UFC Announces Drastic New Drug-Testing Program, Goes into Effect July 1

LAS VEGAS — The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced on Wednesday plans for sweeping changes to its overall drug-testing program that could change the face of mixed martial arts as we know it, including punishments that could potentially be far more severe than what currently exists.  UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, president Dana White and counsel Lawrence […]

LAS VEGAS — The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced on Wednesday plans for sweeping changes to its overall drug-testing program that could change the face of mixed martial arts as we know it, including punishments that could potentially be far more severe than what currently exists.  UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, president Dana White and counsel Lawrence […]

Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor Set for July 11 at UFC 189

Jose Aldo will face Conor McGregor on July 11 at UFC 189 during the UFC’s International Fight Week.  The news was announced Friday afternoon during a UFC 183 question and answer session with McGregor in Las Vegas and confirmed with a tweet from the UFC’s official Twitter account.  “I’m going to rip that Brazilian’s head […]

Jose Aldo will face Conor McGregor on July 11 at UFC 189 during the UFC’s International Fight Week.  The news was announced Friday afternoon during a UFC 183 question and answer session with McGregor in Las Vegas and confirmed with a tweet from the UFC’s official Twitter account.  “I’m going to rip that Brazilian’s head […]

Documents: Thiago Silva’s Ex-Wife Fled to Brazil on July 4 and Never Returned

A three-page document from the Florida State Attorney’s Office shed some light as to why the court case between UFC light heavyweight Thiago Silva and his ex-wife, Thaysa Kamiji, was dropped last week.  The document, which was signed by Assistant State Attorney Vegina Hawkins on September 8, was made public Tuesday night by Deadspin and details the […]

A three-page document from the Florida State Attorney’s Office shed some light as to why the court case between UFC light heavyweight Thiago Silva and his ex-wife, Thaysa Kamiji, was dropped last week.  The document, which was signed by Assistant State Attorney Vegina Hawkins on September 8, was made public Tuesday night by Deadspin and details the […]

B/R Women’s MMA Rankings, July 2014

Women’s MMA is growing, and with that, we must keep up with the times. Women are getting more and more opportunities in mixed martial arts, as well as becoming more prevalent on the big stage. The UFC, Invicta and World Series of Fighting are just three of the major organizations that host female fighters. When you consider […]

Women’s MMA is growing, and with that, we must keep up with the times. Women are getting more and more opportunities in mixed martial arts, as well as becoming more prevalent on the big stage. The UFC, Invicta and World Series of Fighting are just three of the major organizations that host female fighters. When you consider […]

Daniel Cormier to Undergo Knee Surgery in Early July

Since making the decision to drop down a weight class at the end of 2013, Daniel Cormier has been aiming at the light heavyweight throne. And he’s wasted no time in establishing himself as a major player in the 205-pound fold. While his first two showings under the UFC banner came as a heavyweight, the […]

Since making the decision to drop down a weight class at the end of 2013, Daniel Cormier has been aiming at the light heavyweight throne. And he’s wasted no time in establishing himself as a major player in the 205-pound fold. While his first two showings under the UFC banner came as a heavyweight, the […]

Daniel Cormier vs. Rafael Cavalcante in the Works for UFC 175 in July

A light heavyweight bout between highly ranked light heavyweight contender Daniel Cormier and former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Rafael Cavalcante is in the works, but not finalized, for UFC 175.  Sources close to the bout informed Bleacher Report of the news on Saturday. The shakeup to UFC 173 started a whirlwind of rumors about Cormier […]

A light heavyweight bout between highly ranked light heavyweight contender Daniel Cormier and former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Rafael Cavalcante is in the works, but not finalized, for UFC 175.  Sources close to the bout informed Bleacher Report of the news on Saturday. The shakeup to UFC 173 started a whirlwind of rumors about Cormier […]