Gegard Mousasi vs. Renato Sobral Official for ‘Affliction: Triology’
(His mouthpiece says “DEATH.” His shorts say “CONDOM DEPOT.” Photo courtesy of Sherdog.) With Gegard Mousasi and Vitor Belfort’s weight-related bitch-fest producing nothing positive, Affliction has scrapped the match and…
WEC Payouts Help Nudge Jens Pulver to a More Comfortable Retirement, Mike Brown Not So Much
(That punch alone has got to be worth $500, easy.) After a great night of fights in Sacramento, the WEC continues to be the place where even the stars get…
Ben vs. Ben — Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields + WEC 41 Double-Feature
(My God, the animosity between these two. It’s like the entire room could burst into flames at any moment.) MMA fans have a full dance-card this weekend, with Strikeforce putting…
The Eras of MMA (Part 1: The Pioneers, 1993-1999)
When Joe Rogan declared the beginning of “the Machida Era” at UFC 98, the Dragon became just the latest in a string of dominant fighters who have defined MMA and…
WEC Champ Mike Brown Talks Money, Respect, and Tells Us Why He’s No Fluke
(He’s got comedic timing, too.) Mike Thomas Brown destroyed the myth of the unbeatable Urijah Faber with his upset knockout victory at WEC 36 last year, but respect (and until…
MMA Bill Passes Vote in NY State Assembly Committee (!!!)
(You know who gets no play from the ladies, Bob? A loser, that’s who.) The New York State Assembly’s Tourism, Arts, and Sports Development Committee finally voted on bill A02009…