Anthony Pettis May Miss 6 Months with Hand Injury, Pettis Says ‘My Hand Is Fine’

Anthony Pettis still can’t seem to shake the only opponent separating him from superstardom: his own body. Following a masterful defense of his lightweight title at UFC 181, Pettis may now be on the shelf for up to six months, pending the results of an X-ray exam on his left hand, which he apparently injured […]

Anthony Pettis still can’t seem to shake the only opponent separating him from superstardom: his own body. Following a masterful defense of his lightweight title at UFC 181, Pettis may now be on the shelf for up to six months, pending the results of an X-ray exam on his left hand, which he apparently injured […]

UFC 179 Medical Suspensions: Phil Davis, Scott Jorgensen Could Miss 6 Months

Light heavyweight Phil Davis and flyweight Scott Jorgensen could each miss up to six months of action because of injuries sustained at UFC 179. Davis, who won his fight against Glover Teixeira, apparently suffered a hand injury during the contest. Jorgensen‘s injury was more apparent; he will miss time because of a rib injury he […]

Light heavyweight Phil Davis and flyweight Scott Jorgensen could each miss up to six months of action because of injuries sustained at UFC 179. Davis, who won his fight against Glover Teixeira, apparently suffered a hand injury during the contest. Jorgensen‘s injury was more apparent; he will miss time because of a rib injury he […]

Rashad Evans to Undergo Surgery This Week, Will Miss Six Months

Rashad Evans is expected to undergo knee surgery this week and subsequently miss six months of active training. Evans’ injury, the exact nature of which is not being disclosed, caused the former light heavyweight champ to withdraw last week from his much-anticipated bout with Daniel Cormier at Saturday’s UFC 170. “After consulting with his doctors, […]

Rashad Evans is expected to undergo knee surgery this week and subsequently miss six months of active training. Evans’ injury, the exact nature of which is not being disclosed, caused the former light heavyweight champ to withdraw last week from his much-anticipated bout with Daniel Cormier at Saturday’s UFC 170. “After consulting with his doctors, […]

Anthony Pettis Looking to Return in 5 Months, Doctor Says That’s ‘Optimistic’

Anthony Pettis cannot wait to get back into the Octagon and defend his lightweight title. MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani reported on an episode of UFC Tonight that the 155-pound champion is eyeing a return to the cage within six months. Pettis suffered a torn posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in November 2013 just weeks before a scheduled showdown […]

Anthony Pettis cannot wait to get back into the Octagon and defend his lightweight title. MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani reported on an episode of UFC Tonight that the 155-pound champion is eyeing a return to the cage within six months. Pettis suffered a torn posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in November 2013 just weeks before a scheduled showdown […]

Report: Alexander Gustafsson Served 15 Months in Swedish Prison for GBH

Alexander Gustafsson saw his stock skyrocket after nearly dethroning Jon Jones as UFC light heavyweight champion. That image may take a bit of a hit with some recent news coming to light. As reported by BJPenn.com, Gustafsson once served 15 months in a Swedish prison for “grievous bodily harm.” Translating the article, it appears as […]

Alexander Gustafsson saw his stock skyrocket after nearly dethroning Jon Jones as UFC light heavyweight champion. That image may take a bit of a hit with some recent news coming to light. As reported by BJPenn.com, Gustafsson once served 15 months in a Swedish prison for “grievous bodily harm.” Translating the article, it appears as […]

Antonio Silva Fails Post-Fight Drug Test, Will Be Suspended for 9 Months

Antonio Silva failed his UFC Fight Night 33 post-fight drug test, according to a recent report from MMAjunkie.com.  Despite getting the green light to use testosterone replacement therapy, Silva tested positive for elevated testosterone levels. Now, the former title challenger will face a nine-month suspension, and he will lose his $50,000 Fight of the Night […]

Antonio Silva failed his UFC Fight Night 33 post-fight drug test, according to a recent report from MMAjunkie.com.  Despite getting the green light to use testosterone replacement therapy, Silva tested positive for elevated testosterone levels. Now, the former title challenger will face a nine-month suspension, and he will lose his $50,000 Fight of the Night […]