MMA in 2014: Headlines That Defined the Year

2014 will not go down as an easy year in MMA history. At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, it’s difficult to remember another calendar turn when there was such a range of bad news. Cash flow was down, injuries were up, and high-profile arrests seemed weirdly plentiful. As we thunder toward the home stretch, however, […]

2014 will not go down as an easy year in MMA history. At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, it’s difficult to remember another calendar turn when there was such a range of bad news. Cash flow was down, injuries were up, and high-profile arrests seemed weirdly plentiful. As we thunder toward the home stretch, however, […]

Cyborg to Return at Invicta 10, Honchak-Hashi Headlines Invicta 9

Fans have eagerly awaited news on the return of Cris “Cyborg” Justino, and the UFC delivered today. According to UFC.com, Cyborg is set to make her return to Invicta at its 10th event, which will take place December 5. The venue, location and an opponent have not yet been announced. Cyborg is arguably the second-biggest […]

Fans have eagerly awaited news on the return of Cris “Cyborg” Justino, and the UFC delivered today. According to UFC.com, Cyborg is set to make her return to Invicta at its 10th event, which will take place December 5. The venue, location and an opponent have not yet been announced. Cyborg is arguably the second-biggest […]

UFC Fight Night 49: Benson Henderson vs. Rafael dos Anjos Headlines Main Card

If all roads to a UFC lightweight title shot go through Benson Henderson, then Rafael dos Anjos is next in line to punch his ticket. That’s according to Tulsa World (subscription required) which reported that the two top-five ranked lightweights will headline UFC Fight Night 49 Aug. 23 from Tulsa. Henderson is fresh off a submission win against Rustam […]

If all roads to a UFC lightweight title shot go through Benson Henderson, then Rafael dos Anjos is next in line to punch his ticket. That’s according to Tulsa World (subscription required) which reported that the two top-five ranked lightweights will headline UFC Fight Night 49 Aug. 23 from Tulsa. Henderson is fresh off a submission win against Rustam […]

Frankie Edgar vs. BJ Penn 3 Headlines The Ultimate Fighter Finale in July

The third fight between Frankie Edgar and BJ Penn will take place at The Ultimate Fighter Finale scheduled for Sunday, July 6 in Las Vegas. The bout is expected to serve as the main event. It will air on Fox Sports 1, and include the finals of the Ultimate Fighter reality show tournament.  UFC Tonight […]

The third fight between Frankie Edgar and BJ Penn will take place at The Ultimate Fighter Finale scheduled for Sunday, July 6 in Las Vegas. The bout is expected to serve as the main event. It will air on Fox Sports 1, and include the finals of the Ultimate Fighter reality show tournament.  UFC Tonight […]

Benson Henderson vs. Rustam Khabilov Headlines Albuquerque Fight Night in June

The city of Albuquerque, N.M. has played a major role on the mixed martial arts scene for years but has never received a visit from the UFC. Greg Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn’s gym has produced a laundry list of champions, contenders and rising stars who have served to elevate the sport’s profile over the past […]

The city of Albuquerque, N.M. has played a major role on the mixed martial arts scene for years but has never received a visit from the UFC. Greg Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn’s gym has produced a laundry list of champions, contenders and rising stars who have served to elevate the sport’s profile over the past […]

UFC Announces Tim Kennedy vs. Michael Bisping Headlines TUF Nations Finale

A middleweight bout between Tim Kennedy and Michael Bisping will indeed headline The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale. On January 19, Bleacher Report reported Kennedy vs. Bisping was being targeted for the Quebec City event, which takes place April 16 at The Colisee. The fight hinged on Bisping‘s injured eye being cleared by Zuffa doctors. Bisping […]

A middleweight bout between Tim Kennedy and Michael Bisping will indeed headline The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale. On January 19, Bleacher Report reported Kennedy vs. Bisping was being targeted for the Quebec City event, which takes place April 16 at The Colisee. The fight hinged on Bisping‘s injured eye being cleared by Zuffa doctors. Bisping […]