Joe Rogan Tears Apart Brendan Schaub on Podcast: ‘You Are Not an Elite Fighter’

In a live, face-to-face interview, UFC broadcaster Joe Rogan verbally skewered heavyweight Brendan Schaub, claiming Schaub was not a high-level fighter and suggesting he was risking major brain damage by continuing with his UFC career. Fresh off his TKO loss to Travis Browne—his second straight defeat and third knockout loss in a little over three […]

In a live, face-to-face interview, UFC broadcaster Joe Rogan verbally skewered heavyweight Brendan Schaub, claiming Schaub was not a high-level fighter and suggesting he was risking major brain damage by continuing with his UFC career. Fresh off his TKO loss to Travis Browne—his second straight defeat and third knockout loss in a little over three […]

UFC Fight Night 49: Rafael Dos Anjos Can Prove He’s an Elite Lightweight

Rafael dos Anjos returns to action this Saturday in the main event of the UFC’s second card of the day. The Brazilian is 6-1 in his last seven outings and is looking to put his name among the other title hopefuls with a win on Saturday. UFC Fight Night 49 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, plays host […]

Rafael dos Anjos returns to action this Saturday in the main event of the UFC’s second card of the day. The Brazilian is 6-1 in his last seven outings and is looking to put his name among the other title hopefuls with a win on Saturday. UFC Fight Night 49 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, plays host […]

UFC 171: Elite Jake Shields Still Under the Title Radar

Being consistent in mixed martial arts is one of the most difficult tasks a fighter can accomplish, and Jake Shields has been as consistent as they come. Over the course of his 14-year career the San Francisco-based fighter has claimed a multitude of championships from organizations around the sport and lined his resume with wins […]

Being consistent in mixed martial arts is one of the most difficult tasks a fighter can accomplish, and Jake Shields has been as consistent as they come. Over the course of his 14-year career the San Francisco-based fighter has claimed a multitude of championships from organizations around the sport and lined his resume with wins […]

Ronda Rousey Needs Elite Challenger Following KO Victory at UFC 170

Women’s bantamweight champion Ronda “Rowdy” Rousey was able to secure a knockout victory over Olympic wrestling silver medalist Sara McMann after just 66 seconds of first-round action on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 170. After yet another dominant performance, it’s clear that Rousey needs an elite challenger. Rousey now has a 9-0 […]

Women’s bantamweight champion Ronda “Rowdy” Rousey was able to secure a knockout victory over Olympic wrestling silver medalist Sara McMann after just 66 seconds of first-round action on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 170. After yet another dominant performance, it’s clear that Rousey needs an elite challenger. Rousey now has a 9-0 […]

The Fighting Life: MMA Elite Talk About the Sport’s Small Window of Opportunity

A career spent traversing the terrain of combat sports is a risky route to travel, and mixed martial arts is as unforgiving as it gets. Where those who compete in other major professional sports across the mainstream landscape have the potential to enjoy lengthy and possibly lucrative careers, the men and women who ply their […]

A career spent traversing the terrain of combat sports is a risky route to travel, and mixed martial arts is as unforgiving as it gets. Where those who compete in other major professional sports across the mainstream landscape have the potential to enjoy lengthy and possibly lucrative careers, the men and women who ply their […]

UFC 161: Jake Shields Ready for Welterweight Elite After Win Over Tyron Woodley

Entering UFC 161, Jake Shields desperately needed a win to re-establish himself as a contender in the welterweight division. As it turns out, he was up to the task and did just that, defeating Tyron Woodley via split decision.  Once upon a time, Shields was considered one of the top welterweights (and middleweights) in the […]

Entering UFC 161, Jake Shields desperately needed a win to re-establish himself as a contender in the welterweight division. As it turns out, he was up to the task and did just that, defeating Tyron Woodley via split decision.  Once upon a time, Shields was considered one of the top welterweights (and middleweights) in the […]