Sonnen: ‘Little Chicken Belly Nog’ Pulled ‘Scumbag Move’ in Not Fighting Shogun

Saying that three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen believes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira faked an injury prior to a scheduled UFC 161 bout with Mauricio Rua would be an understatement.  In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, “The American Gangster” blasted his Brazilian adversary for withdrawing from a heavily anticipated rematch with “Shogun” roughly three weeks […]

Saying that three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen believes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira faked an injury prior to a scheduled UFC 161 bout with Mauricio Rua would be an understatement.  In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, “The American Gangster” blasted his Brazilian adversary for withdrawing from a heavily anticipated rematch with “Shogun” roughly three weeks […]

Jake Shields Talks Tyron Woodley: ‘He Thinks He’s a Little Better Than He Is’

Former UFC title contender Jake Shields has been stuck between a rock and a hard place for the last few years while juggling his weight to move between the welterweight and middleweight divisions. In 2009, while fighting in Strikeforce, the challenges at welterweight dried up, so Shields decided to try his hand at 185 pounds—just […]

Former UFC title contender Jake Shields has been stuck between a rock and a hard place for the last few years while juggling his weight to move between the welterweight and middleweight divisions. In 2009, while fighting in Strikeforce, the challenges at welterweight dried up, so Shields decided to try his hand at 185 pounds—just […]

UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar Pits Top-Line Pros vs. Little League Squad

As an opinion piece, I’m sure this article will catch flak for being so harsh on the UFC. The sad truth is that the UFC just isn’t putting together shows like they used to. As we realize more injuries and events become more tightly schedule…

As an opinion piece, I’m sure this article will catch flak for being so harsh on the UFC. The sad truth is that the UFC just isn’t putting together shows like they used to. As we realize more injuries and events become more tightly scheduled for the sake of profits, the ones who suffer end […]

UFC News: Mark Munoz Looks “A Little Like Frankenstein” After Loss to Weidman

Following a terribly one-sided loss to Chris Weidman at UFC on FUEL TV 4 last week, it was obvious Mark Munoz’s face suffered some serious damage. In a brief interview with SporTV.com, Munoz revealed some photos of what his face looks like six da…

Following a terribly one-sided loss to Chris Weidman at UFC on FUEL TV 4 last week, it was obvious Mark Munoz’s face suffered some serious damage. In a brief interview with SporTV.com, Munoz revealed some photos of what his face looks like six days after the fight…and it’s not pretty.  “Thanks to the doctor who […]

Chan-Sung Jung Only a Distraction from UFC’s Big Little Problem

Recently, while discussing the future of The Ultimate Fighter and the potential for another heavyweight-focused season, Dana White firmly stated “The problem is that there aren’t a lot of heavyweights…I need them in the UFC, not on Th…

Recently, while discussing the future of The Ultimate Fighter and the potential for another heavyweight-focused season, Dana White firmly stated “The problem is that there aren’t a lot of heavyweights…I need them in the UFC, not on The Ultimate Fighter.” The thing is, though, that the UFC’s heavyweight division is hands-down the best it has […]

MMA: Beautiful, Brutal or a Little Bit of Both?

I have a mission for you, the Bleacher Report readers: Ask some of your friends or family members to describe mixed martial arts, and count how many of them use the word “brutal.” Of the ones who do, how many of them are regular viewers of …

I have a mission for you, the Bleacher Report readers: Ask some of your friends or family members to describe mixed martial arts, and count how many of them use the word “brutal.” Of the ones who do, how many of them are regular viewers of the sport? Have they ever sat down and watched […]