Dan Shapiro
Revisiting UFC 9: The Night MMA Lost Its Punches
Twenty years removed from what was dubbed the worst fight in the history of mixed martial arts, we take a look at the events surrounding UFC 9 and the definition of a closed fist.
The Fight for Jack Johnson’s Presidential Pardon Takes the Stage
Seeking a presidential pardon for convicted heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, playwright Tommie J. Moore is calling out President Obama with “Dare to Be Black: The Jack Johnson Story.”
Edgar, Mendes Square Off in the Shadow of Aldo
With UFC Fight Night 80 in the books, we take another look at tonight’s TUF 22 Finale main event between a pair of hard-hitting wrestlers.
Getting to Know Your TUF 22 Finalists
A little background on Artem Lobov and Ryan Hall, who fight for The Ultimate Fighter 22 crown tonight.
Third Times a Charm for Jacare Souza and Yoel Romero
A pair of UFC middleweights finally meet after two previous bookings, rekindling MMA's old rivalry between Brazilian jiu jitsu and wrestling.
Henderson, Masvidal: Ahead of the Game, Proving Bigger is Better
A pair of lightweights-turned-welterweights headlining UFC Seoul are setting a new trend in MMA.
Debunking MMA's Brazilian Home Field Advantage
MMA judges in Brazil have developed a reputation for unfairly siding with their local fighters. But is the stigma true?
Patrick Cummins Is the UFC's Light Heavyweight Brazilian Slayer
Beware Brazil; Cummins is headed south for the third time in less than a year, where he’s continually dominated the local opposition.
Salsa Connects the Dots from Rousey to “The Rumble in the Jungle”
Often compared to “Iron” Mike Tyson, Ronda Rousey finds a musical inspiration that brings her closer to Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.
Carlos Condit: Man of Science?
The former UFC interim welterweight champion may not have a degree or academic background in the sciences, but he sure does know quite a lot about physiology.
Duffy, Poirier, and the McGregor Effect
The trickle down from Conor McGregor’s meteoric rise to the top of the UFC featherweight division is having a direct impact on the betting line of his countrymen.
Conor McGregor’s Reverse Psychology
The UFC heads back to Dublin in a few weeks. So, naturally, it makes perfect sense that Conor McGregor is in the news, despite not even fighting on the card.