Dominick Cruz: How the Former Champ Dominated His Demons Before UFC 178

The world is won by the man who lets it go. – Dominick Cruz The former UFC bantamweight champion speaks with sophistication, with a refined sense of purpose learned through mental anguish and physical struggle alike.  Three years ago, the 29-year-old Alliance MMA superstar ruled the 135-pound collective, combining furious footwork and tenacious takedowns with […]

The world is won by the man who lets it go. – Dominick Cruz The former UFC bantamweight champion speaks with sophistication, with a refined sense of purpose learned through mental anguish and physical struggle alike.  Three years ago, the 29-year-old Alliance MMA superstar ruled the 135-pound collective, combining furious footwork and tenacious takedowns with […]

Ben Askren Walks Alone: Is the OneFC Champ MMA’s Most Interesting Character?

Clearly, getting kicked off Inside MMA was a win-win for Ben Askren. If Askren had been wondering how to take his ongoing rift with UFC President Dana White to the next level, Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten were happy to squat down last Friday and give him a boost. By prematurely pulling the plug on […]

Clearly, getting kicked off Inside MMA was a win-win for Ben Askren. If Askren had been wondering how to take his ongoing rift with UFC President Dana White to the next level, Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten were happy to squat down last Friday and give him a boost. By prematurely pulling the plug on […]

Ex-Bellator Champ Ben Askren Wins ONE FC Welterweight Title with Ease

Former Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren steamrolled Nobutatsu Suzuki at ONE FC: Reign of Champions minutes ago, taking just a minute-and-a-half to score a TKO victory and capture championship gold.  LIVE RESULT: @BenAskren beats Nobutatsu Suzuki by first round TKO to become the new Welterweight World Champion #ONEFC #ONEFightNight — ONE FC (@ONEFCMMA) August 29, […]

Former Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren steamrolled Nobutatsu Suzuki at ONE FC: Reign of Champions minutes ago, taking just a minute-and-a-half to score a TKO victory and capture championship gold.  LIVE RESULT: @BenAskren beats Nobutatsu Suzuki by first round TKO to become the new Welterweight World Champion #ONEFC #ONEFightNight — ONE FC (@ONEFCMMA) August 29, […]

Former UFC Champ Dominick Cruz Return Bout Downgraded to UFC 178 Prelims

After being sidelined for nearly three years, Dominick Cruz will make his long-awaited UFC return at UFC 178 against Takeya Mizugaki. There’s one problem, though: The fight won’t be featured on the actual pay-per-view card. Cruz, a former UFC champ and arguably the greatest bantamweight in MMA history, will be competing in the prelims of the […]

After being sidelined for nearly three years, Dominick Cruz will make his long-awaited UFC return at UFC 178 against Takeya Mizugaki. There’s one problem, though: The fight won’t be featured on the actual pay-per-view card. Cruz, a former UFC champ and arguably the greatest bantamweight in MMA history, will be competing in the prelims of the […]

Andrei Arlovski Blasts Alistair Overeem Following Injury to UFC Champ Jon Jones

Alistair Overeem isn’t a popular guy lately. Not that he’s ever won a popularity contest with MMA fans, but Overeem has left fans with a sour taste in their mouths following the news that he injured UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones in preparation for Jones’ fight against Daniel Cormier at UFC 178. Although the […]

Alistair Overeem isn’t a popular guy lately. Not that he’s ever won a popularity contest with MMA fans, but Overeem has left fans with a sour taste in their mouths following the news that he injured UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones in preparation for Jones’ fight against Daniel Cormier at UFC 178. Although the […]

Bellator Officially Releases Bellator Champ Eddie Alvarez

It was a long time coming, but according to Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com, Bellator has released Bellator Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez from his contract, making him a free agent. Scott Coker confirmed the story with ESPN Tuesday afternoon, which is huge for the free-agent market. Alvarez, who famously had a huge legal battle with Bellator, […]

It was a long time coming, but according to Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com, Bellator has released Bellator Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez from his contract, making him a free agent. Scott Coker confirmed the story with ESPN Tuesday afternoon, which is huge for the free-agent market. Alvarez, who famously had a huge legal battle with Bellator, […]