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EXCLUSIVE | Gerald Harris breaks down recent arm-breaking slam: I didn’t know!
Last week, UFC and World Series of Fighting veteran Gerald Harris picked up a gruesome, slam-induced stoppage win, badly breaking his foe’s arm to force the end of the fight. In the subsequent moments, Harris seemed elated – even pleased about his opponent’s injury – but apparently, this wasn’t the case. Despite the tidal wave […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Chael Sonnen explains why he loves the trend of fighters switching weight classes
Over the last year or so, there has been a significant trend of fighters calling out competitors in other weight classes in an effort to procure the biggest and most lucrative fights possible. UFC lightweight champ Conor McGregor has flirted with a bout with welterweight king Tyron Woodley. Woodley has eyed fights with McGregor and UFC […]
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UPDATED | Kamaru Usman claims Colby Covington fight is in the works, Covington stomps out rumors
Earlier this month, we learned that streaking welterweight contender Kamaru Usman had been paired with Norwegian knockout artist Emil Meek for a fight at UFC 219. Now, however, Usman is claiming this bout is in jeopardy, as Meek might not be able to make it to the event. Usman also claims the UFC has reached […]
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VIDEO | Quinton “Rampage” Jackson challenges Nick Diaz to come up to his weight class
Not long ago, former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson shared a post to Instagram that seemed to show long-time welterweight star Nick Diaz stealing his date. See that post below: @nickdiaz209 got me fucked up! I would never try to talk to his chick! I feel soo disrespected,like right in my face. Come […]
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Justin Buchholz announces he’s not longer the head coach of Team Alpha Male
There’s been yet another shakeup at Team Alpha Male, the Sacramento, California home of UFC stars like Cody Garbrandt, Andre Fili and Chad Mendes. Justin Buchholz. who has been serving as the team’s MMA coach since the role was held by UFC veterans Martin Kampmann and Duane Ludwig, has apparently been demoted. “I am no […]
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Demian Maia updates on retirement plans after Colby Covington loss
On Saturday night, in the co-main event of the UFC’s return to Sao Paulo, Brazil, long-time welterweight contender Demian Maia stepped into the cage for a fight with the rising Colby Covington. Though Maia showed off plenty of heart in this fight, he was soundly beaten, ultimately giving up a unanimous decision after three bloody […]
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Colby Covington claims to have been threatened by Lyoto Machida backstage
Perhaps the biggest story to emerge from the UFC’s Saturday-night stop in Sao Paulo, Brazil followed Colby Covington’s controversial post-fight speech. In this speech, which occurred moments after he was awarded a unanimous decision win over Demian Maia, Covington referred to Brazil as a “dump,” and the crowd in attendance as “filthy animals.” In an […]
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UFC exec: promotion is “not very happy” about Colby Covington’s remarks, will review comments
Last night, in the co-main event of the UFC’s exciting stop in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Colby Covington stepped into the ring with recent welterweight title challenger Demian Maia. Shortly after winning this fight via unanimous decision, Covington unleashed a fiery verbal onslaught at Tyron Woodley, referring to Brazil as a “dump” and its residents as […]
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Demian Maia issues statement after loss to Colby Covington
Last night, the UFC returned to Brazil with an action-packed stop in the city of Sao Paulo. In the co-main event, one of the country’s top fighters, Demian Maia, returned against surging contender Colby Covington. Despite a spirited effort, Maia ultimately came up short in this fight, giving up a unanimous decision after three bloody […]
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American Top Team fighters react to teammate Colby Covington’s controversial post-fight remarks
Last night, in the co-main event of the UFC’s action-packed stop in Sao Paulo, Brazil, red-hot welterweight contender Colby Covington stepped into the Octagon for a battle with Demian Maia. The fight stood out as the biggest test of Covington’s career thus far, and he passed it with flying colors, denying Maia’s repeated takedown attempts […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Chael Sonnen believes fights with Fedor Emelianenko and Rory MacDonald will happen
Though his widely discussed matchup with Chuck Liddell is apparently off the table, Chael Sonnen still has plenty of exciting options in the Bellator cage. Two of the most compelling of his options are heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko, and former UFC welterweight title challenger Rory MacDonald. And apparently, he expects both fights to happen. “I […]
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Dana White pens open letter in response to Mark Hunt feud
Originally, UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt was expected to return opposite Marcin Tybura in the main event of the UFC’s upcoming show in Sydney, Australia. Yet shortly after Hunt wrote an op-ed for Players Voice, in which he admitted to suffering from many symptoms of brain injury, he was pulled from this fight and replaced by […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Chael Sonnen explains why Tony Ferguson should fight Conor McGregor before Nate Diaz
At this point, it’s hard to say who Conor McGregor will fight next. That said, there appear to be two frontrunners: Tony Ferguson and Nate Diaz. In the opinion of three-time UFC title challenger and current Bellator MMA star Chael Sonnen, the answer to the Ferguson or Diaz question is pretty simple. While a trilogy bout […]
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After big win in Sao Paulo, streaking Antonio Carlos Junior wants revenge on former UFC champ
Last night, on the undercard of the UFC’s action-packed stop in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ace Antonio Carlos Junior picked up a dominant, first-round submission win over Jack Marshman. While this win dazzled those watching live in Brazil and on screens around the world, it’s just what the Brazilian himself expected. “I said […]
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Colby Covington issues a “formal apology” following UFC Sao Paulo
Colby Covington has issued what he is calling a “formal apology” following his controversial post-fight interview last night in Sao Paulo, Brazil. “Chaos” made headlines yesterday when he called Brazil a “dump” and it’s people “filthy animals” following his unanimous decision victory over submission specialist Demian Maia. “I should have knocked him (Demian Maia) out. […]
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UFC Fight Night 119 Reebok Athlete Outfitting Payouts
UFC Fight Night 119 took place last night in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The event was headlined by a middleweight scrap featuring perennial contender Derek Brunson taking on former light heavyweight title holder Lyoto Machida. Brunson was able to catch Machida with a nasty left hand just minutes into the opening round that sent “The Dragon” […]
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Colby Covington explains why he will not apologize for post-fight remarks
Surging UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington will not issue an apology despite receiving a large amount of backlash regarding his UFC Fight Night 119 post-fight comments. “Chaos” defeated former title challenger Demian Maia via unanimous decision in the co-main event of last night’s UFC fight card in Sao Paulo. Following his high profile win, Covington […]
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VIDEO | Derek Brunson calls out a former champion following win over Lyoto Machida
UFC middleweight contender Derek Brunson picked up a huge win in the headliner of last night’s UFC Fight Night 119 event in Sao Paulo, defeating Lyoto Machida via first-round knockout. Brunson was able to rock “The Dragon” with a nasty left hand before eventually putting him to sleep with some viscous ground and pound. Brunson’s […]
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Tyron Woodley responds to Colby “Cotton Fist” Covington
Colby Covington picked up the biggest victory of his mixed martial arts career yesterday in Sao Paulo, defeating former title challenger Demian Maia via unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 119. The 29-year-old, Covington, turned heads during his post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier after he decided to trash the Brazilian crowd […]
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UFC Fighters react to Colby Covington’s victory over Demian Maia
Colby Covington picked up the biggest victory of his mixed martial arts career last night in Brazil defeating former title challenger Demian Maia via unanimous decision. After a very competitive opening round, “Chaos” was able to turn the tide in his favor in round two and continued to dominate Maia until the final horn. Following […]
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VIDEO | Colby Covington trashed Brazil and called out Tyron Woodley in post-fight interview
Surging UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington trashed Brazil and called out current division champion Tyron Woodley in his post-fight interview after defeating Demain Maia at UFC Fight Night 119. Check out Covington’s controversial post-fight interview below: That's not nice #UFCSP pic.twitter.com/VoN0AQ1Nz9 — Zombie Prophet (@ZPGIFs) October 29, 2017 “I should have knocked him (Demian Maia) […]
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UFC Fighters react to Derek Brunson slaying “The Dragon” in Round 1
Derek Brunson silenced the crowd in Sao Paulo after slaying “The Dragon” Lyoto Machida in round one of their event headlining scrap. Machida looked sharp in the early moments of the fight but eventually Brunson was able to find a home for his devastating left hand which sent Lyoto crashing to the canvas. Brunson would […]
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UFC Fight Night 119 Results: Derek Brunson KO’s Lyoto Machida (VIDEO)
A key middleweight tilt between former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida and perennial contender Derek Brunson served as the headlining bout of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 119 event in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Round one begins and Brunson attempts to take the center of the octagon. He fires off a low kick that misses. Machida circles […]
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UFC Fight Night 119 Results: Colby Covington defeats Demian Maia
A key welterweight scrap between surging contender Colby Covington and former title challenger Demian Maia served as the co-main event of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 119 card from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Round one begins and Maia comes out quickly with a jab. He lands a nice left hand and Colby smiles. Another nice left hand […]
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UFC Fight Night 119 Results: Francisco Trinaldo defeats Jim Miller
A lightweight scrap between Jim Miller and Francisco Trinaldo took place on tonight’s UFC Fight Night 119 main card from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Round one begins and Miller leaps in with a right. Trinaldo fires off a combination that ends in a hard left hand. Francisco throws a kick but Miller catches it and scores […]
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UFC Fight Night 119 Results: Thiago Santos destroys Jack Hermansson (VIDEO)
A middleweight tilt between Jack Hermansson and Thiago Santos took place on tonight’s UFC Fight Night 119 main card from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Round one begins and both men are bouncing around trying to find their range early. Hermansson misses with a side kick. Santos steps forward with a left hook and then a high […]
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UFC Fight Night 119 Results: John Lineker defeats Marlon Vera
A bantamweight scrap between John Lineker and Marlon Vera kicked off tonight’s UFC Fight Night 119 main card in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Round one begins and Vera takes the center of the octagon. He throws a low kick but Lineker avoids. John comes forward with a combination. He lands a right hand. Vera faints with […]
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UFC Fight Night 119 Results: Vicente Luque submits Niko Price (VIDEO)
A welterweight scrap between Niko Price and Vicente Luque served as the featured prelim of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 119 event in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Round one begins and Price throws a right hand over the top. Luque presses forward but Price is circling along the outside to stay out of range. Luque with a […]