Lightweight Joe Lauzon Set to Face Al Iaquinta at UFC 183

Joe Lauzon is a virtual lock to improve the entertainment factor of any UFC card. And it should be another doozy when he hooks up with fellow streaking lightweight Al Iaquinta at UFC 183 on January 31. The news was first reported Wednesday by Mark La Monica of Newsday. Lauzon (24-9) has received more UFC […]

Joe Lauzon is a virtual lock to improve the entertainment factor of any UFC card. And it should be another doozy when he hooks up with fellow streaking lightweight Al Iaquinta at UFC 183 on January 31. The news was first reported Wednesday by Mark La Monica of Newsday. Lauzon (24-9) has received more UFC […]

Anderson Silva Hospitalized in Brazil for Lumbago, Still Set to Face Nick Diaz

The highly anticipated fight between former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and former Strikeforce and EliteXC champion Nick Diaz has hit another speed bump, but its destination and estimated time of arrival remain unchanged. According to Ivan Raupp of Combate (h/t Karim Zidan of Bloody Elbow), “The Spider” spent Monday night in a hospital after collapsing […]

The highly anticipated fight between former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and former Strikeforce and EliteXC champion Nick Diaz has hit another speed bump, but its destination and estimated time of arrival remain unchanged. According to Ivan Raupp of Combate (h/t Karim Zidan of Bloody Elbow), “The Spider” spent Monday night in a hospital after collapsing […]

UFC Fighter Cody Gibson Gets Punched in Face by Guy at a Bar (Video)

Cody Gibson won’t be winning any UFC bonuses for his brief scuffle a little over a week ago at a bar in downtown Las Vegas. It was two fights in one night for the 27-year-old UFC fighter, who was enjoying a Saturday night out after a disappointing loss to Manny Gamburyan at UFC 178. According […]

Cody Gibson won’t be winning any UFC bonuses for his brief scuffle a little over a week ago at a bar in downtown Las Vegas. It was two fights in one night for the 27-year-old UFC fighter, who was enjoying a Saturday night out after a disappointing loss to Manny Gamburyan at UFC 178. According […]

Alexander Gustafsson Looking to Face Rashad Evans, Targeting Early 2015 Return

Former light heavyweight title contender Alexander Gustafsson has begun actively campaigning for a non-title fight with former champion Rashad Evans.  Speaking with MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani, the Swede discussed his revolving door of potential opponents, saying, “Well, the [Anthony] Johnson fight didn’t go as planned. I really wanted that fight. Of course, I want that belt, […]

Former light heavyweight title contender Alexander Gustafsson has begun actively campaigning for a non-title fight with former champion Rashad Evans.  Speaking with MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani, the Swede discussed his revolving door of potential opponents, saying, “Well, the [Anthony] Johnson fight didn’t go as planned. I really wanted that fight. Of course, I want that belt, […]

Why Ronaldo Souza Should Face the Luke Rockhold-Michael Bisping Winner

Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza’s third-round guillotine choke of Gegard Mousasi at UFC Fight Night 50 established the Brazilian as one of the top contenders for Chris Weidman’s UFC middleweight title. With the win, Souza made a strong case for the next title shot, but the UFC has the opportunity to build him up as a true […]

Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza’s third-round guillotine choke of Gegard Mousasi at UFC Fight Night 50 established the Brazilian as one of the top contenders for Chris Weidman’s UFC middleweight title. With the win, Souza made a strong case for the next title shot, but the UFC has the opportunity to build him up as a true […]

When Risks Outweigh Rewards, Fighters and Fans Face Uncertain Futures

I’d like to think a guy like Krzysztof Soszynski would be set for life. A veteran of nearly 40 fights, Soszynski spent more than eight years in the trenches of professional MMA. He fought for several of the industry’s top promotions, including Strikeforce and the IFL, before mustering a three-year, nine-fight tenure in the Octagon. […]

I’d like to think a guy like Krzysztof Soszynski would be set for life. A veteran of nearly 40 fights, Soszynski spent more than eight years in the trenches of professional MMA. He fought for several of the industry’s top promotions, including Strikeforce and the IFL, before mustering a three-year, nine-fight tenure in the Octagon. […]