UFC Fight Night 49 saw another shake-up in the lightweight division when then No. 5-ranked Rafael dos Anjos defeated No. 1-ranked contender Benson Henderson. This followed the UFC’s announcement of Eddie Alvarez coming over to the organization to battle Donald Cerrone at UFC 178. Win or lose, it is hard to envision a scenario that […]
UFC Fight Night 49 saw another shake-up in the lightweight division when then No. 5-ranked Rafael dos Anjos defeated No. 1-ranked contender Benson Henderson. This followed the UFC’s announcement of Eddie Alvarez coming over to the organization to battle Donald Cerrone at UFC 178. Win or lose, it is hard to envision a scenario that […]
When Benson Henderson fights, you can usually count on getting comfortable. There’s time to secure your popcorn, visit the loo and make sure your stamp collection is in order. There is no rush, no funny feeling in your stomach, no threat of imminent violence. There’s just a man, a fence and a clinch. It’s a […]
When Benson Henderson fights, you can usually count on getting comfortable. There’s time to secure your popcorn, visit the loo and make sure your stamp collection is in order. There is no rush, no funny feeling in your stomach, no threat of imminent violence. There’s just a man, a fence and a clinch. It’s a […]
Like Optimus Prime or Starscream, the UFC welterweight division has began its intricate transformation. But like any significant alteration, the 170-pound weight class needed a new beginning. UFC 171 ultimately served as that AllSpark. Without former champion Georges St-Pierre at the helm in the cage and out of it, the promotion was in need of […]
Like Optimus Prime or Starscream, the UFC welterweight division has began its intricate transformation. But like any significant alteration, the 170-pound weight class needed a new beginning. UFC 171 ultimately served as that AllSpark. Without former champion Georges St-Pierre at the helm in the cage and out of it, the promotion was in need of […]
The injury bug loves the taste of UFC lightweights. First, it took a bite out of T.J. Grant last August, waylaying him with a concussion prior to a scheduled title fight with Benson Henderson. In his stead, Anthony Pettis won the 155-pound championship, only to suffer a knee injury before his first defense against Josh […]
The injury bug loves the taste of UFC lightweights. First, it took a bite out of T.J. Grant last August, waylaying him with a concussion prior to a scheduled title fight with Benson Henderson. In his stead, Anthony Pettis won the 155-pound championship, only to suffer a knee injury before his first defense against Josh […]
The official UFC Instagram account shared this photo of Anderson Silva without a cast on his leg and looking positive. You can see multiple bandages from surgical incisions and procedures, but overall, the leg appears quite linear—a welcome sight for those who witnessed the nasty break at UFC 168 on Dec. 28. The photo’s caption passes […]
The official UFC Instagram account shared this photo of Anderson Silva without a cast on his leg and looking positive. You can see multiple bandages from surgical incisions and procedures, but overall, the leg appears quite linear—a welcome sight for those who witnessed the nasty break at UFC 168 on Dec. 28. The photo’s caption passes […]
Akira Corassani knew Maximo Blanco didn’t have the best reputation for keeping it clean during a fight prior to their TUF 18 finale matchup. Corassani pegged Blanco as a “dirty” fighter and has good reason to feel that way. Corassani‘s night ended early as Blanco hit him with a knee to the face while Corassani‘s hand […]
Akira Corassani knew Maximo Blanco didn’t have the best reputation for keeping it clean during a fight prior to their TUF 18 finale matchup. Corassani pegged Blanco as a “dirty” fighter and has good reason to feel that way. Corassani‘s night ended early as Blanco hit him with a knee to the face while Corassani‘s hand […]