UFC 185 Results: Don’t Rush Henry Cejudo, and He May Be the New Flyweight Champ

Although Henry Cejudo was quick to tell Joe Rogan after his win over Chris Cariaso at UFC 185 that he’ll fight champion Demetrious Johnson next time out if that’s what the UFC wants, it would be wise for everyone to hold their proverbial horses. In a world where 125-pound talent is as thin as the […]

Although Henry Cejudo was quick to tell Joe Rogan after his win over Chris Cariaso at UFC 185 that he’ll fight champion Demetrious Johnson next time out if that’s what the UFC wants, it would be wise for everyone to hold their proverbial horses. In a world where 125-pound talent is as thin as the […]

Don’t Worry, Ronda Rousey Fans, She’s Still a Long Way from GOAT Status

The soundtrack to Ronda Rousey’s UFC career has always been a ticking clock. Rousey is so special, her talent so glaringly cant-miss, that we’ve always known we couldn’t keep her forever. Someday, somebody’s going to come along and offer her a boatload of money for a job that doesn’t involve getting punched in the face, […]

The soundtrack to Ronda Rousey’s UFC career has always been a ticking clock. Rousey is so special, her talent so glaringly cant-miss, that we’ve always known we couldn’t keep her forever. Someday, somebody’s going to come along and offer her a boatload of money for a job that doesn’t involve getting punched in the face, […]

‘Don’t Be Scared, Cupcake’: Sarah Kaufman Wants Miesha Tate; Tate Wants Correia

Sarah Kaufman knows how to start a conversation. The UFC women’s bantamweight division turned its game of musical chairs to full blast Thursday, when Kaufman posted a short video on Instagram challenging popular colleague Miesha Tate to a rematch. “Don’t be scared, Cupcake,” Kaufman said in the video, calling Tate by her nickname. Don’t be scared, […]

Sarah Kaufman knows how to start a conversation. The UFC women’s bantamweight division turned its game of musical chairs to full blast Thursday, when Kaufman posted a short video on Instagram challenging popular colleague Miesha Tate to a rematch. “Don’t be scared, Cupcake,” Kaufman said in the video, calling Tate by her nickname. Don’t be scared, […]

Dear UFC, Please Don’t Book Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman III

How much violence is too much violence?  Within the bounds of combat sports, how heartbreaking would it be to have to watch a legend of the sport—arguably the greatest mixed martial artist of all time—ripped apart and shredded before your eyes?  If the UFC books Anderson “The Spider” Silva for a trilogy fight with middleweight […]

How much violence is too much violence?  Within the bounds of combat sports, how heartbreaking would it be to have to watch a legend of the sport—arguably the greatest mixed martial artist of all time—ripped apart and shredded before your eyes?  If the UFC books Anderson “The Spider” Silva for a trilogy fight with middleweight […]

Nick Diaz Noncommittal About UFC Future: “I Don’t Know What to Make of It”

Nick Diaz came up short against Anderson Silva at UFC 183 and, as is somewhat expected at this point, he was more than a little bit negative when discussing the life of a professional fighter and his future in the sport. When asked about what lies ahead for him, Diaz quietly said, “it’s really crazy […]

Nick Diaz came up short against Anderson Silva at UFC 183 and, as is somewhat expected at this point, he was more than a little bit negative when discussing the life of a professional fighter and his future in the sport. When asked about what lies ahead for him, Diaz quietly said, “it’s really crazy […]

Jones vs. Cormier Preview: Don’t Sleep on DC’s Striking

Saturday night is the night we have all been waiting for—Jon Jones defends the UFC light heavyweight championship against Daniel Cormier. Cormier is an elite-level wrestler, and that skill is seen as his path to victory this weekend. He has to get inside, use his wrestling and beat up Jones on the canvas. While that […]

Saturday night is the night we have all been waiting for—Jon Jones defends the UFC light heavyweight championship against Daniel Cormier. Cormier is an elite-level wrestler, and that skill is seen as his path to victory this weekend. He has to get inside, use his wrestling and beat up Jones on the canvas. While that […]