Scott Harris
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Alex Pereira Proves to Be Israel Adesanya's Kryptonite Again at UFC 281
When Alex Pereira came into New York’s Madison Square Garden for the main event of UFC 281, he did so as a bit of a novelty. He was “that kickboxing guy who... → Read More
Islam Makhachev Steps Out of Khabib's Shadow and Sets Own Mark at UFC 280
What happens when you finish the greatest finisher in the history of MMA? Lots of things. For starters, you win a UFC title. Secondly, you create your own... → Read More
Should We Start Taking Bare-Knuckle Fighting Seriously?
For a not-insignificant portion of the population, the world’s most famous MMA fighter is Paige VanZant. You might remember Paige. In 2016, as an active... → Read More
Mackenzie Dern and the Top Brazilian Fighters in the UFC Right Now
Plenty of hardcore fans long for the good old days. The days when Japan’s revered Pride promotion ruled the MMA landscape. And that landscape was heavily... → Read More
After His UFC 279 Win, Nate Diaz Opened Up a World of Future Fighting Possibilities
Not surprised, mother------rs? Admit it: Nate Diaz can surprise even the hard. You were at least a little surprised when Khamzat Chimaev missed the 170-pound... → Read More
As Nate Diaz's UFC Contract Ends, Celebrate with His Top 5 Performances
If you believe Nate Diaz, this weekend probably marks the final... → Read More
A Stunner for the Ages: Leon Edwards Shocks Champ Kamaru Usman at UFC 278
It was the end of the fourth round. The columns were all half-written, the bets five minutes from cashing. Kamaru Usman was comfortably cruising to his sixth... → Read More
B/R Exclusive: Kamaru Usman on Disrespect, Leon Edwards and Jake Paul
MMA's pound-for-pound kingpin is still not feeling the love. Even as Kamaru Usman (20-1) prepares for his sixth consecutive title defense Saturday at... → Read More
Where Does Moreno vs. Figueiredo Rank Among Biggest UFC Rivalries of the Last Decade?
At the top of the UFC flyweight division, there’s Deiveson Figueiredo, Brandon Moreno, about a mile of open air, and the rest of the pack. But it’s so tight at... → Read More
Israel Adesanya Wins Again at UFC 276, but New Challenger Has Emerged For His Title
In 12 tries, no MMA middleweight has been able to defeat Israel Adesanya. Luckily for fans and maybe unluckily for Adesanya, then, is that a kickboxer was able... → Read More
After UFC 275 Instant Classic, Welcome to the Jiri Prochazka Era at Light Heavyweight
You could point to a few other possibilities. Alexander Gustafsson giving Jon Jones all he could handle in 2013. Randy Couture shocking Chuck Liddell in 2003.... → Read More
5 Talking Points Heading into UFC 275 in Singapore
You’ve got the old, you’ve got the new, you’ve got two current champions and two former ones, and you have a heaping does of international intrigue. It’s not... → Read More
'An Out-of-Body Experience': What Being a Slap Fighter Is Actually Like
After a long day, Koa Viernes needs to unwind. That means retreating into a world of happy trees and fluffy clouds. That's right: the world's most famous slap fighter is a Bob Ross fan... → Read More
Ranking the Best Opponents for Nate Diaz's Last UFC Fight
We know Nate Diaz has one fight left on his UFC contract. And that's about all we know. Will the UFC re-sign him? Will he head to Bellator or PFL ? Will he ... → Read More
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou Hybrid Bout: Why You Should Want This to Happen
The latest entry in combat sports' crossover era could, nay, would be the biggest. Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury dispatched Dillian Whyte in London last Saturday in his ostensible retirement fight... → Read More
Breaking Down the Top 5 Opponents for Henry Cejudo's UFC Return Fight
His public persona may be a bad dad joke crossed with an ayahuasca retreat, but Henry Cejudo 's status as a living UFC legend is beyond question... → Read More
After UFC 273, Alex Volkanovski Is Still Second-Best—And That's a Good Thing
Sometimes life doesn't deviate from the script. Sometimes the favorite cashes. Sometimes "on paper" becomes "in real life" with nary the batting of an eyelash. Because sometimes you have a fighter like Alex Volkanovski... → Read More
'I Am Not a Paper Champion': Aljamain Sterling Has Plenty to Prove at UFC 273
What a long, strange 13 months it's been for Aljamain Sterling . Back in March 2021, Sterling (20-3) won the UFC bantamweight title by disqualification when Petr Yan (16-2) clocked him with an illegal knee... → Read More
Kayla Harrison on PFL Contract, 'Begging' for Cyborg Fight and Single Motherhood
Not since Fedor Emelianenko has MMA seen such a heated and protracted courting period for a single athlete. Aaron Rodgers has nothing on Kayla Harrison... → Read More
Curtis Blaydes and the Best UFC Heavyweights Not Named Francis Ngannou
Stipe Miocic , Daniel Cormier , Francis Ngannou —for several years, they've been the three-man weave at the top of the heavyweight division... → Read More