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After UFC 204, Stefan Struve Believes He’s One Big Win Away from a Rematch with Stipe Miocic
Last Saturday, on the main card of UFC 204, seven-foot Dutch heavyweight Stefan Struve became the first fighter ever to stop Daniel Omielanczuk. He accomplished this feat with a beautiful, second round D’arce choke. With the win, Struve extended his win-streak to two, having levelled Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva in just 16 seconds in his second […]
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Nick Diaz: Conor McGregor will never be the best
While Conor McGregor is currently the UFC featherweight champion, and has the opportunity to go down in history as the first UFC fighter to simultaneously hold title belts in two weight classes when he fights Eddie Alvarez for the lightweight championship at UFC 205 on November 12th, MMA veteran Nick Diaz doesn’t think McGregor’s beat […]
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Joe Rogan: ‘I think people are f—ing sleeping on Eddie Alvarez’
Eddie Alvarez and Conor McGregor meet for their UFC lightweight championship bout at UFC 205 on November 12 in New York. McGregor, who holds the UFC featherweighttitle, will go up in weight to challenge Alvarez for his UFC lightweight title. The Irishman will get his chance to become a two-weight UFC world champion, and become […]
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VIDEO | Georges St-Pierre Promises Comeback News in “A Few Weeks Maximum.”
https://youtu.be/i5aHTwgKSEg Earlier this year, we learned that Canadian MMA superstar Georges St-Pierre was interested in making a return to the Octagon. This prospective comeback would mark the former welterweight champion’s first steps into the cage since a razor thin title fight with Johny Hendricks back in 2013. Though St-Pierre initially expressed interest in a jump […]
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Chris Weidman was “embarrassed’ for Michael Bisping during post-UFC 204 callouts
This past weekend, UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping stepped into the Octagon in Manchester, England to defend his middleweight championship against MMA legend Dan Henderson in what was set to be Henderson’s last fight before retiring from MMA. The fight was an extremely competitive one, with Henderson dropping Bisping in both the first and second […]
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Former Dallas Cowboy Greg Hardy Prepping for Jump to MMA
Earlier this year, we saw former WWE star CM Punk, a man with no real martial arts experience, make a foray into the perilous world of mixed martial arts. It did not go well for him. Now, former NFL defensive end Greg Hardy, who has a similar deficit in terms of martial arts experience, is poised to […]
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Ricardo Lamas reacts to fight with BJ Penn being cancelled
On Saturday, former featherweight title challenger, and top ranked featherweight Ricardo Lamas was slated to step into the Octagon in the main event of ‘UFC Fight Night: Manila’ to square off against UFC Hall of Famer, BJ Penn. The fight was supposed to be Penn’s highly anticipated return to the Octagon after partnering with famed […]
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Brock Lesnar given more time to prepare defense for failed drug test
The ongoing saga of former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar’s failed drug test continues! Lesnar made his triumphant return to the Octagon back in July, however there was some controversy surrounding his return. When it was announced in June that Lesnar would be returning to the Octagon at UFC 200, it was also revealed that […]
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VIDEO | Mickey Gall on Sage Northcutt: “I’m Gonna Break His Bones.”
Last month, on the main card of UFC 203, Mickey Gall did as just about everyone expected and spoiled the MMA debut of CM Punk. He did so in an utterly dominant display, capped off by a rear-naked choke. In his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Gall demonstrated his PR savvy by calling out […]
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VIDEO | Conor McGregor Heads to “Media Manners Academy” in Hilarious Clip
https://twitter.com/foxsportslive/status/785687018382594049 Earlier this year, in the buildup to UFC 202, rivals Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz got into a heated press conference altercation. While no blows were thrown, plenty of bottles were. On Monday, the Nevada State Athletic Commission handed McGregor his punishment for this unsightly incident. The commission slammed down the hammer by fining […]
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CM Punk Goes Off on Haters for Personal Attacks
Last month, former pro wrestling star CM Punk made his long awaited jump into the world of mixed martial arts. He did so against 24-year-old prospect Mickey Gall on the main card of UFC 203. As we now know, of course, Punk’s visit to the Octagon would go down as an absolute disaster. After making […]
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PHOTO | Official poster released for UFC 205 in New York
This historic card marks the first UFC event in the Big Apple since mixed martial arts was legalized in the state this year. Three championship title fights will take place in what many believe is the biggest card in UFC history. In the main event of the evening, UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez will look […]
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Derrick Lewis reveals how he found out UFC: Manila was cancelled
Derrick Lewis remembers the exact moment when he discovered that not only was his fight with Marcin Tybura was off, but the entire UFC: Manila card had been cancelled as well. ‘The Black Beast’ discussed flying out to the Philippines and cutting weight before hearing the event was cancelled: “I had to cut 30 pounds, […]
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Chris Weidman on Yoel Romero’s tainted supplements: “I’m not buying it.”
Yoel Romero may have gotten off of his USADA suspension, but Chris Weidman isn’t believing his claim of taking tainted supplements. Weidman discussed Romero’s claim of tainted supplements causing a positive drug test on Monday’s edition of the MMA Hour, where the former middleweight champ went off on what he described as a well-worn excuse. […]
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Marc Goddard Comments on Late Perry vs. Roberts Stoppage
Last Saturday, on the Fight Pass Prelims of UFC 204, undefeated welterweight Mike Perry sent England’s Danny Robert’s careening to the mat with a third-round knee and a followup punch. Though Roberts was clearly out cold, Perry then chased him to the canvas, where he landed a series of additional blows, while referee Marc Goddard […]
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Did the UFC hint on Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz trilogy in UFC 205 promo?
Are people tired of hearing about Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz? Many fans may be, while many others want to see who wins the best out of three as McGregor and Diaz both split their fights with a win each. Even UFC President Dana White says he has had enough of their rivaled matchup, for […]
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Bellator president targeting Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva for summer event
Bellator president Scott Coker is looking to put on a grudge match that’s been years in the making. Ever since Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva coached opposite each other on The Ultimate Fighter back in 2013, the two have never had the chance to settle the score in the ring. After a series of blunders […]
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MMA community reacts to Conor McGregor’s massive fine following UFC 202 water bottle-throwing incident
The MMA world had some strong reactions after news broke of Conor McGregor’s massive $150,000 fine for his part in the water bottle-throwing incident that occured between his camp and Nate Diaz’s. The scene garnered a lot of attention just prior to their UFC 202 rematch. It also got the attention of the Nevada State […]
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Miesha Tate on Possible Cris “Cyborg” Super Fight: I Wouldn’t Be Against It
Reigning Invicta featherweight champion Cris “Cyborg” Justino has now fought twice in the UFC. On both occasions, she took on beefed-up bantamweights at a catchweight of 140lbs, and on both occasions, she absolutely mauled that opposition. Given Cyborg’s size and ferocity, it’s bound to get more and more difficult for the UFC to find her willing dance partners. There […]
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Miesha Tate Says Amanda Nunes’ Right Hand Could be “A Big, Big Problem” For Rousey
Last November, Ronda Rousey was knocked stiff by Holly Holm, surrendering the UFC women’s bantamweight title in the process. She has not stepped foot in the Octagon since. Luckily for Rousey fans, that could soon change, as recent rumors have suggested she’ll return to action at UFC 207, where she would take on reigning bantamweight […]
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Daniel Cormier on Rumble Rematch: If He Doesn’t Knock Me Out, He Can’t Win the Fight
On December 10, the UFC will touch down in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with UFC 206. The biggest fight confirmed for the card so far is a light heavyweight title showdown between champion Daniel Cormier and challenger Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. These two dangerous light heavyweights, of course, have fought once before. On that night, Cormier emerged […]
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Conor McGregor reacts to $150,000 fine from NSAC
On Monday, the Nevada State Athletic Commission ruled a stiff penalty on Conor McGregor for his involvement in the water bottle fiasco at the UFC 202 pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand. The incident involved Team McGregor and Team Nate Diaz in an object-throwing war with press getting caught in the middle of it […]
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McGregor’s coach on knockout report: “Not everything you read on the Internet is true.”
Following a report on Monday of Conor McGregor being knocked out while sparring in preparation for his UFC 205 title fight with Eddie Alvarez, SBG’s head coach John Kavanagh took to Twitter to vaguely dispel the report. MMA insider Dizz had tweeted that McGregor was “shaky getting back to his feet” and with a possibly […]
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Eddie Alvarez responds to Conor McGregor KO report
The MMA community was buzzing on Monday when MMA insider @TalkMMA tweeted that Conor McGregor had been allegedly knocked out cold during a training session at Straight Blast Gym. Eddie Alvarez is set to face McGregor at UFC 205 in New York on November 12 in the main event as he looks to defend his […]
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Daniel Cormier Is Still Optimistic That Georges St-Pierre Could Fight at UFC 206
Earlier this month, it was announced that UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will defend his title against Anthony “Rumble” Johnson at UFC 206. The card is scheduled for December 10 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Unsurprisingly, this news went over very well with Canadian fight fans. It’s unlikely, however, that fans in The Great White […]
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Conor McGregor handed stiff penalties from NSAC for UFC 202 water bottle war
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor had his hearing with the Nevada State Atheletic Commission (NSAC) on Monday for the UFC 202 water bottle war against Nate Diaz and his team during the pre-fight press conference. McGregor will have to open up his wallet for the incident after the NSAC ordered that McGregor pay a $150,000 […]
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Anderson Silva’s son once again teases fight against Georges St-Pierre for UFC 206
The rumored superfight between former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre has been rumored for UFC 206 in Toronto. The event that is set to take place on December 10 at the Air Canada Centre. Anderson Silva’s son, Kalyl posted a teaser on Instagram that the fight between the […]
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Michael Bisping Rips Tony Ferguson on Twitter
Last Saturday, in the main event of UFC 204, UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping avenged an ugly, 2009 loss to Dan Henderson with a hard-fought unanimous decision win. Not everyone believed he deserved that win, however. In the wake of Bisping’s defeat of Henderson – which marked his first successful defense as middleweight king – […]