Overeem: Brock Lesnar ‘Staying at WWE’ to Avoid Getting ‘His Ass Kicked’

Alistair Overeem doesn’t envision a UFC return for Brock Lesnar. Instead, he sees the former heavyweight champ protecting his rump and signing a new deal with World Wrestling Entertainment. With his WWE contract nearing its end, Lesnar has immediately jumped to the top of the list as one of the most sought-after free agents in […]

Alistair Overeem doesn’t envision a UFC return for Brock Lesnar. Instead, he sees the former heavyweight champ protecting his rump and signing a new deal with World Wrestling Entertainment. With his WWE contract nearing its end, Lesnar has immediately jumped to the top of the list as one of the most sought-after free agents in […]

Alexander Gustafsson: Jon Jones ‘Tries to Avoid Me…Everyone Can See That’

If Jon Jones retired today, he’d likely go down as the greatest light heavyweight in MMA history. Oh look, a duck! Although his credentials are considered among the best in MMA, it’s become clear to many fans that the champion is doing everything to avoid facing Alexander Gustafsson in the Octagon. Speaking to BT Sport (h/t MMA Fighting), […]

If Jon Jones retired today, he’d likely go down as the greatest light heavyweight in MMA history. Oh look, a duck! Although his credentials are considered among the best in MMA, it’s become clear to many fans that the champion is doing everything to avoid facing Alexander Gustafsson in the Octagon. Speaking to BT Sport (h/t MMA Fighting), […]

Anderson Silva Would Be Wise to Avoid Immediate Rematch with Chris Weidman

There are a lot of appealing fights for Anderson Silva to take after his stunning UFC 162 loss to Chris Weidman—a rematch with the new middleweight champion isn’t one of them.  Prior to losing to Weidman via second-round knockout in Saturday’s title fight, Silva had won a record-setting 10 consecutive title defenses and 16 fights […]

There are a lot of appealing fights for Anderson Silva to take after his stunning UFC 162 loss to Chris Weidman—a rematch with the new middleweight champion isn’t one of them.  Prior to losing to Weidman via second-round knockout in Saturday’s title fight, Silva had won a record-setting 10 consecutive title defenses and 16 fights […]

Anderson Silva Should Avoid Superfight with Jon Jones

If Anderson Silva wants to preserve his status as the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, he’ll do everything in his power to make sure a fight with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones doesn’t happen.   Even though the reigning middleweight champion has a fight this weekend against undefeated 29-year-old Chris Weidman, the […]

If Anderson Silva wants to preserve his status as the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, he’ll do everything in his power to make sure a fight with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones doesn’t happen.   Even though the reigning middleweight champion has a fight this weekend against undefeated 29-year-old Chris Weidman, the […]

Gegard Mousasi Eyes Middleweight to Avoid ‘Strong’ and ‘Talented’ Jon Jones

Gegard Mousasi wants the quickest path to a UFC title shot, but he would prefer not to have Jon Jones standing at the end of the road. The former Strikeforce light heavyweight champ should be commended for his honesty, as he recently revealed his reluctance to face Jones on MMAJunkie.com Radio: “I believe if I […]

Gegard Mousasi wants the quickest path to a UFC title shot, but he would prefer not to have Jon Jones standing at the end of the road. The former Strikeforce light heavyweight champ should be commended for his honesty, as he recently revealed his reluctance to face Jones on MMAJunkie.com Radio: “I believe if I […]

Dan Henderson: ‘Anderson Silva Manipulates UFC to Avoid Dangerous Fights.’

Anderson Silva isn’t acting much like a champion these days, according to Dan Henderson. The legendary MMA star believes Silva is “manipulating” the UFC to avoid certain fights and keep his perfect UFC record intact. Spencer Lazara of MMAInterviews.TV sat down with Henderson recently to get his true feelings on the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world. […]

Anderson Silva isn’t acting much like a champion these days, according to Dan Henderson. The legendary MMA star believes Silva is “manipulating” the UFC to avoid certain fights and keep his perfect UFC record intact. Spencer Lazara of MMAInterviews.TV sat down with Henderson recently to get his true feelings on the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world. […]