Benson Henderson Clarifies His Reasons for Jumping Ship

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As I’m sure most of you know by now, former UFC lightweight champion and current welterweight Benson Henderson has decided not to renew his contract with the UFC, and has instead signed with Bellator. He released a statement on his website on Monday announcing his decision, graciously thanking the UFC and everyone involved in his career, […] READ MORE


Benson Henderson Switches Sides, Signs with Bellator MMA

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In one of the biggest departures away from the Ultimate Fighting Championship since Dan Henderson signed with Strikeforce; another Henderson; Benson Henderson is leaving the hallowed octagon of the UFC to ply his fighting skills elsewhere. Benson Henderson has anounced he is headed to Bellator MMA. The Former WEC and  UFC lightweight champion has been […] READ MORE



2015 Parting Shot Podcast MMA Awards Show

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The Parting Shot Podcast is back with a special edition 2015 MMA Awards Show brought to you by MMAOddsBreaker.com and our partners at LastWordOnSports.com. This week Carlin (@CarlinBardsley) and I (@LynchOnSports) hand out awards for the following categories: Parting Shot Podcast MMA Awards Knockout Of The Year Award – 01:17 Submission Of The Year Award – 02:48 Fight Of The […] READ MORE


The Parting Shot #129: Welterweight Ben Askren, John Nash, Marcus Edwards

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The Parting Shot Podcast is back with our 129th Episode brought to you by MMAOddsBreaker.com and our partners at LastWordOnSports.com. This week Carlin (@CarlinBardsley) and I (@LynchOnSports) welcome three great guests. First we’re joined by ONE welterweight Ben Askren (champion) who discusses his upcoming rematch with Luis Santos on Nov. 13th. Then MMA journalist John Nash joins us to discuss his recent […] READ MORE


RFA’s Adidas Deal Just Outdid the UFC’s Reebok Deal

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The fact that you are reading this tells me a few things. It tells me that you are a fan of Mixed Martial Arts who reads news and features on the sport on a regular basis, and thus you’ve seen a lot of articles about the Reebok deal. Call me psychic, it’s a gift. Chances are […] READ MORE


Reebok And The UFC: The High Price Of Dissent

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The UFC’s Way Or Doing what you’re told is never fun. In fact, I’d go so far as to say it’s the antithesis of fun. It implies that you’re willing to sacrifice your own personal motivations to appease an overseer of some kind. But, unless you were born with a last name that rhymes with […] READ MORE


UFC’s New Reebok Deal Has Created a Great Divide

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It was supposed to be a good deal. In just a few short months, however, the UFC’s new Reebok sponsorship has spiralled into what has become an increasingly divisive issue that has pitted the UFC against both its fighters/employees and fans alike. UFC’s New Reebok Deal Has Created a Great Divide Though many predicted an […] READ MORE