UFC and Reebok: A Detailed Look at the UFC’s New Athlete Outfitting Policy

LAS VEGAS — On Wednesday, the Ultimate Fighting Championship outlined its new Athlete Outfitting Policy in a document sent to managers of all fighters currently on the roster. The document, obtained by Bleacher Report, details nearly every aspect of the new policy with the exception of what each fighter can expect to be paid from […]

LAS VEGAS — On Wednesday, the Ultimate Fighting Championship outlined its new Athlete Outfitting Policy in a document sent to managers of all fighters currently on the roster. The document, obtained by Bleacher Report, details nearly every aspect of the new policy with the exception of what each fighter can expect to be paid from […]

Carla Esparza Embracing Life as UFC’s Newest Champion

It was a long road but one that resulted in a dream-come-true moment for Carla Esparza.  After battling her way through the tournament on the 20th season of The Ultimate Fighter then steamrolling scrappy upstart Rose Namajunas in the finale, the Cookie Monster made UFC history by becoming the promotion’s inaugural women’s strawweight champion. Furthermore, the […]

It was a long road but one that resulted in a dream-come-true moment for Carla Esparza.  After battling her way through the tournament on the 20th season of The Ultimate Fighter then steamrolling scrappy upstart Rose Namajunas in the finale, the Cookie Monster made UFC history by becoming the promotion’s inaugural women’s strawweight champion. Furthermore, the […]

UFC’s Fight Pass Adds Pancrase, TKO Canada, Other Historic MMA Libraries

LAS VEGAS — The Ultimate Fighting Championship has acquired the complete video libraries of eight of the most famous and respected mixed martial arts promotions in the history of the sport. The libraries of Pancrase, Extreme Challenge, Cage Rage, Hook and Shoot, TKO Canada, King of the Cage, UCMMA and XFO are in the process […]

LAS VEGAS — The Ultimate Fighting Championship has acquired the complete video libraries of eight of the most famous and respected mixed martial arts promotions in the history of the sport. The libraries of Pancrase, Extreme Challenge, Cage Rage, Hook and Shoot, TKO Canada, King of the Cage, UCMMA and XFO are in the process […]

UFC’s ‘Truth Talking’ Conor McGregor Drawing Comparisons to Ali, Jordan, Sherman

Not every American sports fan knows Conor McGregor yet, but he’s a household name in Ireland and to UFC fans in our country. With his brash talk and delivery that has drawn comparisons to Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman, as well as parallels with sporting greats Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan, McGregor is becoming a bigger name […]

Not every American sports fan knows Conor McGregor yet, but he’s a household name in Ireland and to UFC fans in our country. With his brash talk and delivery that has drawn comparisons to Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman, as well as parallels with sporting greats Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan, McGregor is becoming a bigger name […]

Commissioners Express Concern over UFC’s CM Punk Signing

While the members of the UFC’s boardroom are all still exchanging high-fives over securing the services of Phil Brooks, also known as former WWE superstar CM Punk, members of major sanctioning bodies are not nearly as enthusiastic. Speaking with Fox Sports’ Elias Cepeda, members of the Nevada State Athletic Commission and the New Jersey Athletic […]

While the members of the UFC’s boardroom are all still exchanging high-fives over securing the services of Phil Brooks, also known as former WWE superstar CM Punk, members of major sanctioning bodies are not nearly as enthusiastic. Speaking with Fox Sports’ Elias Cepeda, members of the Nevada State Athletic Commission and the New Jersey Athletic […]

UFC’s Signing of CM Punk Is a Good Thing, as Long as It’s Honest About It

Saturday’s news that Phil “CM Punk” Brooks signed a multifight contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship sent the mixed martial arts world into a frenzy. It is understandable. Brooks has zero athletic experience outside of his tenure as a professional wrestler. Wrestling is a very tough business, and you need plenty of athleticism to do […]

Saturday’s news that Phil “CM Punk” Brooks signed a multifight contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship sent the mixed martial arts world into a frenzy. It is understandable. Brooks has zero athletic experience outside of his tenure as a professional wrestler. Wrestling is a very tough business, and you need plenty of athleticism to do […]