‘World’s Fastest Growing Sport’ — Fact or Hype?
‘World’s Fastest Growing Sport’ — Fact or Hype? 1 I always figured that calling MMA “the world’s fastest-growing sport” was mainly a promotional slogan, based more on allegorical evidence than…
Bethe Correia to Face Shayna Baszler at UFC 176, Because Grudge Match
(We now to go to our post-fight celebration expert, Michael Kelso, for analysis.) Not since Nick Diaz invented the Stockton Heybuddy have we seen a fighter gain so much notoriety…
UFC Vet Mike Russow Signs With World Series of Fighting, Will Make Debut Next Year
(Is the WSOF ready for this jelly? / Photo via Getty) Despite kicking off his UFC career with four consecutive wins — including a heroic comeback knockout against Todd Duffee in…
The UFC’s Future More Uncertain Than Ever in the Wake of GSP’s Departure
(Photo via Getty) By Matt Saccaro The UFC can undergo a new renaissance or it can further fade into Toughman on FX-level obscurity—and its actions in the aftermath of GSP’s…
Paige VanZant Leaves Team Alpha Male Under Sketchy Circumstances, Will Not Represent the Camp at UFC Fight Night 54
(Photo via @PAIGEVANZANT) In a less-than-encouraging sign, Paige VanZant has left Team Alpha Male, and is currently training independently for her UFC debut against Kailin Curran at UFC Fight Night…
UFC 167: The Card That Doomed The Welterweight Division
(A seemingly victorious Hendricks celebrates immediately after the fifth round ended, before the judges decision was announced. / Photo via Getty) By Matt Saccaro UFC 167 left the welterweight division…