Cub Swanson Shouldn’t Have to Fight Frankie Edgar…But It Makes Sense

So, you’re on a six-fight winning streak in one of the toughest divisions the UFC has to offer. You’ve defeated the division’s fifth-, 10th-, 11th- and 14th-ranked fighters in the process. You even managed to KO the No. 14 fighter in the division above you. That should be enough to grant you a shot at […]

So, you’re on a six-fight winning streak in one of the toughest divisions the UFC has to offer. You’ve defeated the division’s fifth-, 10th-, 11th- and 14th-ranked fighters in the process. You even managed to KO the No. 14 fighter in the division above you. That should be enough to grant you a shot at […]

UFC Fight Night 47: Why Sara McMann Shouldn’t Look Past Lauren Murphy

Sara McMann, No. 4-ranked bantamweight, will return to the cage for the first time since losing her title bid against Ronda Rousey. The former Olympian will need to look impressive if she hopes to rejoin the title race, but she has no easy task this Saturday. The former title contender told Fox Sports’ Marc Raimondi that […]

Sara McMann, No. 4-ranked bantamweight, will return to the cage for the first time since losing her title bid against Ronda Rousey. The former Olympian will need to look impressive if she hopes to rejoin the title race, but she has no easy task this Saturday. The former title contender told Fox Sports’ Marc Raimondi that […]

Fans Shouldn’t Hold Their Breath on Ronda Rousey vs. Cris Cyborg UFC Bout

Don’t be surprised if the often talked about super fight between Ronda Rousey and Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino ends up as another disappointing pipe dream in a long line of potential UFC blockbusters. Initially, a difference in weight was the only hurdle keeping the long-awaited grudge match from happening. It was thought that Cyborg would never […]

Don’t be surprised if the often talked about super fight between Ronda Rousey and Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino ends up as another disappointing pipe dream in a long line of potential UFC blockbusters. Initially, a difference in weight was the only hurdle keeping the long-awaited grudge match from happening. It was thought that Cyborg would never […]

Barao vs. Faber 2: Why You Shouldn’t Be OK with Herb Dean’s Early Stoppage

Renan Barao destroyed Urijah Faber at UFC 169.  In under five minutes, Barao rocked Faber again and again, eventually forcing referee Herb Dean’s hand after a knockdown left Faber turtled, defenseless and susceptible to a series of hammerfists.  Faber’s bid at the UFC bantamweight title ended in defeat, but the loss was not without controversy. […]

Renan Barao destroyed Urijah Faber at UFC 169.  In under five minutes, Barao rocked Faber again and again, eventually forcing referee Herb Dean’s hand after a knockdown left Faber turtled, defenseless and susceptible to a series of hammerfists.  Faber’s bid at the UFC bantamweight title ended in defeat, but the loss was not without controversy. […]

Ben Askren Release: Why the UFC Shouldn’t Sign Former Bellator Champ…yet

It seemed like the writing was on the wall when Bjorn Rebney was allowing Ben Askren to entertain offers from the UFC. Now it’s official: Ben Askren has been released. The Bellator welterweight champ gets his walking papers after his contract expired and Rebney made it known he’d let him walk. With that, likely one […]

It seemed like the writing was on the wall when Bjorn Rebney was allowing Ben Askren to entertain offers from the UFC. Now it’s official: Ben Askren has been released. The Bellator welterweight champ gets his walking papers after his contract expired and Rebney made it known he’d let him walk. With that, likely one […]

UFC Cuts Jon Fitch: Why MMA Fans Really Shouldn’t Be That Surprised

Although Jon Fitch is one of the world’s elite welterweight talents, it didn’t stop him (along with 15 other fighters) from getting cut by the UFC. But as much as Fitch’s fans want to criticize the decision, the reality is that the American Kickboxing Academy ace outlived his usefulness. Let’s be frank here—the UFC welterweight […]

Although Jon Fitch is one of the world’s elite welterweight talents, it didn’t stop him (along with 15 other fighters) from getting cut by the UFC. But as much as Fitch’s fans want to criticize the decision, the reality is that the American Kickboxing Academy ace outlived his usefulness. Let’s be frank here—the UFC welterweight […]