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VIDEO | Free Fight: Fabricio Werdum vs. Cain Velasquez
https://youtu.be/vN10cGNKsTU Earlier this year, in the main event of UFC 198, Stipe Miocic knocked out Fabricio Werdum to capture the UFC heavyweight title. This Saturday, in the main event of UFC 203, Miocic will defend that title against Alistair Overeem, while Werdum will attempt to get back on track opposite Travis Browne in the evening’s co-main […]
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Gegard Mousasi is confident he will win at UFC 204 now that Belfort lacks “Doctor’s Advantage”
UFC middleweight Gegard Mousasi has been campaigning for a fight with Vitor Belfort for years. At UFC 204, which will emanate from Manchester, England on October 8, the Dutchman will finally get the fight he’s been asking for. A few years ago, Belfort was one of the most ferocious fighters on the UFC roster–though he […]
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VIDEO | Robin Black’s Breakdown for Miocic vs. Overeem
In less than one week’s time, UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic will defend his throne against Alistair Overeem, arguably the most decorated fighter in the division’s history. The two big men will share the main event spot of UFC 203, which goes down in Miocic’s hometown of Cleveland, Ohio next Saturday. In advance of this Octagon-shaking showdown, MMA […]
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Chael Sonnen was really upset with Joe Silva’s Retirement
https://youtu.be/1YlfIT_hYZ0 Former UFC middleweight and light heavyweight title challenger Chael Sonnen was hit hard by the news that UFC matchmaker Joe Silva had decided to retire. Sonnen spoke about Silva’s departure from the UFC on his latest episode of “Beyond the Fight”. “Man I am having mixed emotions over here. So I’m taking this as […]
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Boxer Conor Wallace Details his Role in Conor McGregor’s UFC 202 Training Camp
In preparation for his UFC 202 rematch with Nate Diaz, UFC featherweight champ Conor McGregor invited several stars from other martial arts disciplines into his camp. One such star was BJJ whiz Dillon Danis, who helped the Irishman prepare for Diaz’s dangerous grappling arsenal. Another was All-Ireland boxing champion Conor Wallace, who was brought in […]
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Rory MacDonald is a Fan of the Brutal Rules used in Early Days of MMA
MMA can be pretty brutal at times. As fans of the sport, we frequently witness thunderous knockouts, bloody battles, and freak injuries. Yet MMA is also a heavily regulated sport, with a long list of rules in place to promote fighter safety. Groin shots are illegal. Eye pokes are too. Headbutts are forbidden. Hair-pulling is […]
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VIDEO | Is Mackenzie Dern the hottest woman in MMA?
The number one female black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu could very well be the hottest woman in MMA as well. Mackenzie Dern, the 23-year-old submission phenom, posted a video of herself on Instagram showing her in more than just fighting shape. #flashbackfriday wishing I was at the beach again! 😥😁☀️🌊😍 A video posted by […]
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Renzo Gracie believes CM Punk will win via submission at UFC 203
Former WWE world champion CM Punk will make his octagon debut in less than a week when he squares off with Mickey Gall on the main card of UFC 203 in Cleveland, Ohio. The fight will serve not only as Punk’s first bout in the UFC, but as his first professional contest in mixed martial […]
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Gustafsson Interested in Jones Rematch, But Not to Settle Their Score
Back in 2013, former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and number-one-contender Alexander Gustafsson engaged in an unforgettable war for the ages. In the end, Jones would walk away with a unanimous decision win, though many parties believed Gustafsson had done enough to steal the title. Today, Jones is neck-deep in a complicated stretch that has seen […]
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UFC Hamburg Athlete Reebok Pay: Co-main event fighter Jan Blachowicz takes home $2,500
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to Germany yesterday for UFC Fight Night 93 in Hamburg. The event was headlined by a heavyweight tilt between former UFC champions Andrei Arlovski and Josh Barnett. After an exciting back and forth first-round which saw both fighters (Arlovski and Barnett) get rocked by punches, Barnett was able to utilize […]
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Josh Barnett: “I’m sure a heavyweight championship fight could be in the future”
Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett scored a third-round submission victory over fellow former UFC title holder Andrei Arlovski in the main event of UFC Fight Night 93 last night in Hamburg, Germany. “The Warmaster”, who has gone 3-2 since returning to the UFC in August of 2013, was asked where he thinks he ranks […]
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VIDEO | Gustafsson Comments on Safe Win Over Blachowicz
Last night, in the co-main event of the UFC’s trip to Hamburg, Germany, Alexander Gustafsson rebounded from a two-fight losing streak by decisioning Poland’s Jan Blachowicz. Despite being known as a striker, Gustafsson relied primarily on his wrestling to defeat Blachowicz, which has earned him a bit of criticism from fans and fellow fighters alike. In a […]
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VIDEO | Free Fight: Stipe Miocic vs. Mark Hunt
https://youtu.be/_dXmk9Tg2Gg Before UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic attempts to make his first title defense against Alistair Overeem next weekend at UFC 203 in Cleveland, watch the Ohio-native take on former title challenger Mark Hunt at ‘UFC Fight Night 65’ from May of 2015. Stipe would defeat the ‘Super Samoan’ via fifth-round TKO at the event, […]
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VIDEO | Josh Barnett’s backstage interview
Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett secured a much needed victory last night at UFC Fight Night 93 in Hamburg, Germany, when he submitted former UFC title holder Andrei Arlovski in the evening’s main event. After a back and forth first-round which saw both fighters get rocked by punches early, Barnett was able to use […]
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Michael Bisping respects Conor McGregor, but Believes Eddie Alvarez would “Kill Him”
Not long ago, in the main event of UFC 202, Conor McGregor stole a majority decision from Nate Diaz, avenging an earlier loss to the same man and reestablishing himself as one of the game’s best fighters with the win. The strange thing about McGregor, however, is that he’s spent the entirety of his UFC career […]
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Corey Anderson Blasts Alexander Gustafsson for Decision Defeat of Jan Blachowicz
Yesterday, in the co-main event of the UFC’s trip to Hamburg, Germany, Sweden’s Alexander Gustafsson employed a wrestling-heavy game plan to steal a unanimous decision from the dangerous Jan Blachowicz. Though this performance was a bit of a break from Gustafsson’s typical, striking-based style, it was impressive all the same. It was also an important win […]
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VIDEO | Watch Alexander Gustafsson and Jan Blachowicz Have a Beer After Their Fight
https://www.facebook.com/AlexTheMauler/videos/1123777297702075/ Yesterday, in the co-main event of the UFC’s return to Germany, Sweden’s Alexander Gustafsson and Poland’s Jan Blachowicz went at it in an intriguing light heavyweight showdown. The opening moments of the bout saw Blachowicz, who was a sizeable underdog, find some success on the feet, though this only forced Gustafsson to shift gears […]
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Andrei Arlovski dismisses retirement talk following his submission loss to Barnett
Following a disappointing submission loss to grappling ace Josh Barnett at yesterday’s UFC Hamburg event, former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski spoke about the setback and discussed his fighting future: “At least he didn’t knock me out,” Arlovski said during Saturday’s post-fight press conference. “He just choked me.” To which Barnett replied, “I tried to (knock him out). […]
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VIDEO | Anderson Silva sparring with his son
https://youtu.be/3Zkw_-lFt0c Former UFC middleweight kingpin Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva has returned to the gym for training following his UFC 200 loss to light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier. Silva, who has been on a bit of a slide since losing his UFC middleweight championship to Chris Weidman in 2013, will be looking to return to the […]
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UFC Fight Night Hamburg Bonus Report
‘UFC Fight Night 93’ in Hamburg, Germany delivered some memorable fights and solid finishes. With that said, four “Performance of the night” awards were handed out at this evening’s post fight press conference. Those $50,000 ‘UFC Fight Night 93’ bonuses went to the following fighters: Performance of the night bonus – Ryan Bader earned a […]
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MMA community reacts to Alexander Gustafsson’s win over Jan Blanchowicz
In the co-main event of ‘UFC Fight Night: Hamburg’ former light heavyweight title challenger Alexander ‘The Mauler’ Gustafsson returned to the Octagon for the first time since his split decision loss to Daniel Cormier in October. The win for Gustafsson was an incredibly dominant one, with Gustafsson dominating the fight from bell to bell as […]
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Michael ‘Venom’ Page calls for Bellator vs UFC event
British welterweight Michael ‘Venom’ Page may fight for Bellator, but with a handful of high-profile UFC fighters signing with the Spike-based promotion recently, MVP can’t help but think of what a Bellator vs. UFC card would look like. While the Bellator/UFC discussion is at an all time high with Rory MacDonald signing with Bellator last week, MVP was asked about his […]
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Pros react to Josh Barnett’s submission win over Andrei Arlovski
In the main event of ‘UFC Fight Night: Hamburg’ MMA legend Josh Barnett picked up yet another impressive win as he submitted former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski. Barnett’s win put him back in the win column after being submitted for the first time in his career by Ben Rothwell in his last fight. Below […]
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VIDEO | Josh Barnett chokes Andrei Arlovski out cold
Official: Josh Barnett def. Andrei Arlovski by submission (rear naked choke) at 2:53 of the 3rd round. #UFCHamburg pic.twitter.com/EmfIakn8E9 — Classic UFC Moments (@UFCmoments) September 3, 2016 In the main event of ‘UFC Fight Night: Hamburg’ ‘The Warmaster’ Josh Barnett showcased his catch wrestling as he secured a beautiful takedown from the clinch, and followed […]
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UFC Fight Night 93 Results: Josh Barnett submits Andrei Arlovski
Two former UFC heavyweight champions squared off in the main event of UFC Fight Night 93 as Andrei Arlovski and Josh Barnett went to war in Hamburg, Germany. Round one begins and Barnett presses forward and lands an uppercut that staggers Arlovski. Josh rushes in but eats a shot from Andrei that puts Barnett on […]
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McGregor’s head coach reveals untold training method for UFC 202
As the head coach of Irish superstar Conor McGregor’s, John Kavanagh is tasked with game-planning and training for a fighter who is known to take risks. The Irishman rolled the dice once more and really shook up his preparation for the rematch with Nate Diaz, coach Kavanagh revealed. McGregor spent $300,000 on fight camp leading into his […]
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UFC Fight Night 93 Results: Alexander Gustafsson defeats Jan Blachowicz
A key light heavyweight bout between former title challenger Alexander Gustafsson and Jan Blachowicz served as the co-main event of today’s UFC Fight Night 93 event in Hamburg, Germany. Round one begins and Blachowicz comes forward with a combo. Gus repsonds with a left hand followed by a legkick. Jan comes forward with punches and […]
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VIDEO | Ryan Bader knocks out Ilir Latifi with brutal knee
Here's that knee landed by @ryanbader!! Wow!! #UFCHamburg @aaronsimpson pic.twitter.com/nyGhqvTZiW — #Dizz © (@TalkMMA) September 3, 2016 On the main card of ‘UFC Fight Night: Hamburg’ Ryan Bader left MMA fans stunned as he knocked out heavy handed Swedish fighter Ilir Latifi. Bader, who came into the bout looking to avenge his KO loss to […]