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 […]

Paige VanZant Rules out Ronda Rousey Fight, Says UFC Battle Will Never Happen

UFC sensation Paige VanZant has confirmed she will “never ever” fight Ronda Rousey. VanZant moved her UFC record to 2-0 after convincingly beating Felice Herrig at UFC on Fox 15, but she isn’t interested in working toward a bout against the toughest fighter in women’s MMA. The 21-year-old strawweight appeared on TMZ Hollywood Sports, where she […]

UFC sensation Paige VanZant has confirmed she will “never ever” fight Ronda Rousey. VanZant moved her UFC record to 2-0 after convincingly beating Felice Herrig at UFC on Fox 15, but she isn’t interested in working toward a bout against the toughest fighter in women’s MMA. The 21-year-old strawweight appeared on TMZ Hollywood Sports, where she […]

4 Rules in MMA That Should Be Reexamined

Mixed martial arts is still a young sport, and that means there should be more flexibility to changing rules. All sport change their rules to make their games more exciting and more safe. The major sports all convene on a yearly basis to discuss rule changes. MMA should follow suit in having swifter action toward […]

Mixed martial arts is still a young sport, and that means there should be more flexibility to changing rules. All sport change their rules to make their games more exciting and more safe. The major sports all convene on a yearly basis to discuss rule changes. MMA should follow suit in having swifter action toward […]

Joe Schilling Says Anderson Silva ‘Would Get Wasted Under Kickboxing Rules’

Joe Schilling has been helping to prep Nick Diaz for his UFC 183 showdown with Anderson “The Spider” Silva. Through studying, the Brazilian and helping Diaz get ready, Schilling believes he has a good idea of Silva’s striking abilities. Speaking to John Joe O’Regan of BloodyElbow.com, Schilling didn’t heap the praise MMA fans are used […]

Joe Schilling has been helping to prep Nick Diaz for his UFC 183 showdown with Anderson “The Spider” Silva. Through studying, the Brazilian and helping Diaz get ready, Schilling believes he has a good idea of Silva’s striking abilities. Speaking to John Joe O’Regan of BloodyElbow.com, Schilling didn’t heap the praise MMA fans are used […]

UFC Needs to Create Absolute Rules Governing Injuries, Title Defenses

I’ve been thinking about championships lately. More specifically, I’ve been thinking about championships and how, given the multiple injuries suffered by UFC title-holders in recent years, we are nearing a time when the Ultimate Fighting Championship should create set-in-stone rules on how to deal with champions who are on the shelf for an extended period of […]

I’ve been thinking about championships lately. More specifically, I’ve been thinking about championships and how, given the multiple injuries suffered by UFC title-holders in recent years, we are nearing a time when the Ultimate Fighting Championship should create set-in-stone rules on how to deal with champions who are on the shelf for an extended period of […]

Anthony Pettis ‘Not a Fan of Benson Henderson’s Style… Manipulates Rules’

One thing is pretty clear heading into UFC 164, Anthony Pettis and Benson Henderson aren’t too fond of one another. Pettis continued the verbal barrage heading into UFC 164 by downplaying Henderson’s fighting style. Speaking to MMA Junkie, Pettis explained that he’s not exactly a fan of how Henderson fights. “I’m not a fan of […]

One thing is pretty clear heading into UFC 164, Anthony Pettis and Benson Henderson aren’t too fond of one another. Pettis continued the verbal barrage heading into UFC 164 by downplaying Henderson’s fighting style. Speaking to MMA Junkie, Pettis explained that he’s not exactly a fan of how Henderson fights. “I’m not a fan of […]