Author: Chris Taylor

  • Breaking! UFC 216’s Fabricio Werdum vs. Derrick Lewis has been cancelled!

    Breaking! UFC 216’s Fabricio Werdum vs. Derrick Lewis has been cancelled!

    A key heavyweight fight between former champ Fabricio Werdum and Derrick Lewis has been removed from tonight’s UFC 216 event in Las Vegas. According to a report from MMAJunkie’s John Morgan, the Werdum vs. Lewis fight was cancelled after “The Black Beast” aggravated an injury to his back. The heavyweight fight was expected to take […]

  • UFC 216 Live Results

    UFC 216 Live Results

    Stay glued to this page for all of tonight’s UFC 216 Live Results. The octagon will return to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas tonight for the promotions UFC 216 fight card. The event is headlined by an interim lightweight title fight featuring Tony Ferguson taking on Kevin Lee. Tony Ferguson will enter the title fight […]

  • Jeff Novitzky details how Jon Jones can avoid a lengthy suspension

    Jeff Novitzky details how Jon Jones can avoid a lengthy suspension

    Jon Jones could potentially return to the octagon in 2018 if everything goes his way. “Bones” was stripped of his UFC light heavyweight title shortly following his knockout victory over Daniel Cormier at UFC 214, this after he came back positive for banned substances in a drug test administered by USADA. It was initially thought […]

  • Breaking! Frankie Edgar vs. Max Holloway set for UFC 218 in Detroit

    Breaking! Frankie Edgar vs. Max Holloway set for UFC 218 in Detroit

    The first title defense of new UFC featherweight king Max Holloway will go down at UFC 218, this December 2 in Detroit, Michigan. The bout was first reported to be in the works by our own Chris Taylor, a title fight pitting Holloway against former UFC lightweight champ and two-time featherweight title challenger Frankie Edgar […]

  • UFC donates $1 million to families of Las Vegas shooting; issues statement on UFC 216

    UFC donates $1 million to families of Las Vegas shooting; issues statement on UFC 216

    The world is still in shock following last night’s horrifying mass shooting in Las Vegas that left at least 59 people dead and over 500 injured. With that said, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), who calls Las Vegas home, is doing everything they can to help the families of those affected. The promotion released an […]

  • A “devastated” Conor McGregor sends love to his adopted hometown of Las Vegas

    A “devastated” Conor McGregor sends love to his adopted hometown of Las Vegas

    UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor was “devastated” after hearing of the massacre that left at least 59 people dead and hundreds injured in his adopted hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada. The Irish superstar took to Instagram where he issued the following message sending love and prayers to the victims, families and everyone affected by the […]

  • Cody Garbrandt drops a big announcement ahead of UFC 217 fight with TJ Dillashaw

    Cody Garbrandt drops a big announcement ahead of UFC 217 fight with TJ Dillashaw

    UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt dropped a big announcement on Sunday evening. “No Love” took to Instagram just minutes ago where he revealed the following exciting news. Check it out. My wife and I are excited to announce that we're expecting the biggest blessing of our lives!! Can't wait to start this next chapter with […]

  • UFC 216 Fight Card and Start Time

    UFC 216 Fight Card and Start Time

    The octagon will return to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this Saturday for the promotions UFC 216 fight card. The event is headlined by an interim lightweight title fight featuring Tony Ferguson taking on Kevin Lee. Tony Ferguson will enter the title fight sporting an impressive nine fight win streak. “El Cucuy” was most recently […]

  • Joe Cortez guarantees that McGregor vs. Malignaggi would be better than Conor vs. Floyd

    Joe Cortez guarantees that McGregor vs. Malignaggi would be better than Conor vs. Floyd

    Joe Cortez firmly believes that a bout between Conor McGregor and Paul Malignaggi would result in a more entertaining contest when compared to August’s Mayweather vs. McGregor bout. In a recent interview with Helen Yee, ESPN’s Cortez discussed the potential McGregor vs. Malignaggi grudge match. “That was a lot of fun while it was happening.” […]

  • Conor McGregor on fight with Mayweather: “I knew I wasn’t going to get a fair shake out there”

    Conor McGregor on fight with Mayweather: “I knew I wasn’t going to get a fair shake out there”

    Immediately following his first professional boxing match with Floyd Mayweather, current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor praised referee Robert Byrd for his professionalism. However, after having some time to review the fight footage, “Mystic Mac” has decided to change his tune on the subject. In a recent interview with Caroline Pearce in Glasgow, the UFC […]

  • Rory MacDonald expresses his “disappointment” with Bellator MMA

    Rory MacDonald expresses his “disappointment” with Bellator MMA

    Rory MacDonald has expressed some disappointment following his move from the UFC to Bellator MMA. The former UFC welterweight title challenger, MacDonald, signed with Bellator in August of 2016 and made his promotional debut this past May in London. “The Red King” would earn a second-round submission victory over feared knockout artist Paul Daley in […]

  • UFC Fighters will be allowed to use CBD in 2018

    UFC Fighters will be allowed to use CBD in 2018

    UFC fighters will be allowed to use CBD in 2018. The news comes after WADA announced their updated list of prohibitive substances, which included the removal of CBD. Cannabidiol (CBD) is an active cannabinoid in marijuana. CBD is used in several different medical applications and does not include the psychoactivity that THC is known for. […]

  • Conor McGregor explains why he would defeat Floyd Mayweather in a rematch

    Conor McGregor explains why he would defeat Floyd Mayweather in a rematch

    Current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor believes he would defeat Floyd Mayweather in a rematch. “Mystic Mac” was stopped by the undefeated boxing legend via tenth-round TKO this past August in Sin City. The brash Irish superstar claims that he learned a lot in his first encounter with “Money” and could use that knowledge to […]

  • UFC 219 Fight Card and Rumors

    UFC 219 Fight Card and Rumors

    The UFC 219 fight card will serve as the final Ultimate Fighting Championship event of 2017. The pay-per-view event is set to take place on December 30 live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. UFC 219 currently does not have a main event but could potentially feature a trilogy bout between Nate Diaz and Conor […]

  • UFC 218 Fight Card and Rumors

    UFC 218 Fight Card and Rumors

    The octagon will return to Detroit on December 2 for UFC 218 and the fight card is already beginning to take shape! The pay-per-view event is headlined by a featherweight title fight between current champion Max Holloway and perennial division contender Frankie Edgar. Holloway was last seen in action at June’s UFC 212 event where […]

  • EXCLUSIVE | Valentina Shevchenko discusses the injury she suffered against Amanda Nunes at UFC 215

    EXCLUSIVE | Valentina Shevchenko discusses the injury she suffered against Amanda Nunes at UFC 215

    Valentina Shevchenko (14-3 MMA) is one of the toughest and most talented fighters in the UFC. “The Bullet” proved her grit last month when she challenged “The Lioness” Amanda Nunes for the UFC women’s bantamweight championship at UFC 215 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Although Shevchenko suffered a controversial split-decision loss to Amanda Nunes at the […]

  • Dana White refutes rumor of Diaz vs McGregor trilogy fight at UFC 219

    Dana White refutes rumor of Diaz vs McGregor trilogy fight at UFC 219

    Earlier today Team FA reported that a trilogy fight between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor was set for December’s UFC 219 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. https://twitter.com/teamfa/status/911971393297928193 However, that report was quickly dismissed by UFC President Dana White who stated that it was “Not true AT ALL!” Not true AT ALL — danawhite (@danawhite) September […]

  • Joanna Jedrzejczyk has goals to accomplish before moving up to flyweight

    Joanna Jedrzejczyk has goals to accomplish before moving up to flyweight

    Joanna Jedrzejczyk is busy preparing to defend her strawweight title against Rose Namajunas at November’s UFC 217 event in New York. If Joanna can emerge victorious at UFC 217 she will tie Ronda Rousey for the most women’s title defenses with six. The UFC recently introduced a new women’s flyweight division to their roster which […]

  • Paul Daley says he made peace with Lorenz Larkin following Bellator 183

    Paul Daley says he made peace with Lorenz Larkin following Bellator 183

    Paul Daley says he made peace with Lorenz Larkin following their Bellator 183 co-main event scrap. “Semtex” scored a brutal second-round knockout victory over “da Monsoon” after scoring a beautiful left hook that had Larkin out on his feet. The welterweight standouts got heated at the Bellator 183 weigh ins on Friday, but according to […]

  • Lorenz Larkin issues statement following KO loss to Paul Daley

    Lorenz Larkin issues statement following KO loss to Paul Daley

    The highly anticipated welterweight scrap between knockout artists Lorenz Larkin and Paul Daley took place last night at Bellator 183. Unfortunately for fans of “Da Monsoon”, after a strong opening round Daley was able to catch Larkin with a brutal left hook that had Lorenz out on his feet. The fight was stopped moments later […]

  • Bellator 183 Results: Paul Daley KO’s Lorenz Larkin (VIDEO)

    Bellator 183 Results: Paul Daley KO’s Lorenz Larkin (VIDEO)

    A highly anticipated welterweight showdown between knockout artists Lorenz Larkin and Paul Daley served as the co-main event of tonight’s Bellator 183 fight card. Round one begins and both men are cautious early while trying to find their range. They exchange kicks early during the feeling out process. Lorenz lands a heavy low kick. Daley […]

  • Bellator 183 Results: Roy Nelson defeats Javy Ayala via decision

    Bellator 183 Results: Roy Nelson defeats Javy Ayala via decision

    Former UFC heavyweight standout Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut tonight against Javy Ayala on the main card of Bellator 183. Round one begins and Ayala lands a high kick early. Nelson is staying patient and looking for an opening to land his big overhand right. Ayala is very active early on here. Nelson shoots […]

  • Bellator 183 Results: Aaron Pico brutally KO’s Justin Linn (VIDEO)

    Bellator 183 Results: Aaron Pico brutally KO’s Justin Linn (VIDEO)

    Highly touted prospect Aaron Pico returned to the cage tonight where he squared off with Justin Linn on the main card of Bellator 183. Round one begins and Pico is able to secure the early takedown just twenty seconds into the fight. Pico with some solid punches from the top. He is staying active here. […]

  • Dana White has a message for anyone who thinks Gokhan Saki’s debut was stopped early

    Dana White has a message for anyone who thinks Gokhan Saki’s debut was stopped early

    Former kickboxing world champion Gokhan Saki made his highly anticipated octagon debut at last night’s UFC Fight Night 117 event in Japan. The feared striker, Saki, lived up to the hype scoring a first-round knockout victory over his opponent Luis Henrique da Silva. After a wild opening few minutes, Saki caught Da Silva with a […]

  • UFC Fight Night 117 Reebok Athlete Outfitting Payouts

    UFC Fight Night 117 Reebok Athlete Outfitting Payouts

    The octagon returned to Japan yesterday for UFC Fight Night 117. The event was headlined by a light heavyweight scrap featuring Ovince Saint Preux taking on Yushin Okami. “OSP” put on another fine performance at the Saitama Super Arena scoring a first-round submission finish (Von Flue Choke) over his Japanese foe. In the co-main event […]

  • VIDEO | “El Pantera” the Yair Rodriguez documentary

    VIDEO | “El Pantera” the Yair Rodriguez documentary

    After 13 months of production, the highly anticipated documentary film El Pantera starring Mexican UFC fighter Yair Rodriguez will be making it’s world premiere at the New York Latino Film Festival Presented by HBO. The film’s premiere will take place on Saturday October 14, 2017 at 6pm at the Julia de Burgos Cultural Center in […]

  • PHOTO | Chris Weidman shows off massive scar from recent surgery

    PHOTO | Chris Weidman shows off massive scar from recent surgery

    Former UFC middleweight kingpin Chris Weidman picked up his first win in over two years this past July. “The All-American” scored a third-round submission victory over surging division contender Kelvin Gastelum in the main event of UFC on FOX 25 on July 22 from Long Island. Weidman’s fourteenth career victory did not come without a […]

  • Emil “Valhalla” Meek challenges Mike Perry to scrap at UFC 218, “Platinum” responds

    Emil “Valhalla” Meek challenges Mike Perry to scrap at UFC 218, “Platinum” responds

    UFC welterweight Mike Perry improved his record to 11-1 last weekend in Pittsburgh by scoring a first-round knockout victory over Alex Reyes. The win marked Perry’s second spectacular knockout in a row, as he had previously disposed of Jake Ellenberger via a viscous elbow at April’s UFC Fight Night event in Nashville. Following his victory […]