Jacare’s Manager Says Bisping Turned Down Fight, ‘The Count’ Denies Claim

UFC President Dana White has publicly stated on several occasions it is difficult finding fighters who are willing to face Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza. Apparently, Michael Bisping is on the list of those who have no interest in meeting “The Alligator” inside the cage.  Or at least that’s the story coming from Souza’s camp. Bisping, on the […]

UFC President Dana White has publicly stated on several occasions it is difficult finding fighters who are willing to face Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza. Apparently, Michael Bisping is on the list of those who have no interest in meeting “The Alligator” inside the cage.  Or at least that’s the story coming from Souza’s camp. Bisping, on the […]

7 Unused Fighter Nicknames Someone Needs to Claim Today

Nicknames are a thing of the past, present and future. They often tell a tall tale of overcoming adversity and displaying perfection. More importantly, they encompass the mentality of their owners. From hard-nosed brawlers to sneaky submission artists, there is an ideal sobriquet for each and every fighter. Through all the classics like The Iceman, […]

Nicknames are a thing of the past, present and future. They often tell a tall tale of overcoming adversity and displaying perfection. More importantly, they encompass the mentality of their owners. From hard-nosed brawlers to sneaky submission artists, there is an ideal sobriquet for each and every fighter. Through all the classics like The Iceman, […]

Jose Aldo No Longer Staking a Claim to Lightweight Title Shot After UFC 163

UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has long flirted with the idea of moving up to lightweight and trying to add another title to his resume. In the past, he has always deferred to his coaches and trainers, who would advise him on whether or not the move was the right thing for his career. The […]

UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has long flirted with the idea of moving up to lightweight and trying to add another title to his resume. In the past, he has always deferred to his coaches and trainers, who would advise him on whether or not the move was the right thing for his career. The […]

Sonnen Says He Never Had Contract to Fight Silva, NSAC Disputes Claim

Upcoming UFC light heavyweight title challenger Chael Sonnen says he never had a contract to fight Anderson Silva a second time and does not have a contract to fight Jon Jones next Saturday at UFC 159, according to an appearance on The Steve Austin Show. Sonnen, a two-time UFC middleweight title challenger, certainly stirred the […]

Upcoming UFC light heavyweight title challenger Chael Sonnen says he never had a contract to fight Anderson Silva a second time and does not have a contract to fight Jon Jones next Saturday at UFC 159, according to an appearance on The Steve Austin Show. Sonnen, a two-time UFC middleweight title challenger, certainly stirred the […]

Barao vs. McDonald: Interim Brazilian Champ Staking Claim as One of UFC’s Best

UFC on Fuel TV 7 was headlined by Renan Barao and Michael McDonald’s clash for the bantamweight championship. After Barao reigned victorious following a fourth-round arm triangle submission (via ESPN), one thing became painfully clear (especially for McDonald): Barao is one of the UFC’s best—interim titleholder, or not. He’s proved that with a 5-0 record […]

UFC on Fuel TV 7 was headlined by Renan Barao and Michael McDonald’s clash for the bantamweight championship. After Barao reigned victorious following a fourth-round arm triangle submission (via ESPN), one thing became painfully clear (especially for McDonald): Barao is one of the UFC’s best—interim titleholder, or not. He’s proved that with a 5-0 record […]

Fantasy MMA: Kountermove Looks to Claim Its Share of a Billion Dollar Industry

Mixed martial arts, famously, is among the fastest growing sports in the world. Its appeal is universal and obvious—after all, who doesn’t want to see a rip-roaringly good fight? If you raised your hand, please go immediately to an emergenc…

Mixed martial arts, famously, is among the fastest growing sports in the world. Its appeal is universal and obvious—after all, who doesn’t want to see a rip-roaringly good fight? If you raised your hand, please go immediately to an emergency room and make sure you’re still alive. Your soul, at least, may not be fully […]