Dan Henderson Turns Back the Clock with 1st Round KO of Tim Boetsch

This was a night where the only explanation went a little something like this: There was something in the water in New Orleans. Or perhaps, given New Orleans’ proclivity for drinks mixed with ample amounts of alcohol, there was something in the bourbon? What else is there to say about a night that featured five […]

This was a night where the only explanation went a little something like this: There was something in the water in New Orleans. Or perhaps, given New Orleans’ proclivity for drinks mixed with ample amounts of alcohol, there was something in the bourbon? What else is there to say about a night that featured five […]

Here’s Hoping UFC’s Injury Luck Turns Around in Time for Epic January Slate

2014 has been a trying year for the UFC. The organization has had a number of premier fights fall apart due to injuries. Injuries are a part of the sport, but for whatever reason, they have wreaked havoc on fights fans have wanted to see. In recent months we have seen Jon Jones vs. Daniel […]

2014 has been a trying year for the UFC. The organization has had a number of premier fights fall apart due to injuries. Injuries are a part of the sport, but for whatever reason, they have wreaked havoc on fights fans have wanted to see. In recent months we have seen Jon Jones vs. Daniel […]

Despite Strange Turns, Ross Pearson Feels Momentum Going into UFC Fight Night 47

Anything can happen when the cage door closes and Ross Pearson has come to appreciate the elements of truth in that cliche. The Ultimate Fighter season-nine winner has been forced to deal with a pair of curious outcomes in his two most recent showings, with both bouts ending in controversial fashion. “The Real Deal’s” misfortune began […]

Anything can happen when the cage door closes and Ross Pearson has come to appreciate the elements of truth in that cliche. The Ultimate Fighter season-nine winner has been forced to deal with a pair of curious outcomes in his two most recent showings, with both bouts ending in controversial fashion. “The Real Deal’s” misfortune began […]

UFC Heavyweight Alistair Overeem Turns Down 2 Fights with Junior dos Santos

Alistair Overeem does not want to fight Junior dos Santos.  MMAFighting.com‘s Ariel Helwani appeared on Wednesday’s edition of UFC Tonight, and he brought some juicy news regarding Mr. Overeem. After speaking with UFC president Dana White, Helwani relayed that Overeem was offered a five-round main event fight with the former UFC heavyweight champion dos Santos in […]

Alistair Overeem does not want to fight Junior dos Santos.  MMAFighting.com‘s Ariel Helwani appeared on Wednesday’s edition of UFC Tonight, and he brought some juicy news regarding Mr. Overeem. After speaking with UFC president Dana White, Helwani relayed that Overeem was offered a five-round main event fight with the former UFC heavyweight champion dos Santos in […]

Nick Diaz Turns Down Opportunity to Face Carlos Condit at UFC 171

Former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz was offered a chance to come out of retirement at UFC 171 and face Carlos Condit. A source close to the fight informed Bleacher Report that UFC president Dana White was in contact with the Diaz camp throughout Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. But Diaz ultimately turned down the […]

Former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz was offered a chance to come out of retirement at UFC 171 and face Carlos Condit. A source close to the fight informed Bleacher Report that UFC president Dana White was in contact with the Diaz camp throughout Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. But Diaz ultimately turned down the […]

UFC Turns 20: The 20 Most Important Fighters in UFC History

Twenty years ago this week the UFC made its debut from the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado. Eight quarterfinalists and two alternates stepped into an Octagon to test their martial skills against all comers. Karate masters, kung fu artists and judoka matched wills with jiu-jitsu players, wrestlers and street fighters. Called human cockfighting by […]

Twenty years ago this week the UFC made its debut from the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado. Eight quarterfinalists and two alternates stepped into an Octagon to test their martial skills against all comers. Karate masters, kung fu artists and judoka matched wills with jiu-jitsu players, wrestlers and street fighters. Called human cockfighting by […]