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MMA: Why the UFC’s Sponsorship of Its Fighters Makes Perfect Sense

When Jon Jones walked out to face Rashad Evans this past weekend at UFC 145, he was dressed head-to-toe in UFC gear.  Jones became the first fighter in MMA history to ever be sponsored by the company.  Although it may look like a sh…

When Jon Jones walked out to face Rashad Evans this past weekend at UFC 145, he was dressed head-to-toe in UFC gear.  Jones became the first fighter in MMA history to ever be sponsored by the company.  Although it may look like a show of favoritism, there was a big risk involved with sponsoring Jones.  Had he lost […]

Jones vs. Evans Results: Bones Proves He’s UFC’s Finest Fighter at UFC 145

Can Jon Jones be beat? He has wrestling chops. His striking game is phenomenal. His elbows are devastating. He exhibits a creativity in the Octagon that most fighters don’t possess. Yes, like any other fighter in history, on any given night he is…

Can Jon Jones be beat? He has wrestling chops. His striking game is phenomenal. His elbows are devastating. He exhibits a creativity in the Octagon that most fighters don’t possess. Yes, like any other fighter in history, on any given night he is beatable. But barely. At this moment, Jon “Bones” Jones is the UFC’s […]

MMA: Understanding the UFC’s Purpose for Keeping Strikeforce Alive

What does the future truly hold for Strikeforce? It has been 13 months since UFC-parent Zuffa purchased the Strikeforce promotion. Right away, speculation ran rampant throughout the sport on exactly what the fate of Strikeforce would be. The fire sale …

What does the future truly hold for Strikeforce? It has been 13 months since UFC-parent Zuffa purchased the Strikeforce promotion. Right away, speculation ran rampant throughout the sport on exactly what the fate of Strikeforce would be. The fire sale that ensued in the months following aided in the speculation. Names like Alistair Overeem, Antonio […]

Jon Jones: How He Would Fare Against the UFC’s Top 5 Heavyweights

If it seems like Jon Jones is getting a lot of attention as a potential UFC heavyweight contender, there’s a good reason for it. He’s got a big fight coming up next week at UFC 145, and make no mistake about it, Rashad Evans cannot be overl…

If it seems like Jon Jones is getting a lot of attention as a potential UFC heavyweight contender, there’s a good reason for it. He’s got a big fight coming up next week at UFC 145, and make no mistake about it, Rashad Evans cannot be overlooked. He’s a tough opponent for anyone, even a […]

Why Dana White Won’t Upgrade the UFC’s Drug Testing Program

According to Michael Schiavello, 99 percent of fighters are using steroids.  With Rampage Jackson and Nate Marquardt admitting to having abnormally high levels of testosterone during training via TRT, it’s difficult not to concede that the t…

According to Michael Schiavello, 99 percent of fighters are using steroids.  With Rampage Jackson and Nate Marquardt admitting to having abnormally high levels of testosterone during training via TRT, it’s difficult not to concede that the treatment is an obvious loophole. Fighters are sometimes having difficulty hiding their bad habits and I can name one […]

Fighter Code of Conduct Has to Be on UFC’s Agenda at Fighter’s Summit

Each spring, the UFC holds their fighter summit to educate their fighters on various issues. From how to manage their finances to bringing in the much-lauded social media firm Digital Royalty to teach the platform to their stable of fighters, the summi…

Each spring, the UFC holds their fighter summit to educate their fighters on various issues. From how to manage their finances to bringing in the much-lauded social media firm Digital Royalty to teach the platform to their stable of fighters, the summit is an invaluable education tool for the roster. It has been almost a […]