The Ultimate Fighter Season 20 is over and done with. As its name suggested, a champion was crowned, as Carla Esparza received a shiny new belt and was declared the UFC’s first-ever strawweight champion. Rose Namajunas, meanwhile, became the first fighter to fall short of the UFC’s 115-pound strap. Ten other fighters won. Ten other […]
The Ultimate Fighter Season 20 is over and done with. As its name suggested, a champion was crowned, as Carla Esparza received a shiny new belt and was declared the UFC’s first-ever strawweight champion. Rose Namajunas, meanwhile, became the first fighter to fall short of the UFC’s 115-pound strap. Ten other fighters won. Ten other […]
Sometimes, the sequel is better than the original. The main event at UFC 181 on Saturday was teed up as the Terminator 2 of 2014. Even though the original bout back in March between Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler—which resulted in a close decision win and the vacant welterweight title for Hendricks—was considered one of the […]
Sometimes, the sequel is better than the original. The main event at UFC 181 on Saturday was teed up as the Terminator 2 of 2014. Even though the original bout back in March between Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler—which resulted in a close decision win and the vacant welterweight title for Hendricks—was considered one of the […]
According to the sheets, there were precisely 12 winners and 12 losers at UFC Fight Night 57. As we all know, however, things are never quite that simple. Some improved their lot more than others through victory. Others lost more in defeat than their kin. Further, people who weren’t even in the cage made gains […]
According to the sheets, there were precisely 12 winners and 12 losers at UFC Fight Night 57. As we all know, however, things are never quite that simple. Some improved their lot more than others through victory. Others lost more in defeat than their kin. Further, people who weren’t even in the cage made gains […]
On a night where the top three promotions in the United States were all simultaneously clamoring for your attention, UFC 180 didn’t disappoint. From the preliminary card on up, there were solid, entertaining fights—a near miracle, when one considers how much green talent was on the card, and the fact that the event took place […]
On a night where the top three promotions in the United States were all simultaneously clamoring for your attention, UFC 180 didn’t disappoint. From the preliminary card on up, there were solid, entertaining fights—a near miracle, when one considers how much green talent was on the card, and the fact that the event took place […]
In Sydney, Australia, on Friday evening America time, a cadre of UFC fighters banded together to show fans and one another what their sport can do when all of its cylinders are firing. Eleven fights featured 11 stoppages—seven knockouts and four submissions—with five native Australians and New Zealanders ending the night with their hands in the […]
In Sydney, Australia, on Friday evening America time, a cadre of UFC fighters banded together to show fans and one another what their sport can do when all of its cylinders are firing. Eleven fights featured 11 stoppages—seven knockouts and four submissions—with five native Australians and New Zealanders ending the night with their hands in the […]
UFC 179 may have served as the fulcrum for one of the brightest careers in MMA history. Jose Aldo is probably the best featherweight ever. He’s the division’s reigning, first and only champion on the biggest stage. That would be the UFC, as you know. But despite a winning streak that dates back to the […]
UFC 179 may have served as the fulcrum for one of the brightest careers in MMA history. Jose Aldo is probably the best featherweight ever. He’s the division’s reigning, first and only champion on the biggest stage. That would be the UFC, as you know. But despite a winning streak that dates back to the […]