Defending UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman and light heavyweight challenger Anthony Johnson topped the list of UFC 187 fighter salaries, earning $500,000 each for their performances. At the same time, Daniel Cormier, who submitted Johnson for the light heavyweight title, took in only $180,000 for his effort. The Nevada State Athletic Commission revealed the numbers […]
Defending UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman and light heavyweight challenger Anthony Johnson topped the list of UFC 187 fighter salaries, earning $500,000 each for their performances. At the same time, Daniel Cormier, who submitted Johnson for the light heavyweight title, took in only $180,000 for his effort. The Nevada State Athletic Commission revealed the numbers […]
UFC 187 on Saturday was a huge event in a variety of ways. Objectively looking over the card, the night just plain couldn’t have gotten much better with two title fights, title eliminators in the heavyweight and lightweight divisions and, functionally, a jump ball for the next crack at the flyweight belt. It’s an event that, […]
UFC 187 on Saturday was a huge event in a variety of ways. Objectively looking over the card, the night just plain couldn’t have gotten much better with two title fights, title eliminators in the heavyweight and lightweight divisions and, functionally, a jump ball for the next crack at the flyweight belt. It’s an event that, […]
On the surface, there’s no reason for you to agree with the premise of this article. It’s out there—borderline crazy, even. In a sport like MMA, however, sometimes we gotta get a little crazy. Fallen light heavyweight king Jon “Bones” Jones emerged from Saturday’s UFC 187 main event action as the night’s biggest winner. This, despite […]
On the surface, there’s no reason for you to agree with the premise of this article. It’s out there—borderline crazy, even. In a sport like MMA, however, sometimes we gotta get a little crazy. Fallen light heavyweight king Jon “Bones” Jones emerged from Saturday’s UFC 187 main event action as the night’s biggest winner. This, despite […]
Daniel Cormier was one of the brightest collegiate wrestling prospects in the country, but he never won an NCAA Division I title. A rare opportunity for Olympic gold came calling in 2004, but once again, Cormier was denied in his bid to be a world champion. The 36-year-old native of Lafayette, Louisiana, never knew what […]
Daniel Cormier was one of the brightest collegiate wrestling prospects in the country, but he never won an NCAA Division I title. A rare opportunity for Olympic gold came calling in 2004, but once again, Cormier was denied in his bid to be a world champion. The 36-year-old native of Lafayette, Louisiana, never knew what […]
Daniel Cormier has some interesting press conferences. In his first press conference as champion there was unexpected drama. Cormier started discussing Ryan Bader, who he was originally slated to fight in New Orleans, and Bader was in the room. Bader started to respond to DC, and made his way to the table. Shenanigans ensued. UFC […]
Daniel Cormier has some interesting press conferences. In his first press conference as champion there was unexpected drama. Cormier started discussing Ryan Bader, who he was originally slated to fight in New Orleans, and Bader was in the room. Bader started to respond to DC, and made his way to the table. Shenanigans ensued. UFC […]
Daniel Cormier is your new UFC light heavyweight champion. Anthony Johnson entered as the No. 1-ranked light heavyweight, and Cormier as the No. 3-ranked in the division. It was a striker vs. grappler matchup for the vacant gold. After Bruce Buffer finished the pomp and circumstance it was time to fight. Johnson opened the fight […]
Daniel Cormier is your new UFC light heavyweight champion. Anthony Johnson entered as the No. 1-ranked light heavyweight, and Cormier as the No. 3-ranked in the division. It was a striker vs. grappler matchup for the vacant gold. After Bruce Buffer finished the pomp and circumstance it was time to fight. Johnson opened the fight […]