NAC’s New PED Punishments Perfect, but Marijuana Rules Are Ridiculous

The sweeping changes instituted by the Nevada Athletic Commission during a Friday meeting will forever change the way users of performance-enhancing drugs are punished when caught. It has been a long time coming. For years, the Nevada commission (and many others around the world) turned a deaf ear to the PED problem in combat sports. The […]

The sweeping changes instituted by the Nevada Athletic Commission during a Friday meeting will forever change the way users of performance-enhancing drugs are punished when caught. It has been a long time coming. For years, the Nevada commission (and many others around the world) turned a deaf ear to the PED problem in combat sports. The […]

MMA in New York: Assembling the Perfect Madison Square Garden UFC Card

Mixed martial arts is currently roasting in New York’s proverbial oven. Cooking at optimal temperature, the combat casserole has been taking form before our very own eyes. But it will take time for New York’s big-city broiler to heat this bundle of unprecedented greatness to its absolute core. I guess it’s one of those things […]

Mixed martial arts is currently roasting in New York’s proverbial oven. Cooking at optimal temperature, the combat casserole has been taking form before our very own eyes. But it will take time for New York’s big-city broiler to heat this bundle of unprecedented greatness to its absolute core. I guess it’s one of those things […]

Ralek Gracie: Metamoris a ‘Perfect Fit’ for Chael Sonnen, Could Upset Galvao

Some grappling purists were let down when the Metamoris 4 headlining matchup was announced as Chael Sonnen vs. Andre Galvao, but company President Ralek Gracie believes it will be a great no-gi contest.  Speaking on Ariel Helwani’s The MMA Hour yesterday, Gracie stated that while Sonnen may not be a decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt like Galvao, […]

Some grappling purists were let down when the Metamoris 4 headlining matchup was announced as Chael Sonnen vs. Andre Galvao, but company President Ralek Gracie believes it will be a great no-gi contest.  Speaking on Ariel Helwani’s The MMA Hour yesterday, Gracie stated that while Sonnen may not be a decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt like Galvao, […]

UFC: 5 Perfect Retirements for Guys Who Kept Fighting After They Happened

It’s hard to know when it’s time to quit sometimes. Most of us can likely remember a few instances when it would have been wise to let discretion get the better of valor. Still, you trudge on anyway because it’s all you know, and it sometimes takes hindsight to realize the right extraction point in […]

It’s hard to know when it’s time to quit sometimes. Most of us can likely remember a few instances when it would have been wise to let discretion get the better of valor. Still, you trudge on anyway because it’s all you know, and it sometimes takes hindsight to realize the right extraction point in […]

Anthony Pettis vs. Gilbert Melendez Perfect Choice for ‘TUF’ 20 Fighters, Fans

There have been a lot of seasons of The Ultimate Fighter. Eighteen regular seasons, two in Brazil, one in China and one between England and Australia. There is one currently airing between Canada and Australia, another one that will air soon in Brazil, starting in March, and a 19th regular season that will start airing […]

There have been a lot of seasons of The Ultimate Fighter. Eighteen regular seasons, two in Brazil, one in China and one between England and Australia. There is one currently airing between Canada and Australia, another one that will air soon in Brazil, starting in March, and a 19th regular season that will start airing […]

Fabricio Werdum Believes He Has the Perfect Style to Defeat Cain Velasquez

Fabricio Werdum has been on a roll since returning the UFC in early 2012, and it appears he’s finally going to get his shot at the heavyweight title. The 36-year-old has been lighting up the heavyweight division since coming over from Strikeforce, as he’s picked up three consecutive victories over tough opposition. “Vai Cavalo” defeated […]

Fabricio Werdum has been on a roll since returning the UFC in early 2012, and it appears he’s finally going to get his shot at the heavyweight title. The 36-year-old has been lighting up the heavyweight division since coming over from Strikeforce, as he’s picked up three consecutive victories over tough opposition. “Vai Cavalo” defeated […]