Patrick Martin Attempts to Clear His Name, Details Gym Fight with Josh Neer

Before Monday, Patrick Martin was just an everyday guy training at an MMA gym, attempting to better himself in martial arts and life. But a fateful encounter with Josh Neer, a Bellator welterweight fighter, changed everything. A video was posted earlier in the week of Neer engaging in a gym fight with Martin. It would […]

Before Monday, Patrick Martin was just an everyday guy training at an MMA gym, attempting to better himself in martial arts and life. But a fateful encounter with Josh Neer, a Bellator welterweight fighter, changed everything. A video was posted earlier in the week of Neer engaging in a gym fight with Martin. It would […]

UFC Should Take This Chance to Set Clear Policy on Domestic Violence

The world of professional sports is marred by a situation that doesn’t involve action within the realm of play. Domestic violence allegations have swarmed the National Football League and other professional organizations. Ultimate Fighting Championship has not been able to escape criticism as it has been mentioned in multiple incidents as well. Whether it is […]

The world of professional sports is marred by a situation that doesn’t involve action within the realm of play. Domestic violence allegations have swarmed the National Football League and other professional organizations. Ultimate Fighting Championship has not been able to escape criticism as it has been mentioned in multiple incidents as well. Whether it is […]

Four-Man Tournament Could Clear Up Foggy Featherweight Title Picture

It is an interesting time for the UFC featherweight division. Champion Jose Aldo is coming off a successful title defense over Chan Sung Jung at UFC 163 on Aug. 3, but a broken foot suffered by the Brazilian phenom in the opening round of the fight wil…

It is an interesting time for the UFC featherweight division. Champion Jose Aldo is coming off a successful title defense over Chan Sung Jung at UFC 163 on Aug. 3, but a broken foot suffered by the Brazilian phenom in the opening round of the fight will push him to the sidelines for the rest […]

UFC 163 Results: Lyoto Machida Rematch Demands Are a Clear Act of Desperation

Unhappy with the results of his UFC 163 bout, Lyoto Machida has reportedly demanded an immediate rematch against Phil Davis, according to FUEL TV’s Ariel Helwani. You’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone that doesn’t believe Machida deserves another shot after a questionable judges’ decision scored the fight in his opponent’s favor. Promotion president Dana White […]

Unhappy with the results of his UFC 163 bout, Lyoto Machida has reportedly demanded an immediate rematch against Phil Davis, according to FUEL TV’s Ariel Helwani. You’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone that doesn’t believe Machida deserves another shot after a questionable judges’ decision scored the fight in his opponent’s favor. Promotion president Dana White […]

UFC 162: Featherweight Showcase Will Clear Up Divisional Title Picture

2013 could very well be the breakout year for the UFC featherweight division. The 145-pound division has been building solid momentum over the past 18 months. Over this stretch, a handful of fighters have risen through the rankings, and in some cases, dropped down a weight class to position themselves as potential contenders to featherweight […]

2013 could very well be the breakout year for the UFC featherweight division. The 145-pound division has been building solid momentum over the past 18 months. Over this stretch, a handful of fighters have risen through the rankings, and in some cases, dropped down a weight class to position themselves as potential contenders to featherweight […]

Beyond Drug Tests: MMA Should Consider Clear Fighter Conduct Policy

Zuffa recently began requiring all fighters to pass a drug test before signing with the UFC or Strikeforce. Is it a nice step forward? Indubitably. Will it prevent problematic figures from behaving badly and in so doing&#1…

Zuffa recently began requiring all fighters to pass a drug test before signing with the UFC or Strikeforce. Is it a nice step forward? Indubitably. Will it prevent problematic figures from behaving badly and in so doing steer said figures out of the MMA discourse? No, it won’t. Nothing can, really, short of replacing the human brain with microchips. But while we wait for the […]