Dana White expects first UFC card in Russia this year
The UFC is seemingly picking up a ton of lost momentum as the last several cards have all delivered solid nights of action for the fans. Speaking last…
Things to look for in 2013
2012 was a year plagued with injuries, cancellations and disappointments, where many things that could go wrong, did. But for those very same reasons it was also filled with some truly memorable moments…
Alistair Overeem: I stepped into Dana White’s office and took responsibility
Former Strikeforce and DREAM Heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem has been in the news almost non-stop for the past year, and very little of it has been…
Johny Hendricks needs to fight Nick Diaz
Should Johny Hendricks not fight until he gets a shot at the title? Hell no.
5 UFC Fights that absolutely have to happen in 2013
2013 is just around the corner, promising many great Mixed Martial Arts battles. This might be the year we finally see Georges St. Pierre vs. Anderson…
Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva vs. Alistair Overeem targeted for UFC 156
Alistair Overeem’s return fight is set to be against Antonio Silva at UFC 156 in February.
November: A pivotal month in MMA history
The month of November marks the anniversary of the UFC’s Denver, CO debut back in 1993. On that fateful night, an event that was at the time regarded as a brutal spectacle more than a true sport launched something that would grow into much more. Royce Gracie dominated those early events (although ultimately not the first), but now fighters have evolved into something altogether well-rounded. MMA is a worldwide phenomenon, with UFC events popping up all over the world as they continue to expand in rapid
Ohio Athletic Commission to Review Horrifyingly Late Stoppage of Zaromskis/Koreshkov at Bellator 78
(More frightening than anything you’ll see this Halloween. Gif courtesy of Zombie Prophet.) Although it was marginally overlooked in our weekend…
Dana White says Nick Diaz will fight top Welterweight before title shot
It looks like if Nick Diaz does indeed make his return to the UFC Octagon, his long called-for title shot will have to wait until he beats a top-level opponent. Last seen in a razor-thin and controversial loss to Carlos Condit last February, Diaz stated he would retire from MMA. Either way, he was put on hold when he failed a test for marijuana metabolites, prompting his much-publicized battle and subsequent suspension with the NSAC. Dana White recently revealed the following:
“When Diaz gets off
Dana White says Alistair Overeem could get title shot upon return
As of right now, Alistair Overeem will face the winner of Junior Dos Santos and Cain Velasquez in his first fight back with the company.