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Roy Jones Jr on why he wants to win a world title at the age of 46

When you are 46 years old, 99 percent of athletes are out of their prime and have moved on to the second phase of life.

Ronda Rousey: 'I could beat 100 percent' of UFC men's 135ers under right circumstances

A lot has been made this week of the possibility of UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey beating men in a fight.

Bovada offers prop bet that Ronda Rousey will fight a man before the end of 2016

The talk of the sports world has been Ronda Rousey since she defeated Cat Zingano at UFC 184 in 14 seconds to retain her women's bantamweight championship.

UFC: CM Punk completes his first intensive sparring session

A lot has been made of Phil "CM Punk" Brooks signing with the UFC in December.

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao open training camps for their epic showdown

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will finally battle in 60 days on May 2 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Bellator files injunction to prevent 'Rampage' Jackson from competing at UFC 186

Could we not see "Rampage" Jackson not make his return at UFC 186?

UFC 184: Joe Rogan feels Ronda Rousey 'might beat 50 percent' of UFC male bantamweight fighters

UFC president Dana White joked during the UFC 184 post-fight press conference that he might have to put women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey into the cage against men since has been so dominant.

White says Rousey is female Mike Tyson

Ronda Rousey proved why she's the baddest female athlete in the entire world, defeating Cat Zingano in just 14 seconds in the main event of Saturday's UFC 184.

Rousey wins in 14 seconds

Ronda Rousey needed just 14 seconds to defeat previously undefeated number one contender Cat Zingano at UFC 184.

Brock Lesnar attends UFC 184

You would think that Ronda Rousey defeating Cat Zingano in 14 seconds to retain the UFC women's bantamweight championship at Saturday's UFC 184 would be big enough and fill our appetites.

UFC 184: Dana White says Ronda Rousey is the female Mike Tyson

Ronda Rousey proved why she's the baddest female athlete in the entire world defeating Cat Zingano in just 14 seconds in the main event of Saturday's UFC 184.

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Ronda Rousey defeats Cat Zingano in 14 seconds to retain the UFC women's bantamweight championship.

5 reasons to watch tonight's UFC 184

The UFC returns to pay-per-view as UFC 184 takes place tonight from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Invicta FC 11: Cyborg destroys Tweet in 46 seconds, inches closer to megafight with Rousey

This is the biggest weekend in the history of women's MMA.

Bellator 134: Liam McGeary becomes first British-born MMA major champ

McGeary makes history by defeating Emanuel Newton in their light heavyweight championship bout.

Bellator 134's 'King Mo' Lawal on fighting at heavyweight: 'Why not?'

In life, people like to overcome obstacles.

UFC 184 weigh-in results: Ronda Rousey, Cat Zingano on mark for main event

Rousey weighed in at 135 pounds, Zingano at 134.5, ahead of their bantamweight title bout.

Bellator 134: Paul Daley 'really doubts' he'd back in Bellator if Scott Coker wasn't around

Paul Daley hasn't competed in Bellator since July of 2012 when he defeated Rudy Bears by first round TKO.

UFC 184: Holly Holm feels women's MMA at point where it can't be ignored

History will be made at Saturday's UFC 184 when the top two bouts will be women's matchups.

Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock to main event Bellator show on June 20

Kimbo Slice is back in MMA, so why not Ken Shamrock?

Brock Lesnar contract talks with WWE have stalled out; return to the UFC imminent?

Could the end be near for Brock Lesnar in the WWE and make a return to the UFC?

UFC 184 features champ Ronda Rousey defending her title against Cat Zingano

The UFC returns to pay-per-view this Saturday night as UFC 184 takes place from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

UFC 188 to feature heavyweight title unification fight between Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum

We seem to be on our way to having an undisputed UFC heavyweight champion of the world.

Frank Mir dispatches Antonio Silva with first round KO at UFC Fight Night 61

Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir picked up the 12th finish of his UFC career, knocking out Antonio Silva in the first round of UFC Fight Night 61.

UFC Fight Night 61: Antonio Silva feels its hard to believe that Anderson Silva did anything wrong

It has been a horrific time for Anderson Silva.

UFC Fight Night 61: Frank Mir says trilogy fight with Brock Lesnar makes more sense if victorious tonight

Sometimes taking some time for a fighter can be the best thing for them.

UFC Fight Night 61: Michael Johnson glad to put 2014 behind him

Life sometimes takes a path that you don't expect.

UFC Fight Night 61: Frank Mir returns to headline against Bigfoot Silva in rare Sunday show

The UFC returns in two days for a rare Sunday show as UFC Fight Night 61 from Gigantinho Gymnasium in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

UFC 187 headlined by champions Jon Jones and Chris Weidman making title defenses

Memorial Day weekend is usually one of the biggest fight times for the UFC.

UFC to implement year around random drug testing on all fighters

In a press conference earlier today, UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta announced that the UFC will start year round random performance enhancing drug testing on all fighters starting July 1.

Silva failed post-fight test

The Nevada State Athletic Commission announced Tuesday that former middleweight champion Anderson Silva failed a drug test taken after his victory over Nick Diaz in UFC 183.

Rob Gronkowski says he has been training Chandler Jones to face his UFC champion brother

Rob Gronkowski, an MMA trainer on the side?

UFC Fight Night 60: Benson Henderson comes back from early hole to submit Brandon Thatch

Going into Saturday night's UFC Fight Night 60 main event, the big question was whether Benson Henderson would be able to overcome a weight deficit and make a successful UFC debut at 170 pounds.

UFC Fight Night 60: Benson Henderson moves up to welterweight to battle Brandon Thatch

The UFC returns for its first show in February as UFC Fight Night 60 takes place tonight from the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado.

Report: Anderson Silva fails another drug test related to UFC 183

Going into UFC 183 last month, it was almost unanimous that Anderson Silva would go down as the greatest fighter of all time.

UFC: Demetrious Johnson to defend flyweight title against Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC 186

The UFC announced earlier today in a press release that flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson will defend his flyweight title against Kyoji Horiguchi in the co-main event of UFC 186 on April 21.

UFC: Anderson Silva says he has 'not taken any performance-enhancing drugs'

We have been waiting to hear from Anderson Silva since it was announced on Tuesday night that he tested positive for two steroids, drostanolone and androstane prior to his UFC 183 main event bout against Nick Diaz.

UFC: Anderson Silva says he has 'not taken any performance-enhancing drugs'

We have been waiting to hear from Anderson Silva since it was announced on Tuesday night that he tested positive for two steroids, drostanolone and androstane prior to his UFC 183 main event bout against Nick Diaz.

UFC: Why Anderson Silva's legacy is forever tarnished

Anderson Silva is widely considered as the greatest fighter in the history of mixed martial arts. But that claim may not stand following his failed drug test prior to UFC 183.

UFC 183: The good, bad and dirty

UFC 183 was the long awaited return of Anderson Silva as he returned after a 13 month layoff and defeated Nick Diaz by unanimous decision in the main event.

UFC 183: Anderson Silva completes his comeback beating Nick Diaz; hints at possible retirement

If this is the end of the line for Anderson Silva, this was a good way to go out.

Five reasons to watch tonight's UFC 183

The UFC closes out the first month of 2015 with a bang as UFC 183 takes place tonight from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

UFC 183: Tyron Woodley says people are jealous of CM Punk

The MMA world was in a frenzy last month at UFC 182 when it was announced that former WWE heavyweight CM Punk signed with the UFC.

UFC 183: Diaz, Silva make weight for main event, two fighters miss by a mile

UFC 183 weigh-ins took place on Friday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the site of Saturday night's show.

UFC 183 headliner Nick Diaz misses workout, finally reaches Vegas

Nick Diaz has a knack for running on his own time and to the beat of his own drummer.

UFC 183: Anderson Silva returns after gruesome leg injury to headline against Nick Diaz

UFC 183 commences on Saturday night from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

WWE Royal Rumble: What WWE can learn from the UFC

On Sunday night, the WWE presented their second biggest pay-per-view event of the year, the Royal Rumble.

UFC on Fox 14: The good, bad and dirty

The hook surrounding Saturday night's UFC on Fox 14 main event between Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Johnson from the Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, Sweden was the winner getting the next shot at light heavyweight champion Jon Jones.

UFC on Fox 14: Anthony Johnson brutalizes Alexander Gustafsson by first round stoppage

Anthony Johnson told Sporting News earlier this week that he was planning on bringing all the good things he did in 2014 into 2015.

UFC on Fox 14: Anthony Johnson says UFC suspension was frustrating

Fans only see fighters when they are doing interviews and competing inside the cage.

UFC on FOX 14: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Anthony Johnson number one contender's fight headlines first FOX show of 2015

The UFC returns to FOX for the first time in 2015 as UFC on FOX 14 takes place on Saturday from the Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.

Former UFC fighter Dave Herman arrested and tazed by Indiana police; wife records incident

Former UFC fighter was arrested by Indiana police early Tuesday morning.

UFC champ Jon Jones: 'I'm not a cocaine addict'

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones did his first interview on Monday night after it was revealed that prior to his UFC 182 title defense against Daniel Cormier, he had tested positive for cocaine.

UFC Fight Night 59: The good, bad and dirty

Going into Sunday night's UFC Fight Night 59, the event was built and centered around Conor McGregor.

UFC Fight Night 59: Conor McGregor steamrolls Dennis Siver; tries to fight champ Jose Aldo

The buildup to UFC Fight Night 59 was deemed to be the coronation of Conor McGregor getting a title shot at featherweight champion Jose Aldo.

Conor McGregor feels like the buildup to UFC Fight Night 59 has been an 'illusion'

Anytime you listen to a Conor McGregor interview, he talks a lot about visualization and seeing what will happen in his fights especially leading into tonight's UFC Fight Night 59 main event fight against Dennis Siver.

UFC Fight Night 59: Benson Henderson never wanted to sit at the 'cool' kids table

In the UFC, fighters have to drop out of their fight for one reason or another.

World Series of Fighting 17: How Brian Foster kept the faith to get back to the big show

As human beings, we all have ups and downs in life.

World Series of Fighting's Jake Shields thinks fighters shouldn't be tested for recreational drugs

Jake Shields had his first MMA fight in 1999 when he defeated Paul Harrision by first round TKO for the Cobra Fighting Federation.

Kimbo Slice agrees to fight for Bellator MMA

Kimbo Slice fighting in MMA in 2015?

UFC Fight Night 59: Dennis Siver has no 'respect' and hates Conor McGregor

Dennis Siver is a guy who doesn't say too much before a fight.

UFC Fight Night 59: Conor McGregor headlines grudge match vs. Dennis Siver

The Conor McGregor train rolls onto free TV on Sunday as UFC Fight Night 59 takes place at Boston's TD Garden.

Jon Jones leaves rehab facility after one night

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones reportedly spent just one night in drug rehab following his failed pre-fight drug test.

Dana White: Jon Jones drug test a 'great thing'; postponing fight never considered

UFC president Dana White made his first public comments on light heavyweight champion Jon Jones' failed drug test.

UFC chooses business over safety

It was revealed Tuesday by Yahoo Sports that UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones tested positive for cocaine during a random drug test that was administered by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Dec. 4.

UFC 182: The good, bad and dirty

Going into Saturday's UFC 182, all the buzz and rightfully so was centered on the main event featuring light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier.

Jones beats Cormier at UFC 182

Heading into Saturday's UFC 182 main event tilt between light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier, a lot of fans and media thought this would be Jones' toughest title defense.

5 reasons to watch UFC 182

Not many times in the sport of MMA, you get a fight that captures the nation's attention.

5 reasons to watch UFC 182

Not many times in the sport of MMA, you get a fight that captures the nation's attention.

UFC 182 co-main event fighters Donald Cerrone and Myles Jury disagree on undefeated record

A lot of hype and rightfully deserved has been placed on tonight's UFC 182 main event with Jon Jones defending the UFC light heavyweight title against number one contender, Daniel Cormier.

UFC 182: Hector Lombard says he will 'spank' Josh Burkman like a 'little girl'

Hector Lombard is usually a mild-mannered guy who doesn't say too much.

UFC 182: Daniel Cormier glad Jon Jones is finally embracing the role of the villain

In the dictionary, a villain is a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot.

'Bones' has been reluctant to accept the role of the villian.

UFC 182: Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier mega title fight headlines first UFC show in 2015

If you are a UFC fan, 2014 was bit of a letdown with big fights not taking place for one reason or another.

Former WWE heavyweight champion Alberto Del Rio in discussions with Bellator MMA

Could we see another former WWE champion head into the world of MMA?

CM Punk is what's best for UFC business

It was announced on Saturday night during the UFC 181 broadcast that former WWE champion Phil Brooks aka CM Punk has signed with the company to a multi-fight deal with his debut expected to be sometime in 2015.

UFC 181: Johny Hendricks says he's 'still the one with the rifle'

UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks accomplished his lifelong dream when he defeated Robbie Lawler to win the vacant title at UFC 171 in March.

UFC 181: 15 month layoff was the hardest time in the career of lightweight champ Anthony Pettis

You always hear the saying, 'you never know what you had until its gone'.

Two title fights headline Saturday's UFC 181

The UFC returns to pay-per-view for the first time in three weeks as UFC 181 takes place from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

UFC signs exclusive uniform deal with Reebok

On Tuesday, the UFC announced that they have agreed to an exclusive uniform deal with Reebok starting with UFC 189 on July 11.

CM Punk: Vince McMahon feels the UFC is 'barbaric' and 'somebody is going to die'

World Wrestling Entertainment and the Ultimate Fighting Championship are different sporting genres.

UFC: Could Paige VanZant be the 115-pound Ronda Rousey?

Usually when a UFC show ends, all the talk is on the co-main and main event fights.

UFC Fight Night 57: Frankie Edgar chokes out Cub Swanson with four seconds left

All the talk leading up to Saturday's UFC Fight Night 57 featherweight main event between Frankie Edgar and Cub Swanson was the fact if Swanson won, he would he get a title shot at champion Jose Aldo.

UFC Fight Night 57: Frankie Edgar knew the featherweight division would become prominent

Frankie Edgar made his debut in the featherweight division in February of 2013 at UFC 156.

UFC Fight Night 57: For Cub Swanson, it is featherweight title shot or bust

Title shots in the UFC are a rarity.

'Bellator 131: Tito vs. Bonnar' sets viewership record

Whether you liked the Bellator 131 main event between Tito Ortiz and Stephan Bonnar or not, it was designed to draw a big rating. Mission accomplished.

UFC 180 and Bellator 131: The good, bad and dirty

Two of the biggest MMA promotions held shows on Saturday night.

Bellator 131: Tito Ortiz wins lackluster split decision over Stephan Bonnar

Saturday night's Bellator 131 main event between Tito Ortiz and Stephan Bonnar was built up as the ultimate grudge match.

UFC 180: Fabricio Werdum comes back to stop Mark Hunt to win interim UFC heavyweight title

Fabricio Werdum told Sporting News earlier this week to expect a war and he would win the UFC interim heavyweight championship.

Bellator 131: Tito Ortiz feels tonight's fight is 'way bigger' than facing Chuck Liddell or Ken Shamrock

Tito Ortiz has been involved in some of MMA's biggest grudge matches.

UFC 180 headliner Fabricio Werdum expects a 'war' against Mark Hunt

Fabricio Werdum has been competing in MMA for over 12 years and has never fought for a heavyweight title.

UFC 180: Hunt vs. Werdum interim heavyweight title fight highlights first Mexico show

UFC makes their debut in Mexcio this Saturday night as UFC 180 takes place from the Mexico City Arena in Mexico City.

Alexander Gustafsson vs. Anthony Johnson to headline first UFC European stadium show

On Wednesday, the UFC announced that Alexander Gustafsson will battle Anthony Johnson in the main event of UFC on Fox 14 on Jan. 24.

Former UFC star Chael Sonnen joins ESPN as MMA analyst

It didn't take Chael Sonnen long to find a new home to provide his thoughts on MMA.

UFC Fight Night 56: Ovince St. Preux knocks out 'Shogun' Rua in 34 seconds

Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua told Sporting News earlier this week that he had no plans to retire after losing three of his last four fights heading into tonight's UFC Fight Night 56 main event against Ovince St. Preux.

UFC Fight Night 56: 'Shogun' Rua knows when he will retire and that time isn't now

Retirement isn't a word that any athlete wants to hear for one reason or another.

UFC Fight Night 55: Luke Rockhold becomes the first man to submit Michael Bisping

A lot of trash talked ensued between UFC Fight Night 55 headliners Luke Rockhold and Michael Bisping.

UFC Fight Night 56: Ovince Saint Preux won't be complacent against 'Shogun' Rua

When a fighter puts on a performance that doesn't meet their expectations they rarely admit that they didn't give a full effort.

UFC to make 'special announcement,' will reveal entire 2015 fight schedule

The UFC announced in a press release on Wednesday that on Nov. 17, they will announce the entire 2015 fight schedule at an event titled, "The Time is Now".

UFC Fight Night 55: Luke Rockhold vows to make trash-talking Michael Bisping 'suffer'

Trash talk has become the way to get noticed in the UFC.

Luke Rockhold vs. Michael Bisping highlights full weekend of UFC action

After a two week hiatus, the UFC returns this weekend with two fight cards starting with UFC Fight Night 55 on Friday night from the Allphones Arena in Sydney, Australia.

Anderson Silva rushed to hospital

Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva was rushed to the hospital in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.

Anderson Silva, Shogun Rua announced to coach 'The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4'

It was announced in a press release that former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and former light heavyweight champion Shogun Rua will be opposing coaches of “The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4".

Chris Weidman vs. Vitor Belfort to headline UFC 184, Rousey and Zingano co-main event

A short time ago, UFC president Dana White announced on Instagram that Chris Weidman will defend the middleweight championship against Vitor Belfort in the main event of UFC 184.

UFC 179: Jose Aldo defeats Chad Mendes in featherweight title classic

The UFC featherweight division hasn't had that one title fight that can get people talking and put the division on the map.

UFC 179's Phil Davis: 'I only compete to win'

Every fighter doesn't like to lose.

UFC 179: Glover Teixeira learned plenty from Jon Jones fight

Glover Teixeira is heading into unchartered waters heading into tonight's UFC 179 pay-per-view co-main event fight against Phil Davis at Maracanazinho Gymnasium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

UFC 179: Chad Mendes focused on Jose Aldo with Conor McGregor in his rearview mirror

Many times in MMA, fighters don't get a second chance to fight against the reigning champion after getting blown out in the first encounter.

UFC 179: Jose Aldo responds to criticisms from the public and Chad Mendes

Featherweight champion Jose Aldo is the number two ranked fighter in the UFC pound for pound rankings behind light heavyweight champion Jon Jones.

Ronda Rousey vs. Cat Zingano set for UFC 182

Ronda Rousey and Cat Zingano have been on a long and winding road for the last 18 months.

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A knee injury will prevent the heavyweight champ from defending his title in November.