UFC: The Pay Scale Will Never Be Like Boxing, and That’s Alright

It’s time for the bleeding hearts who are beating the drum for poor mixed martial artists to dig a hole somewhere and jump in it. The cries of fighters being unable to feed their families, train properly, and remain competitive in the harsh world of professional combat need to stop. Grown-up men and women are […]

It’s time for the bleeding hearts who are beating the drum for poor mixed martial artists to dig a hole somewhere and jump in it. The cries of fighters being unable to feed their families, train properly, and remain competitive in the harsh world of professional combat need to stop. Grown-up men and women are […]

Chael Sonnen Relieved He Never Drew Chris Weidman as an Opponent

Chael Sonnen has never been one to back down from a fight, but he is also grateful the UFC never called for him to fight Chris Weidman. The former middleweight contender has been singing Weidman‘s praises for months, and he certainly isn’t alone. Despite skepticism from fans, many UFC fighters seem to believe Weidman will […]

Chael Sonnen has never been one to back down from a fight, but he is also grateful the UFC never called for him to fight Chris Weidman. The former middleweight contender has been singing Weidman‘s praises for months, and he certainly isn’t alone. Despite skepticism from fans, many UFC fighters seem to believe Weidman will […]

Anthony Pettis Talks Jose Aldo: ‘My Stand Up Is Something He’s Never Seen’

There was little doubt following Anthony Pettis‘ first-round knockout over Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone back in January that he was the new No. 1 contender in the lightweight division. The victory marked his second straight knockout win in a row (the first came over Joe Lauzon in 2012), and with Pettis already holding a win over […]

There was little doubt following Anthony Pettis‘ first-round knockout over Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone back in January that he was the new No. 1 contender in the lightweight division. The victory marked his second straight knockout win in a row (the first came over Joe Lauzon in 2012), and with Pettis already holding a win over […]

Dana White Believes Showtime Wants to Take over Boxing, Never Wanted Strikeforce

UFC President Dana White has had a hard time holding his tongue over the last year about a volatile relationship that developed with former television partner Showtime while they were broadcasting Strikeforce events on the network. Zuffa (parent company of the UFC) purchased Strikeforce in 2011 with an existing Showtime television deal already in place. […]

UFC President Dana White has had a hard time holding his tongue over the last year about a volatile relationship that developed with former television partner Showtime while they were broadcasting Strikeforce events on the network. Zuffa (parent company of the UFC) purchased Strikeforce in 2011 with an existing Showtime television deal already in place. […]

Sonnen Says He Never Had Contract to Fight Silva, NSAC Disputes Claim

Upcoming UFC light heavyweight title challenger Chael Sonnen says he never had a contract to fight Anderson Silva a second time and does not have a contract to fight Jon Jones next Saturday at UFC 159, according to an appearance on The Steve Austin Show. Sonnen, a two-time UFC middleweight title challenger, certainly stirred the […]

Upcoming UFC light heavyweight title challenger Chael Sonnen says he never had a contract to fight Anderson Silva a second time and does not have a contract to fight Jon Jones next Saturday at UFC 159, according to an appearance on The Steve Austin Show. Sonnen, a two-time UFC middleweight title challenger, certainly stirred the […]

UFC 159: Alan Belcher ‘I’ve Never Had a Problem Standing Up to Bullies’

Only a few weeks out from his scheduled contest against Michael Bisping, Alan “The Talent” Belcher has seeming spent just as much time discussing his opponent as he has in the gym. The war of words continued with Belcher‘s blog post on Yahoo! Sports when he let the Englishman know he’s not worried about Bisping‘s […]

Only a few weeks out from his scheduled contest against Michael Bisping, Alan “The Talent” Belcher has seeming spent just as much time discussing his opponent as he has in the gym. The war of words continued with Belcher‘s blog post on Yahoo! Sports when he let the Englishman know he’s not worried about Bisping‘s […]