UFC Likely to Lose out on Hot Prospects, Free Agents Due to Reebok Deal

Ed Ruth isn’t just an athlete. He’s one of the most accomplished active wrestlers in the western world today. As a four-time NCAA Division I All-American, three-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion and 2016 Olympic hopeful, he is a rare pro-ready option for high-level mixed martial arts and can be expected to have at least […]

Ed Ruth isn’t just an athlete. He’s one of the most accomplished active wrestlers in the western world today. As a four-time NCAA Division I All-American, three-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion and 2016 Olympic hopeful, he is a rare pro-ready option for high-level mixed martial arts and can be expected to have at least […]

UFC 185: Fighters on Saturday’s Card with Most to Lose

If you’re looking for the fighters with the most to lose at UFC 185 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, look to the very top of the fight card. UFC lightweight champion and pound-for-pound contender Anthony “Showtime” Pettis will take on the dangerous, but somewhat unheralded Rafael dos Anjos.  While dos Anjos scored a […]

If you’re looking for the fighters with the most to lose at UFC 185 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, look to the very top of the fight card. UFC lightweight champion and pound-for-pound contender Anthony “Showtime” Pettis will take on the dangerous, but somewhat unheralded Rafael dos Anjos.  While dos Anjos scored a […]

It’s OK for Nick Diaz to Lose to Anderson Silva at UFC 183; He’s Still Nick Diaz

Some people are beyond reproach. It can be at the office, at the schoolyard, even in team sports. You’ve seen the guy or gal: boss’ favorite, teacher’s favorite, coach’s favorite. You probably hate this person, too. That doesn’t change the fact that he or she is basically untouchable, though, be it for a strong work […]

Some people are beyond reproach. It can be at the office, at the schoolyard, even in team sports. You’ve seen the guy or gal: boss’ favorite, teacher’s favorite, coach’s favorite. You probably hate this person, too. That doesn’t change the fact that he or she is basically untouchable, though, be it for a strong work […]

Nick Diaz Says ‘The Right Deal’ Will Determine His Next Fight, Win or Lose

Nick Diaz is comfortable at middleweight, but his future in MMA will be shaped by the right deal and the right matchup—not weight classes or even title shots. “They’re going to use me to fight the best guys,” Diaz said during a Thursday conference call with Bleacher Report MMA and other media outlets. “Making the […]

Nick Diaz is comfortable at middleweight, but his future in MMA will be shaped by the right deal and the right matchup—not weight classes or even title shots. “They’re going to use me to fight the best guys,” Diaz said during a Thursday conference call with Bleacher Report MMA and other media outlets. “Making the […]

UFC 171: Johny Hendricks and the Fighters with the Most to Lose

UFC 171 is set to become one of the most significant mixed martial arts events of 2014. The pay-per-view will feature two former world champions in Carlos Condit and Jake Shields. Both are vying for the top spot in their division, and the former is facing a possible title shot opportunity with a victory on […]

UFC 171 is set to become one of the most significant mixed martial arts events of 2014. The pay-per-view will feature two former world champions in Carlos Condit and Jake Shields. Both are vying for the top spot in their division, and the former is facing a possible title shot opportunity with a victory on […]

UFC 170: Who Stands to Lose the Most

There’s more on the line in UFC 170 than just titles. One of the most pervasive narratives in the UFC is “athleticism.” Fans and promotion both value Ronda Rousey, Rory MacDonald and Daniel Cormier for their pure athleticism; and all three could damage the basis of those reputations if they lose at UFC 170. Ronda is […]

There’s more on the line in UFC 170 than just titles. One of the most pervasive narratives in the UFC is “athleticism.” Fans and promotion both value Ronda Rousey, Rory MacDonald and Daniel Cormier for their pure athleticism; and all three could damage the basis of those reputations if they lose at UFC 170. Ronda is […]