Fallon Fox: Transgender Fighter’s Success Putting Promoters in Awkward Spot

The controversy surrounding Fallon Fox was one of the biggest MMA-related stories of 2013. Of course, how could it not be? A male-to-female transgender was tearing up the regional women’s featherweight scene and was one of the star attractions in Florida’s Championship Fighting Alliance. While the coverage of Fox has faded in recent months, the story […]

The controversy surrounding Fallon Fox was one of the biggest MMA-related stories of 2013. Of course, how could it not be? A male-to-female transgender was tearing up the regional women’s featherweight scene and was one of the star attractions in Florida’s Championship Fighting Alliance. While the coverage of Fox has faded in recent months, the story […]

So You Think You Can Spot Sloppy Footwork?

I’m going to talk briefly today about something which you will see over and over again. A fighter wins or loses and the forums are flooded with posts about how he has bad footwork. Simultaneously, I see fighters praised for having good footwork who display obvious flaws. Here’s the problem: There isn’t just one method […]

I’m going to talk briefly today about something which you will see over and over again. A fighter wins or loses and the forums are flooded with posts about how he has bad footwork. Simultaneously, I see fighters praised for having good footwork who display obvious flaws. Here’s the problem: There isn’t just one method […]

Brad Tavares Gunning for a Top 10 Spot in the UFC Middleweight Division

Brad Tavares has been one of the best kept secrets in the middleweight division for the past two years. The 26-year-old Ray Sefo protege has run under the proverbial radar as he’s racked up victories and established himself as one the brightest young prospects on the UFC roster. With continued success, each time out has […]

Brad Tavares has been one of the best kept secrets in the middleweight division for the past two years. The 26-year-old Ray Sefo protege has run under the proverbial radar as he’s racked up victories and established himself as one the brightest young prospects on the UFC roster. With continued success, each time out has […]

Jon Jones Doesn’t Think He’s Earned Anderson Silva’s Top Pound-for-Pound Spot

Contrary to the new UFC rankings, Jon Jones doesn’t believe Anderson Silva losing makes him the best fighter in the world. The reigning UFC light heavyweight champ has now been promoted to the top of UFC.com’s pound-for-pound rankings following Silva’s loss to Chris Weidman over the weekend. During the UFC 165 press conference on Tuesday, […]

Contrary to the new UFC rankings, Jon Jones doesn’t believe Anderson Silva losing makes him the best fighter in the world. The reigning UFC light heavyweight champ has now been promoted to the top of UFC.com’s pound-for-pound rankings following Silva’s loss to Chris Weidman over the weekend. During the UFC 165 press conference on Tuesday, […]

UFC 159 Notebook: Jones Assumes Top Spot, Bisping Can’t Get over the Hump

After most UFC events, I like to take a few days to reflect on what I’ve seen before passing any judgments. I watch the fights on my television at home, since up until that point I’ve only had the live experience of sitting on press row and working. And even though press row is just […]

After most UFC events, I like to take a few days to reflect on what I’ve seen before passing any judgments. I watch the fights on my television at home, since up until that point I’ve only had the live experience of sitting on press row and working. And even though press row is just […]

Conor McGregor Wants to Step into Open Spot on UFC 159 Card

UFC 159 suffered a blow earlier today when it was revealed that Joe Proctor has been scratched from the card. Proctor was scheduled to take on Al Iaquinta in a lightweight contest, and his withdraw has left the former Ultimate Fighter runner-up without an opponent. As luck would have it, the UFC has at least […]

UFC 159 suffered a blow earlier today when it was revealed that Joe Proctor has been scratched from the card. Proctor was scheduled to take on Al Iaquinta in a lightweight contest, and his withdraw has left the former Ultimate Fighter runner-up without an opponent. As luck would have it, the UFC has at least […]