UFC Fight Night 49?s Benson Henderson: Far Beyond Driven

Benson Henderson is as goal-oriented as you’ll find in the fight business. The former WEC and UFC lightweight champion is a man fueled by possibility and the potential to test his physical and mental talents against the most elite level of competition in the world. Those motivations matched with a seemingly unbreakable spirit and unique […]

Benson Henderson is as goal-oriented as you’ll find in the fight business. The former WEC and UFC lightweight champion is a man fueled by possibility and the potential to test his physical and mental talents against the most elite level of competition in the world. Those motivations matched with a seemingly unbreakable spirit and unique […]

Will Dana White’s Globalization of UFC Move MMA Beyond the Fringe?

As the UFC makes moves to improve its global presence, there’s a certain sense that the organization will usher in a new era as it finds existing markets and establishes itself beside them. This is, of course, good for the Fertittas, Dana White a…

As the UFC makes moves to improve its global presence, there’s a certain sense that the organization will usher in a new era as it finds existing markets and establishes itself beside them. This is, of course, good for the Fertittas, Dana White and the UFC, but it may be good for the sport of […]

Beyond Drug Tests: MMA Should Consider Clear Fighter Conduct Policy

Zuffa recently began requiring all fighters to pass a drug test before signing with the UFC or Strikeforce. Is it a nice step forward? Indubitably. Will it prevent problematic figures from behaving badly and in so doing&#1…

Zuffa recently began requiring all fighters to pass a drug test before signing with the UFC or Strikeforce. Is it a nice step forward? Indubitably. Will it prevent problematic figures from behaving badly and in so doing steer said figures out of the MMA discourse? No, it won’t. Nothing can, really, short of replacing the human brain with microchips. But while we wait for the […]

“Beyond Disappointed:” Dana White Is Responsible!

As a long time admirer of Nick Diaz, I am not surprised at his positive drug test. Dana White, however, is “beyond disappointed” at the positive results. Yes, Mr White, I do believe that you are most definitely beyond disappointed. I believ…

As a long time admirer of Nick Diaz, I am not surprised at his positive drug test. Dana White, however, is “beyond disappointed” at the positive results. Yes, Mr White, I do believe that you are most definitely beyond disappointed. I believe that you, Sir, are responsible for the failed drug test. Oh, no, Mr […]

UFC 142: Dana White “Beyond Pissed” at Anthony Johnson for Weight Limit Breach

UFC President Dana White told MMA Junkie he was “beyond pissed” at Anthony “Rumble” Johnson for weighing 197 pounds for a middleweight UFC 142 co-main event bout against Vitor Belfort. White said Johnson came within a pound-and-…

UFC President Dana White told MMA Junkie he was “beyond pissed” at Anthony “Rumble” Johnson for weighing 197 pounds for a middleweight UFC 142 co-main event bout against Vitor Belfort. White said Johnson came within a pound-and-a-half of the 186-pound limit allowed for non-title middleweight fights, but was forced by a doctor to rehydrate because […]

UFC 137 and Beyond: Ranking Georges St. Pierre’s Most Dangerous Contenders

At UFC 137, BJ Penn and Nick Diaz faced off in a battle of elite welterweights.  In one of the most exciting fights in recent memory, Diaz came back from losing the first round by giving Penn the beating of his life en route to a decision victory….

At UFC 137, BJ Penn and Nick Diaz faced off in a battle of elite welterweights.  In one of the most exciting fights in recent memory, Diaz came back from losing the first round by giving Penn the beating of his life en route to a decision victory. Diaz will be getting the next title […]

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UFC 137 and Beyond: Ranking Georges St. Pierre’s Most Dangerous Contenders