Fighting to Stay Relevant

Two veterans and future Hall of Famers took to the octagon at UFC 240 looking to prove that they still had what it took to compete at the top of their divisions.

UFC 240 Preview

Two fighters head to Edmonton with big hills to climb but if they can get to the top they can put their names among the best both right now and ever.

Falling Short in Vegas

The hype around UFC 200 seemed to centre around rivalries that could come after the pay-per-view and after a disappointing night only one rivalry will be seen.

UFC 200 Preview

The UFC has come a long way in 200 Pay-per-View events but there is plenty of work left to do as the UFC continues to use old tactics to sell fights heading into UFC 200.

Opportunities Taken in Vegas (TUF 22 Finale Review)

Another season of The Ultimate Fighter came to an end as fighters took advantage of their opportunities at The Ultimate Fighter Finale.

Super Fight in the Philippines (UFC Fight Night 66 Review)

It was another first for the UFC as they travelled to the Philippines for the first time in the promotions history.

UFC Fight Night 66 Preview

The UFC has had a long history of dealing with fans that want super fights to figure out who the best of the best truly is in the UFC.

Impressive night in Texas (UFC Fight Night 57 Review)

The UFC is a tough business to be in and it is a lot more than just the path that people have to climb to make their way up to a spot where they can live comfortably. It is about trying to stay as one of the top fighters in the UFC for an extended periods of time. Moving up in the rankings is hard enough in the UFC as fighters have to navigate the minefield that is the fight game. Anything can happen and anything can derail a fighter’s move up the rankings. An injury suffered in a fight could do anything from end a career to give the fighter a month long medical suspension.

UFC Fight Night 57 Preview

The UFC is built on a system that has taken a lot of fire over recent years but one that rewards hard work above everything else. Winning is key in the UFC as it is the only way to become something in the promotion. Not only that but it is the only way to earn any money in the UFC as the low ranking fighters rarely clear enough to make a living. To earn the type of money that can make them a truly professional fighter they have to win and move their way up the rankings to earn fights on the main card and in the main event.

TUF 19 ends on a High Note (TUF 19 Finale Review)

The Ultimate Fighter has already proven to change lives and has already been mentioned as a major reason for the growth of the sport. That would be expressed during International Fight Week in Las Vegas when Pat Miletich was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. During the induction UFC President would announce potential plans for a future induction that would mean big things for the reality show. White expressed that he would love to see the entire The Ultimate Fighter season 1 cast inducted into the hall of fame.

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