Vitor Belfort: Does He Have More Than a Puncher’s Chance Against Chris Weidman?

At UFC 181, the No. 3 middleweight in the world, Vitor Belfort, is scheduled to take on Chris Weidman for the 185-pound championship title. Belfort has been on a tear since 2007. He is 10-2 in his last 12 fights, only losing to then-middleweight champion Anderson Silva at UFC 126 and current light heavyweight champion Jon […]

At UFC 181, the No. 3 middleweight in the world, Vitor Belfort, is scheduled to take on Chris Weidman for the 185-pound championship title. Belfort has been on a tear since 2007. He is 10-2 in his last 12 fights, only losing to then-middleweight champion Anderson Silva at UFC 126 and current light heavyweight champion Jon […]

Dana White: 2nd Chance for Chael Sonnen ‘Depends on How He Handles It’

UFC President Dana White set the MMA world on fire when he defended the decision of the UFC and Fox Sports to terminate Chael Sonnen’s broadcasting contract, but if Sonnen plays his cards right, “The American Gangster” could be back.  In an interview with MMA Fight Corner’s Heidi Fang (at the 5:58 mark), White explained that while […]

UFC President Dana White set the MMA world on fire when he defended the decision of the UFC and Fox Sports to terminate Chael Sonnen’s broadcasting contract, but if Sonnen plays his cards right, “The American Gangster” could be back.  In an interview with MMA Fight Corner’s Heidi Fang (at the 5:58 mark), White explained that while […]

Lyoto Gets One More Chance to Jumpstart ‘Machida Era’ at UFC 175

At this point, it’s one of our sport’s most persistent jokes. Five years after the UFC broadcast team prematurely bellowed the dawn of a new day in the light heavyweight division, the “Lyoto Machida Era” has become the “Rickson by arm bar” of squandered potential. When Machida meets Chris Weidman on Saturday at UFC 175, […]

At this point, it’s one of our sport’s most persistent jokes. Five years after the UFC broadcast team prematurely bellowed the dawn of a new day in the light heavyweight division, the “Lyoto Machida Era” has become the “Rickson by arm bar” of squandered potential. When Machida meets Chris Weidman on Saturday at UFC 175, […]

Puncher’s Chance: A ‘Noob’s’ Review of EA Sports UFC

There was a lot of buzz and excitement swirling around the UFC’s latest endeavor in the video game market, and fight fans across the globe were finally able to get their Octagon fix when EA Sports UFC hit shelves on June 17. While the UFC and Electronic Arts had each previously ventured into the realm […]

There was a lot of buzz and excitement swirling around the UFC’s latest endeavor in the video game market, and fight fans across the globe were finally able to get their Octagon fix when EA Sports UFC hit shelves on June 17. While the UFC and Electronic Arts had each previously ventured into the realm […]

Fertitta: We Couldn’t Take the Chance Belfort Wasn’t Getting Licensed to Fight

UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta says that the company removed UFC middleweight contender Vitor Belfort from a title bout with Chris Weidman on May 24.  According to an interview with Yahoo! Sports, Fertitta elaborated on the subject, stating the UFC could not take the risk of promoting the fight if “The Phenom” may not get licensed.  […]

UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta says that the company removed UFC middleweight contender Vitor Belfort from a title bout with Chris Weidman on May 24.  According to an interview with Yahoo! Sports, Fertitta elaborated on the subject, stating the UFC could not take the risk of promoting the fight if “The Phenom” may not get licensed.  […]

Patrick Cummins: How an Unknown Fighter Got the Chance of a Lifetime

LAS VEGAS — On Wednesday afternoon, Dana White was informed that Rashad Evans, who was scheduled to compete next week at UFC 170 against Daniel Cormier, had injured his knee. Evans was scheduled for an MRI to assess the extent of the damage. Evans said he still wanted to fight and felt like he could […]

LAS VEGAS — On Wednesday afternoon, Dana White was informed that Rashad Evans, who was scheduled to compete next week at UFC 170 against Daniel Cormier, had injured his knee. Evans was scheduled for an MRI to assess the extent of the damage. Evans said he still wanted to fight and felt like he could […]