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Chris Weidman vs. Luke Rockhold Should Be Next, and Anything Else Is Dumb

After Chris Weidman’s smashing defeat of Vitor Belfort on Saturday night, only one fight makes sense. Luke Rockhold, the former Strikeforce middleweight champion, is in the middle of a four-fight winning streak. After losing to Belfort (the old TRT-fueled version, not the mortal one) in May 2013, Rockhold has scored wins over Costas Philippou, Tim […]

After Chris Weidman’s smashing defeat of Vitor Belfort on Saturday night, only one fight makes sense. Luke Rockhold, the former Strikeforce middleweight champion, is in the middle of a four-fight winning streak. After losing to Belfort (the old TRT-fueled version, not the mortal one) in May 2013, Rockhold has scored wins over Costas Philippou, Tim […]

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What, If Anything, Can the UFC Do to Protect Its Champs from Injury?

The Ultimate Fighting Championship, just like any other major sports promotion, is susceptible to injury-plagued moments. Just like a team in the NFL or NBA can have its season hopes ruined by one misstep, an entire MMA event can be blown up due to one painful moment. Mixed martial arts is a violent sport—a sport […]

The Ultimate Fighting Championship, just like any other major sports promotion, is susceptible to injury-plagued moments. Just like a team in the NFL or NBA can have its season hopes ruined by one misstep, an entire MMA event can be blown up due to one painful moment. Mixed martial arts is a violent sport—a sport […]

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Bjorn Rebney: ‘GSP Doesn’t Owe Anything, UFC Reaction Was Tasteless’

Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney is appalled by UFC President Dana White’s treatment of former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre. Leading up to his UFC 167 title fight with Johny Hendricks, St-Pierre was adamant about stepping up drug testing for the bout in hopes of setting a positive example for MMA. St-Pierre offered to pay for Hendricks […]

Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney is appalled by UFC President Dana White’s treatment of former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre. Leading up to his UFC 167 title fight with Johny Hendricks, St-Pierre was adamant about stepping up drug testing for the bout in hopes of setting a positive example for MMA. St-Pierre offered to pay for Hendricks […]

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Josh Barnett Not Signing with UFC for Now, but Anything Could Still Happen

Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett does not appear headed back to his former stomping grounds right now, although anything could change in the ongoing negotiations. Barnett has been working with the UFC on securing a new deal after he completed his last contract with Zuffa when he defeated Nandor Guelmino at the final Strikeforce […]

Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett does not appear headed back to his former stomping grounds right now, although anything could change in the ongoing negotiations. Barnett has been working with the UFC on securing a new deal after he completed his last contract with Zuffa when he defeated Nandor Guelmino at the final Strikeforce […]

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Does Anderson Silva Gain Anything with a Win over Stephan Bonnar at UFC 153?

While Anderson Silva vs. Stephan Bonnar probably isn’t a dream main event for many fans, the duo did step up to save the injury-plagued UFC 153 headliner. And for that, both men deserve credit. So in a sense, Silva has already gained something fr…

While Anderson Silva vs. Stephan Bonnar probably isn’t a dream main event for many fans, the duo did step up to save the injury-plagued UFC 153 headliner. And for that, both men deserve credit. So in a sense, Silva has already gained something from his match with Bonnar.  But when we examine the fight itself, […]

Alistair Overeem: Does His Win Over Brock Lesnar Mean Anything Now?

At UFC 141, Alistair Overeem executed a brutal blitzkrieg on Brock Lesnar, forcing the former UFC Heavyweight champion into early retirement and back to the scripted stage of WWE. However, with recent revelations that “The Demolition Man” f…

At UFC 141, Alistair Overeem executed a brutal blitzkrieg on Brock Lesnar, forcing the former UFC Heavyweight champion into early retirement and back to the scripted stage of WWE. However, with recent revelations that “The Demolition Man” failed a random drug test, there’s speculation as to whether his win means anything now. So far, that […]