MMA

Rousey looks to future after 14-second win

Ronda Rousey won a fight in 16 seconds last summer, falling a second short of the quickest victory in UFC history. At the time, the bantamweight champion figured the speed with which she pummeled Alexis Davis was a fluke.

UFC introduces anti-doping policy for later this year

Rocked by a recent spate of high-profile suspensions, UFC announced on Wednesday a multimillion-dollar anti-doping plan.

Grappling Dummy

An underused tool in mixed martial arts gyms is the grappling dummy. Most people look at it as something to throw, but there is much more.

Brazilian doctor says ‘disappointed’ Silva denies doping

The medical director of Brazil’s governing body for mixed martial arts said earlier this week that former UFC champion Anderson Silva denies using steroids.

Conor McGregor stops Denis Siver in 2nd round

Conor McGregor stopped Denis Siver at 1:54 of the second round in a non-title bout Sunday night in the UFC Fight Night Card at the TD Garden.

Jon Jones’ drug test disappoints rival Gustafsson

UFC light heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson already wasn’t a big fan of Jon Jones, and the champion’s positive drug test for cocaine use only reinforced the Swedish contender’s opinions.

NFL pass-rushers turn to martial arts tactics

Ware is part of a growing number of NFL pass rushers who have adopted the grappling and striking techniques of MMA. It helps them outmaneuver the ever-expanding 330-pound tackles and get to the ever-quicker quarterbacks before they can throw the football.

CM Punk set for real fight game with UFC debut

CM Punk’s body looks like the comics he loves to read, illustrated from chest to feet with so many tattoos he’s lost count.

MMA fighters file antitrust lawsuit against UFC

Mixed martial arts fighters filed an antitrust lawsuit against the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Tuesday, alleging the organization is a monopoly that chokes off competition, crushes athletes’ earnings and controls the right to market their names even after their deaths.

UFC signs pro wrestler CM Punk for 2015 MMA debut

Former professional wrestler C.M. Punk has signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC, and he intends to make his mixed martial arts debut in 2015.