Zuffa Issues Statement on Stephan Bonnar and Dave Herman Failed Drug Tests

After MMA Junkie broke the news Friday that Stephan Bonnar and Dave Herman failed their UFC 153 post-fight drug tests, Zuffa LLC, the owner of the UFC, issued an update on the situation via a statement on UFC.com.  “Stephan Bonnar and Dave H…

After MMA Junkie broke the news Friday that Stephan Bonnar and Dave Herman failed their UFC 153 post-fight drug tests, Zuffa LLC, the owner of the UFC, issued an update on the situation via a statement on UFC.com.  “Stephan Bonnar and Dave Herman tested positive for banned substances following their bouts at UFC 153. The […]

5 Big-Picture Issues Facing the UFC

For years, we’ve heard about how the UFC is the fastest-growing sports enterprise in the world. It’s a story of remarkable success, as two brothers and a friend from high school built one of sport’s best brands. However, the UFC has h…

For years, we’ve heard about how the UFC is the fastest-growing sports enterprise in the world. It’s a story of remarkable success, as two brothers and a friend from high school built one of sport’s best brands. However, the UFC has hit a road block. Pay-per-view sales are in decline. The promotion’s big television deal […]

Jon Jones Issues Apology for DUI: “I Screwed Up, Big Time…I’m Truly Sorry”

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has issued a public apology via Facebook for his Saturday DUI arrest. The apology comes amidst a storm of criticism from fans, who bashed Jones for maintaining the image of a humble, devout christian yet drinkin…

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has issued a public apology via Facebook for his Saturday DUI arrest. The apology comes amidst a storm of criticism from fans, who bashed Jones for maintaining the image of a humble, devout christian yet drinking and driving—putting lives at risk. Jones took note to mention such “fans” in […]

UFC Fighter Summit on Behavior: The Big Issues That Need Fixing

Recently it’s been reported that the UFC is in the midst of organizing a fighter summit that will address the recent problems revolving around the behaviors of several prominent fighters.   While I think that the raw honesty of its athletes …

Recently it’s been reported that the UFC is in the midst of organizing a fighter summit that will address the recent problems revolving around the behaviors of several prominent fighters.   While I think that the raw honesty of its athletes is one of the main reasons that MMA is such an interesting sport to […]

Muhammed ‘King Mo’ Lawal Issues Apology to Commissioner Pat Lundvall

Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal has probably had better weeks.  Early Tuesday, the Nevada State Athletic Commission issued the fighter a nine-month suspension and a substantial fine. Later in the day, he found himself released from his Strike…

Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal has probably had better weeks.  Early Tuesday, the Nevada State Athletic Commission issued the fighter a nine-month suspension and a substantial fine. Later in the day, he found himself released from his Strikeforce contract.  Lawal’s NSAC hearing was based around the fact that his drug test for his January 7 fight […]

Josh Barnett’s Issues with Dana White

As Strikeforce heavyweights start to make their way to the UFC, there are a few fighters who fans are intrigued to see compete in the Octagon. Chief among them was Alistair Overeem, but another is Josh Barnett. Barnett is a veteran of the sport, a winn…

As Strikeforce heavyweights start to make their way to the UFC, there are a few fighters who fans are intrigued to see compete in the Octagon. Chief among them was Alistair Overeem, but another is Josh Barnett. Barnett is a veteran of the sport, a winner of most of his fights, someone who has dabbled […]