Video: Daniel Cormier and Ryan Bader Exchange Expletives at Press Conference

Daniel Cormier has some interesting press conferences. In his first press conference as champion there was unexpected drama. Cormier started discussing Ryan Bader, who he was originally slated to fight in New Orleans, and Bader was in the room. Bader started to respond to DC, and made his way to the table. Shenanigans ensued. UFC […]

Daniel Cormier has some interesting press conferences. In his first press conference as champion there was unexpected drama. Cormier started discussing Ryan Bader, who he was originally slated to fight in New Orleans, and Bader was in the room. Bader started to respond to DC, and made his way to the table. Shenanigans ensued. UFC […]

Jose Aldo, Conor McGregor Nearly Come to Blows at Press Conference in Dublin

UFC featherweight contender Conor McGregor gave Irish fans quite a treat on the final leg of the 10-city world tour to promote his upcoming fight with champion Jose Aldo at UFC 189. In front of a raucous crowd in Dublin, Aldo declared himself the “King of Dublin,” through his translator. “When I got here it was […]

UFC featherweight contender Conor McGregor gave Irish fans quite a treat on the final leg of the 10-city world tour to promote his upcoming fight with champion Jose Aldo at UFC 189. In front of a raucous crowd in Dublin, Aldo declared himself the “King of Dublin,” through his translator. “When I got here it was […]

UFC’s February 18 Press Conference a Promising Start Toward Drug Changes

Over the past seven days, I have gone in hard on the UFC and its drug testing issues. I’ve said I believe they have a problem with performance enhancing drugs. I expressed my disappointment in their decision to cancel a planned comprehensive testing program that would randomly test every fighter on the UFC roster. And […]

Over the past seven days, I have gone in hard on the UFC and its drug testing issues. I’ve said I believe they have a problem with performance enhancing drugs. I expressed my disappointment in their decision to cancel a planned comprehensive testing program that would randomly test every fighter on the UFC roster. And […]

No Cheering in the Press Room: Examining the MMA Media’s Culture of Disinterest

The decision to pursue a career as a member of the sports media requires certain sacrifices—your heart bleeds, I’m sure. Depending on the role one occupies within the space, there are a number of rules, both written and unwritten, that one is expected to follow in order to be taken seriously. For example, taking selfies […]

The decision to pursue a career as a member of the sports media requires certain sacrifices—your heart bleeds, I’m sure. Depending on the role one occupies within the space, there are a number of rules, both written and unwritten, that one is expected to follow in order to be taken seriously. For example, taking selfies […]

UFC 169 Live Streaming Post-Fight Press Conference

On Saturday, Urijah Faber will get his third shot at UFC gold in the UFC 169 main event against Renan Barao. In less than three years with the world’s top promotion, “The California Kid” has risen to the top of the bantamweight contender pool three times. The former WEC champion lost to Dominick Cruz at UFC 132 and Barao at UFC 149, but […]

On Saturday, Urijah Faber will get his third shot at UFC gold in the UFC 169 main event against Renan Barao. In less than three years with the world’s top promotion, “The California Kid” has risen to the top of the bantamweight contender pool three times. The former WEC champion lost to Dominick Cruz at UFC 132 and Barao at UFC 149, but […]

UFC on Fox 10 Live Streaming Post-Fight Press Conference

Benson Henderson will look to begin his climb back to the top of the lightweight division at UFC on Fox 10 on Saturday, when the former titleholder will meet former Strikeforce champion Josh Thomson. In his most recent outing, Henderson was dethroned by an Anthony Pettis armbar. Meanwhile, Thomson stopped Nate Diaz in his latest appearance to emerge […]

Benson Henderson will look to begin his climb back to the top of the lightweight division at UFC on Fox 10 on Saturday, when the former titleholder will meet former Strikeforce champion Josh Thomson. In his most recent outing, Henderson was dethroned by an Anthony Pettis armbar. Meanwhile, Thomson stopped Nate Diaz in his latest appearance to emerge […]