CM Punk: Slow Burn Toward UFC Debut Hurting Buzz

A year ago, CM Punk was one of the hottest names in combat sports. Not in professional wrestling. Not in MMA. He was one of the hottest names in combat sports.  The controversial superstar made a surprise exit from the WWE following the 2014 Royal Rumble with responses ranging from anger to disappointment to disbelief […]

A year ago, CM Punk was one of the hottest names in combat sports. Not in professional wrestling. Not in MMA. He was one of the hottest names in combat sports.  The controversial superstar made a surprise exit from the WWE following the 2014 Royal Rumble with responses ranging from anger to disappointment to disbelief […]

Anthony Pettis: Analyzing the Mental Road Toward a Comeback

This isn’t the first time Anthony Pettis has lost. He does have two losses under his belt, so he has proven he has been able to bounce back. However, there is something different about this loss. Maybe it was because he was coming into the fight as a heavy favorite against an opponent whom most […]

This isn’t the first time Anthony Pettis has lost. He does have two losses under his belt, so he has proven he has been able to bounce back. However, there is something different about this loss. Maybe it was because he was coming into the fight as a heavy favorite against an opponent whom most […]

UFC’s February 18 Press Conference a Promising Start Toward Drug Changes

Over the past seven days, I have gone in hard on the UFC and its drug testing issues. I’ve said I believe they have a problem with performance enhancing drugs. I expressed my disappointment in their decision to cancel a planned comprehensive testing program that would randomly test every fighter on the UFC roster. And […]

Over the past seven days, I have gone in hard on the UFC and its drug testing issues. I’ve said I believe they have a problem with performance enhancing drugs. I expressed my disappointment in their decision to cancel a planned comprehensive testing program that would randomly test every fighter on the UFC roster. And […]

Ben Henderson Can Take Next Step Toward Redemption Against Rafael Dos Anjos

Rustam Khabilov was a good start. Last we saw Benson Henderson, the former lightweight champion snapped his streak of eight consecutive decision victories at June’s UFC Fight Night 42, earning—wait for it—the first stoppage win of his UFC career via fourth-round submission over Khabilov. This particular rear-naked choke—beautiful in its efficiency after Henderson stunned the […]

Rustam Khabilov was a good start. Last we saw Benson Henderson, the former lightweight champion snapped his streak of eight consecutive decision victories at June’s UFC Fight Night 42, earning—wait for it—the first stoppage win of his UFC career via fourth-round submission over Khabilov. This particular rear-naked choke—beautiful in its efficiency after Henderson stunned the […]

Struggling TUF 18, Rousey vs. Tate Limps Toward a Lackluster Finale

Saturday, season 18 of The Ultimate Fighter reaches its tournament finals. Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey have headlined the season to much fanfare. While Tate seems to have emerged from the TV show the popular victor, their bout to decide the bantamweight championship will have to wait until Dec. 28 for UFC 168. Coaches’ bouts […]

Saturday, season 18 of The Ultimate Fighter reaches its tournament finals. Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey have headlined the season to much fanfare. While Tate seems to have emerged from the TV show the popular victor, their bout to decide the bantamweight championship will have to wait until Dec. 28 for UFC 168. Coaches’ bouts […]

GSP Leaning Toward Vacating Title and Retiring

There is a general consensus among Georges St-Pierre’s coaching staff that UFC 167 may have indeed been the last time the reigning welterweight champ ever steps foot into the Octagon. After winning a controversial split decision over Johny Hendricks a little over a week ago, St-Pierre told UFC commentator Joe Rogan in his post-fight interview […]

There is a general consensus among Georges St-Pierre’s coaching staff that UFC 167 may have indeed been the last time the reigning welterweight champ ever steps foot into the Octagon. After winning a controversial split decision over Johny Hendricks a little over a week ago, St-Pierre told UFC commentator Joe Rogan in his post-fight interview […]