Contender or Pretender for the UFC’s Top 10 Flyweights

With some of the division’s top stars being buried in undercard matchups, the UFC’s marketing team is doing an incredible job of neglecting the smallest members of the Zuffa roster. Never fear! Bleacher Report MMA is here to give you a look at the flyweight fighters whom you need to know about. Here is an […]

With some of the division’s top stars being buried in undercard matchups, the UFC’s marketing team is doing an incredible job of neglecting the smallest members of the Zuffa roster. Never fear! Bleacher Report MMA is here to give you a look at the flyweight fighters whom you need to know about. Here is an […]

‘Bitter’ Jacob Volkmann Threatens to Expose UFC’s ‘Horrible’ Benefits and Wages

It has been over three months since Jacob Volkmann was released from his UFC contract, and he isn’t going down without a fight. During an interview with Above and Beyond MMA, he blasted his former employer for insufficient fighter pay and “horrible” health-care benefits. While he is admittedly bitter at his untimely release, Volkmann‘s plan […]

It has been over three months since Jacob Volkmann was released from his UFC contract, and he isn’t going down without a fight. During an interview with Above and Beyond MMA, he blasted his former employer for insufficient fighter pay and “horrible” health-care benefits. While he is admittedly bitter at his untimely release, Volkmann‘s plan […]

UFC’s Matt Mitrione Says Transgender Fighter Fallon Fox Is a ‘Disgusting Freak’

Although many people in the MMA community have strong opinions about transgender MMA fighter Fallon Fox, UFC heavyweight competitor Matt Mitrione isn’t shy about his opinion. During an interview with MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, the former NFL player launched a verbal tirade against Fox, whom he labeled a “freak”: He’s chromosomally a […]

Although many people in the MMA community have strong opinions about transgender MMA fighter Fallon Fox, UFC heavyweight competitor Matt Mitrione isn’t shy about his opinion. During an interview with MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, the former NFL player launched a verbal tirade against Fox, whom he labeled a “freak”: He’s chromosomally a […]

UFC’s Ratner Asks Nevada to Soften Stance on Marijuana

Amid news that marijuana has once again wrecked a UFC fighter’s night of triumph, promotion executive Marc Ratner has told the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) that it should soften its stance on fighters testing positive for the banned substance. His comments came after revelations that bantamweight Alex Caceres was among the fighters who failed […]

Amid news that marijuana has once again wrecked a UFC fighter’s night of triumph, promotion executive Marc Ratner has told the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) that it should soften its stance on fighters testing positive for the banned substance. His comments came after revelations that bantamweight Alex Caceres was among the fighters who failed […]

UFC’s Joe Rogan to Transgender MMA Fighter Fallon Fox: ‘You’re a F***ing Man’

Since being forced to “come out” to the mixed martial arts world, transgender MMA fighter Fallon Fox has gained intense scrutiny for competing in the women’s division. Now, UFC color commentator Joe Rogan is voicing his immense disapproval of Fox’s divisional affiliation as a female athlete. During a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, co-host […]

Since being forced to “come out” to the mixed martial arts world, transgender MMA fighter Fallon Fox has gained intense scrutiny for competing in the women’s division. Now, UFC color commentator Joe Rogan is voicing his immense disapproval of Fox’s divisional affiliation as a female athlete. During a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, co-host […]

MMA: Why UFC’s Entertainment-First Mentality Cripples Sport’s Mainstream Chances

In the Pablo Croce directed documentary Like Water, UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva has just flown to the United States to begin training camp for his bout with Chael Sonnen. While gearing up for his first actual sparring session, Silva is locked into a deep conversation with longtime training partner and friend Lyoto Machida. “It’s […]

In the Pablo Croce directed documentary Like Water, UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva has just flown to the United States to begin training camp for his bout with Chael Sonnen. While gearing up for his first actual sparring session, Silva is locked into a deep conversation with longtime training partner and friend Lyoto Machida. “It’s […]