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Muhammad Ali – The Greatest Of All Time in Combat Sports Turns 70 Today
Add another epic milestone to the long list of accomplishments in the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Today, “The Greatest” celebrates his 70th birthday. Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., he was known for his outlandish and often brash attitude. Clay changed his named in 1964 after joining the Nation of Islam. He was known as the greatest boxer of his time and quite arguably although he has been retired for a number of years he may still hold that recognition.Add Comment -
ESPN’s Josh Gross Starts a Fire Storm with UFC, Dana White Prepared For Full-Blown Battle
ESPN, the leader in sports news and information, aired an episode of their “Outside the Lines” series Sunday about the pay fighters receive from the UFC. With UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock and Rob Maysey, founder of the Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association and Arizona based attorney, as their main sources, the panel proceeds to call out UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta for the lack of pay fighters make. The UFC had over 330 fighters on their 2011 payroll, along with the over 500 workers that the company regularly employs. The company is based in Las Vegas and the Fertitta brothers along with White have owned the UFC since 2001, taking it from near collapse to top MMA organization in the world... -
UFC Fires Back At ESPN
Dana White and the UFC are firing back at ESPN amidst allegations that UFC fighters are underpaid and unhappy. This evening Dana White tweeted a portion of the interview that was unaired. In it Lorenzo Fertitta points out that ESPN is a multi-billionaire company and a fighter on their last card earned only a couple of hundred dollars. Check out the video clip below. -
Anthony Johnson Cut From UFC Following Missed Weight Cut And UFC 142 Loss
On the heels of a first round submission loss and weight fiasco it should come as no surprise that Anthony “Rumble” Johnson has been released from the UFC. A behind the scenes video on the day of weigh-ins allowed fans a glimpse into Dana White breaking the news to Vitor Belfort that Johnson was not going to come close to making weight. The look of disappointment in Belfort’s face was justified as he sat in agony chewing on a bag of ice. Belfort, his nutritionist Mike Dolce, Dana White, and the rest of the watching world recognized the unprofessionalism that Johnson was displaying not for the first or even second time but for the third time in his career with the UFC. -
UFC 142 Weigh-Ins: Anthony Johnson Misses Weight by a Ridiculous 11-Pounds
UFC Rio is by far one of the most exciting events in recent time for the fighters who are involved on this weekend’s fight card. Returning to the home of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the UFC-founding Gracie family is enough to get any mixed martial arts fan. The week leading up to the fights has been full of the usual activities and media releases. Even with all of the energy and excitement surrounding these fights, it is still up to the fighters to show up, make weight, and then put on a show. Unfortunately for Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, who has made a habit of not making weight, the weigh-ins proved to be a nightmare as he hit the scales a whopping 11-pounds overweight. -
Reasons Why You Don't Prank Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir (VIDEO)
As part of the motion capture process for the upcoming video game UFC Undisputed 3, someone thought it would be a good idea to try to trick former UFC champ Frank Mir into doing the hokey pokey. The following video proves why it is never a good idea to prank Frank Mir. -
Low Blow Radio: Strikeforce Review, UFC 142 Preview, Mayweather vs. Pacman, Ortiz NSAC License
On this edition of the Low Blow the guys discuss how Strikeforce's latest card affects business in 2012, the latest drama concerning the Mayweather/Pacman fight, a lukewarm UFC 142, and Victor Ortiz getting a temporary license in Nevada. Both AKA teammates Luke Rockhold and King Mo Lawal had impressive performances in Strikeforce last Saturday night. But both seem pretty unhappy to be in Strikeforce. We discuss if both can hang in the top ten of the UFC and if a UFC fighter could possibly make his way into Strikeforce. The card featured some bad officiating and judging. Were fans correct to be mad or are they overreacting. Justin and Jorge also talk about a medicore Tyron Woodley pref... -
Countdown To UFC Rio: Aldo vs Mendes (VIDEO)
Saturday January 14, UFC 142 will be live from Brazil. Headlining this card is a title bout between Chad Mendes and current featherweight champion Jose Aldo Jr. This is the UFC Countdown to UFC Rio: Aldo vs. Mendes. -
USCS Year in Review: Six Major Upsets That Rocked MMA in 2011
Fight fans were treated to a series of devastating knockouts, a few bone cracking submissions, and continuously thrilling fights of the night in 2011. The past year also brought heartbreaking upsets that derailed more than a few careers. Here are six major upsets that stood out in 2011. A major upset can be measured by the cost the fighter pays after the loss. Whether felt by the screeching halt of a win streak, a plunge from the top ten rankings in a weight class, or losing the championship belt upsets can often shatter confidence and pave the long road back from defeat. Here are six major upsets that stood out in 2011. -
Chael Sonnen to Challenge Jon Jones?
Yes you read that right. Not one to keep his opinion to himself, the king of trash talk, Chael Sonnen has issued a new threat via video in his first-ever "Chael's Corner" segment on UFC Tonight. On the new segment which airs every Tuesday on FUEL TV at 10/7p ET/PT, Sonnen said he hoped that a few of his “favorite” fighters in the UFC got what they wanted for Christmas. Never one to put forth a dull moment, Sonnen seized the opportunity to once again attack Brazilian fighters Lyoto Machida, Wanderlei Silva and middleweight champion Anderson Silva.
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