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Fighters rip Anheuser-Busch rep for allegedly being drunk during retreat presentation
This past weekend, during the UFC Athlete Retreat in Las Vegas, fighters sat through quite a few presentations regarding success, building their own brand, and sponsors. While Kajan Johnson may have stolen the show with his confrontation of a Reebok rep which paved the way for an open discussion between fighters and the UFC brass, […]
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VIDEO | Kajan Johnson calls out Reebok rep at UFC retreat
https://youtu.be/NnQqiSJnKto This week, during the 2017 UFC Athlete Retreat, UFC lightweight Kajan Johnson took a bold step as he stood up and aired his grievances to a Reebok rep during the man’s presentation. Johnson explained that he, like many other fighters, is losing quite a bit of money thanks to the Reebok deal. Following his […]
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Jorge Masvidal explains what surprised him most in Demian Maia fight
Earlier this month, on the main card of UFC 211, Jorge Masvidal took on Demian Maia in a contest that was widely perceived as a welterweight number one contender fight. Despite some big moments on the feet, Masvidal became the latest casualty of Maia’s incredible grappling skill, surrendering four takedowns and giving up almost eight […]
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Daniel Cormier warns fighters against making the move to boxing
Throughout the course of 2017, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has continued to make headlines for his potential boxing match with Floyd Mayweather. While the fight is certainly not finalized, McGregor’s side of the deal has been negotiated and finalized. Now, with a fight hinging on whether or not Floyd Mayweather agrees to a deal, […]
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Kajan Johnson reflects on aftermath of Reebok protest at UFC Retreat
This week at the UFC Athlete’s Retreat, UFC lightweight Kajan Johnson made a bold move as he decided to stand up and air his grievances with the UFC-Reebok deal to a Reebok rep during his speech at the 2017 UFC Athlete’s Retreat. Although he was never formally ‘kicked out’ of the event, UFC officials pulled […]
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Michael Bisping hopes Robert Whittaker “beats the brains out of Yoel Romero”
From the sounds of it, Michael Bisping’s much discussed middleweight title defense against former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre will not happen. If it does happen, it won’t be until the fall, as St-Pierre will not be available until then. Though this might give the impression that Bisping will defend his title against Yoel Romero or Robert […]
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Report: Rory MacDonald made bank for his first fight in the Bellator cage
Last weekend, former UFC welterweight title challenger Rory MacDonald made his anticipated debut in the Bellator cage. This debut couldn’t have gone better, as he dominated his dangerous foe Paul Daley to a second-round choke for the win. In advance of this fight, MacDonald made the surprising admission that in terms of sponsorship money, he […]
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Al Iaquinta explains why he left the UFC Athletes Retreat early
Al Iaquinta is one of the biggest critics of the UFC, and of the way promotion treats its fighters. His status as such is particularly interesting, as he currently under contract with the organization as a member of its lightweight roster. As a member of the UFC roster, Iaquinta was invited to the UFC’s recent […]
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Michael Bisping doubts GSP fight will happen, expects interim middleweight title fight to occur
The Michael Bisping vs. Georges St-Pierre saga has been one of the most confusing and controversial in recent memory. One moment, it seemed as though the fight would happen this summer. The next, it looked like a possibility for the fall. Now, with St-Pierre out till November and the UFC to keen to keep the […]
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Cris Cyborg releases a statement regarding the Angela Magana incident
Cris Cyborg releases a statement regarding the Angela Magana incident Former Invicta featherweight champion Cris Cyborg has issued a statement regarding her altercation with Angela Magana which took place this past weekend in Las Vegas. Cyborg confronted Magana on Sunday afternoon, this after the outspoken strawweight had recently posted numerous derogatory tweets about her on […]
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VIDEO | Mike Tyson: Conor McGregor is not skilled enough to box with Floyd Mayweather
Although it seems like the Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor boxing superfight is getting closer and closer to happening, boxing icon Mike Tyson won’t believe it till he sees the two of them standing across each other in the ring. Conor McGregor and UFC President Dana White have agreed to their terms of the fight […]
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Floyd Mayweather looking forward to signing ‘my end of the deal’ to fight Conor McGregor
UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has signed his bout agreement for the superfight boxing match with Floyd Mayweather. Now, UFC President Dana White awaits for Mayweather and his team to agree to terms and sign off on their end of the deal. With Mayweather promoting his world champion fighter Gervonta Davis over the weekend in […]
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VIDEO | Here’s the footage of Cris “Cyborg” Justino punching Angela Magana
Last night, on the final evening of the UFC’s much talked about athlete’s retreat, top UFC women’s featherweight contender Cris “Cyborg” and strawweight fighter Angela Magana got in to an altercation. The altercation occurred after the Brazilian confronted Magana about some recent bullying posts. Earlier this year, after Cyborg did some volunteer work at a […]
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Dana White is ‘really excited’ for Demetrious Johnson vs. TJ Dillashaw if Cody Garbrandt is still injured
The UFC bantamweight title fight between champion Cody Garbrandt and former champion TJ Dillashaw is in jeopardy with Garbrandt trying to get a back injury healed up. The two are slated to fight for Garbrandt’s title at UFC 213 on Saturday, July 8, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Garbrandt recently stated that he was going to […]
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VIDEO | Tim Kennedy tries his hand at bullfighting, and it looks rough
The great American writer Ernest Hemingway once said “nobody ever lives their life all the way up except bullfighters.” If Hemingway had lived long enough to witness the explosion of mixed martial arts, he might just have revised that statement to include “…and mixed martial artists.” Regardless, the writer probably would probably be very impressed by […]
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Vitor Belfort will leave the UFC after next fight, but plans to “continue competing”
On June 3, on the main card of UFC 212, MMA legend Vitor Belfort will fight the last fight of his incredible career in front of thousands of his loyal Brazilian fans. At least, that’s what we thought. When it was announced that Belfort would be fighting a fellow MMA veteran in Nate Marquardt on […]
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VIDEO | Get to know new UFC lightweight Justin Gaethje with this knockout-filled highlight reel
https://youtu.be/5eKt42sDU-w During the heigh of his reign as World Series of Fighting (RIP) lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje stood out as one of the best lightweights outside the UFC. He can longer lay claim to that title. This is not because he was defeated. Instead, it’s because he no longer competes outside the UFC. Earlier this […]
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Ray Borg plans to channel Chris Weidman when he fights Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson
Earlier this year, in the main event of the UFC’s recent trip to Kansas City, Missouri, UFC flyweight champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson defended his title for a whopping tenth-straight time. With this successful defense, which saw him submit BJJ blackbelt Wilson Reis, he tied Anderson Silva’s record for the most consecutive title defenses in […]
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UFC Fighter escorted out of discussion at Athletes Retreat for criticizing Reebok
Over the weekend, the UFC invited 400+ members of its talent-rich roster to the combat sports mecca of Las Vegas, Nevada for a weekend-long athletes’ retreat. Over the course of this event, there were laughs, fun and games, and even a Sunday night brawl. While it was these things that kept fans entertained over the […]
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Dana White confirms Georges St-Pierre will receive a welterweight title shot upon his return
Earlier this year, we learned that former UFC welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre – one of the best fighters ever – was poised for a long-awaited return to the Octagon. St-Pierre’s return, however, would not occur in the welterweight division where he was once so dominant. Instead, the former welterweight king was set to make his […]
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Victor Cui explains why ONE Championship would never sign Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor is the biggest star in mixed martial arts. In fact, he’s probably the biggest star in combat sports outright. As such, you’d assume that most MMA promotions would absolutely love to make him a part of their roster. While this might be true for most promotions, it is not the case for Singapore-based ONE Championship. […]
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Cris Cyborg and Angela Magana involved in altercation at UFC Athlete Retreat
Cris Cyborg and Angela Magana involved in altercation at UFC Athlete Retreat Breaking news coming from this weekend’s UFC Athlete Retreat in Las Vegas. Top UFC women’s featherweight contender Cris Cyborg and strawweight fighter Angela Magana got in to an altercation this afternoon in Sin City, this after “Justino” confronted Angela about her various online […]
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VIDEO | UFC Fighters take on the punching machine at 2017 summit
VIDEO | UFC Fighters take on the punching machine at 2017 summit https://youtu.be/LZc7z8SFPYM Some of the UFC’s top fighters took to the punching machine during this weekend’s UFC 2017 athlete retreat summit in Las Vegas, Nevada. The contestants included current UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans, heavyweight slugger Francis […]
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VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather has a drink thrown in his face at Davis vs. Walsh
VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather has a drink thrown in his face at Davis vs. Walsh Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather (49-0) was in attendance for last night’s Gervonta Davis vs. Liam Walsh fight which took place in London, England. Following the contest, which Davis won rather easily via third-round knockout, “Money” was targeted by some obnoxious […]
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VIDEO | Cris Cyborg snubbed at UFC’s Athlete Retreat
VIDEO | Cris Cyborg snubbed at UFC’s Athlete Retreat https://youtu.be/xlwLXhLCZbs The most feared women’s fighter on the planet, Cris Cyborg, has been pleading with her employer (the UFC) to get her a fight for July’s UFC 214 event in Anaheim, California. Cyborg, who rightfully should be fighting for the promotions featherweight championship in her next […]
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VIDEO | A compilation of every time Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier have faced off
.@JonnyBones and @dc_mma sure have faced off a lot. #UFC214 pic.twitter.com/THxE9OUAHV — MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) May 20, 2017 This July 29, in the main event of UFC 214, Jon Jones will attempt to reclaim the light heavyweight title he once guarded so ferociously when he takes on reigning champion Daniel Cormier. This main event light heavyweight […]
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“Conor McGregor is one of the best boxers I’ve ever seen… Ever!”
“Conor McGregor is one of the best boxers I’ve ever seen… Ever!” Highly touted mixed martial arts coach Mark Henry is very familiar with current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor. Henry, who is the coach of former UFC lightweight champions Frankie Edgar and Eddie Alvarez, was cage side for McGregor’s historic UFC 205 victory this past November in […]
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Al Iaquinta asks fans to say a prayer for Sage Northcutt, turns his focus to a top contender scrap
Al Iaquinta asks fans to say a prayer for Sage Northcutt, turns his focus to a top contender scrap “Raging” Al Iaquinta returned to the octagon after a two-year hiatus last month, putting together a spectacular performance which saw him knockout former division title challenger Diego SanchezUFC Fight Night 108 Results: Al Iaquinta KO’s Diego […]