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EXCLUSIVE | Dan Lambert details the rise of American Top Team
Arguably the best gym in the sport of MMA is American Top Team (ATT). The gym is the home of Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Colby Covington, Amanda Nunes, Dustin Poirier, Nina Ansaroff, and countless other champions and top contenders. When Dan Lambert first started the gym, he didn’t think it would get as big as it has. […]
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Coach explains why Anderson Silva was in tears at UFC 234 weigh ins
On Friday night, MMA legend Anderson Silva stepped onto the scale to weigh in for his UFC 234 middleweight showdown with Israel Adesanya. After stepping onto the scale, Silva was asked for his feelings on the fight, and began tearing up as he addressed his fans. “Thank you, guys, thank you,” Silva said (transcript via […]
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Donald Cerrone makes bold prediction for Conor McGregor fight
All signs now point to a crackling gun fight between fan favorite lightweight contenders Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and Conor McGregor — perhaps as soon as this summer, on the dusty streets of Las Vegas. “It’s definitely gonna be this year,” Cerrone said of the fight at a fan Q&A session ahead of UFC 234 (transcript […]
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EXCLUSIVE | TUF 28 Finalist Justin Frazier cut by the UFC
Justin Frazier’s cinderella story appears to have struck midnight. Frazier was on The Ulitmate Fighter 28 in which he was the last overall pick as a heavyweight. Despite having appeared out of shape during his entrance on the show, one thing we quickly found out was that he could indeed fight. Frazier ended up joining […]
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Donald Cerrone says he and Conor McGregor to fight for interim lightweight title
With undisputed lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov currently shelved due to his suspension from UFC 229, the lightweight division once again needs sorting out. If yet another interim title is set to be introduced, one would have to imagine that the most likely pairing of fighters to get that opportunity would be Dustin Poirier and the […]
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UFC 234 weigh-in results: All fighters hit their marks
The UFC is back in Melbourne, Australia for a pay-per-view event for the first time since the record-breaking UFC 193 that took place on November 14, 2015, when Holly Holm dethroned Ronda Rousey. This time around, the event features some hometown flavor atop the billing. In the main event, first and only Australian/New Zealander UFC […]
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VIDEO | Dana White says interim lightweight title is a possibility with Khabib Nurmagomedov sidelined
“I haven’t talked to Khabib [Nurmagomedov] but we’ll get it figured out,” UFC President Dana White told ESPN’s Brett Okamoto following the UFC 234 pre-fight press conference. “I don’t know what he wants or what he’s looking for right now. We haven’t even tried. But we’ll get it figured out. “Yeah, it probably would [make […]
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VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather offers rare praise to ‘dog’ Conor McGregor
Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the latest celebrity to dunk into an ice bath alongside comedian Kevin Hart as part of the hilarious “Cold As Balls” video series. In a rather unsurprising twist, Floyd Mayweather and Kevin Hart eventually got to talking about UFC star Conor McGregor, who Mayweather defeated in the boxing […]
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Colby Covington says we may never see him fight again
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington has done everything asked of him throughout his UFC career. Except for, according to UFC President Dana White, accept his recent fight offers. Because of that, it’s left Covington without his title and without his title shot against rival and current champion Tyron Woodley who now faces Kamaru […]
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Anderson Silva plotting quick turnaround after Israel Adesanya fight
This weekend, in the co-main event of UFC 234, former UFC middleweight champ and veritable MMA icon Anderson Silva will return to the Octagon for a fight with streaking striking sensation Israel Adesanya. Ahead of this fight, the oddsmakers have identified Adesanya as a massive betting favorite. Yet Silva is as confident as ever that […]
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Israel Adesanya believes it would be in UFC’s ‘best interest’ if he was champion
Tomorrow night, the ‘Stylebender’ Israel Adesanya will be looking to take out the legendary Anderson Silva in the UFC 234 co-main event in Melbourne, Australia. Meanwhile, the main event of the evening will see his division’s title be fought over as the middleweight champion Robert Whittaker looks to defend against Kelvin Gastelum. With many believing […]
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VIDEO | Henry Cejudo gets Kelvin Gastelum fired up for UFC 234 title fight with rousing speech
This weekend, in the main event of UFC 234 in Melbourne, Australia, Kelvin Gastelum will challenge hometown hero Robert Whittaker for the UFC middleweight title. In advance of this fight, the oddsmakers have pegged Whittaker as a noteworthy betting favorite, while fans also seem to be leaning in the direction of the champion. On the […]
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Dana White updates on status of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson fight
Back in January, UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov was finally punished for his role in the wild brawl that followed his UFC 229 victory over Conor McGregor. The Dagestani champion received a $500,000 fine and a nine-month suspension, which can be reduced to six months if he completes an anti-bullying PSA approved by the Nevada […]
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Jimi Manuwa responds to challenge from Johnny Walker
Shortly after he knocked out Justin Ledet at UFC Fortaleza last weekend, red hot light heavyweight prospect Johnny Walker called for a fight with English knockout artist Jimi Manuwa. In fact, Walker explained that he is specifically looking to fight Manuwa on his home turf, when the UFC returns to London on March 6. “I […]
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Dana White announces UFC 234 will air on DirecTV after reaching agreement
Despite rumblings an agreement wouldn’t be reached, this Saturday’s UFC 234 card will air on DirecTV after all. That’s according to MMANews’ Damon Martin who notes that while the UFC has come to terms with DirecTV, they still need to sign a long term deal. DirecTV is the leader in pay-per-view distribution in the United […]
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Anderson Silva explains why he continues to fight despite his family’s wishes
At 43 year old, former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is still competing — and he’s doing so against the very best fighters in the world. In fact, the MMA legend will battle arguably the most hyped fighter in the UFC this weekend, when he takes on the undefeated Israel Adesanya in the co-main event […]
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VIDEO | UFC pays tribute to Joe Rogan on commentator’s 22-year anniversary with company
Joe Rogan has been working for the UFC for a long, long time. In fact, yesterday was the 22-year anniversary of his first night of work with the promotion. To celebrate this occasion, the promotion made a quick tribute to Joe Rogan on Twitter, highlighting some of his best moments — from his hilarious reactions […]
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VIDEO | Robert Whittaker responds to Kelvin Gastelum’s first-round KO prediction
This weekend, in the main event of UFC 234, UFC middleweight champ Robert Whittaker will attempt to defend his title opposite dangerous challenger Kelvin Gastelum. Heading into this fight, Kelvin Gastelum has boldly predicted that he’ll knock Robert Whittaker out in the first round. “I’m predicting a first-round knockout,” Gastelum said during a late January […]
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Israel Adesanya coach trashes ‘Lance Armstrong of MMA’ Anderson Silva
Eugene Bareman, who serves as the coach of red-hot contender Israel Adesanya, is not a fan of his star pupil’s UFC 234 opponent, former UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva. In fact, Bareman feels that, after the Brazilian’s unfortunate brushes with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), Anderson Silva is basically now the “Lance Armstrong of […]
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Dana White: Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone have ‘earned’ their fight, Daniel Cormier has three fights left
Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone has officially returned to the lightweight division. And in doing so, he got back on a winning streak when he picked up a second-round TKO win over the hot prospect in Alex Hernandez at UFC Brooklyn. It was a thrilling and sound victory that caught the attention of many as it let […]
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RIZIN 15 continues to grow with the additions of Damien Brown and Manel Kape
On April 21, RIZIN FF will hold their first event of the year in RIZIN 15 which takes place from the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan. Four very fun matchups have already been announced for the 2019 kickoff show. One of those fights being the inaugural 205-pound title fight which will be a rematch between […]
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Roan Carneiro says him being Conor McGregor’s new coach is ‘fake news’
While in town for the Super Bowl this past Sunday, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor paid a visit to American Top Team’s Atlanta, Georgia facility. When there, he took advantage of the time by training with BJJ black belt and former UFC middleweight/welterweight, Roan ‘Jucao’ Carneiro. After McGregor posted a picture of […]
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Coach: Jose Aldo wants Alexander Volkanovski next
After yet another incredible victory, the former featherweight king and all-time great Jose Aldo is once again making serious waves within his division. Wrongfully counted out in his last two outings against rising contenders, Aldo showed them both why he’s the legend that he is and still has plenty left in the tank. However, with […]
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Kelvin Gastelum thinks TUF ‘has served its purpose’, but thinks people are ‘over the reality show thing’
For this Saturday night’s UFC 234 middleweight title challenger, Kelvin Gastelum, he could very well go down in this history books as the youngest ever winner of The Ultimate Fighter. Having won that accolade on season 17 in 2013 at 21-years old, it’s a claim that he can still make to this day. On the […]
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Joe Rogan gives in-depth account of how he got his job as a UFC commentator
Joe Rogan has been staple of UFC pay-per-views for decades. At this point, he’s as much a part of every big UFC card as the Octagon itself. Speaking on the latest episode of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Rogan explained how he got his gig with the massively successful MMA promotion. “Well, I started in […]
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UFC 234 odds | Robert Whittaker, Israel Adesanya both favored to win
UFC 234, the promotion’s first pay-per-view of the year, is just around the corner. This card, which goes down in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday night, will be headlined by a middleweight title fight between champion Robert Whittaker and challenger Kelvin Gastelum. The co-main event, meanwhile, will also occur at middleweight, as MMA legend Anderson Silva […]
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Michael Page questioning Paul Daley fight after death of father
British rivals Michael Page and Paul Daley are finally set to clash at Bellator 216, which goes down on February 16 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Unfortunately, Michael Page is preparing for this massive challenge amid a devastating family tragedy: the death of his father. The Brit’s father passed away late last […]
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Anderson Silva says Jon Jones would have beaten him if they fought in their primes
This weekend, in the co-main event of UFC 234, former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva make his long-awaited return to the cage, where he will battle a dangerous member of the new generation of fighter: Israel Adesanya. If you ask Anderson Silva to identify the fighter that most accurately represents the ongoing evolution of MMA, […]