UFC President Dana White Says Jose Aldo’s Days at 145 May Not Be over

If you’re shocked that the UFC’s latest attempt at a superfight is sputtering…well, you shouldn’t be. While the idea of a Jose Aldo vs. Anthony Pettis superfight had fans’ mouths watering in excitement, the fight that everyone wanted to see is very likely doomed already. Pettis is meeting with his dr tomorrow. White said there’s a […]

If you’re shocked that the UFC’s latest attempt at a superfight is sputtering…well, you shouldn’t be. While the idea of a Jose Aldo vs. Anthony Pettis superfight had fans’ mouths watering in excitement, the fight that everyone wanted to see is very likely doomed already. Pettis is meeting with his dr tomorrow. White said there’s a […]

Shane Del Rosario Passes Away 13 Days After Cardiac Arrest

Shane del Rosario passed away late Sunday evening in Newport Beach, Calif.   The UFC heavyweight was hospitalized Nov. 26 after suffering a “catastrophic cardiac collapse.” He was resuscitated but later taken off life support Nov. 29.  Miraculously, del Rosario survived 10 days off life support, even showing brief flashes of improvement, before succumbing to […]

Shane del Rosario passed away late Sunday evening in Newport Beach, Calif.   The UFC heavyweight was hospitalized Nov. 26 after suffering a “catastrophic cardiac collapse.” He was resuscitated but later taken off life support Nov. 29.  Miraculously, del Rosario survived 10 days off life support, even showing brief flashes of improvement, before succumbing to […]

Shane Del Rosario Passes Away 12 Days After Full Cardiac Arrest

Shane Del Rosario passed away late Sunday evening in Newport Beach, Calif.   The UFC heavyweight was hospitalized Nov. 26 after suffering a “catastrophic cardiac collapse.” He was resuscitated but later taken off life support Nov. 28.  Miraculously, Del Rosario survived 10 days past this time, even showing brief flashes of improvement, before succumbing to […]

Shane Del Rosario passed away late Sunday evening in Newport Beach, Calif.   The UFC heavyweight was hospitalized Nov. 26 after suffering a “catastrophic cardiac collapse.” He was resuscitated but later taken off life support Nov. 28.  Miraculously, Del Rosario survived 10 days past this time, even showing brief flashes of improvement, before succumbing to […]

UFC 167: Are We Witnessing the Last Days of the Georges St-Pierre Era?

Johny Hendricks comes into Saturday night’s 170-pound title fight as more than a 2-to-1 underdog to Georges St-Pierre. Considering the competition, that’s not too shabby. Those relatively competitive odds seem to confirm (or at least perpetuate) the overwhelming public sentiment leading up to UFC 167—that Hendricks will be the most difficult test yet for the […]

Johny Hendricks comes into Saturday night’s 170-pound title fight as more than a 2-to-1 underdog to Georges St-Pierre. Considering the competition, that’s not too shabby. Those relatively competitive odds seem to confirm (or at least perpetuate) the overwhelming public sentiment leading up to UFC 167—that Hendricks will be the most difficult test yet for the […]

UFC 20th Anniversary: Remembering MMA’s Bad Old Days

When we were in high school, my friend Thatcher’s parents had a Bowflex in their living room. Of course they did. It was the ’90s. Thatcher’s house was the first place I ever saw the UFC. I’m pretty sure he and I cut class one afternoon during our sophomore year to sneak over there and […]

When we were in high school, my friend Thatcher’s parents had a Bowflex in their living room. Of course they did. It was the ’90s. Thatcher’s house was the first place I ever saw the UFC. I’m pretty sure he and I cut class one afternoon during our sophomore year to sneak over there and […]

UFC Fight Night 32 Medical Suspensions: Rony Jason, Brandon Thatch Get 180 Days

Their UFC Fight Night 32 outcomes were polar opposites, but Rony Jason and Brandon Thatch received identical medical suspensions Monday. According to a report from MMA Junkie, the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission has issued 180-day suspensions for both Thatch and Jason.  The report does not give official reasons for the suspensions, though it does note […]

Their UFC Fight Night 32 outcomes were polar opposites, but Rony Jason and Brandon Thatch received identical medical suspensions Monday. According to a report from MMA Junkie, the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission has issued 180-day suspensions for both Thatch and Jason.  The report does not give official reasons for the suspensions, though it does note […]