Anderson Silva vs. the World: Can the GOAT Still Compete with UFC’s Best?

Anderson Silva will be 40 years old before he fights again. If he fights again. The consensus pick as greatest MMA fighter of all time convincingly outgunned welterweight Nick Diaz on Saturday at UFC 183. After watching the two enigmatic stars scrap for 25 minutes, the unanimous decision came as a surprise to absolutely no […]

Anderson Silva will be 40 years old before he fights again. If he fights again. The consensus pick as greatest MMA fighter of all time convincingly outgunned welterweight Nick Diaz on Saturday at UFC 183. After watching the two enigmatic stars scrap for 25 minutes, the unanimous decision came as a surprise to absolutely no […]

Miesha Tate Finds Peace in Las Vegas but Still Seeks 3rd Fight with Rousey

LAS VEGAS — If you ask Miesha Tate the question—the one question everybody wants to ask—she’ll give you an honest answer. “Do you want to fight Ronda Rousey again?,” you ask. Of course she does. The answer is yes and will always be yes, because Tate and Rousey are linked, bound together for as long […]

LAS VEGAS — If you ask Miesha Tate the question—the one question everybody wants to ask—she’ll give you an honest answer. “Do you want to fight Ronda Rousey again?,” you ask. Of course she does. The answer is yes and will always be yes, because Tate and Rousey are linked, bound together for as long […]

It’s OK for Nick Diaz to Lose to Anderson Silva at UFC 183; He’s Still Nick Diaz

Some people are beyond reproach. It can be at the office, at the schoolyard, even in team sports. You’ve seen the guy or gal: boss’ favorite, teacher’s favorite, coach’s favorite. You probably hate this person, too. That doesn’t change the fact that he or she is basically untouchable, though, be it for a strong work […]

Some people are beyond reproach. It can be at the office, at the schoolyard, even in team sports. You’ve seen the guy or gal: boss’ favorite, teacher’s favorite, coach’s favorite. You probably hate this person, too. That doesn’t change the fact that he or she is basically untouchable, though, be it for a strong work […]

Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson Looks Downright Scary, Smart Money Still on Jon Jones

Three-and-a-half years ago, in the early fall of 2011, the present-day reality of the UFC’s light heavyweight title picture would have seemed outlandish, ridiculous and utterly impossible. “Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson will never fight Jon ‘Bones’ Jones,” you would have said.  Bones was coming off a fourth-round destruction of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in his first title defense; […]

Three-and-a-half years ago, in the early fall of 2011, the present-day reality of the UFC’s light heavyweight title picture would have seemed outlandish, ridiculous and utterly impossible. “Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson will never fight Jon ‘Bones’ Jones,” you would have said.  Bones was coming off a fourth-round destruction of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in his first title defense; […]

The Notebook: McGregor Rises, Judging Still Sucks and Larkin Has Bright Future

Our enduring memory from UFC Fight Night 59 will be Conor McGregor, moments removed from his easy destruction of Dennis Siver, leaping over the Octagon in search of his next foe. McGregor found him. Jose Aldo, located in the second row—next to McGregor‘s stunning girlfriend, no less—stood with a smile on his face. McGregor, held […]

Our enduring memory from UFC Fight Night 59 will be Conor McGregor, moments removed from his easy destruction of Dennis Siver, leaping over the Octagon in search of his next foe. McGregor found him. Jose Aldo, located in the second row—next to McGregor‘s stunning girlfriend, no less—stood with a smile on his face. McGregor, held […]

Conor McGregor Still Has Sights Set on UFC Lightweight Division

Add lightweight to the list of things Conor McGregor wants to conquer before his time in the fight game is up. We all know that the outspoken featherweight has goals of becoming UFC champion and selling out stadiums in Ireland for the UFC, but he also has goals of competing up in weight. Speaking to reporters […]

Add lightweight to the list of things Conor McGregor wants to conquer before his time in the fight game is up. We all know that the outspoken featherweight has goals of becoming UFC champion and selling out stadiums in Ireland for the UFC, but he also has goals of competing up in weight. Speaking to reporters […]