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Cris Cyborg explains ramifications of USADA failed drug test
Exciting news surfaced this month that Invicta FC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg had been cleared of her USADA anti-doping violation stemming from a random out-of-competition drug test in December. While Cyborg was initially flagged for the potential doping violation, UFC President Dana White expressed his faith in the situation, stating that he believes Cyborg […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Stephen Thompson discusses potential fight with friend Georges St-Pierre
Earlier this month we learned that, after months of conflicting rumors, reports, and updates, welterweight great Georges St-Pierre and the UFC had resolved their issues and agreed on the terms for a new contract. With this development, St-Pierre suddenly has a smorgasbord of exciting matchup possibilities on his table, ranging from middleweight champion Michael Bisping, […]
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Germaine de Randamie responds to accusations that she’s ducking Cris Cyborg fight
Earlier this month, undefeated kickboxing veteran Geramaine de Randamie stepped into the Octagon with former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm for a highly anticipated showdown for the inaugural women’s featherweight title in the main event of UFC 208. De Randamie won the fight via unanimous decision, claiming the UFC women’s featherweight championship after out-striking the […]
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Travis Browne releases first statement on social media following loss to Derrick Lewis
UFC heavyweight Travis Browne has struggled to get his hand raised in his last few competitions, now on a three-fight losing skid, which is a first for the 34-year-old Hawaiian. Prior to his fight with Derrick Lewis that took place over the weekend at UFC Fight Night 105, Browne was looking to rebound after facing […]
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VIDEO | Derrick Lewis continues to troll Travis Browne and Ronda Rousey on social media
UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis is still throwing some attacks at Travis Browne even after their fight has come to an end. On Sunday in the main event of UFC Fight Night 105 in Halifax, Canada, Lewis scored a second round KO over Browne. With the fight ending in a decisive manner, Lewis has continued his […]
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Al Iaquinta still not happy with UFC contract despite accepting a fight
When the UFC made it’s long awaited debut in New York City in November, it only seemed logical that talented New York lightweight “Ragin’” Al Iaquinta would be a part of the card. Given this, it was no surprise when he was booked for a lightweight bout with Thiago Alves on the card’s prelims. It […]
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Matt Mitrione opens up on surgery for kidney stones following Bellator 172 withdrawal
This past weekend, MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko was slated to make his highly anticipated Bellator MMA debut against UFC veteran Matt Mitrione in a highly anticipated showdown that would have seen both Emelianenko and Mitrione put their 2-fight win streaks on the line in a highly anticipated marquee fight. Unfortunately, Mitrione was pulled from the […]
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Fredde Roach not counting McGregor out of Mayweather superfight
Throughout the course of 2017, the possibility of a Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match has continued to dominate combat sports headlines. While it has been made extremely clear that the odds of a Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather superfight happening are slim to none, talks have continued to progress and give fight fans […]
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VIDEO | Rory MacDonald and Paul Daley have first staredown ahead of Bellator 179 battle
Late last year, it was announced that former UFC welterweight title challenger Rory MacDonald had signed with Bellator MMA. For a time, it looked as though the dangerous Canadian star would be welcomed into the Bellator fold by the organization’s welterweight champ, Douglas Lima. In a somewhat surprising twist, however, it was recently announced the MacDonald’s […]
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Ed Herman withdraws from UFC 209 with an injury
In a few short weeks, the UFC will return to glimmering Las Vegas, Nevada with UFC 209. This anticipated card will be headlined by a welterweight title rematch between champion Tyron “The Chosen One” Woodley, and challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. The co-main event, meanwhile, will pit the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov against the streaking Tony Ferguson […]
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Ian McCall details illness that forced him out of UFC 208: it “scared the sh*t out of me”
Earlier this month, on the undercard of UFC 208, fan favorite flyweight Ian McCall was expected to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon. Regrettably, his comeback fight was foiled when he came down with a serious illness on the eve of battle. This unfortunate twist marked the fifth consecutive time the flyweight star has […]
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Firas Zahabi eyes Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping for Georges St-Pierre’s return
Last week, we learned that after months of rumors, reports, negotiations and stalemates, The UFC and Georges St-Pierre had agreed on the terms for a new contract. Given that St-Pierre is widely considered the best welterweight of all time – and one of the best fighters ever, period – this was an undeniably exciting development. Now that we know […]
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VIDEO | Joe Rogan lets Todd Grisham criticism slip on his podcast
https://youtu.be/3pOL5JHvty4 On Sunday night, the UFC made its second trip to snowy Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It did so with UFC Fight Night 105. The card featured plenty of action. In the main event, we saw Derrick Lewis weather a bit of adversity to club Travis Browne into unconsciousness in the second. In the co-main […]
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Freddie Roach gives timeline for Georges St-Pierre’s next fight, will be in his corner
Fans were ecstatic to hear that Georges St-Pierre and the UFC have finally reached an agreement for St-Pierre to fight again in the Octagon. Famed boxing trainer Freddie Roach and St-Pierre’s CAA agent, Nick Khan, arranged the deal with UFC President Dana White and now the world is waiting to hear who St-Pierre will fight […]
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VIDEO | Joe Stevenson talks about his fight with alcoholism and choice with joining TUF 25
TUF season 2 winner and former UFC title challenger Joe Stevenson will make his second run in the UFC in the TUF 25 series. The last time we seen Joe “Daddy” in the Octagon was back in 2011, where he lost to Javier Vazquez by unanimous decision. Stevenson has fought just four times since 2011, […]
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Junior Dos Santos says Fabricio Werdum turned down three fights with him
The last few months have been pretty crazy for former heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos. After a successful surgery mid-way through 2016, he began campaigning for a fight in the fall. When no fight materialized, he attempted to replace an injured Cain Velasquez against former champ Fabricio Werdum at December’s UFC 207. When this bout failed […]
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Derrick Lewis shows no mercy with social media post following KO over Travis Browne
Derrick Lewis is now on a six-fight winning streak in the UFC heavyweight division. On Sunday, Lewis scored a huge win by knocking out Travis Browne in the main event of UFC Fight Night 105, which took place in Halifax, Canada. Following the fight, Lewis took to social media where he posted an edited photo […]
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Johny Hendricks on Georges St-Pierre’s return: ‘I’m going to have to beat his face in’
Georges S-Pierre’s last fight in the Octagon was against Johny Hendricks at UFC 167 back on November 16, 2013. Now, with “Rush” and the UFC working out an agreement for the former welterweight champion to compete in the Octagon again, Hendricks is looking to get his rematch after their extremely close first fight that ended […]
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Former UFC flyweight title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi signs with Rizin FF
Over the last few weeks, the UFC has generated some significant controversy by releasing a handful of top-flight fighters from their roster. Some of the more noteworthy of these fighters are ranked light heavyweights Ryan Bader, Misha Cirkunov and Nikita Krylov and streaking welterweight star Lorenz Larkin. Perhaps the most talented and promising fighter of […]
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Post-fight, Derrick Lewis continues to accuse Travis Browne of violence against women
Back in June 2015, UFC heavyweight Travis Browne’s ex-wife Jenna Renee Webb took to Instagram to share photos of her bruised body. She suggested these bruises were dealt by Browne, and shortly thereafter, announced that she was considering pressing charges against him. As a result of this grim development, the UFC temporarily shelved Browne, and barred […]
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Athlete Outfitting Pay for UFC Halifax: Johny Hendricks tops payroll at $15,000
On Sunday night, the UFC touched down in snowy Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada for the second time. In the card’s main event, we saw streaking heavyweight destroyer Derrick Lewis collect another skull by weathering an early storm to KO Travis Browne in the second. In the co-main event, meanwhile, we saw former welterweight champ Johny Hendricks […]
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Carla Esparza releases statement on controversial loss to Randa Markos
On Sunday night, the UFC returned to Halifax, Nova Scotia with UFC Fight Night 105. On the evening’s undercard, former strawweight queen Carla Esparza returned from a lengthy layoff against Canada’s own Randa Markos. Though Esparza succeeded on four takedown attempts, and threatened with a submission in the second round, the judges ultimately awarded her […]
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Pros react to Derrick Lewis’ knockout of Travis Browne, late referee stoppage
Last night, the UFC touched down in snow covered Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada for a second time. In the evening’s main event, streaking heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis faced arguably the biggest test of his already impressive career in towering Hawaiian Travis “Hapa” Browne. In the early moments of this fight, it looked like it could […]
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Pros react to Johny Hendricks’ decision defeat of Hector Lombard
Last night, in the co-main event of the UFC’s latest trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks sought to rebound from a tough three-fight losing streak with a fresh start in the middleweight division. His opportunity to do so came against former Olympian and Bellator champion Hector Lombard. Though Hendricks […]
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UFC Halifax Results: Derrick Lewis KO’s Travis Browne (Highlights)
UFC Halifax Results: Derrick Lewis vs. Travis Browne A heavyweight bout between Derrick Lewis and Travis Browne served as the main event of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 105 event in Halifax, Canada. Round one begins and Lewis charges forward with a right to the body that just misses. Browne lands a big leg kick. He […]
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UFC Halifax Results: Johny Hendricks defeats Hector Lombard
UFC Halifax Results: Johny Hendricks vs. Hector Lombard A middleweight bout between former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks and former Bellator champ Hector Lombard served as the co-main event of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 105 card in Halifax. Round one begins and Hendricks lands a leg kick to start. He lands another this time inside. […]
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UFC Halifax Results: Gavin Tucker defeats Sam Sicilia
A featherweight bout between Sam Sicilia and Gavin Tucker took place on tonight’s UFC Fight Night 105 main card in Halifax, Canada. Round one begins and Tucker comes forward quickly and lands a hard leg kick. He follows that up with another. Gavin switches his stances as the crowd chants his name. Sam fires back […]
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UFC Halifax Results: Elias Theodorou defeats Cezar Ferreira via decision
UFC Halifax Results: Cezar Ferreira vs. Elias Theodorou A middleweight bout between Cezar Ferreira and Elias Theodorou took place on tonight’s UFC Fight Night 105 main card in Halifax. Round one begins and Cezar starts out quickly. Ferreira catches Elias with a good shot. Theodorou stays on his feet. He kicks high, then catches Cezar […]