What Is the UFC’s Plan for Former Bantamweight Champion Renan Barao?

Just six months ago, Renan Barao was on top of the world.  He wasn’t just the UFC’s bantamweight champion; he was one of the pound-for-pound best fighters on the planet. Dana White even went as far as to place him above Jon Jones on the pound-for-pound list. Crazy, I know. But after a dominant five-round […]

Just six months ago, Renan Barao was on top of the world.  He wasn’t just the UFC’s bantamweight champion; he was one of the pound-for-pound best fighters on the planet. Dana White even went as far as to place him above Jon Jones on the pound-for-pound list. Crazy, I know. But after a dominant five-round […]

Dominick Cruz, Cat Zingano and the 1 Easy Way to Kill the UFC’s Injury Bug

The last three UFC events have been chock full of interesting stories, but the triumphant returns of Dominick Cruz and Cat Zingano were by far the most inspirational. Cruz, who had three years of his athletic prime stolen by a variety of injuries, came back and mauled Top 10 staple Takeya Mizugaki with scary ease. […]

The last three UFC events have been chock full of interesting stories, but the triumphant returns of Dominick Cruz and Cat Zingano were by far the most inspirational. Cruz, who had three years of his athletic prime stolen by a variety of injuries, came back and mauled Top 10 staple Takeya Mizugaki with scary ease. […]

UFC’s Unusual Suspects: Race to Be 155-Pound No. 1 Contender Too Close to Call

It wouldn’t be the UFC lightweight division without a little bit of intrigue, now would it? Long regarded as the fight company’s deepest, most competitive weight class, the 155-pound ranks are never at a loss for title contenders. While allegedly top-of-the-food-chain divisions like heavyweight and light heavyweight eternally scrounge for worthwhile talent, lightweight is an […]

It wouldn’t be the UFC lightweight division without a little bit of intrigue, now would it? Long regarded as the fight company’s deepest, most competitive weight class, the 155-pound ranks are never at a loss for title contenders. While allegedly top-of-the-food-chain divisions like heavyweight and light heavyweight eternally scrounge for worthwhile talent, lightweight is an […]

Elias Theodorou Is the UFC’s Handsomest Man. Is He Also the Next GSP?

When Georges St-Pierre walked away from mixed martial arts, a casualty of injury, burnout and concerns about the UFC’s permissive performance-enhancing drugs culture, the sport lost more than a great fighter. It lost an icon, especially for fans in Canada who had embraced their hometown star with a gusto that made his every appearance a […]

When Georges St-Pierre walked away from mixed martial arts, a casualty of injury, burnout and concerns about the UFC’s permissive performance-enhancing drugs culture, the sport lost more than a great fighter. It lost an icon, especially for fans in Canada who had embraced their hometown star with a gusto that made his every appearance a […]

UFC’s 3 Biggest Underachievers

Not every fighter in the UFC is destined for greatness.  Sometimes, even the greatest of fighters with seemingly boundless potential hit an unexpected wall. Maybe they can’t handle the step up in competition. Maybe they can’t handle the pressure. Maybe, just maybe, they were never the fighters we thought they were.  Whatever the case may […]

Not every fighter in the UFC is destined for greatness.  Sometimes, even the greatest of fighters with seemingly boundless potential hit an unexpected wall. Maybe they can’t handle the step up in competition. Maybe they can’t handle the pressure. Maybe, just maybe, they were never the fighters we thought they were.  Whatever the case may […]

UFC’s Joe Rogan Wonders If Racism Contributes to Jon Jones’ Lack of Popularity

Jon Jones would probably be more popular if he were a cocky white guy, according to UFC commentator Joe Rogan. The reigning UFC light heavyweight champ has all of the makings of a bona fide star. He’s an unbelievably gifted athlete who is widely regarded as the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world. In front […]

Jon Jones would probably be more popular if he were a cocky white guy, according to UFC commentator Joe Rogan. The reigning UFC light heavyweight champ has all of the makings of a bona fide star. He’s an unbelievably gifted athlete who is widely regarded as the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world. In front […]