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UFC 182: Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier and a History of the Blood Feud

Bad blood. It’s so often sold in MMA that it’s become a cliche. To have the UFC tell it, nearly every guy on the roster hates every other guy and they’re ready to beat them into a living death at the drop of a hat. But every now and then one of those blood feuds […]

Bad blood. It’s so often sold in MMA that it’s become a cliche. To have the UFC tell it, nearly every guy on the roster hates every other guy and they’re ready to beat them into a living death at the drop of a hat. But every now and then one of those blood feuds […]

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Nate Diaz Continues Twitter Feud with ‘One Fight a Year’ Anthony Pettis

Former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz is back in the title picture after a convincing TKO victory over Gray Maynard at The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 Finale last week.  Despite a 1-2 record in his past three bouts, the Stockton bad boy already has his eyes set on a title tilt with current champ Anthony […]

Former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz is back in the title picture after a convincing TKO victory over Gray Maynard at The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 Finale last week.  Despite a 1-2 record in his past three bouts, the Stockton bad boy already has his eyes set on a title tilt with current champ Anthony […]

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Jake Ellenberger Feud With Rory MacDonald: Don’t Wake a Sleeping Giant

Jake Ellenberger understands the power of the retweet. And in the run-up to his UFC on Fox 8 tilt with phenom Rory MacDonald, Ellenberger knows exactly what he’s doing.  In the UFC’s welterweight title picture, MacDonald has fame on his side. If that pendulum is to swing Ellenberger’s way, it will of course need to […]

Jake Ellenberger understands the power of the retweet. And in the run-up to his UFC on Fox 8 tilt with phenom Rory MacDonald, Ellenberger knows exactly what he’s doing.  In the UFC’s welterweight title picture, MacDonald has fame on his side. If that pendulum is to swing Ellenberger’s way, it will of course need to […]

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Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva Reignite Their Smoldering Feud

Shortly after losing to Jon Jones at UFC 159, Chael Sonnen stood in the Octagon and told UFC commentator Joe Rogan, “I’m going to think it through. I’m not going to be one of the guys to hang around if there’s not a road to the title, then this sport isn’t for me.  I believe […]

Shortly after losing to Jon Jones at UFC 159, Chael Sonnen stood in the Octagon and told UFC commentator Joe Rogan, “I’m going to think it through. I’m not going to be one of the guys to hang around if there’s not a road to the title, then this sport isn’t for me.  I believe […]

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Rampage Jackson and Joe Rogan Resolve Their Feud

UFC commentator Joe Rogan and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson appear to have ended their feud. Prior to his bout with Ryan Bader at UFC 144, Jackson had criticised Rogan for showing favouritism towards Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners as opposed…

UFC commentator Joe Rogan and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson appear to have ended their feud. Prior to his bout with Ryan Bader at UFC 144, Jackson had criticised Rogan for showing favouritism towards Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners as opposed to strikers. The Fear Factor host has stood by his actions claiming his commentary as being objective in […]

Anderson Silva and Dana White Feud Over Teammates Fighting Each Other

The notion of seeing two teammates squaring off against each other, who also happen to compete in the same weight class, might be an ideal matchup for some fans. But the idea hasn’t sat well with some of those fighters who have been persuaded to …

The notion of seeing two teammates squaring off against each other, who also happen to compete in the same weight class, might be an ideal matchup for some fans. But the idea hasn’t sat well with some of those fighters who have been persuaded to participate, particularly Anderson Silva. Silva has been caught in the […]