MMA in NY: Lawmakers Reportedly Close to 11th-Hour Deal to Legalize MMA

After years of false starts and late stoppages, the New York Legislature may be on the verge of passing a law that would legalize mixed martial arts in the Empire State. According to a report published Monday evening by Michael Gormley of Newsday, the New York State Assembly has introduced and amended a legalization bill that […]

After years of false starts and late stoppages, the New York Legislature may be on the verge of passing a law that would legalize mixed martial arts in the Empire State. According to a report published Monday evening by Michael Gormley of Newsday, the New York State Assembly has introduced and amended a legalization bill that […]

Brock Lesnar Never Close to UFC Return Ahead of WWE Renewal, Says Dana White

UFC President Dana White has confirmed the organisation never came close to re-signing WWE superstar Brock Lesnar. The South Dakota native revealed his decision to carry on professional wrestling during an interview with ESPN Sportscenter’s Michelle Beadle, reported by WWE at the end of March. Although Lesnar admitted this was “a very hard decision,” per MMA […]

UFC President Dana White has confirmed the organisation never came close to re-signing WWE superstar Brock Lesnar. The South Dakota native revealed his decision to carry on professional wrestling during an interview with ESPN Sportscenter’s Michelle Beadle, reported by WWE at the end of March. Although Lesnar admitted this was “a very hard decision,” per MMA […]

Lyoto Machida vs. Luke Rockhold: A Fun, Necessary Fight That’s Too Close to Call

Perhaps the biggest and best compliment we can pay Lyoto Machida vs. Luke Rockhold is that it feels completely necessary. In an MMA world now defined by dilution and excess, this is one we must absolutely have. When the two middleweights meet on Saturday in the main event of UFC on Fox 15, theirs will […]

Perhaps the biggest and best compliment we can pay Lyoto Machida vs. Luke Rockhold is that it feels completely necessary. In an MMA world now defined by dilution and excess, this is one we must absolutely have. When the two middleweights meet on Saturday in the main event of UFC on Fox 15, theirs will […]

Report: Phil Davis ‘Very Close’ to Signing with Bellator

Phil Davis could soon find out if the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. The free agent light heavyweight contender is reportedly “very close” to signing a new multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA. MMAfighting’s Ariel Helwani broke the news on Wednesday, stating an official announcement could soon follow: According to sources […]

Phil Davis could soon find out if the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. The free agent light heavyweight contender is reportedly “very close” to signing a new multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA. MMAfighting’s Ariel Helwani broke the news on Wednesday, stating an official announcement could soon follow: According to sources […]

UFC 183 Post-Fight Notebook: A Weird Week for the UFC Draws to a Close

LAS VEGAS — I arrived fashionably late for UFC 183, just in time for the first preliminary-card bout. But I was also just in time for Bruce Buffer’s special announcement over the MGM Grand Garden Arena’s loudspeakers: The bout between Jimy Hettes and Diego Brandao had been canceled at the last minute due to medical […]

LAS VEGAS — I arrived fashionably late for UFC 183, just in time for the first preliminary-card bout. But I was also just in time for Bruce Buffer’s special announcement over the MGM Grand Garden Arena’s loudspeakers: The bout between Jimy Hettes and Diego Brandao had been canceled at the last minute due to medical […]

UFC: For Dan Hardy, Sitting Cageside Should Be Close Enough from Here on Out

There’s no shame in being gone and staying gone. That’s true of life, but it’s particularly true of combat sports. Sometimes you’re just done and you have no reason to go back; no reason to even consider it. It can be mental or physical, or maybe a little of both, but your run is over […]

There’s no shame in being gone and staying gone. That’s true of life, but it’s particularly true of combat sports. Sometimes you’re just done and you have no reason to go back; no reason to even consider it. It can be mental or physical, or maybe a little of both, but your run is over […]