The Notebook: McGregor Rises, Judging Still Sucks and Larkin Has Bright Future

Our enduring memory from UFC Fight Night 59 will be Conor McGregor, moments removed from his easy destruction of Dennis Siver, leaping over the Octagon in search of his next foe. McGregor found him. Jose Aldo, located in the second row—next to McGregor‘s stunning girlfriend, no less—stood with a smile on his face. McGregor, held […]

Our enduring memory from UFC Fight Night 59 will be Conor McGregor, moments removed from his easy destruction of Dennis Siver, leaping over the Octagon in search of his next foe. McGregor found him. Jose Aldo, located in the second row—next to McGregor‘s stunning girlfriend, no less—stood with a smile on his face. McGregor, held […]

Former UFC Lightweight Isaac Vallie-Flagg Talks Release, Future Plans

Getting released from the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization can leave even the manliest man feeling “like a hormonal girl” after a break-up.  Just ask former UFC lightweight Isaac Vallie-Flagg.  Following a 1-3 stint with the promotion from February of 2013 until December of 2014, the Greg Jackson’s MMA product was recently given his […]

Getting released from the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization can leave even the manliest man feeling “like a hormonal girl” after a break-up.  Just ask former UFC lightweight Isaac Vallie-Flagg.  Following a 1-3 stint with the promotion from February of 2013 until December of 2014, the Greg Jackson’s MMA product was recently given his […]

NSAC Takes No Immediate Action on Drug Testing, Promises Future Steps

LAS VEGAS — In the end, the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s much-anticipated session on its out-of-competition drug-testing program ended up being much ado about nothing. The program came under fire when UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones tested positive for cocaine metabolites prior to his UFC 182 title defense against Daniel Cormier. Because Jones tested […]

LAS VEGAS — In the end, the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s much-anticipated session on its out-of-competition drug-testing program ended up being much ado about nothing. The program came under fire when UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones tested positive for cocaine metabolites prior to his UFC 182 title defense against Daniel Cormier. Because Jones tested […]

UFC 182: Results, Best Future Opponents for Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier

The main event of UFC 182 saw Jon Jones retain his UFC Light Heayweight Championship in a victory over Daniel Cormier by unanimous decision. Jones handed Cormier his first MMA loss in a thrilling fight that was scored 49-46 in favor of Bones by all three judges. Fox Sports’ Mike Chiappetta logged what Jones said […]

The main event of UFC 182 saw Jon Jones retain his UFC Light Heayweight Championship in a victory over Daniel Cormier by unanimous decision. Jones handed Cormier his first MMA loss in a thrilling fight that was scored 49-46 in favor of Bones by all three judges. Fox Sports’ Mike Chiappetta logged what Jones said […]

Anthony Johnson’s UFC Future Unclear Following Latest Allegations

Anthony Johnson has been indefinitely suspended from UFC. According to UFC President Dana White, Johnson’s return to the Octagon is anything but certain. He’s not in a good position right now. He was at the biggest point of his career, where he was just on the cusp of making huge money, being involved in huge […]

Anthony Johnson has been indefinitely suspended from UFC. According to UFC President Dana White, Johnson’s return to the Octagon is anything but certain. He’s not in a good position right now. He was at the biggest point of his career, where he was just on the cusp of making huge money, being involved in huge […]

With Few Real Challenges Ahead, Ronda Rousey’s Fighting Future Still Uncertain

Here’s what we know for sure about Ronda Rousey’s future in the Octagon: On Saturday she’ll take on Alexis Davis at UFC 175, she’ll win, and then she’ll take a vacation. Given that she opened as an eye-popping 20-to-1 favorite over Davis, we’d be fools to think anything else about how their fight will go. […]

Here’s what we know for sure about Ronda Rousey’s future in the Octagon: On Saturday she’ll take on Alexis Davis at UFC 175, she’ll win, and then she’ll take a vacation. Given that she opened as an eye-popping 20-to-1 favorite over Davis, we’d be fools to think anything else about how their fight will go. […]