Jeff Harder
Raging Al Iaquinta and the Case for Fighting’s Middle Class
Paying more for mid-card fighters to live comfortably on fighting alone isn’t a loss: it’s an investment.
Miguel Torres, Forgotten Pioneer of Fighting Beneath 155 Pounds, Retires
Torres came from a simpler, sketchier time, before every win and loss ended up on paper.
Michelle Waterson Arrived Here Through Honesty
A decade into her career, it's impossible to be cynical about the Karate Hottie.
Anthony Johnson's Retirement Won't Last
A baffling title-fight loss at UFC 210 and the ghost of Jon Jones are just two reasons why.
Ten Years Later, PRIDE FC Still Looks Like a Comic Book Come to Life
The Japanese promotion put entertainment first, and everyone is finally catching up.
Mackenzie Dern Carries Great Expectations, Gets Submitted in About a Minute, and Everything Is Fine
For the next big thing in women’s MMA, losing now is a blessing.
Rampage versus King Mo: A Decent Fight Made Better By the Dumbness Everywhere Else in MMA
All talk and no fighting will make you go insane.
"Rampage" Regrets Ever Doing MMA, and He Deserves Empathy
With his 49th fight on Friday, Quinton Jackson takes stock of lives un-lived.
In a Quiet Division, Jimi Manuwa’s Knockout Made Noise
A left hook and a number-four ranking mean even more amidst the depletion and confusion at light heavyweight.
Mayweather-McGregor Needs to Happen So We Can Stop Talking About It
On Saturday, Mayweather came out of retirement "just to fight Conor McGregor," and I'm still not buying the pay-per-view.
Vitor Belfort's Career Is as Complicated as MMA Itself
Can we still appreciate the aesthetics of a knockout artist while condemning the illicit substances that helped him?