Category: MMA News

  • WSOF 23 Medical Report: 10 fighters forced to sit on the sidelines

    WSOF 23 Medical Report: 10 fighters forced to sit on the sidelines

    World Series of Fighting returned last weekend with “WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino II” in Phoenix, Arizona! Justin Gaethje headlined the card with another successful WSOF Lightweight Championship defense against Luis Palomino. Palmoino was brutally knocked out and is just one of the many fighters who will be forced to sit on the sidelines due […]

  • France holds their first event under unified rules

    France holds their first event under unified rules

    One of the most amazing parts about being a fan of a sport so young is the ability to watch it grow before your eyes. It wasn’t long ago that the Ultimate Fighting Championship was banned in the majority of the country, and now they are partnered with one of the biggest broadcasting companies in […]

  • WSOF 23 Payout Report: Fighter pay ranges from $100,000 to $1,000

    WSOF 23 Payout Report: Fighter pay ranges from $100,000 to $1,000

    World Series of Fighting returned to Arizona this past weekend with “WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino II”. The men and women of the decagon tore the house down with another night of packed fights, but it was Justin Gaethje who stole the show in the main event. His win may not have been the flashiest […]

  • ‘I would come out of retirement to fight Dana White or Donald Trump!’

    ‘I would come out of retirement to fight Dana White or Donald Trump!’

    Bellator has been known to host some questionable fights in their history. Kimbo Slice went toe-to-toe with Ken Shamrock earlier this year in the headliner of Bellator 138 ahead of featherweight champion Patricio Freire. Most believe that there is no place for fights like that in MMA, but as long as there are no title […]

  • Renzo Gracie: ‘Two days, two championships!’

    Renzo Gracie: ‘Two days, two championships!’

    World Series of Fighting and Bellator both ran major events this weekend and two Renzo Gracie fighters brought some gold back to the gym with them! Liam Mcgeary stepped into the Bellator cage on Saturday evening to defend his light heavyweight championship against the legendary Tito Ortiz. Ortiz was looking to secure gold for the […]

  • Phoenix Jones stopped a murder one day after fighting for WSOF

    Phoenix Jones stopped a murder one day after fighting for WSOF

    “Phoenix Jones” is as close to a real life super-hero as people will see in the world of mixed martial arts. While some fighters are heroes in the sense of charitable work, “Phoenix Jones” actually patrols the streets at night and fights crime. Ben Fodor is used to dawning the gear to transform into his […]

  • ‘We would love to invite Vladimir Putin to the New Year’s Eve show”

    ‘We would love to invite Vladimir Putin to the New Year’s Eve show”

    Fans can expect some of the biggest names in mixed martial arts to make their way to Japan to see the return of Fedor Emelianenko live, but this potential spectator came out of left field. Former PRIDE FC President Nabuyuki Sakakibara announced the signing on “The Last Emperor” at Bellator’s “DYNAMITE” event on Saturday and […]

  • Phoenix Jones: I channelled my inner ‘Iron Sheik” to win my fight

    Phoenix Jones: I channelled my inner ‘Iron Sheik” to win my fight

    Ben “Phoenix Jones” Fodor walked into the decagon at “WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino II” on Friday night knowing his career could change drastically if he suffered another loss. The super-hero turned World Series of Fighting athlete found little success in his first outing and needed a big win for job security. Not only did […]

  • WSOF fighter gets lengthy suspension for striking opponent after fight

    WSOF fighter gets lengthy suspension for striking opponent after fight

    For the second event in a row, World Series of Fighting had to deal out a severe punishment for unsportsmanlike actions. At “WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields”, the company was forced to strip their welterweight champion Rousimar Palhares of his title after he held on to ANOTHER submission long after the referee asked him to […]

  • WSOF Champion Justin Gaethje is brutally honest about next potential opponent

    WSOF Champion Justin Gaethje is brutally honest about next potential opponent

    World Series of Fighting took over the world of mixed martial arts last Friday with another exciting card in the form of “WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino 2”. Gaethje once again proved he was the most dominant champion in the promotion by sending Palomino down to the mat with a brutal combination, followed up by […]

  • Titan FC 35 Results: Hawn takes home the lightweight belt

    Titan FC 35 Results: Hawn takes home the lightweight belt

    Three championships were on the line at the Clark County Fairgrounds Event Center in Ridgefield, Washington when Titan FC held their thirty-fifth event, aired on UFC Fight Pass. Pat Healy walked into the weigh ins on Friday as the company’s lightweight champion but was stripped of the belt when he failed to make weight for […]

  • WATCH! Guy farts, opponent throws up and ends BJJ match

    WATCH! Guy farts, opponent throws up and ends BJJ match

    Students of Brazilian-Jiu-Jitsu only need to worry about a couple of things in the hygiene department before they step onto the mat for competition. Are your nails clipped? Did you brush your teeth? Do you smell like death? Forget competition— these are things every person should address before they leave the house! One thing you […]

  • Everything there is to know about Fedor Emelianenko’s return to MMA

    Everything there is to know about Fedor Emelianenko’s return to MMA

    Fedor Emelianenko dropped a bombshell on the mixed martial arts community at “DYNAMITE” on Saturday evening when it was announced he would NOT be fighting for either Bellator or the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Instead, “The Last Emperor” will be squaring off in the main-event of brand new Japan based MMA promotion! The card is set […]

  • Berto: ‘Mayweather’s boring fight style hurt our PPV’s sales’

    Berto: ‘Mayweather’s boring fight style hurt our PPV’s sales’

    Andre Berto tried his hardest to bring the fight to Floyd Mayweather so the fans could rally behind him, but Mayweather did a fantastic job at maintaining composure. “Money” and his corner’s gameplan may not provide as much excitement as some boxing fans want, but haters cannot deny that his ability to walk out of […]

  • Thomson made more than 7 times what Reebok would have paid him in sponsors

    Thomson made more than 7 times what Reebok would have paid him in sponsors

    When Reebok and Ultimate Fighting Championship signed an exclusive in-octagon sponsorship deal, fighters were reluctant to celebrate. Fighters like Urijah Faber would be forbidden from promoting his clothing line, Torque, in the octagon like he used to in earlier UFC and WEC days. Miesha Tate and Brendan Schaub sponsorship income would decrease by at least […]

  • Tito Ortiz addresses retirement talk after tough “DYNAMITE” loss

    Tito Ortiz addresses retirement talk after tough “DYNAMITE” loss

    Tito Ortiz is one of the most decorated fighters to step inside a cage, whether it be the UFC’s octagon or Bellator’s cage. He started his professional fighting career in 1997 and is still receiving opportunities at championship gold in 2015— and it’s not just because of his star-power. Ortiz was riding a two fight […]

  • Tito Ortiz has no excuses for loss in title fight at “DYNAMITE”

    Tito Ortiz has no excuses for loss in title fight at “DYNAMITE”

    Bellator and GLORY showcased the best of their promotions on Saturday night with the spectacle that was “DYNAMITE 1”. Tito Ortiz and Liam Mcgeary headlined the event with a Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship fight. For the first time in nearly nine years, “The People’s Champion” Ortiz had the opportunity to capture gold. Unfortunately for him, […]

  • WATCH! Phil Davis’ reaction to getting a surprise belt is priceless

    WATCH! Phil Davis’ reaction to getting a surprise belt is priceless

    In April 2015, Phil Davis made the biggest decision of his career when he jumped ship from the Ultimate Fighting Championship to Bellator. Davis surely made an impact on his first fight with his new company as he won two fights in one night to become the next Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship challenger! Davis didn’t […]

  • REPLAY! Phil Davis Vs. Francis Carmont (Highlights)

    REPLAY! Phil Davis Vs. Francis Carmont  (Highlights)

    The final of the Bellator ‘Dynamite’ light heavyweight tournament wasn’t really what we were expecting, with ‘King Mo’ getting injured and unable to compete. However we still got an exciting match up between Phil Davis and alternate Francis Carmont. The fight started and they each stayed patient and went through a feeling out process. Then […]

  • REPLAY! Liam McGeary vs. Tito Ortiz (Highlights)

    REPLAY! Liam McGeary vs. Tito Ortiz  (Highlights)

    In the night’s main event, at Bellator ‘Dynamite’, undefeated light heavyweight champion Liam McGeary took on MMA vet Tito Ortiz. Early on it was Tito imposing his gameplan, getting McGeary down to the mat and working some ground and pound. Tito looked to advance his position. McGeary tried for an armbar but Tito managed to […]

  • REPLAY! Josh Thomson Gets The Finish In Bellator Debut

    REPLAY! Josh Thomson Gets The Finish In Bellator Debut

    Former UFC lightweight Josh Thomson pulled off a big win in his Bellator debut. He fought Mike Bronzoulis in front of his home crowd and put on quite the performance. Thomson was clearly the better grappler and was able to get the fight to the ground whenever he wanted to. In the third round he […]

  • WATCH! Mayweather gets emotional in corner before last round

    WATCH! Mayweather gets emotional in corner before last round

    Floyd Mayweather picked up some criticism for how he fought against Manny Pacquiao in May, but there is no denying his most recent performances were anything short of impressive. He walked into the ring looking to secure another win and walked out with his hand raised without so much of a cut on his face. […]

  • UFC and Bellator fighters react to the return of Fedor Emelianenko

    UFC and Bellator fighters react to the return of Fedor Emelianenko

    Diehard fans of mixed martial arts who have been dreaming of watching Fedor Emelianenko throw down in the octagon let out a collective groan when it was announced he would be fighting in a new Japan-based promotion on New Years Eve. On the bright side, “The Last Emperor” will be returning to the “Land of […]

  • Champion Will Brooks trashes Bellator for poor promotion

    Champion Will Brooks trashes Bellator for poor promotion

    It was arguably one of the biggest events in Bellator history on Saturday night when the mixed martial arts promotion and GLORY joined forces for the first “DYNAMITE” event in California. The card featured a slew of matches including one night light heavyweight tournament and a light heavyweight championship bout featuring Liam McGeary and Tito […]

  • WATCH! Sorry Seagal — Joe Rogan doesn’t think Aikido is the real deal!

    WATCH! Sorry Seagal — Joe Rogan doesn’t think Aikido is the real deal!

    Martial arts legend Steven Seagal claims to have helped train some of mixed martial arts most elite champions on their path to gold. The likes of Anderson Silva and Lyoto Machida have thanked Seagal for help in their post-fight speeches and have been seen training with them in various videos, but fans and fighters alike […]

  • STATS! Get hyped for Fedor Emelianenko’s return

    STATS! Get hyped for Fedor Emelianenko’s return

    Fedor Emelianenko will not be fighting in the octagon nor will he be duking it out in the Bellator cage; “The Last Emperor” announced his signing with a new Japanese based promotion on Saturday night during “DYNAMITE”. The Japanese promotion has yet to be named but is run by one of the men behind the […]

  • WATCH! Cups of urine litter the cage after controversial decision

    WATCH! Cups of urine litter the cage after controversial decision

    Judges’ inability to properly score fights usually gets a rise out of the crowd, but this is a completely different level. More often than not, when fans disagree with how the judges scores a fight they simply voice their disproval with a parade of boos or “bull s***” chants. Things were handled a little differently […]

  • Berto on Mayweather fight: I should have earned Pacquiao’s payday

    Berto on Mayweather fight: I should have earned Pacquiao’s payday

    Andre Berto and Floyd Mayweather met in the boxing ring earlier this month and sent a handful of fans home disappointed with another decision victory. While Mayweather’s style of fighting may not be the most popular for fans who are hungry for a slugfest, nobody can deny he has mastered the science of landing significant […]