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Suicidal Call Out of the Day/Possibly Year: Cody McKenzie Wants in on Josh Thomson’s Highlight Reel

(Must...resist...shit...getting...too...real...) As a big fan of TUF 12's Cody McKenzie, I've come to realize that it's hard to fault the guy for his nonsensical and often self-destructive decisions, especially when it comes to choosing his opponents. Show More Summary

Mayweather vs. Guerrero: Floyd Mayweather calls Robert Guerrero a 'dirty fighter' who would be ‘real good’ at MMA

Did Floyd Mayweather Jr. insult the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA), or compliment Robert Guerrero? In the third episode of "All Access: Mayweather vs. Guerrero," the pound-for-pound best boxer in the world, Mayweather, shared hisShow More Summary

Eddie Alvarez Plans to Take Bellator to Court, Fight For Cash in Illegal, Underground Miami Bouts [LIKE A BOSS]

(Well, it's safe to assume that Alvarez's new training camp is off to a rough start.) Lightweight Eddie Alvarez was a busy man on Twitter yesterday. Last October, Alvarez completed his final contracted fight for the Bellator organization and became a limited free agent. Show More Summary

Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva Reignite Their Smoldering Feud

Shortly after losing to Jon Jones at UFC 159, Chael Sonnen stood in the Octagon and told UFC commentator Joe Rogan, “I’m going to think it through. I’m not going to be one of the guys to hang around if there’s not a road to the title, then this sport isn ’t for me. Show More Summary

Michael Chandler vs. Dave Jansen Lightweight Title Fight Officially Booked for Bellator 96 in June

("Don't worry, Mo, we're pretty sure your belt just got lost in the mail.") On the heels of his first successful title defense over Rick Hawn at Bellator 85, Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler has officially been booked to...Show More Summary

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. Speaking to MMA Junkie, Sanchez did his best "I am not impressed by your performance" impersonation when asked about Henderson-Melendez. Show More Summary

Tarec Saffiedine’s Two-Year-Old Son Is Already a Fcking Savage [VIDEO]

(Props: YouTube.com/TarecSaffiedine via TheUG) Ladies and gentlemen, meet the future of the sport. This little tyke is Tarec Saffiedine's two-year-old son, shown here during a recent sofa-training session. From his vicious leg kicks (look familiar?) to his jackhammer-esque ground-and-pound, Sponge Jr. Show More Summary

Jorge Masvidal wants 'easy paychecks' against 'so called top 10 guys,' calls out UFC 159 winner Pat Healy

Hey, Billy Badass, dare to step to Jorge Masvidal, who is fired up and eager to prove that the top-ranked 155-pound Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters are no match for his superior fight skills. "Gamebred" -- the former No. Show More Summary

Chael Sonnen: I'm Not Retiring Until Me and 'Dirt Bag' Wanderlei Silva Fight

Chael Sonnen doesn't plan on hanging up the gloves just yet—not until he's at least had an opportunity to settle things with Wanderlei Silva. Retirement talks loomed following Sonnen 's disappointing loss to light heavyweight champ Jon Jones at UFC 159 on Saturday night. Show More Summary

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. Speaking with MMA Digest, "The...Show More Summary

Jon Jones’s Toe Wasn’t Actually Broken (?!); Champ Will Be Ready for Action in 6-8 Weeks

('Tis but a scratch.) Despite initial assumptions that Jon Jones suffered a compound fracture of his left big toe during his UFC 159 title defense against Chael Sonnen, the injury was later determined to be a dislocation. (You know,Show More Summary

And Now He’s….Fired(?): Cheick Kongo’s Profile Removed From UFC.com

(Cheick Kongo had never seen Deliverance before, yet in that moment, he somehow knew what was coming. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.)  We know, we know, it's probably not a good idea to solely base someone's employment status with the...Show More Summary

Tyrone Spong Pulled From ‘World Series of Fighting III’ Over Alleged Visa Issues

(Quite possibly the strangest reaction to Pig Destroyer's "Gravedancer" that we have ever seen.)  Bad news, Potato Nation, as it has been recently announced that the upcoming World Series of Fighting 3 card has taken a major hit in the form of Tyrone Spong, who has allegedly been pulled from the event due to visa issues. Show More Summary

Robbie Peralta Tests Positive for Marijuana Following UFC on FUEL 9 Loss, Faces Suspension and Rehab

(Photo via Esther Lin/MMAFighting.com) After suffering a unanimous decision loss to Akira Corassani at UFC on Fuel 9: Mousasi vs. Latifi last month, featherweight prospect Robbie "Problems" Peralta was just hit with more bad news — his drug test for the Stockholm event came up positive for marijuana metabolites. Show More Summary

Mark Hunt Blasts UFC for Promising Only Junior Dos Santos a Title Shot

Apparently, not every title shot within the UFC can be earned equally—especially not if you're MMA veteran Mark Hunt. Despite being one of the only heavyweights in the promotion on a four-fight winning streak (with one of those victories...Show More Summary

Dana White: I'm Not Doing Anything in New York, Until They Do the Right Thing

“It’s up to you, New York, New York.” Most New Yorkers know the words to the theme song originally performed by Liza Minnelli from Martin Scorcese ’s film, “New York, New York,” written by composer John Kander and lyricist Fredd Elb, and made famous by the version sung by the late crooner Frank Sinatra. Show More Summary

Report: Demian Maia to Face Josh Koscheck [WUT] at UFC 163 in Rio on August 3rd

(CUUUUURSSSSEE YOOOOUUUU JOOOOEEEE SILLLVVVVAA!!!) Far be it from us to accuse UFC matchmaker and noted "mean little fcker" Joe Silva of phoning it in, but when rumors started to circulate that former middleweight title challenger and...Show More Summary

If You Like Fetish Porn, You Might Enjoy Rin Nakai’s Latest Pancrase Promos, You Pervert

(Props: YouTube.com/PancraseChannel. Tip via MiddleEasy) Look, we know Rin Nakai isn't for everybody. As an Asian woman who's built like Bolo Yeung, the undefeated Queen of Pancrase appeals to a very specific fetish. But she's neverShow More Summary

Enough’s Enough: UFC VP Marc Ratner to Request Changes to MMA’s Two Most Bullshit Rules

(I don't see a downed opponent. I see a damn fool!) It's one of the strangest, most arbitrary double-standards of MMA's Unified Rules — you get five minutes to recover from a strike to the groin, but if you can't immediately continue after an eye-poke, the fight is over. Show More Summary

UFC 159 Salaries: The Case Against Michael Bisping’s Ceaseless Rage

(High-fEYEve! Photo courtesy of Getty Images.)  In the weeks leading up to his battle with Alan Belcher at UFC 159, we noticed that Michael Bisping appeared to be even more irked than usual -- which is saying something when you're talking...Show More Summary

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