1. UFC 160 Extended Video Preview: Velasquez vs. Bigfoot Silva 2

    UFC 160 will take place on Saturday, May 25 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The pay-per-view event will be headlined by a heavyweight title bout that will pit two-time champion Cain Velasquez against Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva...

    Trent Reinsmith Written by Trent Reinsmith about 13 days ago 6,700 reads 13 comments

  2. Fight of the Year Watch: May 2013 Edition

    April has come and gone, and it was a busy month in the sport of MMA : four weeks, four UFC shows and an Invicta FC event to boot. What makes a fight a Fight of the Year contender? First, the fight has to be competitive...

    Nathan McCarter Written by Nathan McCarter about 13 days ago 5,759 reads 24 comments

  3. Roy Nelson Would Fight Daniel Cormier for 205-Pound Title Shot

    If Roy Nelson has to step into the cage with Daniel Cormier , he would prefer the fight be at 205 pounds for a shot at UFC champ Jon Jones. Nelson caught Cormier 's attention after his devastating knockout win over Cheick Kongo at UFC 159...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 14 days ago 3,854 reads 15 comments

  4. 5 Rebound Fights for Hector Lombard at Welterweight

    Hector Lombard came into the UFC riding a 25-fight unbeaten streak and a tidal wave of hype. He was the Bellator middleweight champ and viewed as one of a handful of fighters that ...

    Adam Hill Written by Adam Hill about 14 days ago 4,204 reads 13 comments

  5. Jon Jones' 'Screw That' Game Plan Against Sonnen, Both Reckless and Awesome

    When Jon Jones defeated Chael Sonnen at UFC 159 , he did so in a style that we were not accustomed to seeing. In the past, Jones had used his reach and length to keep opponents at bay...

    Trent Reinsmith Written by Trent Reinsmith about 14 days ago 16,465 reads 45 comments

  6. Marloes Coenen on Cyborg: 'I Don't Think She's on the Stuff Anymore'

    Former Strikeforce women's featherweight champion Marloes Coenen is looking forward to her rematch with Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos this summer. Needless to say, the Golden Glory fighter is expecting a different outcome this time around...

    John Heinis Written by John Heinis about 14 days ago 9,441 reads 13 comments

  7. Matt Brown vs. Thiago Alves Verbally Agreed for UFC on Fox Sports 1 in Boston

    The inaugural event for the UFC on Fox Sports 1 now has its first fight, with two welterweight knockout artists agreeing to meet on the August 17 card in Boston...

    Damon Martin Written by Damon Martin about 14 days ago 9,421 reads 63 comments

  8. Matt Mitrione Suspension Reveals Importance of UFC Code of Conduct

    When UFC heavyweight Matt Mitrione went on a rant against transgender mixed martial artist Fallon Fox on a recent edition of The MMA Hour , the UFC reacted swiftly...

    Trent Reinsmith Written by Trent Reinsmith about 14 days ago 4,197 reads 19 comments

  9. Knockout of the Year Watch: May 2013 Edition

    Vitor Belfort was already in the hunt for Knockout of the Year with his head kick against Michael Bisping . The former UFC champion is about to have a chance to one-up himself, though...

    Sean Smith Written by Sean Smith about 14 days ago 14,656 reads 12 comments

  10. Power Ranking Every UFC Title Fight Round from the Career of Champion Jon Jones

    Jon Jones captured the UFC light heavyweight title in March 2011 by putting a beating on Mauricio "Shogun" Rua at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J...

    Trent Reinsmith Written by Trent Reinsmith about 14 days ago 3,855 reads 4 comments

  11. Bold MMA Predictions for the Month of May

    After a busy April punctuated by four UFC events—accompanied by reams of hype and entire news cycles brimming with injury drama—the MMA community is taking a little breather in May...

    Scott Harris Written by Scott Harris about 15 days ago 14,703 reads 30 comments

  12. Does the UFC's Win-Now Culture Hurt Developing Fighters?

    Yes. That's the simple answer. The UFC is currently not in the business of building fighters, but rather acquiring bona fide stars from other promotions that are already marketable...

    Adam Hill Written by Adam Hill about 15 days ago 598 reads 0 comments

  13. A Brutally Honest Look at Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva

    I am not a fan of the idea of champion versus champion superfights that every MMA journalist is talking about...

    Jack Slack Written by Jack Slack about 15 days ago 62,774 reads 338 comments

  14. Jon Jones Must Look to Expand Greatness Beyond Light Heavyweight Division

    In case you haven't heard by now, Jon Jones is a freak of nature. His unique blend of size, athleticism and fight I.Q. are unlike anything that MMA has ever seen...

    Alex Ballentine Written by Alex Ballentine about 15 days ago 1,349 reads 28 comments

  15. UFC's Summer Schedule: Complete Predictions for 10 Marquee Fights

    The dog days of summer are upon us, or at least they're supposed to be. It was 45 degrees outside when I woke up this morning, and I live in Houston—a city not exactly known for its frigid nature...

    Jeremy Botter Written by Jeremy Botter about 15 days ago 13,092 reads 119 comments

  16. The Ultimate Fighter 18: Meet Some of the Men & Women That Tried out for TUF 18

    When Cat Zingano defeated Miesha Tate on April 13, she punched her ticket to coach the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter. Zingano ’s opposing coach on the show will be UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey ...

    Trent Reinsmith Written by Trent Reinsmith about 15 days ago 12,247 reads 9 comments

  17. UFC 162: Ricardo Lamas Believes Defeating a "Zombie" Key to Title Shot

    Chasing down a title shot in the UFC is an uncertain and chaotic process. In the past, the formula was simple: If a fighter collected a series of solid results, the opportunity to compete for championship gold presented itself...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 15 days ago 4,325 reads 11 comments

  18. Floyd Mayweather Takes Another Shot at MMA Ahead of His Fight This Weekend

    Despite being two completely different competitions, boxing and mixed martial arts always seem to end up in the same conversation because they ultimately are the two most relevant combat sports in the world...

    Damon Martin Written by Damon Martin about 15 days ago 3,951 reads 13 comments

  19. Daniel Cormier Staying at Heavyweight for Now, Hopes to Fight in July/August

    The entire MMA world has been wondering since the conclusion of UFC on Fox 7 if Daniel Cormier 's future in the Octagon would remain at heavyweight, or if he would be making the move down to 205 pounds...

    Damon Martin Written by Damon Martin about 15 days ago 10,347 reads 23 comments

  20. Georges St-Pierre vs. Matt Hughes Flashback: Full Fight Video from UFC 65

    If you’re relatively new to MMA fandom , you’ ve lived in a world where the UFC has had only one welterweight champion, Georges St-Pierre...

    Trent Reinsmith Written by Trent Reinsmith about 15 days ago 2,713 reads 2 comments

  21. Chris Camozzi Now Faces Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza in UFC on FX 8 Co-Main Event

    The injury bug just took a big bite out of the upcoming UFC on FX 8 card as Top-10 middleweight contender Costa Philippou has been forced out of his scheduled bout due to ...

    Damon Martin Written by Damon Martin about 15 days ago 8,138 reads 20 comments

  22. Chael Sonnen's Mom Tells Full Story About Night She Almost Shot Yushin Okami

    Any would-be thief should think long and hard before attempting to cross Momma Sonnen , who has a gangster for a son and a shotgun at her bedside...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 15 days ago 11,984 reads 14 comments

  23. UFC on FX 8 Fight Card: Costa Philippou Injured, out of Ronaldo Souza Fight

    Costa Philippou has suffered an injury and will not be able to compete against UFC newcomer Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza at UFC on FX 8 ...

    Sean Smith Written by Sean Smith about 15 days ago 3,623 reads 24 comments

  24. 10 Legendary MMA Fighters You've Probably Never Heard of

    Plenty of MMA fans like to honor the old guard. It's not too difficult when the sport you follow is not even 20 years old. You get a lot of bang for your buck with the honoring...

    Scott Harris Written by Scott Harris about 15 days ago 46,375 reads 100 comments

  25. Fighter of the Year Watch: May 2013 Edition

    Compiling a list of candidates for Fighter of the Year is trickier than it seems. It isn't simply a black-and-white picture. Instead, one needs to abide by certain laws and guidelines to make sure the right names make the cut...

    Dan Hiergesell Written by Dan Hiergesell about 15 days ago 7,647 reads 54 comments