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Pros react to Mark Hunt’s TKO defeat of Derrick Lewis, Lewis’ possible retirement
Last night, in the main event of UFC Fight Night 110, streaking heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis stepped into the cage with a verifiable MMA legend in Mark Hunt. Lewis’ goal was to extend his win-streak to a division-best seven-straight, and just maybe, earn himself the next crack at UFC heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic. Regrettably for […]
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Travis Browne roasts Derrick Lewis after his loss to Mark Hunt, challenges him to rematch
Last night, in the main event of UFC Fight Night 110, streaking American heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis stepped onto the canvas with a bona fide MMA legend in Mark Hunt. Lewis’ goal was to extend his win-streak to a division-best seven-straight, and just maybe, earn himself the next crack at the UFC heavyweight title. Regrettably […]
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Pros react to Derek Brunson’s quick KO of Dan Kelly
Last night, in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 110, American middleweight contender Derek Brunson collided with streaking Australian judo specialist Dan Kelly. Brunson made this challenge look easy. Moments into the first round, he floored his Australian foe with a crashing left hand. From there, Brunson chased his dazed opponent to the canvas, […]
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UFC Auckland results: Mark Hunt TKOs Derrick Lewis in the fourth, Lewis hints at retirement (video)
The main event of the UFC’s stop in Auckland, New Zealand, occurred at heavyweight, where MMA legend Mark Hunt collided with streaking American contender Derrick Lewis. As so many expected, it was a fun fight, as both men seemed content to throw heavy leather, and both had their moments as a result. CLIPPED@MarkHunt1974 clips Lewis […]
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UFC Auckland results: Derek Brunson mauls Dan Kelly in the first (highlights)
In the co-main event of the UFC’s Saturday-night UFC Auckland card, American Derek Brunson met Australia’s Dan Kelly in a clash of ranked middleweights. Though Kelly entered the fight with a good deal of momentum behind him, this one was all Brunson. Moments into the first round, the American put his foe down with a […]
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UFC Auckland results: Dan Hooker clobbers Ross Pearson with second-round knee (highlights)
The fourth bout of the UFC Auckland main card occurred at lightweight, where British veteran Ross Pearson took on New Zealand’s Dan Hooker. Though Pearson was not without his moments in the fight, this one ultimately went to Hooker in dramatic fashion. Mid-way through the second round, the hometown hero planet an rocket-fuelled knee on […]
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UFC Auckland results: Ion Cutelaba smashes Henrique da Silva in seconds
The third bout of the UFC Auckland main card occurred at light heavyweight, where 23-year-old Moldovan prospect Ion Cutelaba collided with Brazilian clinch specialist Henrique Da Silva. Just like the fight that preceded it, this one was fast. Seconds into the first round, the young Cutelaba floored his foe with a thudding right hand to the […]
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UFC Auckland results: Ben Nguyen scores quick submission win over Tim Elliott (highlights)
On Saturday evening, the UFC returned to our screens with UFC Auckland, an exciting 11-fight card that broadcasted live from Auckland, New Zealand. In the second bout of the main card, we were treated to a clash of ranked flyweights, as recent title challenger Tim Elliott collided with Australia’s Ben Nguyen. To say this one […]
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UFC Auckland results: Alexander Volkanovski defeats Mizuto Hirota by decision (highlights)
On Saturday night, the UFC returned to our screens with UFC Auckland, an exciting, 11-fight card. The event’s main card was kicked off by a featherweight bout by Japanese veteran Mizuto Hirota and highly regarded Australian prospect Alexander Volkanovski. This one was all Volkanovski. Though the durability of Hirota’s chin was on full display, he could […]
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UFC Auckland results: Vinc Pichel smashes Damien Brown to first-round knockout (highlights)
On Saturday night, the UFC returned to our screens with UFC Auckland, which broadcast live from Auckland, New Zealand. This exciting event’s undercard was wrapped up by a lightweight bout between American Ultimate Fighter veteran Vinc Pichel and Australia’s Damien Brown. This one did not last long. Mid-way through the first round, Pichel caught his […]
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Mark Hunt not planning retirement just yet
UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt has remained one of the most destructive heavyweights on the UFC roster despite being 43-years old. Ranked #7 on the UFC’s official rankings, Hunt is currently gearing up for his ‘UFC Fight Night: New Zealand’ scrap with #6 ranked heavyweight Derrick Lewis tonight. Ahead of the fight, many question when Hunt […]
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POLL | Frankie Edgar or Cub Swanson? Who gets the next featherweight title shot
Recently, at UFC 212, Max Holloway became the undisputed UFC featherweight champion following his 3rd round TKO win over Jose Aldo in Brazil. Following the fight, Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar both expressed mutual interest in fighting one another in Holloway’s first featherweight title defense. With that being said, top ranked featherweight Cub Swanson has […]
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UFC Singapore’s Ji Yeon Kim talks UFC debut, potential showdown with Holly Holm
If things had gone according to the original plan, undefeated South Korean bantamweight Ji Yeon Kim would be making her UFC debut against former champion Holly Holm when the UFC touches down in Singapore later this month. Regrettably, Holm turned this fight down, and Kim was instead paired with rangy Czech fighter Lucie Pudilová. Despite […]
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Frankie Edgar shuts down Cub Swanson’s title shot campaign once again
Following Max Holloway’s UFC 212 win over Jose Aldo earlier this month, all signs pointed to Max Holloway making his first featherweight title defense against Frankie Edgar. The interest in the fight was mutual, as Holloway proclaimed at the UFC 212 post-fight press conference that he would like to add another former champion to his […]
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Dana White fires back at Demetrious Johnson
The ongoing feud between the UFC brass and UFC flyweight kingpin Demetrious Johnson continues this week as UFC President Dana White has now fired back at Mighty Mouse following his lengthy public letter in which he called out the UFC brass for unfair treatment of him throughout negotiations of his next fight. He summarized by […]
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Stephen Thompson warming up to idea of Georges St-Pierre fight
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson has remained adamant that he wouldn’t fight his friend and former teammate Georges St-Pierre. With that being said however, after dropping a decision to Tyron Woodley earlier this year in a highly anticipated rematch for the welterweight title, Thompson appears to be warming up to the idea. He […]
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Daniel Cormier begs Jon Jones to “stay out of trouble”
On July 29th, at UFC 214, former UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones will step into the Octagon with light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier for a highly anticipated rematch 2 years in the making. While Jones and Cormier have been slated to fight on numerous occasions, they have stepped into the Octagon together just once, […]
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Sponsor drops Cris Cyborg following incident with Angela Magana and Cyborg fires back
The incident that got physical between Cris Cyborg and Angela Magana at the recent UFC athlete retreat may have had an impact with one of Cyborg’s sponsors. Apparel company GRRRL released the following public statement through their website regarding their relationship with Cris Cyborg following the incident with Magana. In response to criticism of GRRRL […]
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VIDEO | Derrick Lewis got jokes and pulls off towel trick for UFC Fight Night 110 weigh-ins
https://youtu.be/nALtY214kD0 UFC Fight Night 110 takes place on Saturday, June 10 in Auckland, New Zealand. In the main event of the evening, UFC heavyweight knockout artists Derrick Lewis and Mark Hunt will look to add another KO win to their highlight reel. Hunt will try to impress the crowd as he fights in his home […]
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VIDEO | Pros picks for UFC Fight Night 110 main event: Derrick Lewis vs Mark Hunt
UFC Fight Night 110 takes place on Saturday, June 10 in Auckland, New Zealand. In the main event of the evening, UFC heavyweights Derrick Lewis and Mark Hunt will throw down in what is expected to be a knockout of a fight. MMA Junkie asked some of the pros for their pick to win in […]
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Jon Jones’ coach gives bold prediction for Daniel Cormier fight
On July 29th in Anaheim, California at UFC 214, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will step into the Octagon for a highly anticipated rematch two years in the making, as they fight for Cormier’s light heavyweight championship. Ahead of the fight, Jon Jones’ striking coach, Mike […]
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Dana White fires back: “Trust me, I’m running the Mayweather-McGregor deal”
Earlier this week, reports emerged from numerous high-profile news sources that indicated UFC President Dana White was no longer negotiating a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight. The reports followed the news of White finalizing Conor McGregor’s half of the contract several weeks ago, which was expected to then lead to White finalizing a […]
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American Animals Episode 42 – Luke Rockhold and Keri Melendez Join the American Animals!
Melendez and Rockhold step inside the octagon with the American Animals. On this episode of American Animals, Erik Apple and TJ De Santis are here and ready to bring you the biggest and the best in the world of MMA. Plus, the guys bring you two amazing guests in former UFC Middleweight Champion, Luke Rockhold, and Muay […]
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Stephen Thompson breaks down Tyron Woodley vs. Demian Maia
While Tyron Woodley and Demian Maia have no date finalized for their highly anticipated welterweight title fight, all signs point towards Maia getting the next welterweight title fight against the champ. That fight has the MMA community torn on their predictions for the scrap, with many wondering stylistically how the pair will matchup given that […]
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Georges St-Pierre confident Michael Bisping fight still happens
The ongoing saga of former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre‘s comeback fight continues to be a confusing one, as the former champion has now proclaimed that he is remaining “positive” in hopes of a fight with middleweight champion Michael Bisping happens, despite his eye injury sidelining him through the fall. While UFC President Dana White […]
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Jon Jones fires back at Daniel Cormier over recent PED comments
Recently, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier put former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones on blast ahead of their July 29th rematch at UFC 214 for the undisputed light heavyweight title. Ahead of the fight, Cormier made some controversial statements on ‘The Herd with Colin Cowherd’ as he proclaimed that he believes Jon Jones was […]
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Jimi Manuwa reveals Dana White promised him title shot with UFC 214 win
Top ranked UFC light heavyweight knockout artist Jimi Manuwa has been on a tear of the UFC’s light heavyweight division recently, going on a 2-fight win streak that has seen him knock out both Ovince Saint-Preux, and Corey Anderson. The back to back wins for Manuwa saw the English striker land at #2 on the […]
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VIDEO | Oscar De La Hoya responds to Dana White: Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor fight is going to suck
https://www.facebook.com/realcombatmedia/videos/1467443759978969/ Boxing legend and current promoter Oscar De La Hoya and UFC President Dana White have been battling on the idea of the potential boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. De La Hoya came out recently with a lengthy statement on social media asking fans to not buy into the “circus” matchup between […]