MMA

UFC’s tiny logo change a big deal for new visual look

Gil Haslam and Seton Kim realize most of their fellow mixed martial arts fans won’t notice the minor revolution in the last letter of the UFC’s redesigned logo.

Omoplata Toe Hold

This may look like a super fancy move, but it has been used to tap out one of the toughest fighters ever to enter the octagon.

Werdum defeats Velasquez to become heavyweight champion

With 2:13 left in the third round, Werdum (20-5-1) took down Velasquez, who was coming of a 20-month layoff after suffering injuries in his shoulder and knee. It was Werdum’s sixth straight win.

Spinning Back Kick

This is a great example of a technique that was not used in early MMA because everyone thought it was too dangerous. The trick, as in most techniques, is timing.

UFC announces extensive doping tests, major punishments

The UFC is partnering with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency for a landmark drug-testing program in the mixed martial arts promotion.

Cormier submits Johnson in 3rd, wins vacant title at UFC 187

Daniel Cormier wore the conflict on his beaming face when he got the UFC’s light heavyweight title belt strapped around his waist in the same Vegas cage where he failed to win it a few months ago.

Jon Jones stripped of UFC title, suspended after arrest

Jon Jones has been stripped of his UFC light heavyweight title and suspended indefinitely following his arrest in New Mexico on a hit-and-run that police say left a pregnant woman with a broken arm.

Ex-UFC champion Brock Lesnar rules out return to MMA

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has ruled out a return to mixed martial art, ending three years of speculation about the biggest pay-per-view star in the sport’s history.

Dos Anjos beats Pettis, takes lightweight title at UFC 185

Rafael dos Anjos and Joanna Jedrzejczyk put the “world” in UFC world champion.

Mayweather, Pacquiao begin countdown to their big fight

Manny Pacquiao was out walking the red carpet by the time Floyd Mayweather Jr. arrived, fashionably late for their first appearance together to promote a fight that really needs no promoting.