Jose Aldo No Longer Staking a Claim to Lightweight Title Shot After UFC 163

UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has long flirted with the idea of moving up to lightweight and trying to add another title to his resume. In the past, he has always deferred to his coaches and trainers, who would advise him on whether or not the move was the right thing for his career. The […]

UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has long flirted with the idea of moving up to lightweight and trying to add another title to his resume. In the past, he has always deferred to his coaches and trainers, who would advise him on whether or not the move was the right thing for his career. The […]

Barao vs. McDonald: Interim Brazilian Champ Staking Claim as One of UFC’s Best

UFC on Fuel TV 7 was headlined by Renan Barao and Michael McDonald’s clash for the bantamweight championship. After Barao reigned victorious following a fourth-round arm triangle submission (via ESPN), one thing became painfully clear (especially for McDonald): Barao is one of the UFC’s best—interim titleholder, or not. He’s proved that with a 5-0 record […]

UFC on Fuel TV 7 was headlined by Renan Barao and Michael McDonald’s clash for the bantamweight championship. After Barao reigned victorious following a fourth-round arm triangle submission (via ESPN), one thing became painfully clear (especially for McDonald): Barao is one of the UFC’s best—interim titleholder, or not. He’s proved that with a 5-0 record […]