UFC 181: Travis Browne Can Reassert Himself as a Contender with a Big Win

A third UFC title will be on the line Dec. 6 at UFC 181, and Travis “Hapa” Browne will have to topple Brendan “Big Brown” Schaub to earn his shot at it.  To take a step back, the main card heavyweight tilt between Browne and Schaub is not billed as a No. 1 contender’s bout, […]

A third UFC title will be on the line Dec. 6 at UFC 181, and Travis “Hapa” Browne will have to topple Brendan “Big Brown” Schaub to earn his shot at it.  To take a step back, the main card heavyweight tilt between Browne and Schaub is not billed as a No. 1 contender’s bout, […]

1 Thing Every Contender Must Improve Before Winning a Title

Top contenders fly by the few. Given the chance to ascend their respective divisions in an effort to hoist UFC gold, these select competitors are often thrown to the wolves. But as vicious and dominating as the UFC’s current champions can be, they aren’t untouchable. That leaves a small window for these rising threats to […]

Top contenders fly by the few. Given the chance to ascend their respective divisions in an effort to hoist UFC gold, these select competitors are often thrown to the wolves. But as vicious and dominating as the UFC’s current champions can be, they aren’t untouchable. That leaves a small window for these rising threats to […]

If Donald Cerrone Beats Myles Jury, Is He the No. 1 Contender at LW?

UFC 182 features one of the biggest grudge fights in recent memory. You know the one. Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier, light heavyweights of extraordinary prowess, eliminated any doubts we had about wanting to see the fight when they engaged in fisticuffs, shoe-throwing and Sholler-tossing in the lobby of the MGM Grand. All of that […]

UFC 182 features one of the biggest grudge fights in recent memory. You know the one. Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier, light heavyweights of extraordinary prowess, eliminated any doubts we had about wanting to see the fight when they engaged in fisticuffs, shoe-throwing and Sholler-tossing in the lobby of the MGM Grand. All of that […]

With a Win at UFC 179, Could Carlos Diego Ferreira Be Contender Material?

If Carlos Diego Ferreira wants to prove his mettle, he’ll have to beat Beneil Dariush this Saturday at UFC 179. Dariush is not the most glamorous name in the UFC lightweight division, but he’s a dangerous opponent for Ferreira, one of the brightest prospects in the weight class right now. If Ferreira can overcome this latest […]

If Carlos Diego Ferreira wants to prove his mettle, he’ll have to beat Beneil Dariush this Saturday at UFC 179. Dariush is not the most glamorous name in the UFC lightweight division, but he’s a dangerous opponent for Ferreira, one of the brightest prospects in the weight class right now. If Ferreira can overcome this latest […]

UFC’s Unusual Suspects: Race to Be 155-Pound No. 1 Contender Too Close to Call

It wouldn’t be the UFC lightweight division without a little bit of intrigue, now would it? Long regarded as the fight company’s deepest, most competitive weight class, the 155-pound ranks are never at a loss for title contenders. While allegedly top-of-the-food-chain divisions like heavyweight and light heavyweight eternally scrounge for worthwhile talent, lightweight is an […]

It wouldn’t be the UFC lightweight division without a little bit of intrigue, now would it? Long regarded as the fight company’s deepest, most competitive weight class, the 155-pound ranks are never at a loss for title contenders. While allegedly top-of-the-food-chain divisions like heavyweight and light heavyweight eternally scrounge for worthwhile talent, lightweight is an […]

Is New and Improved Thales Leites Contender Material?

Thales Leites has found a way to bring his mixed martial arts career full circle. A little more than five years ago he was jettisoned from the Ultimate Fighting Championship and an afterthought in the middleweight division. Now, not only has he returned to the largest stage in MMA; he’s put himself into a position […]

Thales Leites has found a way to bring his mixed martial arts career full circle. A little more than five years ago he was jettisoned from the Ultimate Fighting Championship and an afterthought in the middleweight division. Now, not only has he returned to the largest stage in MMA; he’s put himself into a position […]