Strikeforce Is Damaging Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez’ Career

As Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez continues to not only compete against mid-level fighters but also rematch them multiple times, the clock on his career as an athlete continues to count down.  The 30 year old Californian is on a…

As Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez continues to not only compete against mid-level fighters but also rematch them multiple times, the clock on his career as an athlete continues to count down.  The 30 year old Californian is on a six fight winning streak and has an overall record of 20-2.  He has knocked out […]

20 Best Matchmaking Moments of Joe Silva’s Career

The UFC has created one memory after another for MMA fans over the years, and a lot of credit is due to UFC matchmaker Joe Silva. Silva is simply brilliant. Scouting the world for talent, he always seems to make the right fights at the right times. Sty…

The UFC has created one memory after another for MMA fans over the years, and a lot of credit is due to UFC matchmaker Joe Silva. Silva is simply brilliant. Scouting the world for talent, he always seems to make the right fights at the right times. Styles make fights, and Silva always seems to […]

Dana White Says B.J. Penn Will Resume Fighting Career

BJ Penn‘s fighting career is far from over, at least according to UFC President Dana White. In a report released by MMAFighting.com, White had a chance to speak with Penn at the UFC on FX card in Sweden a little over a week ago. The two discussed…

BJ Penn‘s fighting career is far from over, at least according to UFC President Dana White. In a report released by MMAFighting.com, White had a chance to speak with Penn at the UFC on FX card in Sweden a little over a week ago. The two discussed the possibility of the former two-division champion coming […]

25 UFC Fighters Who Will Win a Title Before the End of Their Career

Winning the UFC championship is the ultimate prize in MMA. Being a UFC champion automatically places you among the elite fighters in the world and every fighter dreams of holding up the belt at some point in their career. For many, this is a dream that…

Winning the UFC championship is the ultimate prize in MMA. Being a UFC champion automatically places you among the elite fighters in the world and every fighter dreams of holding up the belt at some point in their career. For many, this is a dream that never comes to fruition. Some of the best fighters […]

UFC 143 Results: A Drop to 205 Could Revitalize Roy Nelson’s Career

After Roy Nelson’s lopsided and unanimous decision loss to Fabricio Werdum at UFC 143 on Saturday night, two things became clear about the man they call “Big Country.” 1. His days of being a contender in the heavyweight division are o…

After Roy Nelson’s lopsided and unanimous decision loss to Fabricio Werdum at UFC 143 on Saturday night, two things became clear about the man they call “Big Country.” 1. His days of being a contender in the heavyweight division are over. 2. He is easily one of the toughest guys in the sport. Despite being […]

Muhammed Lawal: King Mo’s Positive Steroid Test Will Ruin His Career

Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal was one of Strikeforce’s top rising stars, and until recently, it looked like he was headed for a showdown with UFC star Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. One positive steroid test ruined all of that. It …

Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal was one of Strikeforce’s top rising stars, and until recently, it looked like he was headed for a showdown with UFC star Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. One positive steroid test ruined all of that. It was found that Lawal tested positive for banned substances after his fight with Lorenz Larkin, which he […]