Gilbert Melendez Faces Uphill (But Winnable) Battle After Cruel Split Decisions

Nobody thought Gilbert Melendez would start his UFC career 1-3. The former Strikeforce lightweight champion had just been too good during a decade spent fighting elsewhere. By the time the UFC absorbed Melendez with the rest of Strikeforce at beginning of 2013, he’d amassed a record of 21-2 and had deeply ensconced himself among the […]

Nobody thought Gilbert Melendez would start his UFC career 1-3. The former Strikeforce lightweight champion had just been too good during a decade spent fighting elsewhere. By the time the UFC absorbed Melendez with the rest of Strikeforce at beginning of 2013, he’d amassed a record of 21-2 and had deeply ensconced himself among the […]

Paige VanZant Rules out Ronda Rousey Fight, Says UFC Battle Will Never Happen

UFC sensation Paige VanZant has confirmed she will “never ever” fight Ronda Rousey. VanZant moved her UFC record to 2-0 after convincingly beating Felice Herrig at UFC on Fox 15, but she isn’t interested in working toward a bout against the toughest fighter in women’s MMA. The 21-year-old strawweight appeared on TMZ Hollywood Sports, where she […]

UFC sensation Paige VanZant has confirmed she will “never ever” fight Ronda Rousey. VanZant moved her UFC record to 2-0 after convincingly beating Felice Herrig at UFC on Fox 15, but she isn’t interested in working toward a bout against the toughest fighter in women’s MMA. The 21-year-old strawweight appeared on TMZ Hollywood Sports, where she […]

UFC Stars Conor McGregor and Jon Jones Battle in Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots

Who is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC? Is it Conor McGregor? Is it Jon Jones? Or is it Ronda Rousey? Maybe the newcomer Paige VanZant? We’ll never know due to weight classes, but there is one equalizer: Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots. Find out who wins when McGregor, Jones and VanZant battle it […]

Who is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC? Is it Conor McGregor? Is it Jon Jones? Or is it Ronda Rousey? Maybe the newcomer Paige VanZant? We’ll never know due to weight classes, but there is one equalizer: Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots. Find out who wins when McGregor, Jones and VanZant battle it […]

Following Battle at UFC 175, Lyoto Machida Is More Dangerous Than Ever

Lyoto Machida has always been a complex puzzle to figure out inside the cage. He’s a fighter with an elusive style who has the ability to close distance rapidly and with such force that it has brought an abrupt end to many a fighter’s night. Furthermore, with his deep arsenal of kicks, punches and knees, […]

Lyoto Machida has always been a complex puzzle to figure out inside the cage. He’s a fighter with an elusive style who has the ability to close distance rapidly and with such force that it has brought an abrupt end to many a fighter’s night. Furthermore, with his deep arsenal of kicks, punches and knees, […]

TUF, Episode 10 Recap: Jessica Penne, Aisling Daly Battle to a Decision

The Ultimate Fighter is in the quarter-finals now, and this week’s fight was between No. 4-seed Jessica Penne and No. 5-seed Aisling Daly. Penne defeated Lisa Ellis in the first round, and Daly beat Angela Magana to advance. When the referee started the action they came out to the center of the cage to get […]

The Ultimate Fighter is in the quarter-finals now, and this week’s fight was between No. 4-seed Jessica Penne and No. 5-seed Aisling Daly. Penne defeated Lisa Ellis in the first round, and Daly beat Angela Magana to advance. When the referee started the action they came out to the center of the cage to get […]

UFC 180 vs. Bellator 131: Who Won the Real Battle Saturday Night?

While there were plenty of serious battles in the cage, titles won and legacies secured, the real fight Saturday night was taking place on television sets across the world.  In one corner was the defending champion and Kleenex of MMA—the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Practically synonymous with the sport since its debut in 1993, the promotion […]

While there were plenty of serious battles in the cage, titles won and legacies secured, the real fight Saturday night was taking place on television sets across the world.  In one corner was the defending champion and Kleenex of MMA—the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Practically synonymous with the sport since its debut in 1993, the promotion […]