Author: Chris Taylor

  • VIDEO | Watch Pettis submit Oliveira at UFC on FOX 21

    VIDEO | Watch Pettis submit Oliveira at UFC on FOX 21

    Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis picked up a much needed victory tonight in Vancouver by submitting Charles Oliveira via guillotine choke in the third-round of their co-main event fight. Check out the finish: Just watch the smile on the face of Anthony Pettis as Oliveira taps. Must feel so good to get back to […]

  • UFC on FOX 21 Results: Anthony Pettis submits Charles Oliveira

    UFC on FOX 21 Results: Anthony Pettis submits Charles Oliveira

    Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis made his featherweight debut against Charles Oliveira in the co-main event of tonight’s UFC on FOX 21 fight card in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Round one begins and Pettis lands a kick to the body but Oliveira catches his leg and presses him against the fence. He is looking […]

  • VIDEO | Paige VanZant KOs Bec Rawlings

    VIDEO | Paige VanZant KOs Bec Rawlings

    UFC strawweight star scored a highlight reel knockout over Bec Rawlings on the main card of tonight’s UFC on FOX 21 event in Vancouver. VanZant landed a switch kick to the head of Rawlings early on in round two that sent her crashing to the canvas. Paige quickly followed up with punches and the fight […]

  • UFC on FOX 21 Results: Paige VanZant KO’s Bec Rawlings

    UFC on FOX 21 Results: Paige VanZant KO’s Bec Rawlings

    A women’s strawweight bout between Paige VanZant and Bec Rawlings took place on tonight’s UFC on FOX 21 main card in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Round one begins and Bec immediately moves forward. Paige circles away and lands a kick. Rawlings with a nice combo. Paige misses with a leg kick. Rawlings presses forward but […]

  • UFC on FOX 21 Results: Jim Miller defeats Joe Lauzon via split-decision

    UFC on FOX 21 Results: Jim Miller defeats Joe Lauzon via split-decision

    A lightweight rematch between veterans Joe Lauzon and Jim Miller kicked off tonight’s UFC on FOX 21 main card in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Round one begins and Lauzon presses forward with a front kick. Both men exchange combinations early. Miller lands a nice body kick. Lauzon shoots in and attempts a heel hook. It […]

  • VIDEO | Sam Alvey finishes Kevin Casey in round 2

    VIDEO | Sam Alvey finishes Kevin Casey in round 2

    UFC middleweight Sam Alvey just picked up a big TKO victory over Kevin Casey at tonight’s UFC on FOX 21 event in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Alvey landed a solid left hand that dropped Casey and then followed up with some nasty ground and pound that prompted the referee to step in and stop the […]

  • Dana White is still pushing for a “Bones” vs. “Rumble” interim title fight

    Dana White is still pushing for a “Bones” vs. “Rumble” interim title fight

    Following Anthony Johnson’s brutal 13-second knockout victory over Glover Teixeira in the co-main event of UFC 202, many fans and analysts expected that “Rumble’s” next fight would be a title bout against current champ Daniel Cormier. However, shortly after Johnson’s blistering uppercut victory, UFC president Dana White shocked fans by stating that he liked the […]

  • Georges St-Pierre reacts to teammate Rory MacDonald signing with Bellator

    Georges St-Pierre reacts to teammate Rory MacDonald signing with Bellator

    Former UFC welterweight title challenger Rory MacDonald made waves last week when he announced that he had ‘jumped ship’ and signed with Bellator MMA. The top ranked welterweight fighter revealed his reasons for leaving the UFC during last night’s Bellator 160 press conference (watch here). MacDonald’s teammate and former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre had […]

  • VIDEO | Felipe Silva destroys Shane Campbell in round 1

    VIDEO | Felipe Silva destroys Shane Campbell in round 1

    A fight between Felipe Silva and Shane Campbell kicked off the televised UFC on FOX 21 prelims in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Silva was able to land a huge left hand to the body early and then followed that punch up with a brutal left hook that dropped Campbell. From there Felipe landed some solid […]

  • VIDEO | Chad Laprise TKO’s Thibault Gouti in round 1

    VIDEO | Chad Laprise TKO’s Thibault Gouti in round 1

    TUF Nations winner Chad Laprise was able to score a first-round TKO victory over Thibault Gouti in the featured bout of the UFC on FOX 21 prelims. Laprise landed a beautiful counter right hand that sent Gouti crashing to the floor and then quickly pounded on his opponent with ground strikes forcing the referee to […]

  • VIDEO | Dana White “Diaz vs. McGregor 3 just makes no sense”

    VIDEO | Dana White “Diaz vs. McGregor 3 just makes no sense”

    https://youtu.be/Idix_NYCtmM UFC President Dana White was a recent guest on ESPN’s Sports Center where he discussed what is next for UFC 202 headliners Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor. “Well here is the thing. Everybody has to remember that that fight was put together because Conor McGregor’s opponent fell out (at UFC 196). So Nate Diaz […]

  • VIDEO | Rory MacDonald was tired of being a “UFC Robot”

    VIDEO | Rory MacDonald was tired of being a “UFC Robot”

    Former UFC welterweight title challenger Rory MacDonald recently jumped ship and signed a deal to fight under the Bellator banner. “The Red King” talked about his decision to leave the UFC at yesterday’s Bellator 160 event stating that he felt like a “robot” during his final fights with the promotion (after the Reebok deal). Rory […]

  • UFC on FOX 21 Results: Maia vs. Condit

    UFC on FOX 21 Results: Maia vs. Condit

    UFC on FOX 21: Maia vs. Condit takes place tonight in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The event is headlined by a key welterweight fight featuring former UFC interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit taking on former middleweight title challenger Demian Maia. In the evening’s co-main event, former UFC lightweight champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis will make […]

  • Mark Munoz on BJ Penn: “I believe he can pull the trigger, he’s got the fire in his eyes!”

    Mark Munoz on BJ Penn: “I believe he can pull the trigger, he’s got the fire in his eyes!”

    Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn will return to the octagon on October 15, when he squares off with former UFC featherweight title challenger Ricardo Lamas in the main event of “UFC Fight Night Manila 2”. The UFC Hall of Fame fighter, Penn, has been on the sidelines for over two years now […]

  • EXCLUSIVE | BJ Penn: “To the doubters, go put all your money on Lamas!”

    Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn will return to the octagon on October 15 when he squares off with former UFC featherweight title challenger Ricardo Lamas in the main event of UFC Manila. The UFC Hall of Fame fighter, Penn, recently sat down with BJPENN.com’s Chris Taylor where he discussed his comeback fight and future […]

  • VIDEO | Brock Lesnar not ruling out a return to the UFC

    VIDEO | Brock Lesnar not ruling out a return to the UFC

    Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is not ruling out a return to the octagon. “The Beast” returned to the UFC after a five-year hiatus last month to fight at this summer’s blockbuster UFC 200 event, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over former title challenger Mark Hunt. However, shortly after his comeback victory […]

  • VIDEO | Mike Perry’s corner men use racist comments pre-fight at UFC 202

    VIDEO | Mike Perry’s corner men use racist comments pre-fight at UFC 202

    Undefeated welterweight prospect Mike Perry (8-0 MMA) made quite the statement in his octagon debut last night at UFC 202, this by scoring a brutal first-round knockout victory over Hyun Gyu Lim. Perry was able to drop the Korean fighter on multiple occasions before the referee had finally seen enough and called a stop to […]

  • VIDEO | Nate Diaz “I didn’t think for a second that I lost!”

    VIDEO | Nate Diaz “I didn’t think for a second that I lost!”

    Former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz suffered a majority decision loss to bitter rival Conor McGregor in the headliner of last night’s UFC 202 event in Las Vegas. Diaz talked about the loss at last night’s UFC 202 press conference. “The Stockton Slugger” told reporters that until the scorecards were read, he was sure […]

  • VIDEO | Dana White shuts down Diaz vs. McGregor 3

    VIDEO | Dana White shuts down Diaz vs. McGregor 3

    UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor earned a majority decision victory over bitter rival Nate Diaz at last night’s UFC 202 event in Las Vegas. Following their epic main event fight, “Mystic Mac” issued a challenge to Diaz asking for a rubber match at 155-pounds. When Diaz took to the microphone he stated that the only […]

  • VIDEO | Cody Garbrandt sends a warning to champ Dominick Cruz

    VIDEO | Cody Garbrandt sends a warning to champ Dominick Cruz

    Undefeated UFC bantamweight contender Cody Garbrandt (10-0 MMA) scored another first-round knockout at last night’s UFC 202 event, this time over veteran Takeya Mizugaki. Following the bout, “No Love” called out current UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz in his post-fight octagon interview. Garbrandt was later interviewed backstage by the UFC where he issued the following […]

  • UFC 202 Fighter Salaries: McGregor and Diaz take home over 80% of total payout

    UFC 202 Fighter Salaries: McGregor and Diaz take home over 80% of total payout

    UFC 202 took place last night in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event was headlined by a welterweight bout featuring current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor taking on perennial lightweight contender Nate Diaz for a second time. McGregor was able to avenge his first loss to Diaz by earning a majority decision victory over “The Stockton […]

  • Dana White doesn’t want “Cowboy” to fight at 155-pounds

    Dana White doesn’t want “Cowboy” to fight at 155-pounds

    Donald Cerrone earned his third-straight victory inside the UFC’s welterweight division last night at UFC 202, when he TKO’d Rick Story in the second-round of their main card fight. Following his big win, “Cowboy” called out current UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez for a title fight at November’s UFC 205 event in New York. Cerrone […]

  • VIDEO | Conor McGregor gets wild at his UFC 202 after party!

    VIDEO | Conor McGregor gets wild at his UFC 202 after party!

    https://youtu.be/Zh44J8uoTJ8 After putting on a “Fight of the year” candidate performance in the headliner of last night’s UFC 202 event, current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and his team hit the club in Sin City. McGregor earned a majority decision victory over Nate Diaz in yesterday’s UFC 202 main event. The fight was an absolute […]

  • Conor McGregor earned the highest payday in UFC history last night

    Conor McGregor earned the highest payday in UFC history last night

    UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor earned a majority decision victory over Nate Diaz in a welterweight bout which headlined last night’s UFC 202 event in Las Vegas. According to a report from MMAFighting, the Irish superstar made a disclosed $3 million for his victory over “The Stockton Slugger”. Nate Diaz apparently earned $2 million for […]

  • Eddie Alvarez was not impressed by Diaz vs. McGregor 2

    Eddie Alvarez was not impressed by Diaz vs. McGregor 2

    UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez was not impressed by the performances of Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor in last night’s UFC 202 headliner in Las Vegas. The current UFC 155-pound strap holder took to social media where he issued a warning to both Diaz and McGregor, check it out: Better keep that weak shit away […]

  • Jose Aldo has a message for Conor McGregor

    Jose Aldo has a message for Conor McGregor

    UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor scored a majority decision victory over Nate Diaz last night in a welterweight bout which headlined UFC 202 in Las Vegas. UFC president Dana White had stated prior to yesterday’s fight that McGregor would return to featherweight or vacate his 145-pound belt win or lose following his rematch with Diaz. […]

  • VIDEO | Anthony Johnson’s backstage interview

    VIDEO | Anthony Johnson’s backstage interview

    Anthony Johnson scored a brutal first-round knockout victory over Glover Teixeira just 13-seconds into the opening round of their co-main event fight at UFC 202. (Watch here). With the victory, “Rumble” has now set himself up for a rematch with current UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier. Cormier defeated Johnson via submission at UFC 187 […]

  • UFC 202 Bonus Report

    UFC 202 Bonus Report

    UFC 202 in Las Vegas delivered some memorable fights and solid finishes. With that said, UFC President Dana White handed out four “Performance of the night” awards at tonight’s UFC 202 post fight press conference. Those $50,000 ‘UFC 202’ bonuses went to the following fighters: Performance of the night bonus – Donald Cerrone earned a […]