As UFC Says ‘Save the Date,’ Fighters Still Not Crazy in Love with Reebok Deal

With about a month left before a rigid new outfitting deal between Reebok and the UFC chases third-party sponsors out of the Octagon, opposing sides in MMA’s ongoing uniform debate no longer even seem to be having the same conversation. Last week, the fight company announced what it called “a historic unveiling” on June 30 […]

With about a month left before a rigid new outfitting deal between Reebok and the UFC chases third-party sponsors out of the Octagon, opposing sides in MMA’s ongoing uniform debate no longer even seem to be having the same conversation. Last week, the fight company announced what it called “a historic unveiling” on June 30 […]

UFC 186 Bold Predictions: Can Mighty Mouse and Rampage Jackson Save Saturday?

We haven’t even seen the fights yet, and UFC 186 is already among the UFC’s wildest events of the year. What was originally meant to be a championship doubleheader is now reduced to one. An injury to bantamweight titlist T.J. Dillashaw swept a proposed rematch with Renan Barao off the table until July, leaving Demetrious […]

We haven’t even seen the fights yet, and UFC 186 is already among the UFC’s wildest events of the year. What was originally meant to be a championship doubleheader is now reduced to one. An injury to bantamweight titlist T.J. Dillashaw swept a proposed rematch with Renan Barao off the table until July, leaving Demetrious […]

UFC: Why TUF 20 Can Save Us from the Horrible Season That Was TUF 19

Those of us who have been unfortunate enough to tune in every Wednesday for the past few weeks can all agree that The Ultimate Fighter 19 has been one of the most unwatchable shows in the history of cable TV. When the president of the company says it’s the worst ever, you know things have […]

Those of us who have been unfortunate enough to tune in every Wednesday for the past few weeks can all agree that The Ultimate Fighter 19 has been one of the most unwatchable shows in the history of cable TV. When the president of the company says it’s the worst ever, you know things have […]

To Be Truly Innovative, UFC Fight Pass Should Save Fans Money

Let’s make one thing clear from the start: UFC Fight Pass is an amazing idea. Perhaps no single entity has as much potential to chart the future of MMA as the UFC’s new digital subscription service. Its invention signals our sport’s first baby steps toward a glorious, a la carte future in which fans and […]

Let’s make one thing clear from the start: UFC Fight Pass is an amazing idea. Perhaps no single entity has as much potential to chart the future of MMA as the UFC’s new digital subscription service. Its invention signals our sport’s first baby steps toward a glorious, a la carte future in which fans and […]

Anderson Silva Must Beat Chris Weidman in Rematch to Save Legacy

If Anderson Silva wants to avenge his loss to middleweight champion Chris Weidman and cement his legacy as a fighter, he has to emerge victorious in their scheduled rematch. UFC president Dana White has confirmed that the anticipated rematch between Silva (33-5) and Weidman (10-0) will indeed take place at UFC 168 at the MGM […]

If Anderson Silva wants to avenge his loss to middleweight champion Chris Weidman and cement his legacy as a fighter, he has to emerge victorious in their scheduled rematch. UFC president Dana White has confirmed that the anticipated rematch between Silva (33-5) and Weidman (10-0) will indeed take place at UFC 168 at the MGM […]

Broken Dreams and Broken Hearts: MMA’s Olympians Try to Save Wrestling

Diego Diaz wants to be an Olympian.  At least he wanted to be an Olympian until 15 members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted on Tuesday to drop wrestling from the games starting in 2020. Who is Diego Diaz?  He’s a nine-year-old boy who trains under 2008 Olympic team captain and Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand […]

Diego Diaz wants to be an Olympian.  At least he wanted to be an Olympian until 15 members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted on Tuesday to drop wrestling from the games starting in 2020. Who is Diego Diaz?  He’s a nine-year-old boy who trains under 2008 Olympic team captain and Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand […]