Author: Chris Taylor

  • UFC Minneapolis Results: Demian Maia defeats Anthony Rocco Martin

    UFC Minneapolis Results: Demian Maia defeats Anthony Rocco Martin

    Submission ace Demian Maia returned to the octagon against Anthony Rocco Martin at tonight’s UFC Minneapolis event. The bout marked Maia’s 30th octagon appearance, joining Jim Miller, Jeremy Stephens and Donald Cerrone in the exclusive club. The Brazilian legend was last seen in action at February’s event in Fortaleza where he scored a submission victory […]

  • Breaking! UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier begins new endeavor with ESPN+

    Breaking! UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier begins new endeavor with ESPN+

    Current UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier (22-1 MMA) teased a major announcement earlier today and now he has delivered on that promise. ‘DC’, who will rematch former division title hodler Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 241, will be hosting a new show on ESPN+ where he will break down film on some […]

  • UFC Minneapolis Live Results and Highlights

    UFC Minneapolis Live Results and Highlights

    A heavyweight showdown between dangerous knockout artists Francis Ngannou and Junior dos Santos headlines tonight’s UFC Minneapolis event. The twelve bout fight card, which takes place live from the Target Center, also features a key flyweight contest between perennial division contenders Joseph Benavidez and Jussier Formiga. The former UFC heavyweight champion, Junior dos Santos (21-5 […]

  • Kelvin Gastelum challenges ‘The Joker’ after being cleared by doctors

    Kelvin Gastelum challenges ‘The Joker’ after being cleared by doctors

    Ten weeks removed from his epic interim title fight with Israel Adesanya, Kelvin Gastelum has received clearance from doctors to resume training. The 27-year-old, Gastelum (15-4 MMA), recently took to Twitter where he revealed the exciting news. https://twitter.com/KelvinGastelum/status/1145025854637924359 “I’m a lil too excited! Lol The Dr. just cleared me to fight and start training 100%.” […]

  • Colby Covington blasts Nick Diaz following reports that the Stockton native has resumed training

    Colby Covington blasts Nick Diaz following reports that the Stockton native has resumed training

    Colby Covington had some harsh words for Nick Diaz following a report that the Stockton native has resumed training. The former UFC interim welterweight champion, Covington, recently took to Twitter where he took the following shot at Diaz over his alleged comeback. .@nickdiaz209 Probably just working on his techniques to beat women and not real […]

  • Cris Cyborg fires back at Dana White for suggesting she turned down a rematch with Amanda Nunes

    Cris Cyborg fires back at Dana White for suggesting she turned down a rematch with Amanda Nunes

    It has been over six months since Amanda Nunes shocked the world by knocking out Cris Cyborg in just 51-seconds at UFC 232 in Los Angeles. After becoming the first female ‘champ champ’ in promotional history, Nunes declared that she was not interested in having an immediate rematch with Cyborg. UFC President Dana White agreed […]

  • UFC 239 | Jon Jones says he is done taking things from ‘good man’ Daniel Cormier

    UFC 239 | Jon Jones says he is done taking things from ‘good man’ Daniel Cormier

    Jon Jones is preparing to square off with Thiago Santos in the main event of UFC 239, but that hasn’t stopped questions regarding a potential trilogy fight with bitter rival Daniel Cormier. During a recent media day interview, ‘Bones’ was asked if he wanted to follow in the recent footsteps of Henry Cejudo and Amanda […]

  • Pros react to Artem Lobov defeating Paulie Malignaggi at BKFC 6

    Pros react to Artem Lobov defeating Paulie Malignaggi at BKFC 6

    A highly anticipated grudge match between bitter rivals Paulie Malignaggi and Artem Lobov headlined tonight’s BKFC 6 event in Tampa Bay. Malignaggi (36-8 boxing) was making his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut at tonight’s event. Tonight’s fight marked Paulie’s first appearance since March of 2017, where he had suffered a TKO loss to Sam Eggington […]

  • BKFC 6 Results: Artem Lobov defeats Paulie Malignaggi (Highlights)

    BKFC 6 Results: Artem Lobov defeats Paulie Malignaggi (Highlights)

    A fight between bitter rivals Paulie Malignaggi and Artem Lobov headlined tonight’s BKFC 6 event in Tampa Bay, Florida. The former boxing champion, Malignaggi (36-8 boxing), returns to action for the first time since March of 2017, where he suffered a TKO loss to Sam Eggington in his bid to capture the WBC International Welterweight […]

  • Pros react to Korean Zombie stopping Renato Moicano at UFC Greenville

    Pros react to Korean Zombie stopping Renato Moicano at UFC Greenville

    A key featherweight contest between perennial division contenders the Korean Zombie and Renato Moicano headlined tonight’s UFC Greenville event. Chan Sung Jung (14-5 MMA), aka The Korean Zombie, returned to action for the first time since suffering a brutal last-second knockout loss to Yair Rodriguez at November’s UFC Anniversary event Denver. Prior to his shocking […]

  • UFC Greenville Results: Korean Zombie stops Renato Moicano in Round 1 (VIDEO)

    UFC Greenville Results: Korean Zombie stops Renato Moicano in Round 1 (VIDEO)

    A key featherweight contest between perennial division contenders the Korean Zombie and Renato Moicano headlined tonight’s UFC Greenville event. Chan Sung Jung (14-5 MMA), aka The Korean Zombie, returns to action for the first time since suffering a brutal last second knockout loss to Yair Rodriguez at UFC Denver. Prior to the devastating setback, Jung […]

  • MMA Community reacts after Rafael Lovato Jr dethrones Gegard Mousasi at Bellator London

    MMA Community reacts after Rafael Lovato Jr dethrones Gegard Mousasi at Bellator London

    A new middleweight champion was crowned at today’s Bellator London event, as Rafael Lovato Jr defeated Gegard Mousasi via majority decision. Lovato Jr entered tonight’s Bellator London main event sporting a perfect professional record of 9-0, which included five wins under the promotional banner. Meanwhile, Gegard Mousasi entered tonight’s title bout on a eight-fight win streak […]

  • Bellator London Results: Rafael Lovato Jr defeats Gegard Mousasi (Highlights)

    Bellator London Results: Rafael Lovato Jr defeats Gegard Mousasi (Highlights)

    The middleweight title is on the line in the main event of Bellator London as Gegard Mousasi takes on undefeated challenger Rafael Lovato Jr. Mousasi (45-6-2) returns to action for the first time since defeating Rory MacDonald via TKO at Bellator 206 this past September. The reigning Bellator middleweight champion, Gegard Mousasi, will enter tonight’s […]

  • Bellator 223 Results: Paul Daley defeats Erick Silva (Highlights)

    Bellator 223 Results: Paul Daley defeats Erick Silva (Highlights)

    A welterweight contest featuring heavy hitters Paul Daley and Erick Silva headlined today’s Bellator 223 event in London, England. Paul Daley (40-17-2 MMA) entered tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering back-to-back losses to Michael Page and Jon Fitch in his most recent Bellator appearances. The product of Nottingham has gone 6-4 over his […]

  • BKFC 6: Artem Lobov vs. Paulie Malignaggi Live Results & Highlights

    BKFC 6: Artem Lobov vs. Paulie Malignaggi Live Results & Highlights

    Bitter rivals Paulie Malignaggi and Artem Lobov will finally settle their beef tonight in the headliner of BKFC 6 in Tampa Bay. The ten-bout fight card will be available on pay-per-view on all major cable and satellite providers, as well as on all streaming devices and FITE.tv, at a price of $39.99USD. The former boxing […]

  • VIDEO | Paulie Malignaggi team members scuffle with Artem Lobov at BKFC 6 weigh ins

    VIDEO | Paulie Malignaggi team members scuffle with Artem Lobov at BKFC 6 weigh ins

    The wait is finally over, as tonight bitter rivals Paulie Malignaggi and Artem Lobov will square off in the headliner of BKFC 6. The ten-bout fight card will be available on pay-per-view on all major cable and satellite providers, as well as on all streaming devices and FITE.tv, at a price of $39.99USD. BKFC 6 […]

  • Jon Jones channels Nick Diaz in responding to Daniel Cormier trilogy

    Jon Jones channels Nick Diaz in responding to Daniel Cormier trilogy

    UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones channeled his inner Nick Diaz when responding to a potential trilogy bout with rival Daniel Cormier. ‘DC’ was a recent guest on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show where he said that the only fight for he would be interested in after his rematch with Stipe Miocic at UFC 241 is […]

  • Pros react to Tyson Fury defeating Tom Schwarz by TKO

    Pros react to Tyson Fury defeating Tom Schwarz by TKO

    A heavyweight boxing match between undefeated fighters Tyson Fury (27-0-1) and Tom Schwarz (24-0) took place this evening at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The bout marked Fury’s first appearance since fighting reigning WBC title holder Deontay Wilder to a draw this past December in Los Angeles. Many thought that the former IBF, […]

  • Tyson Fury vs. Tom Schwarz Result: Fury stops Schwarz in Round 2 (Video)

    Tyson Fury vs. Tom Schwarz Result: Fury stops Schwarz in Round 2 (Video)

    Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (27-0-1) returns to the ring this evening for a showdown with fellow undefeated boxer Tom Schwarz (24-0). ’The Gypsy King’ was last seen in action against current title holder Deontay Wilder this past December, with the fight ending in a controversial draw. The thrilling contest and controversial decision have many […]

  • Daniel Cormier says rematch with Stipe Miocic could very well be his last fight

    Daniel Cormier says rematch with Stipe Miocic could very well be his last fight

    UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will return to the octagon at UFC 241 where he will look to defend his title in a rematch with Stipe Miocic. Cormier and Miocic originally collided in July of 2018, with ‘DC’ emerging victorious by way of first round knockout. Since then Daniel Cormier has gone on to defend […]

  • Tyson Fury vs. Tom Schwarz fight purses revealed

    Tyson Fury vs. Tom Schwarz fight purses revealed

    Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (27-0-1) returns to the ring this evening for a bout with fellow undefeated fighter Tom Schwarz (24-0). ’The Gypsy King’ was last seen in action against current title holder Deontay Wilder with the fight ending in a controversial draw. The thrilling fight and controversial decision have many fans clamoring for […]

  • Al Iaquinta breaks down Cerrone vs. Ferguson and Khabib vs. Poirier

    Al Iaquinta breaks down Cerrone vs. Ferguson and Khabib vs. Poirier

    Former UFC lightweight title challenger Al Iaquinta recently shared his thoughts on the crowded 155-pound division. ‘Raging Al’, who is coming off a loss to Donald Cerrone in his most recent effort, sat down with Helen Yee where he discussed UFC 238’s Cerrone vs. Ferguson bout. Ferguson had defeated ‘Cowboy’ via second round TKO but […]

  • Lyoto Machida found no added satisfaction in retiring Chael Sonnen

    Lyoto Machida found no added satisfaction in retiring Chael Sonnen

    Lyoto Machida was thrilled to defeat Chael Sonnen at yesterday’s Bellator 222 event, but he found no additional satisfaction in retiring the ‘legend’. Machida was able to drop Sonnen with a flying knee in round one, but the always durable Oregon native was able to survive and see a second round. At the beginning of […]

  • Chael Sonnen explains his decision to retire from MMA

    Chael Sonnen explains his decision to retire from MMA

    Following his stoppage loss to Lyoto Machida last night, fan favorite Chael Sonnen announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. Machida was able to catch Sonnen with a pair of flying knees in last night’s co-main event, the second of which ended Chael’s night (watch that here). The loss served as Sonnen’s second in a […]

  • Jon Jones sends a message to Chris Weidman, ‘The All American’ responds

    Jon Jones sends a message to Chris Weidman, ‘The All American’ responds

    Former UFC middleweight champ Chris Weidman recently announced his move up to 205-pounds, and he already has the attention of light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones. Shortly after Weidman announced that he would be moving up a weight class, a fan took to Twitter where he suggested how much fun a fight between Jon Jones and […]

  • Chael Sonnen issues hilarious comment following loss to Lyoto Machida

    Chael Sonnen issues hilarious comment following loss to Lyoto Machida

    Chael Sonnen squared off with Lyoto Machida in a light heavyweight contest at last night’s Bellator 222 event in New York. Sonnen returned to action for the first time since Bellator 208, where he suffered a first round TKO loss at the hands of Fedor Emelianenko. Prior to that, ‘The American Gangster’ had reeled off […]

  • Pros react to Dillon Danis scoring a first round win at Bellator 222

    Pros react to Dillon Danis scoring a first round win at Bellator 222

    A catchweight bout (175-pounds) between Dillon Danis and Max Humphrey took place on the main card of last night’s Bellator 222 event in New York City. Danis was returning to the cage for the first time since Bellator 198, where he scored a first round victory over Kyle Walker in his mixed martial arts debut. […]

  • Bellator 222 Results: Rory MacDonald defeats Neiman Gracie (Highlights)

    Bellator 222 Results: Rory MacDonald defeats Neiman Gracie (Highlights)

    The Bellator welterweight title was up for grabs in the main event of Bellator 222, as reigning champion Rory MacDonald squared off with Neiman Gracie. Rory MacDonald was making a quick turnaround, this after competing at April’s Bellator 220 event. There, ‘The Red King’ battled Jon Fitch to a draw, this retaining his welterweight title […]