Jessica Aguilar Ready for Life in the UFC, Wants Immediate Title Shot

Jessica Aguilar knew what her future held from the moment the UFC announced the addition of its strawweight division in early 2014. At the time, she was content in her deal with World Series of Fighting. She wanted to do her job there, but in the back of her mind, she knew the UFC would […]

Jessica Aguilar knew what her future held from the moment the UFC announced the addition of its strawweight division in early 2014. At the time, she was content in her deal with World Series of Fighting. She wanted to do her job there, but in the back of her mind, she knew the UFC would […]

Jon Jones to Have Immediate Shot at Title Upon Return, Says Dana White

UFC President Dana White said Wednesday that former light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones will have a shot to win back his title whenever he returns to competition.     MMAFighting.com’s Shaun Al-Shatti reported what White had to say about Jones’ UFC future during a Wednesday interview on The Jim Rome Show: He comes right […]

UFC President Dana White said Wednesday that former light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones will have a shot to win back his title whenever he returns to competition.     MMAFighting.com’s Shaun Al-Shatti reported what White had to say about Jones’ UFC future during a Wednesday interview on The Jim Rome Show: He comes right […]

Should Jon Jones Receive Immediate Title Shot Upon His Return?

UFC 187 is finally upon us—it’s fight week. The UFC Light Heavyweight Championship is up for grabs, but the man who became the most dominant champion in the division’s history is not defending it. By now, most everyone has heard of Jon Jones‘ transgressions that have led to his indefinite suspension from the UFC. Jones’ […]

UFC 187 is finally upon us—it’s fight week. The UFC Light Heavyweight Championship is up for grabs, but the man who became the most dominant champion in the division’s history is not defending it. By now, most everyone has heard of Jon Jones‘ transgressions that have led to his indefinite suspension from the UFC. Jones’ […]

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 […]

Rousey vs. McMann Early Stoppage: Does It Warrant an Immediate Rematch?

When considering the quick finish to the fight between Ronda Rousey and Sara McMann, given the hype and significant nature of the bout, it seems natural to declare an immediate rematch necessary. Yes, the knee that caught McMann was damaging, without a doubt. Yet an argument could be made that the stoppage came far too […]

When considering the quick finish to the fight between Ronda Rousey and Sara McMann, given the hype and significant nature of the bout, it seems natural to declare an immediate rematch necessary. Yes, the knee that caught McMann was damaging, without a doubt. Yet an argument could be made that the stoppage came far too […]

Georges St-Pierre Wants to ‘Attack the System,’ Has No Immediate Plans to Return

Georges St-Pierre is pulling a lot fewer punches now that he’s no longer an active fighter. Free of his burden as the sport’s golden boy and leading company man, the long-reigning UFC welterweight champion, who in December abdicated his title and announced an indefinite leave of absence from competition, is now sounding off on what […]

Georges St-Pierre is pulling a lot fewer punches now that he’s no longer an active fighter. Free of his burden as the sport’s golden boy and leading company man, the long-reigning UFC welterweight champion, who in December abdicated his title and announced an indefinite leave of absence from competition, is now sounding off on what […]