LAS VEGAS — Yesterday, I published an exclusive, detailed look at a document governing the UFC’s new Athlete Outfitting Policy. The partnership with Reebok—which goes into effect in July—is extensive, and is in every respect a game-changer for the UFC and the fighters who make their living by fighting for the promotion. No longer will fighters […]
LAS VEGAS — Yesterday, I published an exclusive, detailed look at a document governing the UFC’s new Athlete Outfitting Policy. The partnership with Reebok—which goes into effect in July—is extensive, and is in every respect a game-changer for the UFC and the fighters who make their living by fighting for the promotion. No longer will fighters […]
There is a short list of athletes who can step away from the fight game and instantly become the hottest topic of discussion when there’s a mere mention of them possibly, maybe, perhaps making a return. Fedor Emelianenko, the great Russian heavyweight. Gina Carano, the first female mixed martial arts star. Those of us involved […]
There is a short list of athletes who can step away from the fight game and instantly become the hottest topic of discussion when there’s a mere mention of them possibly, maybe, perhaps making a return. Fedor Emelianenko, the great Russian heavyweight. Gina Carano, the first female mixed martial arts star. Those of us involved […]
The dense plot surrounding the UFC featherweight title got some clarifying edits last Saturday at UFC 180. Prior to Ricardo Lamas’ quick-and-easy victory over Dennis Bermudez, you could make the case that as many as four men were in the hunt for the next shot at the 145-pound championship. With Bermudez now out, at least […]
The dense plot surrounding the UFC featherweight title got some clarifying edits last Saturday at UFC 180. Prior to Ricardo Lamas’ quick-and-easy victory over Dennis Bermudez, you could make the case that as many as four men were in the hunt for the next shot at the 145-pound championship. With Bermudez now out, at least […]
Former longtime UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre has been on a self-imposed hiatus from the sport for nearly a full year, but he’s still unsure of whether a return to the Octagon is happening. In an interview with MMA Canada on Saturday, “Rush” also makes a prediction for Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler II at […]
Former longtime UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre has been on a self-imposed hiatus from the sport for nearly a full year, but he’s still unsure of whether a return to the Octagon is happening. In an interview with MMA Canada on Saturday, “Rush” also makes a prediction for Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler II at […]
The highly anticipated fight between former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and former Strikeforce and EliteXC champion Nick Diaz has hit another speed bump, but its destination and estimated time of arrival remain unchanged. According to Ivan Raupp of Combate (h/t Karim Zidan of Bloody Elbow), “The Spider” spent Monday night in a hospital after collapsing […]
The highly anticipated fight between former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and former Strikeforce and EliteXC champion Nick Diaz has hit another speed bump, but its destination and estimated time of arrival remain unchanged. According to Ivan Raupp of Combate (h/t Karim Zidan of Bloody Elbow), “The Spider” spent Monday night in a hospital after collapsing […]
Chad Mendes proved Saturday that he is far and away the second-best featherweight in the world. Unfortunately for him, Jose Aldo still proved that he’s the best. Despite a visibly better performance against the champion in his second shot at the UFC title, Mendes ultimately came up empty yet again. UFC on Fox tweeted out […]
Chad Mendes proved Saturday that he is far and away the second-best featherweight in the world. Unfortunately for him, Jose Aldo still proved that he’s the best. Despite a visibly better performance against the champion in his second shot at the UFC title, Mendes ultimately came up empty yet again. UFC on Fox tweeted out […]