The past two years have been crazy for Cub Swanson. Where the 30-year-old was once seemingly fixed on the roller-coaster ride of unfulfilled potential, those days have long since been in the rearview mirror. Once the Palm Springs, Calif., native found the confidence to go with his diverse, explosive skill set, the results came quickly—and […]
The past two years have been crazy for Cub Swanson. Where the 30-year-old was once seemingly fixed on the roller-coaster ride of unfulfilled potential, those days have long since been in the rearview mirror. Once the Palm Springs, Calif., native found the confidence to go with his diverse, explosive skill set, the results came quickly—and […]
This groundbreaking season of The Ultimate Fighter is coming to a close soon, officially ending the first season to include female fighters. It has been a success, as the women have stolen the show when it comes to fight time. Headlining are lightweights Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz, who have met in the past. This fight replaces […]
This groundbreaking season of The Ultimate Fighter is coming to a close soon, officially ending the first season to include female fighters. It has been a success, as the women have stolen the show when it comes to fight time. Headlining are lightweights Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz, who have met in the past. This fight replaces […]
UFC Fight Night 31, also known as Fight for the Troops 3, will hit Fort Campbell, Kentucky on November 6th. The main event features former Army Ranger Tim Kennedy going up against late replacement Rafael Natal. Lyoto Machida was the original opponent for Kennedy, but when Machida replaced Bisping on the UFC Fight Night 30 […]
UFC Fight Night 31, also known as Fight for the Troops 3, will hit Fort Campbell, Kentucky on November 6th. The main event features former Army Ranger Tim Kennedy going up against late replacement Rafael Natal. Lyoto Machida was the original opponent for Kennedy, but when Machida replaced Bisping on the UFC Fight Night 30 […]
It’s been more than six years since UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre has lost a fight in the Octagon. His 11 consecutive wins have included wrestlers, strikers and jiu-jitsu specialists. They haven’t included anybody quite like Johny Hendricks. Josh Koscheck, whom St-Pierre has beaten twice, was the closest analogue. Like Hendricks, he was a former […]
It’s been more than six years since UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre has lost a fight in the Octagon. His 11 consecutive wins have included wrestlers, strikers and jiu-jitsu specialists. They haven’t included anybody quite like Johny Hendricks. Josh Koscheck, whom St-Pierre has beaten twice, was the closest analogue. Like Hendricks, he was a former […]
Anthony Pettis took gold from Benson Henderson for a second time when he submitted the UFC lightweight champion at UFC 164 in August. The attention then turned to top contender TJ Grant. Pettis and Grant were expected to meet at UFC on Fox 9, but Grant would not be ready in time to see action. […]
Anthony Pettis took gold from Benson Henderson for a second time when he submitted the UFC lightweight champion at UFC 164 in August. The attention then turned to top contender TJ Grant. Pettis and Grant were expected to meet at UFC on Fox 9, but Grant would not be ready in time to see action. […]
The ultimate goal for any fighter in mixed martial arts is simple: Earn a world title. More specifically, a UFC title. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the premiere organization in this sport, and the vast majority of competitors want their name on the promotion’s roster. Once that is accomplished, next comes the more long-term goal […]
The ultimate goal for any fighter in mixed martial arts is simple: Earn a world title. More specifically, a UFC title. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the premiere organization in this sport, and the vast majority of competitors want their name on the promotion’s roster. Once that is accomplished, next comes the more long-term goal […]