Fighting Formula: What Makes an MMA Fighter ‘World Class’?

MMA is, for the most part, a sport divided by distinct ranks—amateur fighters wage war through local circuits in hopes of making a professional debut. With enough perseverance and dedication, some even manage to secure a position on the exalted roster of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. But making it into the ranks of the UFC […]

MMA is, for the most part, a sport divided by distinct ranks—amateur fighters wage war through local circuits in hopes of making a professional debut. With enough perseverance and dedication, some even manage to secure a position on the exalted roster of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. But making it into the ranks of the UFC […]

Why Jon Jones Should Move Up in Weight Class in UFC Sooner Rather Than Later

Jon Jones is such a good UFC fighter that it seems the only thing that can beat him might just be his enormous hype, which is why it might be time for Jones to fight men even bigger than himself. The dominance of Jones has put him in an interesting position. He is the No. […]

Jon Jones is such a good UFC fighter that it seems the only thing that can beat him might just be his enormous hype, which is why it might be time for Jones to fight men even bigger than himself. The dominance of Jones has put him in an interesting position. He is the No. […]

No-Weight Class UFC Tournament Impossible Today; Superfights Instead

UFC co-founder Rorion Gracie must have been a fan of the 1988 Van-Damme masterpiece, Bloodsport. Like the iconic flick, the Ultimate Fighting Championship claimed to pit the best fighters from different disciplines against one another in a no-holds-barred eight-man tournament. The shock-and-awe of this concept garnered many curious viewers, but the evolution of the sport has made […]

UFC co-founder Rorion Gracie must have been a fan of the 1988 Van-Damme masterpiece, Bloodsport. Like the iconic flick, the Ultimate Fighting Championship claimed to pit the best fighters from different disciplines against one another in a no-holds-barred eight-man tournament. The shock-and-awe of this concept garnered many curious viewers, but the evolution of the sport has made […]

Cain Velasquez, Junior Dos Santos in a Class All Their Own

If the UFC 160 performances of Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos proved anything at all, it’s that both men are in a league of their own in the UFC’s heavyweight division.  There were no surprises, save for Dos Santos and his stunning spinning wheel kick knockout win. Both were expected to beat Antonio Silva […]

If the UFC 160 performances of Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos proved anything at all, it’s that both men are in a league of their own in the UFC’s heavyweight division.  There were no surprises, save for Dos Santos and his stunning spinning wheel kick knockout win. Both were expected to beat Antonio Silva […]

Frank Mir: ‘Cormier Is in the Wrong Weight Class and I Have to Help Him Out’

Frank Mir plans on doing a little education at UFC on Fox 7. The former UFC champ plans on educating Daniel Cormier not only in the Octagon, but also by letting Cormier know what weight class he belongs in. Mir spoke to Sherdog about his upcoming fight with Cormier and, as usual, didn’t show the […]

Frank Mir plans on doing a little education at UFC on Fox 7. The former UFC champ plans on educating Daniel Cormier not only in the Octagon, but also by letting Cormier know what weight class he belongs in. Mir spoke to Sherdog about his upcoming fight with Cormier and, as usual, didn’t show the […]

2013?s Breakout Fighters in Each UFC Weight Class

2012 was a big year for several UFC stars: Demetrious Johnson, Renan Barao and Benson Henderson all captured titles and had big years. But what about 2013? What’s in store over the next 12 months? To answer that question (as best as I possibly can), I filmed this sweet video for you in which I […]

2012 was a big year for several UFC stars: Demetrious Johnson, Renan Barao and Benson Henderson all captured titles and had big years. But what about 2013? What’s in store over the next 12 months? To answer that question (as best as I possibly can), I filmed this sweet video for you in which I […]