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Why last night’s UFC Orlando main event should make you appreciate Mark Hunt
Why last night’s UFC Orlando main event should make you appreciate Mark Hunt. Last night’s UFC on FOX 28 main event in Orlando produced arguably one of the most brutal finishes in the promotions history when perennial featherweight contender Jeremy Stephens knocked Josh Emmett out cold in the second-round. “Lil Heathen’s” savage knockout left Emmett […]
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Mike Perry and fellow UFC fighters fire back at Colby Covington!
Mike Perry and fellow UFC fighters fire back at Colby Covington! Perennial UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington did not compete at last night’s UFC on FOX 28 event in Orlando, but he still managed to make headlines. “Chaos” took to Twitter shortly following fellow welterweight Mike Perry’s decision loss to Max Griffin where he proceeded […]
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UFC Orlando Reebok Payouts: Five of the eight main card fighters take home just $5,000
UFC Orlando Reebok Payouts: Five of the eight main card fighters take home just $5,000. UFC featherweight contender Jeremy Stephens pocketed an event high $20,000 for his brutal (and controversial) second-round knockout victory over Josh Emmett in last night’s UFC on FOX 28 main event. Emmett, meanwhile, took home just $5,000 from Reebok for his […]
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Josh Emmett issues statement on tough loss to Jeremy Stephens
On Saturday night, the UFC returned to Orlando, Florida with an exciting 12-fight FOX card. In the main event, cinderblock-fisted featherweight contenders Jeremy Stephens and Josh Emmett collided in a fight that had Performance of the Night written all over it. In the end, this fight met those expectations, with Stephens coming out on top in […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Steven Ray recounts tough negotiations with UFC, says he almost signed with another promotion
After fighting out his previous UFC contract under the advisement of his former manager, there was some doubt as to whether or not rising lightweight contender Steven Ray would re-sign with the promotion. Luckily, the Scottish fighter was ultimately able to hash out a new deal with the UFC, and is now set to return to […]
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Max Griffin explains the one thing that surprised him about Mike Perry
When Max Griffin stepped into the Octagon with “Platinum” Mike Perry on Saturday night in Orlando, he did so as a significant underdog. In the end, however, he came out on top, busting Perry up to an impressive unanimous decision victory. While this win certainly surprised MMA oddsmakers, and seemed to surprise many fans, it […]
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After huge win over ‘OSP,’ Ilir Latifi explains why he deserves shot at Daniel Cormier
On Sunday night, on the main card of the UFC’s exciting stop in sunny Orlando, Florida, Sweden’s Ilir Latifi stepped into the Octagon with Ovince Saint Preux. Though Latifi entered this bout as a slight Octagon, he came through in the biggest way possible, dropping his opponent with two rocket-fuelled punches before lulling him to […]
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Robert Whittaker reaches out to Yoel Romero, proposes date for middleweight title rematch
When Yoel Romero knocked out Luke Rockhold in the main event of UFC 221, he earned himself a rematch with reigning middleweight champion Robert Whittaker. While some fans felt Romero didn’t deserve this opportunity on the basis of his weigh-in flub, UFC President Dana White confirmed the plan was indeed a Whittaker-Romero rematch. While we […]
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Jeremy Stephens defends controversial strikes thrown during finish of Josh Emmett
On Saturday night, in the main event of the UFC’s anticipated return to Orlando, Florida, featherweight knockout artist Jeremy Stephens authored yet another brutal stoppage win, this time at the expense of Josh Emmett. Unfortunately, Stephen’s knockout win, which left Emmett with a shattered orbital bone, was shadowed in controversy, as several of the strikes […]
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Update: You won’t believe the damage Jeremy Stephens did to Josh Emmett’s face
On Saturday night, the UFC returned to beautiful Orlando, Florida with a thrilling 12-fight card. In the main event, cinderblock-fisted featherweight contenders Jeremy Stephens and Josh Emmett collided in a fight that had Performance of the Night written all over it. In the end, this fight met those expectations, with Stephens coming out on top in […]
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UFC Orlando: Jeremy Stephens vs. Josh Emmett full fight video highlights
Last night, the UFC touched down in sun-soaked Orlando, Florida with an exciting 12-fight card. In the main event, cinderblock-fisted featherweight contenders Jeremy Stephens and Josh Emmett collided in a fight that had Performance of the Night written all over it. In the end, the fight met those early expectations, with Stephens coming out on […]
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Mike Perry releases statement following hometown loss to Max Griffin at UFC Orlando
Mike Perry releases statement following hometown loss to Max Griffin at UFC Orlando. UFC welterweight Mike Perry (11-3 MMA) suffered his second straight setback at tonight’s UFC on FOX 28 event in his hometown of Orlando, dropping a unanimous decision to Max Griffin on the evening’s main card. Griffin was able to get the better […]
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VIDEO | Urijah Faber was not at all happy following tonight’s UFC Orlando main event
Urijah Faber was not at all happy following tonight’s UFC Orlando main event! Former UFC bantamweight title challenger Urijah Faber was not happy after he witnessed his friend and pupil Josh Emmett suffer a brutal knockout loss at the hands (and knee) of Jeremy Stephens. After being dropped by Emmett late in round one, Stephens […]
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MMA Community reacts to Jeremy Stephens brutal knockout of Josh Emmett!
MMA Community reacts to Jeremy Stephens brutal knockout of Josh Emmett! UFC featherweight Jeremy Stephens added another finish to his highlight reel tonight in Orlando scoring a savage second-round knockout victory over surging division contender Josh Emmett. Emmett was able to drop Stephens late in round one but “Lil Heathen” was able to recover and […]
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UFC Orlando Results: Jeremy Stephens KO’s Josh Emmett (VIDEO)
UFC Orlando Results: Jeremy Stephens KO’s Josh Emmett A key featherweight tilt between Josh Emmett and Jeremy Stephens headlined tonight’s UFC on FOX 28 event in Orlando, Florida. Round one begins and both fighters are trying to find their range early. Stephens lands a nice low kick. He just misses with a left hook attempt. […]
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MMA Community reacts to Jesscia Andrade’s victory over Tecia Torres!
MMA Community reacts to Jesscia Andrade’s victory over Tecia Torres! Former UFC strawweight title challenger Jessica Andrade made her case for a second shot at the belt tonight in Orlando, earning a unanimous decision victory over surging contender Tecia Torres. Andrade was able to use her strong ground game to control Torres for the better […]
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UFC Orlando Results: Jessica Andrade defeats Tecia Torres (Highlights)
UFC Orlando Results: Jessica Andrade defeats Tecia Torres A key women’s strawweight bout between top contenders Jessica Andrade and Tecia Torres served as the co-main event of tonight’s UFC on FOX 28 fight card in Orlando. Round one begins and Torres quickly takes the center of the octagon. Andrade greets her with a low kick. […]
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MMA Community reacts to Max Griffin’s victory over Mike Perry!
MMA Community reacts to Max Griffin’s victory over Mike Perry! Max Griffin scored the biggest win of his mixed martial arts career tonight in Orlando, scoring a unanimous decision victory over hometown favorite Mike Perry. Griffin was able to drop Perry with a left hand in round two but “Platinum” refused to stay down and […]
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UFC Orlando Results: Ilir Latifi sleeps Ovince Saint Preux in Round 1 (VIDEO)
UFC Orlando Results: Ilir Latifi sleeps Ovince Saint Preux in Round 1 A key light heavyweight tilt between Ovince Saint Preux and Ilir Latifi took place on tonight’s UFC on FOX 28 main card in Orlando. Round one begins and both men are cautious early on. “OSP” is controlling the center of the octagon. He […]
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UFC Orlando Results: Max Griffin defeats Mike Perry (Highlights)
UFC Orlando Results: Max Griffin defeats Mike Perry A welterweight showdown between Mike Perry and Max Griffin kicked off tonight’s UFC on FOX 28 main card in Orlando, Florida. Round one begins and Mike Perry misses with a high kick to start things off. Griffin circles along the cage as Perry utilizes some forward pressure […]
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UFC Orlando Results: Brian Kelleher defeats Renan Barao (Highlights)
UFC Orlando Results: Brian Kelleher defeats Renan Barao A bantamweight scrap between former division champion Renan Barao and Brian Kelleher served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC on FOX 28 prelims in Orlando. Round one begins and Kelleher presses forward quickly. Barao catches him with a nice inside low kick. Brian replies with a […]
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UFC Orlando Results: Marion Reneau submits Sara McMann (VIDEO)
UFC Orlando Results: Marion Reneau submits Sara McMann A key women’s bantamweight scrap between perennial contenders Sara McMann and Marion Reneau took place during tonight’s UFC on FOX 28 prelims in Orlando, Florida. Round one begins and McMann takes the center of the octagon. She leaps in with a combination but nothing connects. Reneau is […]
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UFC Orlando Results: Angela Hill defeats Maryna Moroz
UFC Orlando Results: Angela Hill defeats Maryna Moroz A women’s strawweight tilt between Angela Hill and Maryna Moroz took place during tonight’s UFC on FOX 28 prelims in Orlando, Florida. Round one begins and Hill takes the center of the octagon quickly. Moroz keeps her at bay with a front kick. Moroz with a nice […]
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UFC Orlando Results: Alan Jouban KO’s Ben Saunders (VIDEO)
UFC Orlando Results: Alan Jouban KO’s Ben Saunders A welterweight scrap between Ben Saunders and Alan Jouban kicked off tonight’s UFC on FOX televised prelims in Orlando. Round one begins and Jouban lands a nice body kick early. Saunders presses forward with punches and lands a right hand. He attempts to press Alan against the […]
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Fight Think: The Starting Line-Up of UFC’s Hypothetical 165 Division
After a wild firestorm created by Conor McGregor revealing that he offered to step in to fight Frankie Edgar at UFC 222, fans were baffled and Edgar’s coach and manager were pissed off to say the least. After refuting McGregor’s claims, Edgar’s manager Ali Abdel-Aziz said he requested a new division be created: The 165-pound […]
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VIDEO | Cody Garbrandt Blasts ‘Dirt Bag’ TJ Dillashaw After New Sparring Footage
TJ Dillashaw lands two late shots against Takeru during their sparring session pic.twitter.com/RgAuIxRhiM — Bestrafer7 (@Bestrafer7) February 22, 2018 Cody Garbrandt and TJ Dillashaw had and seemingly will always have beef. An entire Ultimate Fighter season culminating in a title fight that Dillashaw won passed, but Garbrandt understandably wants to run it all back. In […]
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Scott Coker Unsure if He Could Promote Another Chuck Liddell Fight With Tito Ortiz
It seems like every year there is a tease that Chuck Liddell may come out of retirement for one or two more fights. This year, it seems to be a fight with former rival and UFC light heavyweight champion, Tito Ortiz. However, Bellator president Scott Coker is on the fence about the idea. It’s not […]
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VIDEO | Dana White Thinks Nick Diaz is More Interested in Fighting Than Nate Diaz
The UFC has been playing the hot and cold game with Nate Diaz for as long as grizzled veteran MMA fans can remember. It wasn’t until he took out Conor McGregor and then fought him again, earning the first and second place of most pay-per-view buys of all-time, that Diaz was able to play the […]