Rory MacDonald: ‘I Needed to Lose’

Losing to Robbie Lawler was exactly what Rory MacDonald needed. The young welterweight star has been coasting on a sea of hype for well over two years now. As Georges St-Pierre’s protégé, MacDonald’s path seemed simpler than any other fighter’s on the entire UFC roster. He would continue to fight in St-Pierre’s shadow and win […]

Losing to Robbie Lawler was exactly what Rory MacDonald needed. The young welterweight star has been coasting on a sea of hype for well over two years now. As Georges St-Pierre’s protégé, MacDonald’s path seemed simpler than any other fighter’s on the entire UFC roster. He would continue to fight in St-Pierre’s shadow and win […]

Rory MacDonald Changes His Tune After Defeat to Robbie Lawler at UFC 167

Rory MacDonald has captivated media and fans alike with both his prodigious talent and his loyal relationship with the champion of his division, Georges St-Pierre. His five-fight winning streak since a heart-breaking third-round TKO loss to Carlos Condit in 2010 had many claiming that MacDonald was ready for title contention. Media swarmed on the idea, […]

Rory MacDonald has captivated media and fans alike with both his prodigious talent and his loyal relationship with the champion of his division, Georges St-Pierre. His five-fight winning streak since a heart-breaking third-round TKO loss to Carlos Condit in 2010 had many claiming that MacDonald was ready for title contention. Media swarmed on the idea, […]

Tim Kennedy: Firas Zahabi Made Rory MacDonald and GSP into Boring Fighters

  UFC middleweight contender Tim Kennedy knows that Greg Jackson’s MMA, his home away from home, gets a bad rep for teaching fighters how to fight safe and outpoint their opponents in the cage.  In a recent interview with MMA Mania, the respected United States Army veteran did everything he could to dispel this notion.  […]

  UFC middleweight contender Tim Kennedy knows that Greg Jackson’s MMA, his home away from home, gets a bad rep for teaching fighters how to fight safe and outpoint their opponents in the cage.  In a recent interview with MMA Mania, the respected United States Army veteran did everything he could to dispel this notion.  […]

Demian Maia’s Wants Rory MacDonald or Ben Askren Next If He Signs with UFC

Demian Maia is coming off the first loss of his welterweight run in the UFC, and he’s already on the road back to competing. The one-time middleweight title challenger saw his three-fight winning streak come to an end when former Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields edged him out via split decision at UFC Fight Night 29 […]

Demian Maia is coming off the first loss of his welterweight run in the UFC, and he’s already on the road back to competing. The one-time middleweight title challenger saw his three-fight winning streak come to an end when former Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields edged him out via split decision at UFC Fight Night 29 […]

Demian Maia’s Camp Wants Rory MacDonald or Ben Askren Next If He Signs with UFC

Demian Maia is coming off the first loss of his welterweight run in the UFC, and he’s already on the road back to competing. The former middleweight title challenger saw his three-fight winning streak come to an end when former Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields edged him out via split decision at UFC Fight Night 29 […]

Demian Maia is coming off the first loss of his welterweight run in the UFC, and he’s already on the road back to competing. The former middleweight title challenger saw his three-fight winning streak come to an end when former Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields edged him out via split decision at UFC Fight Night 29 […]

Ben Askren Will Fight Rory MacDonald for Free in the UFC, Retire If He Loses

Ben Askren is willing to prove his worth inside the UFC Octagon for free.  The former Bellator welterweight champion, Askren spoke Monday with MMAfighting.com‘s Ariel Helwani on the MMA Hour, addressing UFC President Dana White‘s claims that the UFC had “no interest” in bringing him on to their star-studded roster.  Despite previously pestering White for a […]

Ben Askren is willing to prove his worth inside the UFC Octagon for free.  The former Bellator welterweight champion, Askren spoke Monday with MMAfighting.com‘s Ariel Helwani on the MMA Hour, addressing UFC President Dana White‘s claims that the UFC had “no interest” in bringing him on to their star-studded roster.  Despite previously pestering White for a […]