Category: MMA News

  • VIDEO | Joanna Jedrzejczyk training for rematch with Claudia Gadelha

    VIDEO | Joanna Jedrzejczyk training for rematch with Claudia Gadelha

    [ooyala code=”hiNjc3MzE6Yn0A-BF4PCt93pcRCfT2X4″ player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”1280″ height=”712″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] UFC women’s strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk is gearing up for arguably the biggest fight of her professional MMA career on July 8th when she has her highly anticipated rematch with Claudia Gadelha at the TUF 23 finale. The first time the pair fought, the fight went to a […]

  • Rory MacDonald reveals main reason he is looking outside the UFC ‘to start getting paid’

    Rory MacDonald reveals main reason he is looking outside the UFC ‘to start getting paid’

    Rory MacDonald is one of the elite welterweights in the UFC and is set to fight Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson at UFC Fight Night 89 in Ottawa, Canada on June 18. The winner of the fight will likely be the next to challenge for the welterweight title. However, this will be MacDonald’s last fight on his […]

  • VIDEO | ‘UFC 200 Embedded’ promo tour

    VIDEO | ‘UFC 200 Embedded’ promo tour

    Earlier this week UFC President Dana White announced that Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier II would headline UFC 200 on July 9th in Conor McGregor’s absence. Prior to that, the UFC held a UFC 200 press conference, in which it was revealed that Nate Diaz would remain on the card, and will receive a new […]

  • Frankie Edgar’s bold prediction for his future

    Frankie Edgar’s bold prediction for his future

    Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar is currently gearing up for his UFC 200 rematch with Jose Aldo for the interim UFC featherweight championship. Edgar, who lost the UFC lightweight championship to Benson Henderson back in 2012, lost his first fight against Aldo at UFC 156 in a competitive contest for the featherweight title. The […]

  • Rafael dos Anjos unimpressed with Khabib Nurmagomedov

    Rafael dos Anjos unimpressed with Khabib Nurmagomedov

    While Rafael dos Anjos is currently the UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov holds a win over dos Anjos, something ‘The Eagle’ hasn’t been quick to let RDA forget. Nurmagomedov had been sidelined for two years before his return to the Octagon earlier this month at UFC on FOX 19, where he defeated UFC newcomer Darrell […]

  • VIDEO | #FBF Ilir Latifi breaks ring in MMA debut

    VIDEO | #FBF Ilir Latifi breaks ring in MMA debut

    https://youtu.be/O8M9vXfacPk UFC light heavyweight Ilir Latifi is known for having incredible one punch knockout power. The Swedish standout has compiled a 12-4 record throughout the course of his professional career, and has amassed a 5-2 record inside the Octagon. Latifi is currently riding a 3-fight win streak that most recently defeat Gian Villante via unanimous […]

  • POLL | Which upcoming UFC pay-per-view are you most excited for?

    POLL | Which upcoming UFC pay-per-view are you most excited for?

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  • Ovince Saint Preux reflects on fighting with broken arm

    Ovince Saint Preux reflects on fighting with broken arm

    In the main event of UFC 197 Jon Jones and Ovince Saint Preux fought to a decision that saw Jones awarded the interim UFC light heavyweight championship. At some point during the second half of the fight, Saint Preux blocked a kick from Jones that broke his arm. While he was seen wincing in pain […]

  • Don Frye blasts “overrated” Daniel Cormier

    Don Frye blasts “overrated” Daniel Cormier

    MMA pioneer Don Frye is never one to shy away from speaking his mind. The former UFC tournament winner often finds himself at odds with the UFC brass for speaking out against the promotion. Recently, Frye gave an interview in which he weighed in on UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor’s standoff with the UFC. Given […]

  • Junior Dos Santos releases statement on shoulder surgery

    Junior Dos Santos releases statement on shoulder surgery

    Earlier this month, former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos returned to the win column as he defeated Ben Rothwell via unanimous decision in Zagreb Croatia. The win for JDS was a much needed one after losing via TKO to Alistair Overeem back in the end of 2015. Unfortunately for the former heavyweight champ, he […]

  • VIDEO | Fabricio Werdum training for UFC 198

    VIDEO | Fabricio Werdum training for UFC 198

    [ooyala code=”tiOHU2MzE6UDY4zqA12BnooDgjnOV8Ln” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”1280″ height=”720″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] In less than two weeks Fabricio Werdum will look to defend his heavyweight title in Curitiba Brazil at UFC 198 as he fights Stipe Miocic. Werdum is looking to bounce back from a foot injury which forced him out of his UFC 196, which ultimately became ‘UFC Fight […]

  • VIDEO | ‘UFC 197: The Thrill & The Agony’ preview

    VIDEO | ‘UFC 197: The Thrill & The Agony’ preview

    At UFC 197, Jon Jones made his successful return to the Octagon and claimed the interim UFC light heavyweight championship by defeating Ovince Saint Preux via unanimous decision. Saint Preux took the fight on short notice, and earned the respect of many fans for lasting 5 rounds with Jones on such short notice. The event […]

  • VIDEO | #TBT Jon Jones tries to punk big brother Arthur Jones and instantly apologizes

    VIDEO | #TBT Jon Jones tries to punk big brother Arthur Jones and instantly apologizes

    Even when you have become a UFC champion, chances are that there will always be someone tougher than you. In this case with Jon Jones, it is his older brother Arthur Jones who happens to be an NFL Super Bowl Champion and currently with the Indianapolis Colts. In this Throwback Thursday video, Jon tries to […]

  • Report: Diego Brandao faces consequences from UFC for felony charges

    Report: Diego Brandao faces consequences from UFC for felony charges

    UFC featherweight Diego Brandao has found himself in a world of trouble after an alleged incident in Albuquerque, New Mexico that resulted in his arrest. “The Ultimate Fighter 14” winner was arrested on April 14th after an incident outside of a strip club. Brandao allegedly pointed a gun at several people and pistol whipped an […]

  • VIDEO | Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone calls out Ali Abdelaziz face-to-face for twitter trash talk

    VIDEO | Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone calls out Ali Abdelaziz face-to-face for twitter trash talk

    Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone put out another entertaining episode of his video series with the BMF Ranch taking you behind the scenes of UFC 197 and his trip to get there. “Cowboy” also takes part in a grand gesture with the Make-A-Wish Foundation turning a young man’s dream turn into reality meeting some of the UFC’s […]

  • Chael Sonnen rips Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh for ruining chance at UFC 200

    Chael Sonnen rips Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh for ruining chance at UFC 200

    Former UFC title contender Chael Sonnen is one who knows the game of fight promotion all too well. Sonnen now working as an MMA analyst says that the finger can be pointed at Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh for not being on the UFC 200 card. “His coach cannot be putting anything out about him […]

  • Fabio Maldonado admits to PED usage in UFC, plans to for Fedor Emelianenko fight

    Fabio Maldonado admits to PED usage in UFC, plans to for Fedor Emelianenko fight

    Recently news broke that MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko would be returning to MMA in front of his native Russian fans when he fights UFC veteran Fabio Maldonado under the Fight Nights Global banner in June. Ahead of the fight, a shocking detail emerged that there would be no PED testing ahead of, or the night of, the fight. […]

  • Joanne Calderwood and Valerie Letourneau to make history at UFC Fight Night 89

    Joanne Calderwood and Valerie Letourneau to make history at UFC Fight Night 89

    Women’s MMA is still growing and Joanne Calderwood (10-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) and Valerie Letourneau (8-4 MMA, 3-1 UFC) are stamping their place in UFC history at UFC Fight Night 89. Calderwood and Letourneau will meet in Ottawa, Canada on June 18 at The Arena at TD Place in the UFC’s very first women’s flyweight […]

  • PHOTO | Dada 5000 posts a horrific picture of himself in hospital after fight

    PHOTO | Dada 5000 posts a horrific picture of himself in hospital after fight

    Dhafir “Dada 5000” Harris says that he was pronounced dead after suffering from cardiac arrest, dehydration, fatigue and renal failure after his Bellator 149 fight against Kimbo Slice. Dada 500 posted a photo of himself from when he was in the hospital to get a grasp of the gravity of the situation. Dada 5000 said […]

  • How will UFC 199 fighters be affected by new CSAC weight-cutting rules?

    How will UFC 199 fighters be affected by new CSAC weight-cutting rules?

    UFC 199 takes place on June 4th at The Forum in Los Angeles with two title fights taking place as Luke Rockhold and Chris Weidman fight in their immediate rematch and Dominick Cruz defends his belt against Urijah Faber in their career rubber match. UFC Hall of Fame legend BJ Penn also makes his return […]

  • Cain Velasquez reacts to Conor McGregor’s standoff with the UFC

    Cain Velasquez reacts to Conor McGregor’s standoff with the UFC

    While many fans and members of the MMA community are taking sides in Conor McGregor’s standoff with the UFC, former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez offers an interesting perspective on things. Velasquez, who won the UFC heavyweight championship twice and defended it twice, understands the promo work that a champion must do, and thus offered […]

  • Don Frye joins Team McGregor in standoff with the UFC

    Don Frye joins Team McGregor in standoff with the UFC

    Conor McGregor’s very public dispute with the UFC has many members of the MMA community passively choosing sides. While some members of the MMA community believe the McGregor is obligated to fulfill his media obligations ahead of UFC 200, because promo is part of his job, others like Don Frye believe that McGregor’s job is […]

  • VIDEO | Colin Cowherd offers harsh take on McGregor-UFC situation on ‘The Herd’

    VIDEO | Colin Cowherd offers harsh take on McGregor-UFC situation on ‘The Herd’

    Recommend listening to yday's ep of 'The Herd' with Colin Cowherd. Here's a snippet of his take on Conor McGregor. pic.twitter.com/GL0Hv9Zwbk — Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) April 28, 2016 And here's another snippet. Might be a sobering reality for casual MMA / UFC fans / Conor McGregor fans. pic.twitter.com/vwwvO8QKg6 — Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) April 28, 2016 […]

  • Conor McGregor sends message to the UFC

    Conor McGregor sends message to the UFC

    Conor McGregor’s ongoing contract dispute with the UFC has taken quite a few turns since McGregor announced his retirement from the sport two weeks ago. The featherweight champ was pulled from UFC 200 for refusing to fulfill his media obligations, and it appeared as though there was no chance he would be put back on […]

  • VIDEO | John Kavanagh shows hilarious UFC 200 negotiations with Dana White

    VIDEO | John Kavanagh shows hilarious UFC 200 negotiations with Dana White

    https://youtu.be/k-AiXnafgeU Since Conor McGregor was pulled from UFC 200, there has been much speculation as to whether or not the UFC will give in and put Conor McGregor back on UFC 2OO. While McGregor Tweeted that the UFC agreed to a deal, the UFC brass quickly shot down the Tweet, revealing that no sort of […]

  • The UFC is losing how many millions by leaving Conor McGregor off UFC 200?

    The UFC is losing how many millions by leaving Conor McGregor off UFC 200?

    UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is the biggest draw currently in the UFC with the records to back it up. So, when the UFC announced that they pulled “The Notorious” off UFC 200 for his refusal to take part in media obligations to promote the fight, a lot of people were scratching their heads. ESPN […]

  • Nate Diaz disses Conor McGregor with social media post

    Nate Diaz disses Conor McGregor with social media post

    While Conor McGregor was just pulled from UFC 200 less than 2 weeks ago, Nate Diaz believes that McGregor was never actually in the fight. McGregor announced his retirement on social media, leaving many fans confused. UFC President Dana White then announced on SportsCenter that McGregor had been pulled from UFC 200 for refusing to […]

  • VIDEO | UFC 200 MSG staredowns

    VIDEO | UFC 200 MSG staredowns

    Wednesday afternoon at the Madison Square Garden the UFC held a press conference to promote UFC 200. Headliners Jon Jones & Daniel Cormier were in attendance, as well as Jose Aldo, Frankie Edgar, Miesha Tate, and Amanda Nunes. While Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier stayed apart for the staredown, you can feel the tension between […]