1. UFC: Diego Sanchez Not Impressed with Benson Henderson Following UFC on Fox 7

    UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson escaped with title in hand by the narrowest of margins against Gilbert Melendez at UFC on Fox 7. One man who was not impressed was Diego Sanchez ...

    Kyle Symes Written by Kyle Symes about 21 days ago 3,008 reads 11 comments

  2. The Beaten Path: 5 MMA Prospects to Watch in May

    Man cannot live on Chael Sonnen alone. That's why the prospect scene is so important in MMA . For if the great draw of MMA is its athletic purity, then truly must we look beyond the news cycle when attempting to discover its true essence...

    Scott Harris Written by Scott Harris about 21 days ago 1,734 reads 0 comments

  3. MMA Contenders and Pretenders That Will Be Revealed in May

    Major MMA events are few and far between in the month of May, but that may be a blessing after a hectic April. No Bellator, no Invicta, and only two UFC events are showcased in the month...

    Nathan McCarter Written by Nathan McCarter about 21 days ago 8,684 reads 64 comments

  4. Would the UFC Be Accepting of an Openly Gay Male Fighter?

    With same-sex marriage legislation currently sitting before the Supreme Court, the gay movement has been seriously galvanized. This has helped to thrust the issue of equality to the forefront of the American consciousness...

    Adam Hill Written by Adam Hill about 21 days ago 734 reads 8 comments

  5. Pressure on Chris Leben to Deliver a Classic Leben Performance at UFC 162

    Chris Leben will face Andrew Craig at UFC 162 , and if we are to believe “The Crippler,” he’s feeling recharged and ready to get back in the Octagon...

    Trent Reinsmith Written by Trent Reinsmith about 21 days ago 4,648 reads 9 comments

  6. I Can't Believe They're Not Retired! 5 Surprisingly Active UFC Fighters

    So you thought they rode into the sunset, did you? Well, how wrong you were, sir or madam. How very wrong. These five UFC fighters are surprisingly not retired. I couldn't believe it...

    Scott Harris Written by Scott Harris about 21 days ago 15,405 reads 22 comments

  7. Submission of the Year Watch: May 2013 Edition

    The UFC had it's busiest month ever in April, putting on events in four consecutive weeks. While there were a number of submissions in those events, none broke into the Submission of the Year watch for 2013...

    Sean Smith Written by Sean Smith about 21 days ago 3,710 reads 1 comments

  8. Bellator: Why MMA's Second Largest Organisation Is Failing Our Fighters

    Why do we value the existence of an organisation like Bellator ? There are a variety of reasons, but two stand out as being of particular importance. The first, and perhaps most obvious, is that fans appreciate the content it provides...

    James MacDonald Written by James MacDonald about 21 days ago 5,053 reads 34 comments

  9. Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva Makes Perfect Sense

    Well, it looks like I was wrong, and I don't mind admitting it. Heading into UFC 159, I was fairly confident that Chael Sonnen would lose to Jon Jones. I was also sure that Sonnen would retire after the fight...

    Jeremy Botter Written by Jeremy Botter about 21 days ago 24,439 reads 126 comments

  10. UFC Middleweight Rousimar Palhares Wants to Drop to Welterweight Division

    UFC middleweight and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu whiz Rousimar Palhares appears to be contemplating a move down to the welterweight division. According to a recent report by GracieMag ...

    Matt Juul Written by Matt Juul about 21 days ago 2,310 reads 9 comments

  11. UFC and Cheick Kongo Part Ways as Organization Won't Renew Contract

    There has been more than a little bit of confusion surrounding UFC heavyweight Cheick Kongo and his status with the UFC following his loss to Roy Nelson at UFC 159 . Bloody Elbow reported that his profile on UFC...

    Damon Martin Written by Damon Martin about 21 days ago 20,118 reads 83 comments

  12. Jake Ellenberger: Rory MacDonald Is 'Nothing Special,' Not a Top 10 Welterweight

    UFC welterweight contender Jake Ellenberger isn't thrilled to be fighting Rory MacDonald at UFC on FOX 8 in July, with the reason being that he doesn't believe "Ares" is everything he's cracked up to be...

    John Heinis Written by John Heinis about 21 days ago 2,645 reads 21 comments

  13. UFC 160 Video Preview: Cain Velasquez vs. Brock Lesnar UFC 121 Full Fight Video

    When Brock Lesnar stepped into the Octagon against Cain Velasquez on October 23, 2010, the “Tale of the Tape” indicated that he possessed an advantage over Velasquez in height, weight and reach...

    Trent Reinsmith Written by Trent Reinsmith about 21 days ago 5,444 reads 5 comments

  14. Diego Sanchez Aiming to Return in Lightweight Bout at UFC 164, Opponent TBA

    Coming off a successful return to the lightweight division, Diego Sanchez is expected to re-enter the Octagon at UFC 164 later this year...

    McKinley Noble Written by McKinley Noble about 21 days ago 1,157 reads 5 comments

  15. Cheick Kongo's Name Currently Missing on Heavyweight Roster at UFC.com

    Update: Cheick Kongo hasn't been formally cut, but UFC representatives have confirmed to Bleacher Report (as well as MMA Fighting ) that UFC 159 was his last fight on-contract...

    McKinley Noble Written by McKinley Noble about 22 days ago 745 reads 13 comments

  16. Vitor Belfort Gunning for UFC Title: 'I Think I Deserve a Title Shot'

    Since dropping to middleweight, after spending most of his career at either heavyweight or competing at 205-pounds, UFC on FX 8 headliner Vitor Belfort has only tasted defeat in the weight class one time...

    Damon Martin Written by Damon Martin about 22 days ago 11,272 reads 95 comments

  17. UFC 163: Demian Maia Being Pushed in Wrong Direction with Josh Koscheck Matchup

    Demian Maia has looked like a man on a mission since dropping to 170 pounds. The former middleweight title challenger has out-grappled judo black belt Dong Hyun Kim, become ...

    Sean Smith Written by Sean Smith about 22 days ago 2,755 reads 21 comments

  18. UFC in Talks with Reebok; Hendricks and Varner Partner with Company as Well

    Sporting apparel company Reebok appears to be the latest major brand to get into business with mixed martial arts and may soon find a home inside the Octagon as well...

    Damon Martin Written by Damon Martin about 22 days ago 18,516 reads 64 comments

  19. Robbie Peralta Tests Positive at UFC on Fuel 9, All Other Fighters Return Clean

    The drug test results have been returned for UFC on Fuel 9 in Sweden and another fighter has tested positive for use of marijuana resulting in a suspension handed down from the promotion...

    Damon Martin Written by Damon Martin about 22 days ago 4,275 reads 25 comments

  20. Chael Sonnen on How He Would Have Handled Winning Title Via Injury

    At UFC 159 Saturday, Chael Sonnen came remarkably close to winning the UFC light heavyweight title. The fight itself was an absolute blowout that Sonnen was on the wrong ...

    Craig Amos Written by Craig Amos about 22 days ago 2,723 reads 6 comments

  21. 15 MMA Fighters on the Hot Seat in the Month of May

    Between the heavyweight title fight coming at UFC 160 as well as title eliminators in multiple weight classes, fight fans will witness some tremendously important battles inside the Octagon during the month of May...

    Andrew Saunders Written by Andrew Saunders about 22 days ago 62,506 reads 71 comments

  22. UFC on FX 8: Early Main Card Predictions

    The UFC is currently off for a couple weeks following a four-fight card April, but it's next installment is within eyesight. That event is UFC on FX , headlined by Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold in a pivotal middleweight scrap...

    Riley Kontek Written by Riley Kontek about 22 days ago 11,949 reads 14 comments

  23. Bonuses for the Best of the UFC in April

    From Alexander Gustafsson's forehead to Chael Sonnen's mouth to Jon Jones' toe, April was a veritable Frankenstein's monster of action right here...inside the Octagon...

    Scott Harris Written by Scott Harris about 22 days ago 6,732 reads 7 comments

  24. UFC 163: Demian Maia vs. Josh Koscheck Reportedly Targeted for Main Card

    Demian Maia is continuing to climb the welterweight ladder, and his next stop on the way to a title shot goes through Josh Koscheck at UFC 163 ...

    McKinley Noble Written by McKinley Noble about 22 days ago 616 reads 3 comments

  25. Power Ranking the Best MMA Fights That Will Take Place in May

    The month of May is full of MMA action from the UFC to smaller regional promotions. A number of top stars in the sport will throw down, including Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos and Vitor Belfort...

    Riley Kontek Written by Riley Kontek about 22 days ago 2,441 reads 5 comments