The UFC’s decision to strip Jon Jones of its light heavyweight championship, and to suspend him indefinitely, was one of the more difficult and gut-wrenching decisions it’s made since Zuffa purchased the promotion in January 2001. It was also one of the best. Stripping Jones of the championship and putting him on the sidelines is […]
The UFC’s decision to strip Jon Jones of its light heavyweight championship, and to suspend him indefinitely, was one of the more difficult and gut-wrenching decisions it’s made since Zuffa purchased the promotion in January 2001. It was also one of the best. Stripping Jones of the championship and putting him on the sidelines is […]
From the way things looked on Thursday afternoon, Max Holloway is ready for the big time. The 23-year-old Hawaiian featherweight joined his fellow main card fighters, including upcoming opponent Cub Swanson, for media day at the Best Buy Theater in New York City and did his best to steal the show. While Swanson’s suit game […]
From the way things looked on Thursday afternoon, Max Holloway is ready for the big time. The 23-year-old Hawaiian featherweight joined his fellow main card fighters, including upcoming opponent Cub Swanson, for media day at the Best Buy Theater in New York City and did his best to steal the show. While Swanson’s suit game […]
Alliance MMA lightweight standout Johnny “Hollywood” Case felt his UFC Fight Night 59 opponent, Frankie Perez, break mid-fight. He remembers the moment, and from that point on, he knew the fight was his. In a sport like MMA where such absolutes are rarely found, Case’s confidence and intuition is impressive. It’s risky business assuming the […]
Alliance MMA lightweight standout Johnny “Hollywood” Case felt his UFC Fight Night 59 opponent, Frankie Perez, break mid-fight. He remembers the moment, and from that point on, he knew the fight was his. In a sport like MMA where such absolutes are rarely found, Case’s confidence and intuition is impressive. It’s risky business assuming the […]
Ryan Bader finds himself in a very familiar position against Ovince Saint Preux at UFC Fight Night 47. He’s been here before, but hasn’t been able to get past the realm of the gatekeeper. The former Division I All-American wrestler has another chance to stake a claim as a legit title challenger, something Bader has […]
Ryan Bader finds himself in a very familiar position against Ovince Saint Preux at UFC Fight Night 47. He’s been here before, but hasn’t been able to get past the realm of the gatekeeper. The former Division I All-American wrestler has another chance to stake a claim as a legit title challenger, something Bader has […]
Oh, Twitter. You have provided us some entertaining moments over the years. You’ve given us insight into the lives of professional athletes like never before. You’ve become our go-to source for mixed martial arts news. And, in some cases, you have cost fighters their jobs and livelihoods. Twitter has become part of the fabric of […]
Oh, Twitter. You have provided us some entertaining moments over the years. You’ve given us insight into the lives of professional athletes like never before. You’ve become our go-to source for mixed martial arts news. And, in some cases, you have cost fighters their jobs and livelihoods. Twitter has become part of the fabric of […]
Perhaps the worst thing about the controversial ending to UFC 170 is there will be no easy fix. After back-to-back fight camps and a 56-day turnaround between defenses of her UFC women’s bantamweight title, Ronda Rousey already had a vacation scheduled following Saturday’s bout against Sara McMann. That means regardless of what you thought of referee […]
Perhaps the worst thing about the controversial ending to UFC 170 is there will be no easy fix. After back-to-back fight camps and a 56-day turnaround between defenses of her UFC women’s bantamweight title, Ronda Rousey already had a vacation scheduled following Saturday’s bout against Sara McMann. That means regardless of what you thought of referee […]