Fabricio Werdum Changes His Mind About Rematch with Cain Velasquez

In the days following his smashing of Cain Velasquez to become the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Fabricio Werdum expressed interest in a rematch with the former titleholder. Vai Cavalo put on one of the most impressive performances of his career, as he out-struck the American Kickboxing Academy product en route to finishing Velasquez via guillotine […]

In the days following his smashing of Cain Velasquez to become the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Fabricio Werdum expressed interest in a rematch with the former titleholder. Vai Cavalo put on one of the most impressive performances of his career, as he out-struck the American Kickboxing Academy product en route to finishing Velasquez via guillotine […]

UFC’s February 18 Press Conference a Promising Start Toward Drug Changes

Over the past seven days, I have gone in hard on the UFC and its drug testing issues. I’ve said I believe they have a problem with performance enhancing drugs. I expressed my disappointment in their decision to cancel a planned comprehensive testing program that would randomly test every fighter on the UFC roster. And […]

Over the past seven days, I have gone in hard on the UFC and its drug testing issues. I’ve said I believe they have a problem with performance enhancing drugs. I expressed my disappointment in their decision to cancel a planned comprehensive testing program that would randomly test every fighter on the UFC roster. And […]

UFC on Fox 13 Preview: As UFC Universe Changes, Will Planet Diaz Stay in Orbit?

It was weirdly comforting on Wednesday to hear Nate Diaz say he slept through his open workout. The younger Diaz has been gone for a minute—out some 13 months squabbling with ownership over his pay—and when he returns on Saturday to fight Rafael dos Anjos in the co-main event of UFC on Fox 13, it […]

It was weirdly comforting on Wednesday to hear Nate Diaz say he slept through his open workout. The younger Diaz has been gone for a minute—out some 13 months squabbling with ownership over his pay—and when he returns on Saturday to fight Rafael dos Anjos in the co-main event of UFC on Fox 13, it […]

GSP Not Ruling Out UFC Return but Only If Changes Are Made

For nearly a decade, Georges St-Pierre competed under the UFC banner. Over that stretch, “GSP” became the most dominant fighter in the history of the welterweight division. He found victory in 20 of his 22 fights, including a record-breaking run in which he notched 12 consecutive victories, and defended the welterweight title successfully on nine occasions. […]

For nearly a decade, Georges St-Pierre competed under the UFC banner. Over that stretch, “GSP” became the most dominant fighter in the history of the welterweight division. He found victory in 20 of his 22 fights, including a record-breaking run in which he notched 12 consecutive victories, and defended the welterweight title successfully on nine occasions. […]

UFC Announces Major Changes to Post-Fight Bonus Structure

The Ultimate Fighting Championship Tuesday announced a major change to the way they hand out post-event bonuses. Traditionally, the promotion has handed out bonuses for Fight of the Night, Submission of the Night and Knockout of the Night. In the past, the bonuses ranged from $20,000 all the way up to $120,000, but the company […]

The Ultimate Fighting Championship Tuesday announced a major change to the way they hand out post-event bonuses. Traditionally, the promotion has handed out bonuses for Fight of the Night, Submission of the Night and Knockout of the Night. In the past, the bonuses ranged from $20,000 all the way up to $120,000, but the company […]

UFC 169 Will Be Moved to Sunday If Super Bowl Changes Time Slot

News that Super Bowl XLVIII might be moved from its usual Sunday time slot to Saturday night has turned the sports world upside down, and the UFC is not immune to that phenomenon. At the UFC on Fox 10 post-fight press conference, though, they announced their contingency plan.  Per Fox Sports’ Mike Chiappetta: UFC says […]

News that Super Bowl XLVIII might be moved from its usual Sunday time slot to Saturday night has turned the sports world upside down, and the UFC is not immune to that phenomenon. At the UFC on Fox 10 post-fight press conference, though, they announced their contingency plan.  Per Fox Sports’ Mike Chiappetta: UFC says […]