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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 […]

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5 Fighters the UFC Needs to Sign ASAP

The UFC is the largest mixed martial arts organization in the world, which means that the majority of the sport’s best fighters already compete inside the Octagon. However, the UFC is still always on the lookout for new fighters to fill the ranks or to help build the recently added flyweight and women’s bantamweight divisions. […]

The UFC is the largest mixed martial arts organization in the world, which means that the majority of the sport’s best fighters already compete inside the Octagon. However, the UFC is still always on the lookout for new fighters to fill the ranks or to help build the recently added flyweight and women’s bantamweight divisions. […]

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5 Light Heavyweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign

We continue our “Prospects the UFC Should Sign” series, which will take us division by division, breaking down the top prospects that should be signed by the company. The 205-pound division is one of the most talent-laiden divisions in the UFC, possessing stars such as Lyoto Machida, Dan Henerson and Alexander Gustafsson. The division is […]

We continue our “Prospects the UFC Should Sign” series, which will take us division by division, breaking down the top prospects that should be signed by the company. The 205-pound division is one of the most talent-laiden divisions in the UFC, possessing stars such as Lyoto Machida, Dan Henerson and Alexander Gustafsson. The division is […]

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5 Prospects the UFC Must Sign Now

The UFC is home to the best fighters in the world and some of the best prospects in the world.  However, outside of the UFC there are many intriguing prospects that could add great talent to the world’s largest promotion. They come from Amer…

The UFC is home to the best fighters in the world and some of the best prospects in the world.  However, outside of the UFC there are many intriguing prospects that could add great talent to the world’s largest promotion. They come from America, Europe and all over the world. Here are five prospects the […]

Strikeforce Results: Why the UFC Needs to Sign Barnett, Cormier and Melendez

Josh Barnett, Daniel Cormier and Gilbert Melendez served their time in Strikeforce, and now, the time has come for the UFC to give these MMA stars an opportunity to compete on a more fitting stage. Outside of Barnett, Cormier and Fedor Emelianenko, eve…

Josh Barnett, Daniel Cormier and Gilbert Melendez served their time in Strikeforce, and now, the time has come for the UFC to give these MMA stars an opportunity to compete on a more fitting stage. Outside of Barnett, Cormier and Fedor Emelianenko, every relevant heavyweight in the world is already under contract with the UFC. […]

5 Strikeforce Fighters the UFC Should Sign Right Now

With Strikeforce dwindling and Zuffa in command, it’s time for the UFC to start picking fruit from its own garden. For years, fans dreamed about potential super fights involving the best of Strikeforce facing the best in the UFC. When Zuffa purch…

With Strikeforce dwindling and Zuffa in command, it’s time for the UFC to start picking fruit from its own garden. For years, fans dreamed about potential super fights involving the best of Strikeforce facing the best in the UFC. When Zuffa purchased the San Jose-based promotion in March 2011, it was a forgone conclusion by […]