Octagon Art: The 6 Coolest UFC Event Programs in History

I started collecting souvenir guides for Ultimate Fighting Championship events back when I first started covering them professionally. It was not a conscious decision. Not at the beginning. The public-relations team always handed them out to those of us in the media center or put them in a stack for us to grab. I packed […]

I started collecting souvenir guides for Ultimate Fighting Championship events back when I first started covering them professionally. It was not a conscious decision. Not at the beginning. The public-relations team always handed them out to those of us in the media center or put them in a stack for us to grab. I packed […]

Cain Velasquez and Mark Hunt Are the Reason UFC History Is Written in Pencil

In mixed martial arts we have a bad tendency to write our narratives in stone, preferring pen even in the early stages of a fighter’s career when a pencil would probably be a better choice. Oft-injured UFC champion Cain Velasquez is the perfect example.  It seemed likely that Velasquez would become the best heavyweight fighter […]

In mixed martial arts we have a bad tendency to write our narratives in stone, preferring pen even in the early stages of a fighter’s career when a pencil would probably be a better choice. Oft-injured UFC champion Cain Velasquez is the perfect example.  It seemed likely that Velasquez would become the best heavyweight fighter […]

The 3 Worst Coaches in TUF History

Between the American version of the show and international variants, The Ultimate Fighter has had over 20 seasons. In that time, we have seen a plethora of coaches give their time and effort to their teams in an attempt to help build future champions of the world. The show has seen its fair share of excellent coaches. […]

Between the American version of the show and international variants, The Ultimate Fighter has had over 20 seasons. In that time, we have seen a plethora of coaches give their time and effort to their teams in an attempt to help build future champions of the world. The show has seen its fair share of excellent coaches. […]

5 Greatest Featherweights in MMA History

At UFC 179, Jose Aldo will look for his seventh consecutive UFC title defense, a mark that would tie him with Jon Jones for the longest reign among current UFC champions. With a run of dominance dating back to his WEC days, Aldo has proven he’s among the best 145-pounders in MMA history. Moreover, should […]

At UFC 179, Jose Aldo will look for his seventh consecutive UFC title defense, a mark that would tie him with Jon Jones for the longest reign among current UFC champions. With a run of dominance dating back to his WEC days, Aldo has proven he’s among the best 145-pounders in MMA history. Moreover, should […]

Report: History of Domestic Violence Emerges with Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson

Anthony “Rumble” Johnson’s fighting career may be at a high point, but it appears a history of domestic violence could be catching up with him. According to Brent Brookhouse of BloodyElbow.com, the mother of two of Johnson’s children recently called the police and filed a report alleging that friends of the UFC light heavyweight contender […]

Anthony “Rumble” Johnson’s fighting career may be at a high point, but it appears a history of domestic violence could be catching up with him. According to Brent Brookhouse of BloodyElbow.com, the mother of two of Johnson’s children recently called the police and filed a report alleging that friends of the UFC light heavyweight contender […]

Miesha Tate Embracing History and Pressure at UFC Fight Night 52

Miesha Tate is no stranger to big moments. The former Strikeforce bantamweight champion turned UFC contender has been involved in some of the biggest fights to ever hit the women’s mixed martial arts landscape over the past couple of years, and “Cupcake” has seen her profile ascend because of it. The Washington native’s rivalry with […]

Miesha Tate is no stranger to big moments. The former Strikeforce bantamweight champion turned UFC contender has been involved in some of the biggest fights to ever hit the women’s mixed martial arts landscape over the past couple of years, and “Cupcake” has seen her profile ascend because of it. The Washington native’s rivalry with […]