Bellator 131: Tito Ortiz Outlasts Stephan Bonnar in New-Look Bellator

SAN DIEGO — It was a night filled with a sparkling new sheen for North America’s second-largest mixed martial arts promotion. When Viacom ousted former Bellator founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney earlier this year, the company promised a new direction. By installing former Strikeforce founder Scott Coker, it brought in a man with more than […]

SAN DIEGO — It was a night filled with a sparkling new sheen for North America’s second-largest mixed martial arts promotion. When Viacom ousted former Bellator founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney earlier this year, the company promised a new direction. By installing former Strikeforce founder Scott Coker, it brought in a man with more than […]

Tito Ortiz: Stephan Bonnar Is ‘A Phony’ and ‘An Embarrassment to the Sport’

UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz swears his upcoming grudge match with Stephan Bonnar is unlike any other he’s encountered in his 29-fight career due to the utter disdain he has for The American Psycho.  In a brief video interview with MMA Junkie, the self-proclaimed People’s Champion slammed Bonnar, a fellow UFC Hall of Famer, […]

UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz swears his upcoming grudge match with Stephan Bonnar is unlike any other he’s encountered in his 29-fight career due to the utter disdain he has for The American Psycho.  In a brief video interview with MMA Junkie, the self-proclaimed People’s Champion slammed Bonnar, a fellow UFC Hall of Famer, […]

The 5 Most Jaw Dropping Moments in MMA Since Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar

In 2005, the world of mixed martial arts changed forever. Through The Ultimate Fighter competition, fans got an up-close look at the lives of professional fighters in a way that they never had. When it was time for the show’s finale, Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar captivated the sporting world through their epic battle.  Over the […]

In 2005, the world of mixed martial arts changed forever. Through The Ultimate Fighter competition, fans got an up-close look at the lives of professional fighters in a way that they never had. When it was time for the show’s finale, Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar captivated the sporting world through their epic battle.  Over the […]

Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar Inducted Into the UFC Hall of Fame

Just over eight years ago, the course of the UFC took a dramatic turn for the better when the finale of the first-ever The Ultimate Fighter took place in Las Vegas. The reality show that aired on Spike TV in 2005 was almost a last shot for the promotion.  The UFC had hemorrhaged money for […]

Just over eight years ago, the course of the UFC took a dramatic turn for the better when the finale of the first-ever The Ultimate Fighter took place in Las Vegas. The reality show that aired on Spike TV in 2005 was almost a last shot for the promotion.  The UFC had hemorrhaged money for […]

Chris Weidman Reacts Live to Anderson Silva vs. Stephan Bonnar at UFC 153

UFC 162 headliner Chris Weidman participated in an edition of UFC Ultimate Insider’s Full Blast, providing live commentary as Anderson Silva fought Stephan Bonnar at UFC 153 in October.  “Everybody’s on their feet now in Brazil, it’s gonna get nuts,” Weidman said about the Rio de Janeiro crowd. “I’m hoping that it takes more than […]

UFC 162 headliner Chris Weidman participated in an edition of UFC Ultimate Insider’s Full Blast, providing live commentary as Anderson Silva fought Stephan Bonnar at UFC 153 in October.  “Everybody’s on their feet now in Brazil, it’s gonna get nuts,” Weidman said about the Rio de Janeiro crowd. “I’m hoping that it takes more than […]

Tito Ortiz: Stephan Bonnar Doesn’t Belong in the UFC Hall of Fame

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz doesn’t think Stephan Bonnar deserves a spot alongside him in the UFC Hall of Fame.  Ortiz recently spoke with MMA Junkie about the two latest fighters to be named to the Hall of Fame, Bonnar and another former 205-pound champ in Forrest Griffin.  “Forrest deserves it,” Ortiz said. “He beat […]

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz doesn’t think Stephan Bonnar deserves a spot alongside him in the UFC Hall of Fame.  Ortiz recently spoke with MMA Junkie about the two latest fighters to be named to the Hall of Fame, Bonnar and another former 205-pound champ in Forrest Griffin.  “Forrest deserves it,” Ortiz said. “He beat […]