Gilbert Melendez vs. Anthony Pettis: Early Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Gilbert Melendez and Anthony Pettis have been selected as coaches for the upcoming 20th season of The Ultimate Fighter. The elite lightweights will then fight for Pettis‘ lightweight championship after the season concludes. Melendez failed to capture the UFC Lightweight Championship last April when he dropped a contentious split decision to then-champion Benson Henderson. He […]

Gilbert Melendez and Anthony Pettis have been selected as coaches for the upcoming 20th season of The Ultimate Fighter. The elite lightweights will then fight for Pettis‘ lightweight championship after the season concludes. Melendez failed to capture the UFC Lightweight Championship last April when he dropped a contentious split decision to then-champion Benson Henderson. He […]

UFC 170: Early Stoppage Robs Ronda Rousey and Sara McMann of Their Moment

Perhaps the worst thing about the controversial ending to UFC 170 is there will be no easy fix. After back-to-back fight camps and a 56-day turnaround between defenses of her UFC women’s bantamweight title, Ronda Rousey already had a vacation scheduled following Saturday’s bout against Sara McMann. That means regardless of what you thought of referee […]

Perhaps the worst thing about the controversial ending to UFC 170 is there will be no easy fix. After back-to-back fight camps and a 56-day turnaround between defenses of her UFC women’s bantamweight title, Ronda Rousey already had a vacation scheduled following Saturday’s bout against Sara McMann. That means regardless of what you thought of referee […]

Rousey vs. McMann Early Stoppage: Does It Warrant an Immediate Rematch?

When considering the quick finish to the fight between Ronda Rousey and Sara McMann, given the hype and significant nature of the bout, it seems natural to declare an immediate rematch necessary. Yes, the knee that caught McMann was damaging, without a doubt. Yet an argument could be made that the stoppage came far too […]

When considering the quick finish to the fight between Ronda Rousey and Sara McMann, given the hype and significant nature of the bout, it seems natural to declare an immediate rematch necessary. Yes, the knee that caught McMann was damaging, without a doubt. Yet an argument could be made that the stoppage came far too […]

Anthony Johnson vs. Phil Davis: An Early Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Dana White made the announcement via Twitter that Anthony Johnson would be returning to the UFC. He is scheduled to take on No. 4 ranked Phil Davis at UFC 172 in Baltimore. Riding a six fight win streak, Anthony Johnson will make his UFC return against #4 ranked light heavyweight Phil Davis at UFC 172 […]

Dana White made the announcement via Twitter that Anthony Johnson would be returning to the UFC. He is scheduled to take on No. 4 ranked Phil Davis at UFC 172 in Baltimore. Riding a six fight win streak, Anthony Johnson will make his UFC return against #4 ranked light heavyweight Phil Davis at UFC 172 […]

Barao vs. Faber 2: Why You Shouldn’t Be OK with Herb Dean’s Early Stoppage

Renan Barao destroyed Urijah Faber at UFC 169.  In under five minutes, Barao rocked Faber again and again, eventually forcing referee Herb Dean’s hand after a knockdown left Faber turtled, defenseless and susceptible to a series of hammerfists.  Faber’s bid at the UFC bantamweight title ended in defeat, but the loss was not without controversy. […]

Renan Barao destroyed Urijah Faber at UFC 169.  In under five minutes, Barao rocked Faber again and again, eventually forcing referee Herb Dean’s hand after a knockdown left Faber turtled, defenseless and susceptible to a series of hammerfists.  Faber’s bid at the UFC bantamweight title ended in defeat, but the loss was not without controversy. […]

Barao vs. Faber 2: Early Stoppage or Not, Faber Had Nothing for Barao

Make no mistake: Renan Barao was on his way toward his third consecutive title defense and another win over Urijah Faber, regardless of referee Herb Dean’s premature stoppage. Let’s not blur the lines between controversy and reality. Sure, Faber has every right to be upset considering the fight was stopped while he was giving a […]

Make no mistake: Renan Barao was on his way toward his third consecutive title defense and another win over Urijah Faber, regardless of referee Herb Dean’s premature stoppage. Let’s not blur the lines between controversy and reality. Sure, Faber has every right to be upset considering the fight was stopped while he was giving a […]