Buckle Up, UFC Fans: The Next Few Months Will Be a Wild (or Wearisome?) Ride

Got plans for Saturday night, UFC fans? No? You better make some. After this weekend, you aren’t going to have much free time until—oh—October or so. There may not be a UFC event scheduled for Saturday, but beginning next week the fight company launches headlong into the heart of its 2015 schedule. Things are going […]

Got plans for Saturday night, UFC fans? No? You better make some. After this weekend, you aren’t going to have much free time until—oh—October or so. There may not be a UFC event scheduled for Saturday, but beginning next week the fight company launches headlong into the heart of its 2015 schedule. Things are going […]

Fans Have a Right to Believe Cain Velasquez’s Return When They See It

The UFC has done a strong job of giving fight fans a number of interesting bouts in 2015. Even UFC 184, which had multiple fights cancelled, was a solid showcase. UFC 188 is set to feature Cain Velasquez’s return to the Octagon, but MMA fans should believe it only when they see it. According to […]

The UFC has done a strong job of giving fight fans a number of interesting bouts in 2015. Even UFC 184, which had multiple fights cancelled, was a solid showcase. UFC 188 is set to feature Cain Velasquez’s return to the Octagon, but MMA fans should believe it only when they see it. According to […]

UFC 184: MMA Fans Will Have to Continue to Wait for Rousey Versus Santos

This weekend, two women’s champions looked dominant as they defended their titles. Ronda Rousey needed just 14 seconds to keep her belt, while Cristiane Santos won her fight in 46 seconds. As the UFC continues to answer questions about what is needed to get these two into the cage, the fact remains that a lot […]

This weekend, two women’s champions looked dominant as they defended their titles. Ronda Rousey needed just 14 seconds to keep her belt, while Cristiane Santos won her fight in 46 seconds. As the UFC continues to answer questions about what is needed to get these two into the cage, the fact remains that a lot […]

Don’t Worry, Ronda Rousey Fans, She’s Still a Long Way from GOAT Status

The soundtrack to Ronda Rousey’s UFC career has always been a ticking clock. Rousey is so special, her talent so glaringly cant-miss, that we’ve always known we couldn’t keep her forever. Someday, somebody’s going to come along and offer her a boatload of money for a job that doesn’t involve getting punched in the face, […]

The soundtrack to Ronda Rousey’s UFC career has always been a ticking clock. Rousey is so special, her talent so glaringly cant-miss, that we’ve always known we couldn’t keep her forever. Someday, somebody’s going to come along and offer her a boatload of money for a job that doesn’t involve getting punched in the face, […]

UFC Fight Night 61: Would Frank Mir vs. Brock Lesnar III Excite MMA Fans?

Frank Mir did himself a huge favor with his first-round victory over Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva at UFC Fight Night 61. Not only did he end a four-year losing streak, but he put himself in a position to earn another large payday from the UFC. This win creates a buzz for a rematch against one Brock […]

Frank Mir did himself a huge favor with his first-round victory over Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva at UFC Fight Night 61. Not only did he end a four-year losing streak, but he put himself in a position to earn another large payday from the UFC. This win creates a buzz for a rematch against one Brock […]

MMA Is in Better Shape Than Disgruntled Fans Would Have You Believe

There are countless legitimate debates to be had within mixed martial arts. Quarrelling over the particulars of drug testing, fighter safety, oversaturation of the market, fighter pay, etc., is a popular pastime among fans and media alike. However, MMA is arguably unique among sports in the sense that its legitimacy is frequently contested by those […]

There are countless legitimate debates to be had within mixed martial arts. Quarrelling over the particulars of drug testing, fighter safety, oversaturation of the market, fighter pay, etc., is a popular pastime among fans and media alike. However, MMA is arguably unique among sports in the sense that its legitimacy is frequently contested by those […]