Vitor Belfort says he never gave up his title shot, UFC replaced him due to TRT rule changes
Vitor Belfort has released a statement on the developments of last night and his removal from his UFC middleweight title shot. The news broke late…
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Brazil to follow Nevada’s lead and end TRT exemptions
The news that Nevada had decided to ban Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) in combat sports was a massive shift in the landscape of the fight…
Testosterone Replacement Therapy banned in combat sports by Nevada State Athletic Commission
One of the most controversial subjects in combat sports over the past few years has been the rise in athletes who have utilized Testosterone Replacement…
Rampage Jackson: ‘Here’s a secret that the UFC won’t tell you…right now Bellator is getting more ratings than UFC’
Quinton Jackson may be in the twilight of his career, but he’s certainly far from done talking. As one of the few fighters to compete…
UFC missteps still being cited as part of the problem with MMA legalization in New York
Legalization of mixed martial arts in New York once seemed like a sure thing, something that would happen in the very near future. However, the…
After confrontation at UFC 170, Phil Baroni and Bobby Green take their beef to Twitter
Phil Baroni almost managed to get himself a fight with Bobby Green at UFC 170. Well, in the crowd at UFC 170 anyway. Michael Chiesa…
Nick Diaz is only interested in a title shot: ‘Bottom line, I’m the only draw here’
Nick Diaz may be 0-2 in his last two trips to the Octagon (and 1-2 since he returned to the UFC), but that isn’t stopping…
UFC 170 press conference tweets: Rousey called her shot, Cyborg ‘needs to make 135,’ avocado related injuries and more
With UFC 170 in the books, it was time for the fighters to sit in front of the media and answer questions when they’d much…
UFC 170 bonuses: Rousey, Maia, MacDonald and Thompson each take home $50,000
Ronda Rousey will take home an extra bit of cash in addition to her fight purse and any other earnings as one of the bonus…
UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann – Results and post-fight analysis
It’s never fun to see a fight that was shaping up to be interesting stopped in anything resembling premature fashion, but it’s not easy to…
The UFC’s bizarrely dishonest marketing of Ronda Rousey ahead of UFC 170
Last week, during his bizarre “press conference” in his office, Dana White discussed Ronda Rousey and her place in the sport. The UFC president said…
UFC to wait on Weidman vs Belfort before making decision on Machida title shot
Ahead of Lyoto Machida’s impressive win over Gegard Mousasi at UFC Fight Night 36, UFC president Dana White suggested that a win could put Machida…
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Mousasi – Results and post-fight analysis
Hardcore MMA fans take part in a ritual that very few sports fans truly understand. We sit down and watch fights for five to eight…
Dana White’s UFC steroid testing call out to reporters
UFC president Dana White hosted the media in his office yesterday for the sort of impromptu press conference that you only get from the biggest…
George Zimmerman vs DMX fight cancelled by promoter
The proposed boxing match between George Zimmerman and DMX has been cancelled. Promoter Damon Feldman has cited concerns over “people’s feelings” as the reason for…
Video of Thiago Silva in custody following standoff, UFC fighter says ‘She want my house, she want my money’
NBC Miami has video of Thiago Silva in custody following last night’s standoff with Broward County police. The UFC light heavyweight is seen sitting in…
Ben Askren: ‘I’m the best damn welterweight in the world, and that’s a fact the fans are going to have to deal with’
That Ben Askren’s next fight is not in the UFC is a disappointment to most MMA fans who care about finding out how high level…
Political and combat sports heavyweights meet about brain injury study
Yesterday saw a gathering of lawmakers, medical professionals and fight promoters to discuss a new study that will be done on the brains of combat…
Training partner from Julianna Pena’s injury speaks: ‘It was just a freak accident at the gym’
A horrific training camp injury for Ultimate Fighter winner Julianna Pena blew up into a major media story last week when Dana White began to…
Anthony Johnson returns to the UFC, will face Phil Davis at UFC 172
Anthony Johnson was in attendance at UFC 169 and was seen being taken backstage by UFC officials on multiple occasions. It wasn’t exactly confirmation of…