UFC 187: Ultimate Opportunist Ryan Bader Steals the Show

The ancient assumption that nice guys finish last is tired and worn out. Boring guys finish last. Non-intuitive guys finish last. Ryan Bader was tired of being overlooked. So he changed things up. He became more exciting and intuitive. He became the ultimate opportunist. Daniel Cormier sat onstage at the UFC 187 post-fight press conference […]

The ancient assumption that nice guys finish last is tired and worn out. Boring guys finish last. Non-intuitive guys finish last. Ryan Bader was tired of being overlooked. So he changed things up. He became more exciting and intuitive. He became the ultimate opportunist. Daniel Cormier sat onstage at the UFC 187 post-fight press conference […]

Daniel Cormier: A 2nd Chance and the Ultimate Goal Collide at UFC 187

Second chances are few and far between at the highest level of any sport, and Daniel Cormier‘s shot at redemption appeared when he least expected it.  The former Olympic wrestler was preparing for his June 6 bout with Ryan Bader at Fight Night 68 when word came from UFC brass that he would step in to […]

Second chances are few and far between at the highest level of any sport, and Daniel Cormier‘s shot at redemption appeared when he least expected it.  The former Olympic wrestler was preparing for his June 6 bout with Ryan Bader at Fight Night 68 when word came from UFC brass that he would step in to […]

The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 Bantamweight, Lightweight Cast Unveiled

Several interesting prospects are part of the fourth season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. The cast will comprise fighters from the bantamweight and lightweight divisions and will be coached by legendary Brazilian champs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. UFC officials formally announced the rosters Wednesday in a press release (via Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com). […]

Several interesting prospects are part of the fourth season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. The cast will comprise fighters from the bantamweight and lightweight divisions and will be coached by legendary Brazilian champs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. UFC officials formally announced the rosters Wednesday in a press release (via Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com). […]

Former UFC Champ Johny Hendricks Has the Ultimate Driving Toy in His Ford F-650

It’s a safe bet that if former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks is fighting for a parking spot, he’ll get the win via first-round beatdown.  In the latest episode of the UFC’s Embedded series, ahead of his UFC 185 fight versus Matt Brown, “Bigg Rigg” showed off his set of wheels. Needless to say, parking isn’t the […]

It’s a safe bet that if former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks is fighting for a parking spot, he’ll get the win via first-round beatdown.  In the latest episode of the UFC’s Embedded series, ahead of his UFC 185 fight versus Matt Brown, “Bigg Rigg” showed off his set of wheels. Needless to say, parking isn’t the […]

The Ultimate Fighter 21 ATT vs. Blackzilians: Previewing Each Fighter

It’s official. The long-running The Ultimate Fighter series is back for the UFC, but this time with a twist. It’s gym vs. gym. That’s right, rival Florida gyms will go head-to-head, as Dan Lambert’s American Top Team takes on Glenn Robinson’s Blackzilians camp in what should be a heated rivalry. It’s one that’s full of […]

It’s official. The long-running The Ultimate Fighter series is back for the UFC, but this time with a twist. It’s gym vs. gym. That’s right, rival Florida gyms will go head-to-head, as Dan Lambert’s American Top Team takes on Glenn Robinson’s Blackzilians camp in what should be a heated rivalry. It’s one that’s full of […]

Donald Cerrone Continues to Define What It Means to Be an Ultimate Fighter

Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone needs the UFC as much as the UFC needs him.  As UFC President Dana White pointed out in a 2013 interview with the Daily Mail, “Fighting is in our DNA.” The phrase is echoed by UFC-branded merchandise.  It’s catchy. It conveys a badass message.  And for Cerrone, it’s 100 percent true.  The 25-6 […]

Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone needs the UFC as much as the UFC needs him.  As UFC President Dana White pointed out in a 2013 interview with the Daily Mail, “Fighting is in our DNA.” The phrase is echoed by UFC-branded merchandise.  It’s catchy. It conveys a badass message.  And for Cerrone, it’s 100 percent true.  The 25-6 […]