Brian Campbell

2 weeks ago | cbssports.com | Brian Campbell

Even though it features the same enduring frontman in CEO/president Dana White that it has for nearly the past quarter century and largely looks the same on television, today's UFC operates under a much different business plan and mission statement than of any other time in the promotion's 32-year history.

2 weeks ago | cbssports.com | Brian Campbell

If you've been reading the tea leaves closely in the business of boxing and waiting for the inevitable date when Saudi Arabia and powerful adviser Turki Alalshikh cut ties with the established power promoters to begin a much-publicized takeover with Dana White and TKO Group, there's an increasing feeling that date isn't likely to ever come.

2 weeks ago | thepress.net | Brian Campbell

Alalshikh and UFC CEO Dana White appear to be at odds after an announced deal just two months ago

3 weeks ago | cbssports.com | Brian Campbell

For all of the talk about how much activity is the most important part of an elite fighter's ability to stay consistent among the pound-for-pound best in the sport, Jack Della Maddalena proved on Saturday at UFC 315 that an extended layoff -- if used properly to level up your game -- can be just as valuable.

3 weeks ago | cbssports.com | Brian Campbell

At 37, UFC women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko was already on the short list of the greatest female fighters in MMA history. On Saturday, as a betting underdog in the co-main event of UFC 315 in Montreal, Shevchenko (25-4-1) only added to her growing legend by making the first defense of her second title reign at 125 pounds in a close and tense unanimous decision over red-hot French striker Manon Fiorot (12-2).