UFC Lightweight Division: Evaluating the Current Landscape

The UFC lightweight division is one of the most talent-packed divisions in MMA. The names of Anthony Pettis, Donald Cerrone, Rafael Dos Anjos, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Gilbert Melendez and Benson Henderson easily come to the mind of MMA fans when simply mentioning the words “UFC lightweight division.”  UFC Lightweight Division Rankings Ranking Fighter Record Last Fight Result […]

The UFC lightweight division is one of the most talent-packed divisions in MMA. The names of Anthony Pettis, Donald Cerrone, Rafael Dos Anjos, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Gilbert Melendez and Benson Henderson easily come to the mind of MMA fans when simply mentioning the words “UFC lightweight division.”  UFC Lightweight Division Rankings Ranking Fighter Record Last Fight Result […]

UFC Fighters Who Have No Business Being on the Current Fighter Rankings

The official UFC rankings have been a point of contention in the MMA world since their introduction. As their importance increases with the rankings determining pay in relation to the Reebok sponsorship deal, those who vote on the UFC rankings are likely to see even more heat coming their way. While the rankings panel has […]

The official UFC rankings have been a point of contention in the MMA world since their introduction. As their importance increases with the rankings determining pay in relation to the Reebok sponsorship deal, those who vote on the UFC rankings are likely to see even more heat coming their way. While the rankings panel has […]

UFC Will ‘Most Likely’ Look Outside Current Roster for CM Punk’s Debut Opponent

UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta believes Phil “CM Punk” Brooks’ Octagon debut will be competitive.  While Fertitta is not sure who exactly will introduce Brooks to the cage, he recently told ESPN.com’s Brett Okamoto the company will “most likely” look outside its current roster to find a suitable opponent.  But that doesn’t mean it’s searching for […]

UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta believes Phil “CM Punk” Brooks’ Octagon debut will be competitive.  While Fertitta is not sure who exactly will introduce Brooks to the cage, he recently told ESPN.com’s Brett Okamoto the company will “most likely” look outside its current roster to find a suitable opponent.  But that doesn’t mean it’s searching for […]

Every Current UFC Champ’s Nightmare Matchup

UFC champions are stoic creatures by nature. They inhabit the most treacherous atmosphere in sports, exploring the intricacies of natural human war in the process. Throughout time, these polarizing figures have prolonged success like a shark in a pond. But as it is in anything, especially an entity as unpredictable and fast as mixed martial […]

UFC champions are stoic creatures by nature. They inhabit the most treacherous atmosphere in sports, exploring the intricacies of natural human war in the process. Throughout time, these polarizing figures have prolonged success like a shark in a pond. But as it is in anything, especially an entity as unpredictable and fast as mixed martial […]

UFC’s Current Crop of Contenders Could Make Light Heavyweight Great Again

For many of the UFC’s formative years, light heavyweight was the company’s undisputed glamor division. The 205-pound class became comfortably ensconced as the UFC’s marquee attraction from roughly 2000-07, when stars like Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture and Tito Ortiz carried the torch. In more recent years, light heavyweight lost a step; first as a series […]

For many of the UFC’s formative years, light heavyweight was the company’s undisputed glamor division. The 205-pound class became comfortably ensconced as the UFC’s marquee attraction from roughly 2000-07, when stars like Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture and Tito Ortiz carried the torch. In more recent years, light heavyweight lost a step; first as a series […]

UFC on Fox 10: Josh Thomson Says Current Training Camp ‘Quite Possibly My Worst’

Honesty may not always be the best option. At least that may hold true if Josh Thomson loses his lightweight tilt with former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson at UFC on Fox 10. Thomson recently gave some details to MMA Junkie about his current training camp in the lead-up to the Henderson bout. Spoilers: It’s not […]

Honesty may not always be the best option. At least that may hold true if Josh Thomson loses his lightweight tilt with former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson at UFC on Fox 10. Thomson recently gave some details to MMA Junkie about his current training camp in the lead-up to the Henderson bout. Spoilers: It’s not […]