UFC President Dana White Pessimistic About Chances GSP Returns to Octagon

UFC President Dana White is beginning to believe former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre will never return to the Octagon.  Speaking on Fox Sports’ Jay & Dan Podcast, White didn’t totally discredit the chances of the legendary Canadian returning, but he provided a pessimistic outlook when the topic arose.  “I offered him a fight in Montreal, […]

UFC President Dana White is beginning to believe former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre will never return to the Octagon.  Speaking on Fox Sports’ Jay & Dan Podcast, White didn’t totally discredit the chances of the legendary Canadian returning, but he provided a pessimistic outlook when the topic arose.  “I offered him a fight in Montreal, […]

Power Ranking Middleweight Contenders’ Chances vs. Chris Weidman

We’re about 18 months into the new era of middleweight champion Chris Weidman. Ever since that historic night inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena at UFC 162, the world has begun familiarizing itself with this new breed. He’s the All-American and the best fighter at 185 pounds.  Two men have tried to pry the […]

We’re about 18 months into the new era of middleweight champion Chris Weidman. Ever since that historic night inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena at UFC 162, the world has begun familiarizing itself with this new breed. He’s the All-American and the best fighter at 185 pounds.  Two men have tried to pry the […]

UFC News: Will CM Punk’s WWE Experience Help or Hinder His UFC Chances?

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White has already assured in an interview with ESPN that CM Punk, the iconoclast former WWE Champion turned UFC hopeful, will be pitted against competitors who share the same level of mixed martial arts experience. When Punk first enters the cage in 2015, however, he will bring far more […]

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White has already assured in an interview with ESPN that CM Punk, the iconoclast former WWE Champion turned UFC hopeful, will be pitted against competitors who share the same level of mixed martial arts experience. When Punk first enters the cage in 2015, however, he will bring far more […]

Chael Sonnen Loves Conor McGregor’s Talk and Poise, Unsure of His Title Chances

Chael Sonnen is a fan of Conor McGregor inside and outside of the cage.  Shocking, right?  As one of the greatest trash-talkers and entertainers in UFC history, Sonnen would naturally gravitate toward a rising contender who has followed the American Gangster’s blueprint for fight promotion.  McGregor, already one of the most talked about fighters in […]

Chael Sonnen is a fan of Conor McGregor inside and outside of the cage.  Shocking, right?  As one of the greatest trash-talkers and entertainers in UFC history, Sonnen would naturally gravitate toward a rising contender who has followed the American Gangster’s blueprint for fight promotion.  McGregor, already one of the most talked about fighters in […]

Breaking Down the Non-Brazilians’ Chances at UFC 163

UFC 163 marks the return to Brazil, a market that the UFC has heavily exposed the last year or so. With its return, speculation runs rampart as to the matchups between Brazilian fighters and non-Brazilian fighters. The reason speculation is so heavily examined is because many fans feel that the Brazilian fighters—on their home soil—have […]

UFC 163 marks the return to Brazil, a market that the UFC has heavily exposed the last year or so. With its return, speculation runs rampart as to the matchups between Brazilian fighters and non-Brazilian fighters. The reason speculation is so heavily examined is because many fans feel that the Brazilian fighters—on their home soil—have […]

MMA: Why UFC’s Entertainment-First Mentality Cripples Sport’s Mainstream Chances

In the Pablo Croce directed documentary Like Water, UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva has just flown to the United States to begin training camp for his bout with Chael Sonnen. While gearing up for his first actual sparring session, Silva is locked into a deep conversation with longtime training partner and friend Lyoto Machida. “It’s […]

In the Pablo Croce directed documentary Like Water, UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva has just flown to the United States to begin training camp for his bout with Chael Sonnen. While gearing up for his first actual sparring session, Silva is locked into a deep conversation with longtime training partner and friend Lyoto Machida. “It’s […]