Daniel Cormier’s Victory at UFC 182 Will Cause Shock Waves

The UFC opens up 2015 with fireworks as Daniel Cormier faces off against Jon Jones at UFC 182 on Saturday. Despite his Olympic background and an impressive 15-0 MMA record, a Cormier victory over Jones would be the highlight of his career. However, on the grand scheme of things, that victory could bring shock waves felt across the light heavyweight […]

The UFC opens up 2015 with fireworks as Daniel Cormier faces off against Jon Jones at UFC 182 on Saturday. Despite his Olympic background and an impressive 15-0 MMA record, a Cormier victory over Jones would be the highlight of his career. However, on the grand scheme of things, that victory could bring shock waves felt across the light heavyweight […]

UFC: Chris Weidman’s Inactivity Should Be a Cause for Concern

It’s a funny thing the way the mind works. Something belongs to one group in your head, another thing belongs to another, and they never cross despite sharing plenty of characteristics that could warrant it. One might look at a UFC champion like Anthony Pettis or Jose Aldo and have a comment on their inactivity, […]

It’s a funny thing the way the mind works. Something belongs to one group in your head, another thing belongs to another, and they never cross despite sharing plenty of characteristics that could warrant it. One might look at a UFC champion like Anthony Pettis or Jose Aldo and have a comment on their inactivity, […]

Mark Hunt Cites Hunger as the Cause for His ‘Unemployment’ Tweet

Hunger can create confusion, and apparently Mark Hunt’s empty stomach got the better of him. On Tuesday morning, the heavy-handed knockout artist baffled the MMA community when he took to social media to announce that he was now unemployed. While the former K-1 champion did not specify what had inspired his tweet, he did post […]

Hunger can create confusion, and apparently Mark Hunt’s empty stomach got the better of him. On Tuesday morning, the heavy-handed knockout artist baffled the MMA community when he took to social media to announce that he was now unemployed. While the former K-1 champion did not specify what had inspired his tweet, he did post […]

MMA Industry Has Cause to Celebrate as Nevada, UFC Ban Testosterone Therapy

The testosterone replacement therapy era ended swiftly and unexpectedly on Thursday, with all the fireworks of a subdued but unanimous vote by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. As the first state regulatory body to ban TRT outright for combat sports, the NSAC reaffirmed its position as the nation’s most influential and forward-thinking athletic commission. Minutes […]

The testosterone replacement therapy era ended swiftly and unexpectedly on Thursday, with all the fireworks of a subdued but unanimous vote by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. As the first state regulatory body to ban TRT outright for combat sports, the NSAC reaffirmed its position as the nation’s most influential and forward-thinking athletic commission. Minutes […]

UFC: What Is the Cause of Premature Retirements and Hiatuses?

Another one bites the dust. Martin Kampmann, welterweight warrior and one of the goriest, gutsiest performers in the history of the sport, is “on hiatus” according to what he told MMA Junkie this week. The Dane seems likely to come back, something fans will no doubt rejoice over when it happens given his propensity for […]

Another one bites the dust. Martin Kampmann, welterweight warrior and one of the goriest, gutsiest performers in the history of the sport, is “on hiatus” according to what he told MMA Junkie this week. The Dane seems likely to come back, something fans will no doubt rejoice over when it happens given his propensity for […]

UFC Fight Night 32: Is Belfort’s Resurgence Cause for Celebration or Concern?

Here’s a loaded statement for you: Vitor Belfort is back. For a third consecutive fight, Belfort appeared to have recaptured the speed and power of his 19-year-old self on Saturday night, blitzing Dan Henderson with strikes en route to a first-round stoppage in the main event of UFC Fight Night 32. In doing so, he […]

Here’s a loaded statement for you: Vitor Belfort is back. For a third consecutive fight, Belfort appeared to have recaptured the speed and power of his 19-year-old self on Saturday night, blitzing Dan Henderson with strikes en route to a first-round stoppage in the main event of UFC Fight Night 32. In doing so, he […]