Alistair Overeem in a Must-Win Fight Against Ben Rothwell

Alistair Overeem stepped into the Octagon on Dec. 30, 2011 against Brock Lesnar as the best heavyweight fighter without any Octagon experience. He was seemingly big enough to contend with the likes of Lesnar and arguably swift enough to contend with the likes of then-champion Junior dos Santos.  It took just over two minutes and […]

Alistair Overeem stepped into the Octagon on Dec. 30, 2011 against Brock Lesnar as the best heavyweight fighter without any Octagon experience. He was seemingly big enough to contend with the likes of Lesnar and arguably swift enough to contend with the likes of then-champion Junior dos Santos.  It took just over two minutes and […]

Henry Cejudo out Against Scott Jorgensen at UFC 177 Due to Medical Concerns

If you were looking forward to seeing Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo face Scott Jorgensen at UFC 177, grab a stuffed animal and some warm milk. I have bad news for you.  According to Fox Sports’ Damon Martin, Cejudo was forced out of the bout due to “medical reasons.” He tweeted the following message Friday, […]

If you were looking forward to seeing Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo face Scott Jorgensen at UFC 177, grab a stuffed animal and some warm milk. I have bad news for you.  According to Fox Sports’ Damon Martin, Cejudo was forced out of the bout due to “medical reasons.” He tweeted the following message Friday, […]

Fabricio Werdum Fueled by Underdog Status Against Cain Velasquez at UFC 180

Fabricio Werdum is a man driven by being counted out. Throughout his impressive career as a mixed martial artist, the savvy Brazilian grappling ace has found himself facing seemingly impossible odds—being counted out to such a degree many wondered why he would bother showing up—but it just so happens “Vai Cavalo” is an athlete who […]

Fabricio Werdum is a man driven by being counted out. Throughout his impressive career as a mixed martial artist, the savvy Brazilian grappling ace has found himself facing seemingly impossible odds—being counted out to such a degree many wondered why he would bother showing up—but it just so happens “Vai Cavalo” is an athlete who […]

UFC 177: T.J. Dillashaw Focused on Repeat Performance Against Renan Barao

T.J. Dillashaw isn’t thinking about the past. Granted, the date (May 24, 2014) will forever be burned in his brain as the night he shocked the MMA world by doing the unthinkable and upsetting and dethroning the reigning bantamweight king. It will be remembered as the night he transitioned from a prospect filled with potential […]

T.J. Dillashaw isn’t thinking about the past. Granted, the date (May 24, 2014) will forever be burned in his brain as the night he shocked the MMA world by doing the unthinkable and upsetting and dethroning the reigning bantamweight king. It will be remembered as the night he transitioned from a prospect filled with potential […]

UFC Contender Luke Rockhold Bets His Purse Against Michael Bisping

Luke Rockhold wants Michael Bisping to put his money where his mouth is, and he is even willing to throw his own money into the fray. Speaking with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour (transcribed by Shaun Al-Shatti), Rockhold claimed that he would put his purse on the line in an interesting stipulation. “He wouldn’t […]

Luke Rockhold wants Michael Bisping to put his money where his mouth is, and he is even willing to throw his own money into the fray. Speaking with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour (transcribed by Shaun Al-Shatti), Rockhold claimed that he would put his purse on the line in an interesting stipulation. “He wouldn’t […]

Ben Henderson Can Take Next Step Toward Redemption Against Rafael Dos Anjos

Rustam Khabilov was a good start. Last we saw Benson Henderson, the former lightweight champion snapped his streak of eight consecutive decision victories at June’s UFC Fight Night 42, earning—wait for it—the first stoppage win of his UFC career via fourth-round submission over Khabilov. This particular rear-naked choke—beautiful in its efficiency after Henderson stunned the […]

Rustam Khabilov was a good start. Last we saw Benson Henderson, the former lightweight champion snapped his streak of eight consecutive decision victories at June’s UFC Fight Night 42, earning—wait for it—the first stoppage win of his UFC career via fourth-round submission over Khabilov. This particular rear-naked choke—beautiful in its efficiency after Henderson stunned the […]