1. 10 MMA Studs of 2012 That Have Taken a Step Back in 2013

    What goes up must come down. Right? In the world of mixed martial arts, that is the way it goes. Eventually, every major player in the sport finds out how bitter defeat can taste. In 2012, several fighters made major leaps and bounds for their careers..

    Andrew Saunders Written by Andrew Saunders about 14 days ago 7,876 reads 20 comments

  2. Shane Carwin Retires: Power Ranking His UFC Fights

    Shane Carwin announced his retirement from mixed martial arts on Tuesday evening. The former interim UFC heavyweight champion did so via Twitter, saying "Officially retired 2day:-) ...

    Trent Reinsmith Written by Trent Reinsmith about 14 days ago 12,972 reads 15 comments

  3. Luke Rockhold Wants to "Break" Vitor Belfort at UFC on FX 8

    Luke Rockhold is on the cusp of beginning the biggest chapter of his career against the toughest challenge he's ever faced...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 14 days ago 6,713 reads 43 comments

  4. Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Shane Carwin Retires from Fighting

    "So I sit back and watch I see all their masks soon appear. Long for the woods, from this place I'll disappear" ~ The White Buffalo: "The Woods" Former UFC interim heavyweight ...

    Damon Martin Written by Damon Martin about 14 days ago 25,050 reads 86 comments

  5. Tyson Fury Wants Big Payday for UFC Fight, Says Cain Velasquez Is 'A Little Boy'

    Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has been calling out Cain Velasquez for a UFC superfight, but his one-time MMA challenge won't come cheap. During an interview with U.K...

    McKinley Noble Written by McKinley Noble about 14 days ago 31,985 reads 260 comments

  6. Anderson Silva Says He Didn't Know About Media Obligation That Cost Him $50K

    UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva fell victim to the promotion's new fighter code of conduct on Monday when he was fined $50,000 for failing to appear at a media commitment in Los Angeles, according to USA Today ...

    Damon Martin Written by Damon Martin about 14 days ago 18,646 reads 74 comments

  7. Cung Le Says TUF Coaching Job or Huge Fight Could Lead Him Back to the UFC

    UFC middleweight Cung Le is at a very advantageous point in his career. With a budding acting career stirring up more and more roles, Le has the next stage of his life already ...

    Damon Martin Written by Damon Martin about 14 days ago 7,065 reads 17 comments

  8. Chris Weidman Hopes 'Big Head' Didn't Cause Anderson Silva to Skip Media Event

    After UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva was fined $50,000 for no showing a media event on Monday (via USA TODAY ), it seemed inevitable that upcoming title challenger Chris Weidman would weigh in on the situation...

    John Heinis Written by John Heinis about 14 days ago 3,498 reads 33 comments

  9. MMA's Great Debate Radio: Gilbert Melendez, Lance Palmer & All New Debate Topics

    MMA 's Great Debate Radio returns on Tuesday for a big show, featuring former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez , top featherweight prospect Lance Palmer and the best debate in MMA...

    Damon Martin Written by Damon Martin about 14 days ago 862 reads 1 comments

  10. MMA: 20 Bouts Pitting Yesteryear vs. Yesterday vs. Today

    There has always been something about the combative sports that seems to transcend the notion that today is better than yesterday, or today will be better than tomorrow; let’s ...

    Levi Nile Written by Levi Nile about 14 days ago 13,121 reads 106 comments

  11. Best Chins by UFC Division

    There are many factors that go into being a good or exciting fighter in mixed martial arts, but one natural ability that fans can respect and get behind is having a granite chin...

    Riley Kontek Written by Riley Kontek about 14 days ago 8,627 reads 61 comments

  12. Vitor Belfort Says TRT Doesn't Win Fights; I Say It Sure Doesn't Hurt

    Testosterone replacement therapy. It's the bane of the mixed martial arts world. Some folks, like myself, think it's nothing more than legalized cheating...

    Jeremy Botter Written by Jeremy Botter about 14 days ago 8,322 reads 142 comments

  13. 20 Fighters the UFC Should Build Its Future Around

    It's no secret that the UFC is blessed with the most talent-rich divisions in mixed martial arts today. They've marketed hundreds of fighters throughout the world in order to promote their product as a whole and cash in on an uncontrollable force...

    Dan Hiergesell Written by Dan Hiergesell about 14 days ago 81,276 reads 168 comments

  14. Demian Maia vs. Josh Koscheck: Head-to-Toe Breakdown

    A recently booked UFC 163 contest will pit welterweights Josh Koscheck and Demian Maia against each other. The pairing presents a couple of foes at vastly dissimilar parts of their respective careers...

    Craig Amos Written by Craig Amos about 14 days ago 5,334 reads 25 comments

  15. Best of the Best: B. J. Penn and the Counter Jab

    The Best of the Best series is my commitment to examining in detail the fighters who best demonstrate one facet of the fight game...

    Jack Slack Written by Jack Slack about 15 days ago 8,258 reads 34 comments

  16. Jake Shields Wants to 'Break' Tyron Woodley to Prove He's Still Elite at 170

    Both Jake Shields and Tyron Woodley spent a big part of their careers fighting under the Strikeforce banner, but their paths never crossed while competing there...

    Damon Martin Written by Damon Martin about 15 days ago 1,117 reads 10 comments

  17. Dominick Cruz Breaks Down UFC 162 Main Event: Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman

    We know two things about the main event of UFC 162 . First, the headlining bout will see middleweight champion Anderson Silva put his title on the line against undefeated challenger Chris Weidman ...

    Trent Reinsmith Written by Trent Reinsmith about 15 days ago 5,195 reads 23 comments

  18. 10 Most Mythical MMA Fighters of All Time

    What does it mean to be mythical? A mythical figure is an individual who is somehow greater than the sum of his mortal parts. He is able to do things that can only be described in the most grandiose manner...

    Adam Hill Written by Adam Hill about 15 days ago 32,915 reads 82 comments

  19. UFC Fines Anderson Silva $50,000 for Media Event No-Show in Los Angeles

    Apparently, Nick Diaz isn't the only UFC superstar who feels like he can skip out on promotional events. USA Today ( via MMA Junkie ) reports that Anderson Silva is being fined ...

    McKinley Noble Written by McKinley Noble about 15 days ago 25,255 reads 106 comments

  20. Several Interesting Matchups Remain for Chael Sonnen

    There was an air of uncertainty lingering around Chael Sonnen at the post-fight press conference for UFC 159...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 15 days ago 9,354 reads 29 comments

  21. Nick and Nate Diaz Find Themselves at Crossroads in Their MMA Careers

    There are a number of fighters competing in the UFC today that always deliver an exciting viewing experience for fans...

    Trent Reinsmith Written by Trent Reinsmith about 15 days ago 12,626 reads 28 comments

  22. UFC Champ Ronda Rousey Makes Racy Debut at No. 29 in 2013 Maxim Hot 100

    Bantamweight women's MMA star Ronda Rousey is already having a banner stint in 2013 so far. Not only has the Olympic bronze medalist and judo master successfully notched her ...

    McKinley Noble Written by McKinley Noble about 15 days ago 31,255 reads 60 comments

  23. 10 MMA Fighters That Crumple in Big Fights

    In mixed martial arts, there are many contenders simply waiting for their golden opportunity to arise. Some fighters are able to rise to the occasion and make the most of their situation...

    Andrew Saunders Written by Andrew Saunders about 15 days ago 10,925 reads 48 comments

  24. Chael Sonnen Continues to Push for 'Easy Fight' with 'Broke' Wanderlei Silva

    Former UFC middleweight/light heavyweight title challenger Chael Sonnen wants to fight PRIDE legend Wanderlei Silva next, and he doesn't want to take no for an answer...

    John Heinis Written by John Heinis about 15 days ago 2,976 reads 25 comments

  25. Chris Camozzi: 'Nobody Expects Me to Win, and That's the Way I Prefer It'

    The last month has been very interesting for UFC middleweight Chris Camozzi . Just two weeks after his win over Nick Ring at UFC 158 in Montreal, Camozzi got the call to step ...

    Damon Martin Written by Damon Martin about 15 days ago 1,535 reads 4 comments