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Dennis Bermudez feels fight with Chan Sung Jung was stopped ‘a little bit early’
After a three-and-a-half-year layoff from fighting, Chan Sung Jung did not skip a beat in his return to the Octagon on Saturday. Unranked after the long layoff with doing his mandatory military service for South Korea, Jung took on Dennis Bermudez, who stepped into the Octagon ranked #9 in the official UFC featherweight rankings. “The […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Ben Rothwell discusses the injuries of Cain Velasquez and his teammates
Back in December of 2016, former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was scheduled to rematch a fellow former champ in Fabricio Werdum. The winner of this fight was expected to challenge reigning champ Stipe Miocic for the heavyweight crown. Unfortunately, Velasquez was forced out of this anticipated heavyweight showdown with an injury just days before […]
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MMA community reacts to Patriots’ unforgettable Super Bowl win
On Saturday night, the UFC touched down in Houston, Texas with an exciting night of mixed martial arts action. In the evening’s main event, we saw “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung mount a successful comeback after three years away from the sport, knocking out a game Dennis Bermudez in the very first round. Elsewhere […]
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VIDEO | Nick Diaz stars in new rolling paper commercial
https://youtu.be/RlfX732B5Vc Over the last few months, there have been plenty of rumors and reports suggesting that welterweight legend Nick Diaz might soon return to the UFC’s Octagon. So far, however, none have come to fruition. We know that he was offered a rematch with Robbie Lawler, which he turned down. We know that he was […]
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Jeremy Stephens calls out the Korean Zombie for April fight
Jeremy Stephens is keen to channel Rick Grimes and do some zombie hunting. The brick fisted featherweight recently took to social media to campaign for a bout with Chan Sung Jung – better known as “The Korean Zombie.” Stephens hopes the UFC will put this fight together for the UFC’s planned April 15 debut in […]
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VIDEO | Holm, De Randamie, Silva and Brunson star in Countdown to UFC 208
https://youtu.be/1qMGmi3wLTU This Saturday, the UFC will touch down in beautiful Brooklyn, New York with UFC 208. Though this is far from the most stacked pay-per-view the UFC has ever constructed, it is an undeniably historic one, as it will be headlined by the UFC’s first ever women’s featherweight title fight. This inaugural title fight will pit […]
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The Korean Zombie discusses his return to competition: my goal is to be the champion
Last night, in the main event of the UFC’s latest trip to Houston, Texas, featherweight fan favorite Chan Sung Jung – better known as the Korean Zombie – levelled Dennis Bermudez with a first-round uppercut. It was a gorgeously executed punch, and a wonderful addition to his already lengthy highlight reel. The real significance of […]
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Alexa Grasso releases statement after loss to Felice Herrig
Last night, in the co-main event of the UFC’s latest trip to Houston, 23-year-old strawweight prospect Alexa Grasso faced the biggest test of her career in WMMA veteran Felice Herrig. Despite Herrig’s big-stage experience, this one was expected to be a blowout for the young Grasso, as evidenced by her status as a 3-1 betting […]
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After UFC Houston win, Felice Herrig wants Michelle Waterson or Paige VanZant
On Saturday night, the UFC touched down in Houston, Texas with UFC Fight Night 104. In the co-main event of this exciting card, 23-year-old strawweight prospect Alexa Grasso took on veteran Felice Herrig. From the early vantage point, Grasso was widely expected to blow through her experienced foe – as evidenced by her status as […]
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Three Fights We Want to See After UFC Houston
With the UFC’s exciting stop in Houston now in the rear view mirror, it’s time to look to the future, as the card’s winners set their sights on their next challenges, and its losers look for the opportunity to bounce back. While their are exciting options available for all of Houston’s 24 fighters going forward, […]
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Athlete outfitting pay for UFC Houston: Korean Zombie gets $5,000
On Saturday night, the UFC touched down in sunny Houston, Texas, where thousands of ravenous sports fans await this year’s Super Bowl. The MMA promotion visited this football mecca with UFC Fight Night 104. This exciting, 12-fight card was headlined by a featherweight scrap between the returning Chan Sung Jung – better known as the […]
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Dana White confirms Jessica Andrade will get next shot at Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Last month, we learned that dominant UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk had returned to American Top Team to begin training for her next fight. Her opponent for this next fight, however, remained a mystery. On Saturday night, that changed. Though it was widely speculated that the next strawweight title shot would go to Michelle Waterson, […]
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Korean Zombie drew inspiration from Dominick Cruz ahead of comeback fight
Last night, in the main event of the UFC’s latest trip to Houston, fan favorite featherweight Chan Sung Jung – better known by his monicker “The Korean Zombie” – stepped back into the cage after a hiatus of more than three years. He did so against long-time featherweight contender and Ultimate Fighter runner-up Dennis Bermudez. […]
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Pros react to the Korean Zombie’s impressive return to the cage
Last night, in the main event of the UFC’s latest trip to Houston, Texas, fan favorite featherweight Chan Sung Jung – better known by his nickname “The Korean Zombie” – returned to the cage after a hiatus of more than three years. He did so against long-time featherweight contender Dennis Bermudez. Despite his long time […]
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VIDEO | The Korean Zombie knocks out Dennis Bermudez
WORLD WAR Z! A shocker of a KO from The Korean Zombie over Dennis Bermudez in tonight's main event. #UFCHouston https://t.co/Qj2mRHSmX8 — FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) February 5, 2017 In the main event of ‘UFC Fight Night: Houston’, The Korean Zombie Chan Sung Jung returned to the Octagon after nearly four years away from the […]
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UFC Houston results: Chan Sung Jung knocks out Dennis Bermudez
In the main event of ‘UFC Fight Night: Houston’ Chan Sung Jung returned from his 4 year absence to fight Dennis Bermudez. The first round starts and Bermudez lands a clean left that tags Jung. Jung stuffs a takedown and lands a combo as he counters a leg kick. Jung clinches and looks for the […]
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UFC Houston results: Felice Herrig defeats Alexis Grasso
In the co-main event of ‘UFC Fight Night: Houston’, Felice Herrig and Alexis Grasso stepped into the Octagon for a highly anticipated women’s strawweight fight. Both women look hesitant to exchange as they begin the feeling out process. Grasso lands a switch head kick that lands clean and results in both women on the ground, […]
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UFC Houston results: James Vick submits Abel Trujillo
Lightweights Abel Trujillo and James Vick stepped into the Octagon in a three round scrap between two thrilling fighters. Round one starts as the two men begin the feeling out process, with the fight ultimately ending up on the ground, where Vick appeared to lock in a guillotine. The men return to their feet as […]
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UFC Houston results: Volkan Oezdemir defeats Ovince Saint Preux
At UFC Fight Night: Houston, Volkan Oezdemir stepped into the Octagon for the first time as he faced former interim light heavyweight title challenger Ovince Saint Preux. Oezdemir came out strong, tagging Saint Preux numerous times throughout the first round as Saint Preux continued to back up. In the second round, Saint Preux came out […]
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UFC Houston results: Marcel Fortuna KOs Anthony Hamilton (VIDEO)
Marcel Fortuna with a wicked walk off KO of Anthony Hamilton in RD1. Yiiiikes! #UFCHouston pic.twitter.com/jDirs5uvXI — ahmarskhan (@AhmarSKhan) February 5, 2017 In the second fight of the main card of ‘UFC Fight Night: Houston’, Marcel Fortuna made his UFC debut as he squared off against Anthony Hamilton. The fight was an extremely short one […]
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UFC Houston results: Jessica Andrade defeats Angela Hill
To kick off the main card of ‘UFC Fight Night: Houston’, TUF alum Angela Hill made her return to the Octagon to fight #5 ranked strawweight Jessica Andrade after winning the Invicta 115 pound title. The fight started as Andrade pressures forward, pressing Hill against the cage and landing several clean shots that tag Hill. […]
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UFC Houston results: Curtis Blaydes defeats Adam Milstead via injury
In the final fight on the UFC Houston prelims, Curtis Blaydes & Adam Milstead stepped into the Octagon for a highly anticipated heavyweight tilt. Blaydes came out strong, landing several devastating suplex’s before then taking Milstead’s back in the clinch. Blaydes lands another big takedown, marking his 4th in under two minutes. Blaydes lands another […]
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UFC Houston results: Chas Skelly submits Chris Gruetzemacher
The action continued in Houston as Chas Skelly stepped into the Octagon with TUF Veteran Chris Gruetzemacher stepped into the Octagon with Chas Skelly. Big knee from Skelly as he presses Gruetzemacher against the cage early. Gruetzemacher escapes and the pair exchange punches, with Gruetzemacher landing a clean left hand. Skelly shoots for a takedown […]
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UFC Houston results: Ricardo Ramos defeats Michinori Tanaka
In the second preliminary card fight of ‘UFC Fight Night: Houston’ Michinori Tanaka and Ricardo Ramos squared off in what proved to be an extremely thrilling matchup. In the beginning of the first round, Ramos came out aggressive, pressuring Tanaka against the cage in the clinch. Ultimately, Tanaka escapes and lands a big punch on […]
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UFC Houston results: Bec Rawlings vs. Tecia Torres
To kick off the preliminary card of ‘UFC Fight Night: Houston’, UFC women’s strawweights Bec Rawlings and Tecia Torres stepped into the Octagon for a highly anticipated scrap. The fight was even through the first round, as both women traded punches, with Torres landing a higher volume of significant strikes. In the second round, Rawlings […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Derek Brunson ready to “make waves”, return to title contention
At UFC 208, #8 ranked middleweight Derek Brunson will step into the Octagon with #7 ranked middleweight, former UFC middleweight kingpin, Anderson Silva. The fight is one that has drawn the attention of MMA fans, who are eager to see Brunson and Silva step into the Octagon for a fight that has the stylistic makings […]
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Nate Diaz statement on rumored Eddie Alvarez fight
This week, UFC President Dana White revealed in an interview that the UFC had offered Nate Diaz a fight, however they hadn’t heard anything back from the Stockton, California superstar. “We just offered Nate Diaz a fight, and we’re waiting to hear back from him, so we’ll see. These guys say they want a fight […]
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Paul Daley has Big Announcement Planned for Next Fight
Paul Daley has been the subject of many fight rumors this week, most notably against Michael Venom Page. Paul Daley made a big statement on his Facebook page, teasing a fight against a “marquee name or champion”. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154355394316847&set=a.433550266846.225686.679071846&type=3&theater Daley last fought at Bellator 170 where he defeated former middleweight Brennan Ward via devastating Flying Knee […]