More Trainers Should Follow Trevor Wittman’s Example and Stop Fights

In combat sports, coaches and corner men have an important job. Their duty is not only to instruct the fighter leading up to the contest but to keep him calm, focused and safe during the battle. Trevor Wittman embodied that role when he protected former champion Nate Marquardt from more damage at the hands of Kelvin […]

In combat sports, coaches and corner men have an important job. Their duty is not only to instruct the fighter leading up to the contest but to keep him calm, focused and safe during the battle. Trevor Wittman embodied that role when he protected former champion Nate Marquardt from more damage at the hands of Kelvin […]

Jessica Aguilar Granted Release from WSOF, Next Stop UFC?

Jessica Aguilar, one of the best strawweight fighters in the world, is now on the free-agent market. Appearing on The MMA Hour, the former WSOF women’s strawweight champ announced that World Series of Fighting had released her on Monday, freeing up an opportunity to finally sign with the UFC and compete against the best 115-pound fighters […]

Jessica Aguilar, one of the best strawweight fighters in the world, is now on the free-agent market. Appearing on The MMA Hour, the former WSOF women’s strawweight champ announced that World Series of Fighting had released her on Monday, freeing up an opportunity to finally sign with the UFC and compete against the best 115-pound fighters […]

Hey, UFC! Stop Playing Favorites with Fight Night Bonuses!

Some of the most heartwarming MMA stories in recent years have been the life-changing effects a post-fight bonus can make to a UFC fighter. From Pat Barry suddenly receiving $120,000 after subsisting on rice and ketchup to Diego Brandao buying his mother a house after scoring two extra checks for his shocking submission victory over […]

Some of the most heartwarming MMA stories in recent years have been the life-changing effects a post-fight bonus can make to a UFC fighter. From Pat Barry suddenly receiving $120,000 after subsisting on rice and ketchup to Diego Brandao buying his mother a house after scoring two extra checks for his shocking submission victory over […]

Can Anthony Johnson Stop Alexander Gustafsson from Getting His Jones Rematch?

The UFC returns to Stockholm, Sweden Saturday night with its biggest European event to date, headlined by hometown favorite Alexander Gustafsson taking on the surging Anthony “Rumble” Johnson in a five-round, No. 1 contender’s fight. If Gustafsson wins in front of his fellow Swedes, we’ll get to see the much-anticipated Jon Jones vs. Gustafsson rematch. […]

The UFC returns to Stockholm, Sweden Saturday night with its biggest European event to date, headlined by hometown favorite Alexander Gustafsson taking on the surging Anthony “Rumble” Johnson in a five-round, No. 1 contender’s fight. If Gustafsson wins in front of his fellow Swedes, we’ll get to see the much-anticipated Jon Jones vs. Gustafsson rematch. […]

An Open Letter to Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua: Please Stop Fighting

Dear Mauricio, May I call you Mauricio? Calling you by your first name seems a little weird because I have spent years referring to you by your last name and your nickname, pretty much exclusively. Calling you by your first name seems a little too personal, doesn’t it? But what I have to tell you […]

Dear Mauricio, May I call you Mauricio? Calling you by your first name seems a little weird because I have spent years referring to you by your last name and your nickname, pretty much exclusively. Calling you by your first name seems a little too personal, doesn’t it? But what I have to tell you […]

Can Shayna Baszler Stop Bethe Correia’s Horsewoman Vendetta?

Shayna Baszler is set to make her UFC debut at UFC 177. She was a member of The Ultimate Fighter 18 cast that put women in the spotlight for a full season. She was submitted in the first round of action by eventual winner Julianna Pena, but she continued to train with her TUF coach Ronda […]

Shayna Baszler is set to make her UFC debut at UFC 177. She was a member of The Ultimate Fighter 18 cast that put women in the spotlight for a full season. She was submitted in the first round of action by eventual winner Julianna Pena, but she continued to train with her TUF coach Ronda […]