With It All Said and Done, Where Does Ben Askren Sit in Welterweight History?
Among the welterweight greats sit names like Hughes and St. Pierre — so where does Ben Askren's name fall? In his retirement bout Friday at ONE Championship: Immortal Pursuit, welterweight champion Ben Askren was nothing short of dominant. You could...
UFC Shanghai: Kelvin Gastelum’s Swap of a Legend for an Icon
Kelvin Gastelum was preparing to face a Brazilian legend at UFC Shanghai, but the stakes have been raised as British icon Michael Bisping steps in on three weeks' notice. It is an argument for which story is the most shocking...
Three “Huh?” Moments in MMA Last Week: Nov. 20 Edition
High-profile prospect Mackenzie Dern is taking another shot at strawweight in Invicta FC, CTE was confirmed in a living person for the first time, and Fat Rampage isn't happy. Huh? Finding the proper response to much of the news finding...
GSP’s Triumph At UFC 217 Just Salvaged the UFC’s Year
The UFC was having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year prior to UFC 217 over the weekend. There, the triumphant return of Georges St. Pierre salvaged the MMA promotion's year. The UFC owes a great deal of thanks...
UFC 217: Michael Bisping vs Georges St. Pierre Preview
Michael Bisping is pursuing a greater place in history, but it's Georges St. Pierre who returns at UFC 217 with intentions to add to his already incredible legend. To have finally reached this point feels like an accomplishment in itself....
UFC 217: Cody Garbrandt vs. TJ Dillashaw Preview
Garbrandt vs Dillashaw has everything: Betrayal, history, bad-blood, and the world championship on the line.That makes it the perfect fight for UFC 217 at Madison Square Garden. It's been a grudge match a year in the making as former Ultimate Fighter...
Three “Huh?” Moments in MMA Last Week: Oct. 30th Edition
Amateur female fighters will have the opportunity to win a professional contract next year, people are teasing a bout that nobody wants, and one of MMA's loudest voices continues to speak on a variety of topics. Huh? Finding the proper...
UFC: It’s Time for Cowboy Cerrone to Hit the Dusty Trail Back to Lightweight
Donald Cerrone's recent career trajectory has been an interesting one to say the least. Never one to back down from a fight, Cowboy Cerrone went on a four fight run upon moving up to welterweight, then hit a wall...
Bellator MMA Has a Heavy(Weight) Problem — Here’s the Solution
The Bellator heavyweight title was last defended over three years ago, and in its absence, Bellator has wound up with a heavy (weight) problem: how to relaunch the division. Every now and then it's fun to play matchmaker (hey, it's...
Three “Huh?” Moments in MMA Last Week: Oct. 23 Edition
A questionable pre-fight requirement was made for some female fighters in Massachusetts, a former flyweight contender is (maybe) returning to MMA, and idiot soccer fans played a role in UFC scheduling. Huh? Finding the proper response to much of the...
