Category: MMA News

  • Gregor Gillespie had his wallet stolen at UFC Brooklyn

    Gregor Gillespie had his wallet stolen at UFC Brooklyn

    On Saturday night, on the main card of UFC Brooklyn, wrestling ace Gregor Gillespie secured the dominant victory he was seeking, thrashing the dangerous Yancy Medeiros to second-round stoppage. Unfortunately, it’s not all good news for the surging lightweight contender. At some point during the night, a slimy fan slithered into the Barclay’s Center and […]

  • Dana White responds to Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone fight buzz

    Dana White responds to Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone fight buzz

    Late last year, fan favorite welterweight and lightweight contender Donald Cerrone started calling for a fight with former lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor. Though Cerrone was then booked for a fight with Alexander Hernandez, he once again called for a fight with McGregor after beating Hernandez at UFC Brooklyn on Saturday night. And this […]

  • What’s next for UFC Brooklyn’s headliners?

    What’s next for UFC Brooklyn’s headliners?

    Last night, the UFC held its first show on ESPN and ESPN+, in Brooklyn, New York. The card was headlined by a flyweight title fight between current flyweight champion Henry Cejudo and bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw. Cejudo needed only 32 seconds to put Dillashaw away. Meanwhile, headlining the ESPN portion of the card was a […]

  • Henry Cejudo defends “great stoppage” in TJ Dillashaw fight

    Henry Cejudo defends “great stoppage” in TJ Dillashaw fight

    Henry Cejudo needed just 32 seconds to defend his UFC flyweight title against UFC bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw in Saturday night’s UFC Brooklyn main event. Unfortunately for him, some members of the MMA community — Dillashaw and UFC President Dana White included — feel the referee intervened a little too early in this fight. Despite this […]

  • Dana White gives his take on Henry Cejudo vs. TJ Dillashaw stoppage

    Dana White gives his take on Henry Cejudo vs. TJ Dillashaw stoppage

    Henry Cejudo needed only 32 seconds to defend his UFC flyweight title against UFC bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw in Saturday night’s UFC Brooklyn main event. Regrettably, Cejudo’s stoppage victory was somewhat controversial, as some members of the MMA community felt the referee stepped in early. Dillashaw certainly feels this way — and apparently he told […]

  • Conor McGregor gives interesting perspective on Henry Cejudo vs. TJ Dillashaw fight

    Conor McGregor gives interesting perspective on Henry Cejudo vs. TJ Dillashaw fight

    Last night, in the main event of the UFC’s first card on ESPN, UFC flyweight champion Henry Cejudo made a lightning quick defense of his title, stopping slimmed down bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw in just 32 seconds. In the wake of this shockingly short super fight, fans seem to be divided. There are some fans […]

  • Greg Hardy reacts to disqualification loss to Allen Crowder

    Greg Hardy reacts to disqualification loss to Allen Crowder

    Last night, in the co-main event of UFC Brooklyn, former NFL star Greg Hardy stepped into the cage for his debut UFC bout. In the end, Hardy lost this fight by disqualification, smashing his foe Allen Crowder with an illegal knee in the second round. “He was getting up, it was inexperience in mistiming it, […]

  • TJ Dillashaw disputes “ridiculous” Henry Cejudo loss

    TJ Dillashaw disputes “ridiculous” Henry Cejudo loss

    On Saturday night, in the main event of the UFC’s first show on ESPN+, UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw dropped down to the flyweight division to challenge Henry Cejudo in a bid to become a two-division champion. Unfortunately for Dillashaw, this mission didn’t go as planned. Less than a minute into the first round, Henry […]

  • Fighters react to Henry Cejudo defeating TJ Dillashaw in Brooklyn

    Fighters react to Henry Cejudo defeating TJ Dillashaw in Brooklyn

    TJ Dillashaw and Henry Cejudo squared off for the UFC flyweight title in the main event of tonight’s UFC on ESPN+1 event in Brooklyn. The highly anticipated super fight lasted less than a minute, this after Henry Cejudo clipped TJ Dillashaw with a right hand just seconds into the opening round. After Henry Cejudo unleashed […]

  • UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Henry Cejudo TKO’s TJ Dillashaw

    UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Henry Cejudo TKO’s TJ Dillashaw

    Tonight’s UFC on ESPN+1 event was headlined by a flyweight title fight between TJ Dillashaw and Henry Cejudo. TJ Dillashaw entered tonight’s title fight with the former Olympic Gold medalist on a four-fight win streak. TJ’s most recent victories both came against Cody Garbrandt, who he knocked out at both UFC 217 and UFC 227. […]

  • Fighters react to Greg Hardy being disqualified in his UFC debut

    Fighters react to Greg Hardy being disqualified in his UFC debut

    Former NFL player Greg Hardy made his octagon debut at tonight’s UFC on ESPN+1 event in Brooklyn against Allen Crowder. After a chaotic opening five minutes the heavyweights appeared to settle down in round two. While battling in the clinch, Allen Crowder was forced down onto one leg. It was at that moment that Greg […]

  • UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Allen Crowder defeats Greg Hardy via DQ (Highlights)

    UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Allen Crowder defeats Greg Hardy via DQ (Highlights)

    A heavyweight tilt between Greg Hardy and Allen Crowder served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 event in Brooklyn. The former NFL star defensive end, Hardy, enters tonight’s contest sporting a perfect professional mixed martial arts record of 3-0. All three of Greg Hardy’s career wins have come by way of first-round […]

  • Fighters react to Paige VanZant stopping Rachael Ostovich

    Fighters react to Paige VanZant stopping Rachael Ostovich

    Paige VanZant picked up her first victory since August of 2016 this evening, submitting Rachael Ostovich at UFC on ESPN+ 1 in Brooklyn. After a strong opening round for Ostovich, Paige VanZant was able to turn the tide in round two. After landing a pair of significant strikes, “PVZ” got the fight to the floor […]

  • UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Paige VanZant submits Rachael Ostovich (Highlights)

    UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Paige VanZant submits Rachael Ostovich (Highlights)

    A women’s strawweight bout between Paige VanZant and Rachael Ostovich took place during tonight’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 main card from Brooklyn. Paige VanZant was last seen in action 12 months ago where she suffered a decision loss and broken arm to Jessica-Rose Clark. Round one begins and Rachael Ostovich presses forward and is able […]

  • UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Glover Teixeira submits Karl Roberson

    UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Glover Teixeira submits Karl Roberson

    A light heavyweight bout between Glover Teixeira and Karl Roberson kicked off tonight’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 main card from Brooklyn. Former title challenger Glover Teixeira enters tonight’s contest having gone 2-3 over his past five fights. In his most recent effort in July, Glover suffered a unanimous decision loss to perennial division contender Corey […]

  • Fighters react to Donald Cerrone stopping Alexander Hernandez

    Fighters react to Donald Cerrone stopping Alexander Hernandez

    Donald Cerrone picked up yet another incredible finish at tonight’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 event stopping Alexander Hernandez in round two. “Cowboy” landed one of his infamous head kicks which sent “The Great” crashing to the canvas with just over a minute to go in the second round. From there, Donald Cerrone unleashed some savage […]

  • UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Donald Cerrone TKO’s Alexander Hernandez (Highlights)

    UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Donald Cerrone TKO’s Alexander Hernandez (Highlights)

    A lightweight bout between former division title challenger Donald Cerrone and surging contender Alexander Hernandez headlines tonight’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 prelims. Donald Cerrone was last seen in action in the promotions welterweight division where he earned a submission victory over Mike Perry this past November. “Cowboy” has gone 2-4 over his past six fights […]

  • UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Joanne Calderwood defeats Ariane Lipski (Highlights)

    UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Joanne Calderwood defeats Ariane Lipski (Highlights)

    A women’s strawweight bout between Joanne Calderwood and Ariane Lipski took place on tonight’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 prelims from Brooklyn. Joanne Calderwood (12-3 MMA) was last seen in action at August’s UFC event in Lincoln, where she scored a submission victory over Kalindra Faria. Meanwhile, Ariane Lipski (11-3 MMA) enters tonight’s contest on a […]

  • Jerry Jones told Dana White that Greg Hardy was the meanest ‘SOB’ to ever play for the Dallas Cowboys

    Jerry Jones told Dana White that Greg Hardy was the meanest ‘SOB’ to ever play for the Dallas Cowboys

    Jerry Jones apparrently called Dana White to tell him that Greg Hardy was the meanest ‘SOB’ to ever play for the Dallas Cowboys. The UFC President detailed the phone call in a recent interview with TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter. “Jerry Jones called me,” Dana White said. “I was at my house up in Maine on vacation, […]

  • UFC on ESPN+ 1 Live Results: Dillashaw vs. Cejudo

    UFC on ESPN+ 1 Live Results: Dillashaw vs. Cejudo

    The octagon will return to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn this evening for the promotions inaugural event on ESPN. The fight card is headlined by a flyweight title fight between TJ Dillashaw and Henry Cejudo. TJ Dillashaw will enter his title fight with the former Olympic Gold medalist on a four-fight win streak. TJ’s most […]

  • Paulie Malignaggi puts ‘dirtbag’ UFC President Dana White on absolute blast!

    Paulie Malignaggi puts ‘dirtbag’ UFC President Dana White on absolute blast!

    Former boxing champion Paulie Malignaggi doesn’t understand how UFC President Dana White has gone this long without getting his butt kicked. The “Magic Man” recently sat down with MMAJunkie Radio where he shared his thoughts on the brash UFC boss. “He’s such a dirtbag,” Malignaggi said. “I don’t know how nobody beat the (expletive) out […]

  • VIDEO | TJ Dillashaw was ‘feeling ALIVE’ minutes after making weight

    VIDEO | TJ Dillashaw was ‘feeling ALIVE’ minutes after making weight

    TJ Dillashaw silenced his critics yesterday when he successfully made weight for his flyweight title fight with Henry Cejudo. The current UFC bantamweight kingpin, Dillashaw (16-3 MMA), weighed in at a remarkable 124.6 pounds for his highly anticipated super fight with Cejudo. That fight will take place later this evening at UFC Brooklyn, which airs […]

  • Conor McGregor claims he is “back”, Al Iaquinta responds!

    Conor McGregor claims he is “back”, Al Iaquinta responds!

    Perennial UFC lightweight contender Al Iaquinta continues to troll former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor on social media. Yesterday afternoon the UFC unveiled it’s new “Legacy Belts” on Twitter. The flashy new belt design prompted the promotions first ever ‘champ champ’, Conor McGregor, to announce that he is officially back. “Ok I’m back.” announced the […]

  • Bellator boss Scott Coker shares his thoughts on the new UFC title belts

    Bellator boss Scott Coker shares his thoughts on the new UFC title belts

    Add Bellator boss Scott Coker to the growing list of individuals who are not impressed by the new UFC title belts. The Ultimate Fighting Champion unveiled their new “Legacy Belts” yesterday afternoon in Brooklyn, which spawned a ton of reactions on social media. While some fighters appeared to be ok with the new belt design, […]

  • ONE: Eternal Glory results and highlights – Saruta tops Pacio on finish-filled card

    ONE: Eternal Glory results and highlights – Saruta tops Pacio on finish-filled card

    On Saturday night in Jakarta, Indonesia (Saturday morning in North America), ONE Championship made i’s long-awaited return with the exciting ONE: Eternal Glory card. In the main event, Japan’s Yosuke Saruta scored a close but impressive defeat of Team Lakay‘s Joshua Pacio, capturing the ONE strawweight belt in the process. Elsewhere on the ONE: Eternal […]

  • Joe Rogan is amazed that TJ Dillashaw made flyweight, credits his insane preparation

    Joe Rogan is amazed that TJ Dillashaw made flyweight, credits his insane preparation

    Impressive, most impressive. That was the sentiment given by Joe Rogan after reigning bantamweight kingpin TJ Dillahsaw successfully cut down to flyweight. The longtime UFC commentator took to Twitter shortly after the UFC Brooklyn weigh-ins where he praised “Killashaw” for coming in under the flyweight title fight limit of 125-pounds. “It is absolutely amazing that […]

  • Fighters react to the promotions new UFC title belts

    Fighters react to the promotions new UFC title belts

    The Ultimate Fighting Championship unveiled it’s new UFC title belts yesterday, which don’t appear to be overly popular with fans or fighters. Check out the unique belt design below: The new design includes a plate to the left of the central UFC logo, which will feature the champion’s name and weight class. In addition, a […]

  • Dana White makes 2019 predictions: women’s 145 sticks around, Diaz brothers won’t fight, and more

    Dana White makes 2019 predictions: women’s 145 sticks around, Diaz brothers won’t fight, and more

    2019 is marking a fresh start for MMA’s top promotion in the UFC. Things are kicking off with new title belts, new broadcasting stations, and just a new era overall. With the word ‘new’ comes expectations and potential changes. But what could some of those be? There are several questions that the community would love […]