Gustafsson vs. Johnson: What We Learned from No. 1 Contender’s Fight

Thousands dressed in yellow and blue entered the Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on Saturday night to witness their favorite son, Alexander Gustafsson, clear the final hurdle on his way to a rematch with UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones. Standing across from him was Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, a reincarnated beast on a blood-soaked path […]

Thousands dressed in yellow and blue entered the Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on Saturday night to witness their favorite son, Alexander Gustafsson, clear the final hurdle on his way to a rematch with UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones. Standing across from him was Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, a reincarnated beast on a blood-soaked path […]

Power Ranking Middleweight Contenders’ Chances vs. Chris Weidman

We’re about 18 months into the new era of middleweight champion Chris Weidman. Ever since that historic night inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena at UFC 162, the world has begun familiarizing itself with this new breed. He’s the All-American and the best fighter at 185 pounds.  Two men have tried to pry the […]

We’re about 18 months into the new era of middleweight champion Chris Weidman. Ever since that historic night inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena at UFC 162, the world has begun familiarizing itself with this new breed. He’s the All-American and the best fighter at 185 pounds.  Two men have tried to pry the […]

With Aldo vs. McGregor on Tap, 7 Fights That Make Sense for Other FW Contenders

With his win over Dennis Siver at UFC Fight Night 59, No. 5 featherweight contender Conor McGregor earned a shot at 145-pound champion Jose Aldo. In the stacked featherweight class, multiple other competitors were deserving of a title shot, but McGregor rose above the rest by igniting MMA fans with his confidence inside and outside […]

With his win over Dennis Siver at UFC Fight Night 59, No. 5 featherweight contender Conor McGregor earned a shot at 145-pound champion Jose Aldo. In the stacked featherweight class, multiple other competitors were deserving of a title shot, but McGregor rose above the rest by igniting MMA fans with his confidence inside and outside […]

Dark-Horse Contenders for Each UFC Weight Class in 2015

Several UFC fighters stepped up to the plate and made names for themselves in 2014. Some talked their way into title contendership, while others flourished in the underdog role and earned the respect of their peers.  Fighters like Yoel Romero, Kelvin Gastelum and Conor McGregor ran through opponents en route to establishing divisional dominance. This […]

Several UFC fighters stepped up to the plate and made names for themselves in 2014. Some talked their way into title contendership, while others flourished in the underdog role and earned the respect of their peers.  Fighters like Yoel Romero, Kelvin Gastelum and Conor McGregor ran through opponents en route to establishing divisional dominance. This […]

Dennis Bermudez and 16 UFC Fighters Who Made Themselves Contenders in 2014

At UFC 180, Dennis Bermudez will look to take another step closer to a title shot in the featherweight class. With seven straight wins, Bermudez is among the best at 145 pounds. Since there is a plethora of hot contenders right now, he may still be more than one win away from earning a title […]

At UFC 180, Dennis Bermudez will look to take another step closer to a title shot in the featherweight class. With seven straight wins, Bermudez is among the best at 145 pounds. Since there is a plethora of hot contenders right now, he may still be more than one win away from earning a title […]

UFC 183 Gets Middleweight Contenders Thales Leites and Tim Boetsch

Riding seven straight wins, Thales Leites has been set up with a Top 15 middleweight contender. The Brazilian will meet Tim Boetsch at UFC 183 on January 31. Sherdog.com reported the booking of the bout Wednesday. After being released by the world’s top MMA promotion in August 2009, Leites posted a 6-1 record in smaller […]

Riding seven straight wins, Thales Leites has been set up with a Top 15 middleweight contender. The Brazilian will meet Tim Boetsch at UFC 183 on January 31. Sherdog.com reported the booking of the bout Wednesday. After being released by the world’s top MMA promotion in August 2009, Leites posted a 6-1 record in smaller […]