UFC on FOX 9 Salaries: Urijah Faber, Demetrious Johnson Earn Six Figures

Perennial UFC bantamweight title contender Urijah Faber, as well as UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson, were both compensated handsomely for their dominant victories at UFC on FOX 9 last night.  MMA Junkie obtained the list of the official disclosed payroll for all 22 competitors from the California State Athletic Commission, revealing that Faber walked away […]

Perennial UFC bantamweight title contender Urijah Faber, as well as UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson, were both compensated handsomely for their dominant victories at UFC on FOX 9 last night.  MMA Junkie obtained the list of the official disclosed payroll for all 22 competitors from the California State Athletic Commission, revealing that Faber walked away […]

Belfort vs. Henderson: The Phenom Has Done More Than Enough to Earn Title Shot

The way Vitor Belfort dispatched Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold, you could say he had already earned the right to request the winner of the upcoming Anderson “The Spider” Silva vs. Chris Weidman rematch. After Belfort became the first man to finish Dan Henderson with strikes on Saturday, he can demand to be next in […]

The way Vitor Belfort dispatched Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold, you could say he had already earned the right to request the winner of the upcoming Anderson “The Spider” Silva vs. Chris Weidman rematch. After Belfort became the first man to finish Dan Henderson with strikes on Saturday, he can demand to be next in […]

Liz Carmouche vs. Alexis Davis: Davis’ Win Must Earn Her a Shot at Ronda Rousey

When Alexis Davis overcame Liz Carmouche via a unanimous decision victory on Wednesday in the UFC Fight for the Troops 3 co-main event at Fort Campbell in Kentucky, it was clear that Davis should be the next contender for Ronda Rousey and the women’s bantamweight championship. Rousey still must square off against Miesha Tate at […]

When Alexis Davis overcame Liz Carmouche via a unanimous decision victory on Wednesday in the UFC Fight for the Troops 3 co-main event at Fort Campbell in Kentucky, it was clear that Davis should be the next contender for Ronda Rousey and the women’s bantamweight championship. Rousey still must square off against Miesha Tate at […]

Could a Phil Davis Win over Lyoto Machida Earn Him a Shot at the Title?

Phil Davis, the No. 8 ranked light heavyweight, will meet No. 1 ranked Lyoto Machida at UFC 163 in August. Will a victory in Rio be enough for Davis to potentially challenge for the gold later this year? Yes,it will be. There are several factors at play for Davis to get a title shot, but […]

Phil Davis, the No. 8 ranked light heavyweight, will meet No. 1 ranked Lyoto Machida at UFC 163 in August. Will a victory in Rio be enough for Davis to potentially challenge for the gold later this year? Yes,it will be. There are several factors at play for Davis to get a title shot, but […]

T.J. Grant Wants to Paint Another Violent Masterpiece to Earn a UFC Title Shot

UFC 160 fighter T.J. Grant may be one of the most unassuming competitors you’ll ever see step foot in the Octagon, but that’s only until the cage door closes. Outside of fighting, Grant is the epitome of the friendly Canadian stereotype, rarely having a bad word to say about anybody.  Inside the cage, however, Grant […]

UFC 160 fighter T.J. Grant may be one of the most unassuming competitors you’ll ever see step foot in the Octagon, but that’s only until the cage door closes. Outside of fighting, Grant is the epitome of the friendly Canadian stereotype, rarely having a bad word to say about anybody.  Inside the cage, however, Grant […]

Chael Sonnen on Jon Jones Fight: ‘I Don’t Earn Title Shots, Title Shots Earn Me’

Chael Sonnen is an odd dude. There are times when his brash, over-the-top antics leave you rolling your eyes in exasperation. Other times, Sonnen comes across as thoughtful and considerate. Usually, those two versions of Sonnen do not meet. On Monday, during the UFC 159 media call, they did. Sonnen will fight for the UFC […]

Chael Sonnen is an odd dude. There are times when his brash, over-the-top antics leave you rolling your eyes in exasperation. Other times, Sonnen comes across as thoughtful and considerate. Usually, those two versions of Sonnen do not meet. On Monday, during the UFC 159 media call, they did. Sonnen will fight for the UFC […]