UFC Announces Drastic New Drug-Testing Program, Goes into Effect July 1

LAS VEGAS — The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced on Wednesday plans for sweeping changes to its overall drug-testing program that could change the face of mixed martial arts as we know it, including punishments that could potentially be far more severe than what currently exists.  UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, president Dana White and counsel Lawrence […]

LAS VEGAS — The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced on Wednesday plans for sweeping changes to its overall drug-testing program that could change the face of mixed martial arts as we know it, including punishments that could potentially be far more severe than what currently exists.  UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, president Dana White and counsel Lawrence […]

UFC Announces Dates for 2015 Schedule, 45 Fight Cards Slated

The UFC held a sizable news conference in its “The Time is Now” event, with plenty of fighters dropping quotes and a couple fight announcements to boot. The biggest announcement, however, came in the form of the promotion’s complete 2015 schedule.  While there are no locations listed, the framework has been set up for when […]

The UFC held a sizable news conference in its “The Time is Now” event, with plenty of fighters dropping quotes and a couple fight announcements to boot. The biggest announcement, however, came in the form of the promotion’s complete 2015 schedule.  While there are no locations listed, the framework has been set up for when […]

UFC Announces Plans to Ramp Up Random Drug Screenings Later This Year

In the wake of high-profile drug test failures and mounting pressure to lead change, UFC officials announced Wednesday they will enhance their out-of-competition drug testing efforts. New policies and procedures could be in place later this year. The report comes courtesy of ESPN.com’s Brett Okamoto. The UFC is currently soliciting proposals from independent agencies that could […]

In the wake of high-profile drug test failures and mounting pressure to lead change, UFC officials announced Wednesday they will enhance their out-of-competition drug testing efforts. New policies and procedures could be in place later this year. The report comes courtesy of ESPN.com’s Brett Okamoto. The UFC is currently soliciting proposals from independent agencies that could […]

Jon Jones Apologizes to Fans, Announces Surgery Set for Tomorrow

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has suffered a fairly serious knee injury that has pushed his grudge match with Daniel Cormier back from UFC 178 to UFC 182 and he feels for his fans in the situation.  “Bones” posted on Facebook earlier this afternoon, apologizing to those who were looking forward to his September […]

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has suffered a fairly serious knee injury that has pushed his grudge match with Daniel Cormier back from UFC 178 to UFC 182 and he feels for his fans in the situation.  “Bones” posted on Facebook earlier this afternoon, apologizing to those who were looking forward to his September […]

Mac Danzig, Former ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Winner, Announces Retirement from MMA

Thirteen-time UFC veteran and The Ultimate Fighter Season 6 winner Mac Danzig announced his retirement from MMA via his blog.  Hinting that he lost his competitive fire and began to worry about his long-term mental health, Danzig said the following:  …my enthusiasm and motivation for competition definitely reached it’s peak around 2008 (after 7 years prior of […]

Thirteen-time UFC veteran and The Ultimate Fighter Season 6 winner Mac Danzig announced his retirement from MMA via his blog.  Hinting that he lost his competitive fire and began to worry about his long-term mental health, Danzig said the following:  …my enthusiasm and motivation for competition definitely reached it’s peak around 2008 (after 7 years prior of […]

UFC Announces Plans for The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America

The Ultimate Fighter will finally be available for Latin American audiences as the UFC announced The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America on Thursday afternoon. The show will shoot in Las Vegas during the spring of 2014, and it will air on the UFC’s Fight Pass streaming network in the United States. TUF: Latin America will feature […]

The Ultimate Fighter will finally be available for Latin American audiences as the UFC announced The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America on Thursday afternoon. The show will shoot in Las Vegas during the spring of 2014, and it will air on the UFC’s Fight Pass streaming network in the United States. TUF: Latin America will feature […]