best and most entertaining competitors at 185 pounds. Now 6-0 inside the Octagon, Romero is making a strong case for a shot at the middleweight championship. There are a few […]
Yoel Romero was at it again at UFC Fight Night 70, where he stopped Lyoto Machida and continued to prove he is one of the best and most entertaining competitors at 185 pounds. Now 6-0 inside the Octagon, Romero is making a strong case for a shot at the middleweight championship. There are a few […]
In the days following his smashing of Cain Velasquez to become the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Fabricio Werdum expressed interest in a rematch with the former titleholder. Vai Cavalo put on one of the most impressive performances of his career, as he out-struck the American Kickboxing Academy product en route to finishing Velasquez via guillotine […]
In the days following his smashing of Cain Velasquez to become the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Fabricio Werdum expressed interest in a rematch with the former titleholder. Vai Cavalo put on one of the most impressive performances of his career, as he out-struck the American Kickboxing Academy product en route to finishing Velasquez via guillotine […]
So much for that 100 percent confidence. Merely hours ago, UFC President Dana White’s answer was “yes” when MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani asked if he was 100 percent confident Jose Aldo would still defend his featherweight title against Conor McGregor at UFC 189. Aldo had reportedly injured his ribs last week during a sparring session when […]
So much for that 100 percent confidence. Merely hours ago, UFC President Dana White’s answer was “yes” when MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani asked if he was 100 percent confident Jose Aldo would still defend his featherweight title against Conor McGregor at UFC 189. Aldo had reportedly injured his ribs last week during a sparring session when […]
Another piece of evidence came Wednesday that the MMA community is getting more serious about forcing illegal drugs out of the sport. The California State Athletic Commission drug-tested nearly every fighter competing at UFC Fight Night 71, scheduled to take place July 15 in San Diego. That’s according to a report published Wednesday night by […]
Another piece of evidence came Wednesday that the MMA community is getting more serious about forcing illegal drugs out of the sport. The California State Athletic Commission drug-tested nearly every fighter competing at UFC Fight Night 71, scheduled to take place July 15 in San Diego. That’s according to a report published Wednesday night by […]