Don’t Trust Dana: Is UFC 157?s Liz Carmouche Better Off Losing to Ronda Rousey?

Everything should go according to plan on Saturday during the UFC 157 main event. Ronda Rousey will storm out of the gate, eat a few punches in the clinch, then seal her seventh win with a trademark armbar submission in the first round, cementing the future of women’s mixed martial arts on the sport’s biggest […]

Everything should go according to plan on Saturday during the UFC 157 main event. Ronda Rousey will storm out of the gate, eat a few punches in the clinch, then seal her seventh win with a trademark armbar submission in the first round, cementing the future of women’s mixed martial arts on the sport’s biggest […]

UFC 152 vs. UFC 153: Which Card Is Better from Top to Bottom?

There are two pay-per-views coming up soon, as UFC 152 touches down in Canada and UFC 153 makes its way back to Brazil. Two of the world’s best fighters will be performing, as Anderson Silva, the pound-for-pound king, meets Stephan Bonnar and lig…

There are two pay-per-views coming up soon, as UFC 152 touches down in Canada and UFC 153 makes its way back to Brazil. Two of the world’s best fighters will be performing, as Anderson Silva, the pound-for-pound king, meets Stephan Bonnar and light heavyweight champ Jon Jones fights Vitor Belfort. Further than that, there are […]

Could Zuffa Promote Boxing Better Than Bob Arum and Golden Boy?

In less than 20 years, the UFC has grown to the point that it’s now officially standing side-by-side with boxing, just like the little brother who grows to the height of his older sibling, and in the next five years, it looks like little brother …

In less than 20 years, the UFC has grown to the point that it’s now officially standing side-by-side with boxing, just like the little brother who grows to the height of his older sibling, and in the next five years, it looks like little brother will be taller and bigger. How did this come to […]

10 Ways UFC Matchmaker Joe Silva Could Better Build Future Stars

Creating stars in any sport is more art than science. Nowhere is that more true than mixed martial arts.  Some fighters, despite their obvious limitations, just seem to resonate with the fanbase.  You can try to put your finger on t…

Creating stars in any sport is more art than science. Nowhere is that more true than mixed martial arts.  Some fighters, despite their obvious limitations, just seem to resonate with the fanbase.  You can try to put your finger on the reason why, but it flitters away like magic. Think Kimbo Slice or Clay Guida. Other fighters, […]

Dana White: Would the UFC Be Better Off If He Took a Step or Two Back?

Gather around, kids. Let me tell you a little story. Last December, when I was living in Las Vegas, I texted Dana White to see if I, and the folks at my old employer, could stop by his office for an interview. He responded immediately in the affirmativ…

Gather around, kids. Let me tell you a little story. Last December, when I was living in Las Vegas, I texted Dana White to see if I, and the folks at my old employer, could stop by his office for an interview. He responded immediately in the affirmative. This wasn’t a new thing. White was […]

Which Upcoming Season of TUF Will Be Better?

Two new seasons of the UFC’s iconic show The Ultimate Fighter are on the way. An international version, featuring Brits and Aussies titled “The Smashes” will feature former TUF alums George Sotiropoulos and Ross Pearson as coaches. Th…

Two new seasons of the UFC’s iconic show The Ultimate Fighter are on the way. An international version, featuring Brits and Aussies titled “The Smashes” will feature former TUF alums George Sotiropoulos and Ross Pearson as coaches. The name is apparently a play on a 130-year-old cricket rivalry. This season will feature lightweights and welterweights. […]