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Blog Post Archive
EA Sports UFC Game: Interview with Creative Director Brian Hayes
EA Sports UFC is one of the most highly anticipated sports games being developed for the next generation of home video game consoles. The XBox One and PlayStation 4 are due out in the fall. And while EA Sports UFC isn't due out until...Show More Summary
Report: Georges St-Pierre to Defend UFC Title Against Johny Hendricks on Nov. 16
The question finally has an answer, and the answer is yes. Let me fill in a few more details if that is a bit too vague. Yes, UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre will fight top-ranked Johny Hendricks. Yes, the fight does have a date, and that date is Nov. Show More Summary
UFC 162 Chris Weidman: Rushed Potential and the Importance of Experience
Chris Weidman is as good a prospect as we have ever seen in MMA and has shown numerous traits which are not commonplace in fighters with three or four times as many fights on their record. The problem with Weidman's upcoming title fight...Show More Summary
Brad Pickett vs. Michael McDonald Head-to-Toe Breakdown
The UFC's debut event on the Fox Sports 1 network, set for August 17, now sports a full 13-fight card featuring a number of very intriguing matchups. Among the most interesting of all is a bantamweight clash between a pair of hard hitters, Michael McDonald and Brad Pickett. Show More Summary
King Mo Lawal Talks Fickle Fans, Newton's Fluke Win and His Path to the Gold
It's been six months since former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion "King" Mo Lawal made his debut with Bellator, and while not everything has gone right inside the cage, life is good on the outside. Lawal inked his deal with the...Show More Summary
Exclusive: Chael Sonnen Details History, Beef with LeBron James
One week ago, UFC light heavyweight Chael Sonnen appeared on The Jim Rome Show on the cable network Showtime. During the show, Sonnen gave his candid opinions on Miami Heat superstar and four-time MVP LeBron James. I think LeBron's a dork. Show More Summary
UFC 162: Cub Swanson Looking to Keep Momentum Rolling Against Dennis Siver
Cub Swanson is a man on a mission. After running the table in 2012 and picking up three consecutive victories, the resurgent featherweight entered 2013 looking to shift his drive to a title shot into high gear. Swanson was successful...Show More Summary
Frankie Edgar: 7 Title Fights In a Row and He's Hungry For More
For the first time in more than three years and seven fights, Frankie Edgar will enter the UFC Octagon without a title belt on the line. He will look to get back into the title race at UFC 162 when he faces Charles Oliveira in the co-main event that night. Show More Summary
UFC 162 Video Preview: Dan Henderson Offers His Take on Silva vs. Weidman
UFC 161 is becoming more distant by the day. If you look into the not-too-distant future, you’ll see that UFC 162 is just over the horizon and getting closer by the second. UFC 162 will take place on July 6. The event features a pretty deep card, especially in the featherweight division. Show More Summary
Five MMA Fighters Who Peaked Too Early in Their UFC Careers
The ultimate goal for any fighter in mixed martial arts is simple: Earn a world title. More specifically, a UFC title. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the premiere organization in this sport, and the vast majority of competitors want their name on the promotion's roster. Show More Summary
Jake Ellenberger: Rory MacDonald Was Invented by the Media and Sold to the Fans
It's safe to say UFC on Fox 8 fighter Jake Ellenberger is not buying the hype surrounding his next opponent, Rory MacDonald. The two fighters have recently engaged in a back and-forth war on Twitter, but even before that, Ellenberger didn't seem to care much for the overinflated way MacDonald is being promoted as a top-five welterweight. Show More Summary
Anderson Silva: 'Every Fighter Commits Mistakes,' Even Chris Weidman
It's hard to imagine the greatest fighter in UFC history entering a fight as an underdog, but that almost seems to be what is happening with Anderson Silva approaching his next bout against Chris Weidman at UFC 162. For months, Weidman...Show More Summary
UFC: Former Welterweight Contender Mike Swick Moving Back to Middleweight
Former Ultimate Fighter competitor and UFC welterweight title challenger Mike Swick seems poised to return to 185 pounds. Swick replied to a fan's tweet to indicate he would be returning, but not at 170 pounds. "I wanna come back at a big and healthy 185. Show More Summary
UFC on Fox 8: Jake Ellenberger and Rory MacDonald Trade Shots on Twitter
A pivotal welterweight showdown between Rory MacDonald and Jake Ellenberger is rapidly approaching and neither fighter is lacking confidence heading into the 170-pound scrap. "The Juggernaut" got the trash talk going early Monday morning,...Show More Summary
The Business of Jon Jones Is 'Thriving' with More Major Deals on the Horizon
When Forbes released the l ist of the 100 highest paid athletes worldwide, many sports were represented—football, baseball, basketball, tennis, golf, boxing and even cricket. The payouts for the athletes included their yearly salaries, along with endorsement deals, which in many cases were the figure that drove the numbers into the top 100. Show More Summary
On the Set of Fight Master: Can Bellator's New Reality Show Take Aim at UFC?
When Spike TV's Fight Master debuts tomorrow, on the surface at least, it's going to look awfully familiar. Thirty two mixed martial arts fighters will attempt to realize a dream, to win a single-elimination tournament and earn their spot alongside the world's very best fighters. Show More Summary
5 Reasons Jon Jones Will Be the Most Dominant Fighter in MMA History
Like it or not, when the lights fade in his career, fans and experts alike will consider Jon Jones the Michael Jordan of MMA. Since joining the UFC in the summer of 2008, "Bones" has used a unique blend of athleticism, intelligence and grit to make several dynamic fighters seem rudimentary. Show More Summary
Sarah Kaufman vs Sara McMann Head-to-Toe Breakdown
No. 2 ranked Sarah Kaufman will meet No. 4 ranked Sara McMann in a highly anticipated women's bantamweight scrap at UFC on Fox Sports 1 #2 in Indianapolis. With Cat Zingano sidelined with a knee injury the winner of this fight could leapfrog her for the next title shot. Show More Summary
10 MMA Fights That Have to Be Made in the Second Half of 2013
Nearing the halfway mark of 2013, fans have already been treated to some killer bookings this year. Between a superfight for the featherweight title, plus grudge matches for the welterweight and light heavyweight championships, Joe Silva has been doing a solid job in terms of keeping fans happy. Show More Summary
Benson Henderson Takes to Facebook to Report, Vilify New UFC Dress Code
The UFC apparently has a new official dress code for fighters (and other television talent) who are traveling on the UFC's dime for publicity tours and other marketing related events. And at least one UFC champion isn't happy about it. Show More Summary