Scary Stats: The numbers also don’t look good for Nate Diaz at UFC 279
The odds are against Nate Diaz ahead of his UFC 279 matchup opposite Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279, as are several important — and unsettling…
Trent Reinsmith
Luke Rockhold on smearing his blood on Paulo Costa: ‘That’s just f-ck you’
In one of the more bizarre scenes in the history of an already unconventional sport, Luke Rockhold rubbed his bloody visage into the face of…
Shane Burgos made the right call in leaving the UFC for PFL
The news that free agent Shane Burgos had signed with the PFL (Professional Fighter’s League) instead of re-upping with the UFC sent some tremors through…
At UFC 278, Leon Edwards reminded us why we love MMA
Checked out, but not tuned out. That would be the best way to describe my mindset as the fight clock ticked down during the Kamaru…
UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 – Winners and Losers
I will not criticize the UFC commentary team for disregarding Leon Edwards’ chances of unseating UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman as the main event of…
Outspoken Luke Rockhold is the pre-event winner of UFC 278
In the lead up to UFC 278, Luke Rockhold railed against the UFC pay and bonus structures. Those who thought the former UFC middleweight champion…
Storylines to watch from UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 – A rematch six years in the making
It’s been over six years since Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards first fought. A lot of things have changed since Usman defeated Edwards on the…
UFC 278 prelims: Storylines to watch
A rematch headlines Saturday’s UFC 278 fight card from Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. In that matchup, UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman faces…
Storylines to watch during the UFC 278 early prelims
A rematch nearly seven years in the making headlines Saturday’s UFC 278 fight card from Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. In that contest,…
UFC San Diego: Vera vs. Cruz – Winners and Losers
What is essentially a UFC bantamweight tournament began on Saturday night with Marlon Vera making an unscheduled and unwanted adjustment to the shape of Dominick…
He’s scared – Islam Makhachev says UFC forced Charles Oliveira to accept fight with him
Islam Makhachev has been paying attention to the things Charles Oliveira has been saying and Makhachev’s take is that while the former UFC lightweight champion…
Khamzat Chimaev playing the right game ahead of UFC 279 matchup vs. Nate Diaz
If one looks at the odds and listens to some current and UFC fighters, one would think Nate Diaz is going to be welcomed into…
Jamahal Hill shoots his shot for UFC light heavyweight title fight
Jamahal Hill knows that while he does not have the overall MMA experience of current UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka, he has more UFC…
In defense of ‘early’ stoppages in MMA
The phrase “early stoppage” gives me agita. Whenever I hear those two words uttered together they register as, “that referee prevented me — the paying…
Thiago Santos and Jamahal Hill are the fighters to watch at UFC Vegas 59
The main event of Saturday’s UFC Vegas 59 fight card could cause some significant movement in the promotion’s light heavyweight rankings. Heading into the contest,…
With free agency looming, UFC veteran Shane Burgos ‘would love to hear some other numbers’
Following his split decision win over Charles Jourdain on the recent UFC Long Island card in his home state of New York, featherweight veteran Shane…
UFC 277 main event commentary left a lot to be desired
There was a moment in the UFC 277 main event where the commentary narrative changed from the truthful and honest view that Amanda Nunes was…
UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2 – Winners and Losers
Julianna Pena’s reign as UFC women’s bantamweight champion began with an emphatic win in December. It ended in resounding defeat on Saturday night when the…
UFC 277 Editorial: What are the ramifications if Amanda Nunes loses to Julianna Pena again?
I am willing to take Amanda Nunes at her word. Heading into UFC 277, where she faces Julianna Pena for the second time, the former…
Storylines to watch during UFC 277 pay-per-view card
The UFC heads to Dallas, Texas on Saturday for UFC 277. The event marks the first time the promotion has visited the city since May…