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Chris Weidman talks high-stakes rematch with Luke Rockhold at UFC 199
Back in the co-main event of UFC 194 in December, Luke Rockhold dominated Chris Weidman from bell to bell, ultimately finishing the champ in the 4th round via TKO. While Weidman had a broken foot in the fight, Luke Rockhold feels that when the two step into the cage at UFC 199 for a rematch, […]
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VIDEO | Miesha Tate opens up on life as UFC champion
https://youtu.be/fhz2xP_VNG4 Earlier this month at UFC 196, Miesha Tate shocked the world as she mounted an impressive comeback in the 5th round of her co-main event scrap with Holly Holm to win the UFC women’s bantamweight championship. While Holly Holm has been campaigning for a rematch with Tate at UFC 200, so far the UFC […]
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Frankie Edgar’s manager blasts Conor McGregor and the UFC in social media rant
While there has been no official confirmation yet that Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz will have their highly anticipated welterweight rematch at UFC 200, it was reported last week that the UFC had issued contracts to both fighters. The way Frankie Edgar’s manager sees it, the UFC is to blame for not getting a fight […]
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VIDEO | Cat Zingano talks about “epic” return to the Octagon
It has been over a year since Cat Zingano was inside the Octagon. In her last Octagon appearance, Zingano was defeated by Ronda Rousey back at UFC 184. Since then, Zingano has taken time off from the Octagon to rest some injuries, in addition to spending time with her son and traveling the world! Footage […]
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Fedor Emelianenko wants rematch with Fabricio Werdum
Back in 2009, MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko made his Strikeforce debut as he knocked out Brett Rogers in the 2nd round of their headlining fight. In just his second Strikeforce fight, Emelianenko was submitted by Jiu-Jitsu phenom Fabricio Werdum. To this day, the loss remains the only submission loss on Emelianenko’s record. Now, following a […]
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VIDEO | Chuck Liddell talks Jon Jones beef: “If we got a problem let’s go”
Chuck Liddell and Jon Jones found themselves at odds recently after Liddell made a comment that in his prime, he would beat pound for pound king Jon Jones. Jones responded by saying Liddell should’ve fought smarter and saved his chin. Ultimately, the two talked things out, and took a staredown picture to show there was […]
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VIDEO | Joe Rogan discusses Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz rematch
https://youtu.be/boGvieq9_HI Recently it was revealed that the UFC had reportedly issued contracts to both Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz for a welterweight rematch at UFC 200. While nothing was set in stone, McGregor’s caption on a social media post strongly implied the pair would be meeting again in the Octagon sometime soon. On a recent […]
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Mark Hunt eyes top 5 opponent following win over Frank Mir
This past weekend in Brisbane, Mark Hunt picked up yet another spectacular walk-off KO as he knocked out Frank Mir in the first round of their main event scrap. Following the win, Hunt is looking for a quick turnaround as he looks to build on his 2-fight win streak. While most fighters are methodical in […]
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Cris Cyborg: A loss is a tremendous opportunity
After UFC 193, Ronda Rousey admitted that she had suicidal thoughts following her brutal KO loss to Holly Holm. While a loss is surely a tough thing for any fighter, Invicta FC Champion Cris Cyborg has a very unique perspective on a loss, and how fighters can use a loss as a positive opportunity. She […]
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VIDEO | Vitor Belfort looking shredded ahead of Jacare Souza fight
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VIDEO | NFL star Marshawn Lynch and Luke Rockhold sparring
https://youtu.be/MKj1OxQ0_aU Back when Marshawn Lynch was training for a return to the Seattle Seahawks, he began training MMA as a way of preparing for his comeback. In the video above you can see Lynch playfully sparring with UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold ahead of Rockhold’s rematch with Chris Weidman on June 4th at UFC 199.
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UFC hoping to bring MMA to the Olympics
While at one point in time MMA was regarded as ‘barbaric’ given the lack of rules, earlier this month New York became the final state to fully legalize MMA. With MMA now legal in all 50 states, the UFC is eyeing the most prestigious platform in all of sports, the Olympic Games. UFC CEO Lorenzo […]
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Frank Mir answers whether or not he will retire following Mark Hunt loss
This past weekend at UFC Brisbane, Frank Mir suffered a KO loss at the hands of Mark Hunt, who picked up yet another walk-off KO win. At 36 years old, and with 15 years as a professional fighter, many are wondering if this is it for Mir. Despite that, the former heavyweight champion believes his […]
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Gunnar Nelson discusses Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz rematch
At UFC 196, Nate Diaz picked up the biggest win over his MMA career as he submitted Conor McGregor in the 2nd round of their welterweight scrap. Following the fight, McGregor attributed the loss to an ‘inefficient use of energy,’ something teammate Gunnar Nelson doesn’t believe will happen in a potential rematch. While earlier this […]
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Chris Weidman training with Stephen Thompson ahead of Luke Rockhold rematch
On June 4th Chris Weidman will look to reclaim his UFC middleweight championship from Luke Rockhold in the main event of UFC 199. In the pair’s first meeting, Weidman suffered the first defeat of his professional MMA career as Rockhold dominated the fight from start to finish, ultimately picking up a 4th round TKO win. […]
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Demetrious Johnson explains why he won’t move up to bantamweight
Demetrious Johnson has remained the only flyweight champion in the history of the UFC, and while there has been talk of ‘Mighty Mouse’ potentially moving up to bantamweight for a rematch with champion Dominick Cruz, a permanent move to 135 isn’t something Johnson is interested in. The flyweight kingpin spoke to Fox Sports: “Big fights […]
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Frank Mir reflects on fight with Mark Hunt
This past weekend in Brisbane, Mark Hunt picked up yet another incredible walk-off KO win as he knocked out Frank Mir in the very first round of their main event scrap. While Mir has fought many of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history, he says that Mark Hunt hit him harder that anyone else he […]
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VIDEO | ‘Moat MMA Fighting’ is the craziest thing you’ll see all day
https://youtu.be/X3MA_znDCBo As if MMA wasn’t dangerous enough, one promotion has decided to put fighters on a platform surrounded by a moat instead of in a cage or in a ring. Check out the fight between Vitail Krat and Andre Dida, the man who sucker punched Chael Sonnen in the back of the head during the […]
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PHOTO | Unbelievable BJ Penn fan art
While the MMA world anxiously awaits the return of UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn, the anticipation to see ‘The Prodigy’ once again in action has the MMA community buzzing. Penn has been training at the JacksonWink MMA Academy in Albuquerque New Mexico under famed coaches Greg Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn, who will be coaching […]
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Conor McGregor hinting at Nate Diaz rematch at UFC 200?
While there has been much speculation as to whether or not Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor will meet inside the Octagon once again, it was revealed earlier this month that the UFC has reportedly issued contracts to both fighters for a welterweight rematch at UFC 200. With that being said, leaked footage from Nate Diaz’s […]
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VIDEO | MMA debut for Kimbo Slice’s son, Kevin ‘Baby Slice’ Ferguson Jr. vs. Tom Brink
Kevin Ferguson Jr. made his amateur MMA debut earlier this month at Warrior Nation: XFA XII. As word spread about who Kevin Ferguson Jr. was, the buzz for the small fight promotion’s card gained a lot of attention. Who is Kevin Ferguson Jr.? Well, he is the son of Kevin Ferguson Sr. You may also […]
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VIDEO | Sensational fan-made UFC 200 promo – The return of Conor McGregor
https://youtu.be/-lbuFKiXcbM Conor McGregor will make his return to the Octagon at UFC 200. All reports are indicatiing that “The Notorious” will face Nate Diaz in a non-title welterweight rematch slated for the main event of the historical card taking place in July. Apparently, the loss to Nate Diaz has not been sitting well with Conor […]
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Exclusive Video | Nick Diaz compares his & Nate’s training to Conor McGregor’s
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Mark Henry says Conor McGregor is ‘straight out afraid’ of Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar and his team are definitely not happy hearing the reports that the UFC is working on putting together a rematch between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor as the main event of UFC 200. Edgar’s striking coach Mark Henry recently spoke with the Talking Brawls Extra Podcast and shared his thoughts. “Well, first of […]
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO | Nick Diaz shows his Ridiculous Flexibility
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VIDEO | #FBF Nick and Nate Diaz sparring back in their teenage years
Here is a classic Flashback Friday video of the Diaz brothers from back in the day. According to the video title, this was back from when Nick was 17-years-old and Nate was 16-year-old. Nate Diaz has has been buzzing in the media and has gained a huge increase in followers on his social media after […]
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Michael Bisping reviews Katt Williams fight: ‘Katt Williams, you lose!’
If you have not seen the viral video of comedian Katt Williams getting into a physical fight with a young boy, here is a piece of UFC veteran Michael Bisping’s analysis of the scrap. Bisping was a guest on Sirius XM Rush and called his review of the fight. “You know, obviously, there are a […]
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Uriah Hall talks “overwhelming feeling” ahead of Anderson Silva fight
Top ranked UFC middleweight Uriah Hall has quite the task ahead of him at UFC 198 where he faces one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time in Anderson Silva. Not only is Hall fighting Silva on a pay-per view event in Brazil, he’s fighting Silva in “The Spider’s” hometown of Curitiba. Hall […]