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Valentina Shevchenko ‘moving on’ from Nicco Montano, open to Joanna Jedrzejczyk title bout
It has quickly become quite the ‘Big drama show!’ when it comes to the women’s 125-pound weight class in the UFC. And now we’re left wondering what’s next. On weigh-in day for UFC 228 this past weekend, mid-weight cut the then champion Nicco Montano would be hospitalized due to issues with her kidneys resulting in […]
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Nicco Montano found out about her stripping of the title through Instagram
What’s next for the former UFC flyweight Nicco Montano in the UFC? That remains to be seen but what we do know is that it won’t be a title fight. Montano would become the inaugural 125-pound UFC champion by winning her way through season 26 of The Ultimate Fighter as the No. 14 seed, shocking everyone […]
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Nicco Montano reacts to ‘uncalled for’ stripping of title and ‘egomaniac’ Valentina Shevchenko
The last two days have gone exactly the opposite of how Nicco Montano had planned that they would. And unfortunately, it was all out of her control. After failing to make it to the scale and be hospitalized on weigh-in day, the inaugural UFC flyweight champion Montano’s scheduled title defense against top contender Valentina Shevchenko […]
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Fighters react to Jessica Andrade’s amazing knockout win at UFC 228
Top UFC women’s strawweight contender Jessica Andrade scored one of the greatest knockouts in the history of women’s mixed martial arts at tonight’s UFC 228 event in Dallas. Andrade was able to catch her opponent Karolina Kowalkiewicz with a perfect right hand which sent the Polish fighter crashing to canvas. Kowalkiewicz was basically out cold […]
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Fighters react to Tyron Woodley stopping Darren Till at UFC 228
Tyron Woodley is still the best welterweight fighter in the world. “The Chosen One” took on undefeated contender Darren Till in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 228 event in Dallas, Texas. Tyron Woodley started off quickly and utilized that momentum to get the better of Darren Till in round one. It was in round two […]
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UFC 228 Results: Tyron Woodley submits Darren Till (VIDEO)
A welterweight title fight featuring reigning champion Tyron Woodley defending his title against undefeated challenger Darren Till headlined tonight’s UFC 228 event in Dallas. Tyron Woodley (18-3-1 MMA) will compete for the first time since UFC 214 in July of 2017 when he defeated submission specialist Demian Maia via unanimous decision. “The Chosen One” has […]
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UFC 228 Results: Jessica Andrade flattens Karolina Kowalkiewicz (VIDEO)
A key women’s strawweight bout between former title challengers Jessica Andrade and Karolina Kowalkiewicz served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 228 event in Dallas. Karolina Kowalkiewicz enters tonight’s contest on a two-fight winning streak. The Polish star defeated Felice Herrig via split-decision in her most recent octagon appearance at UFC 223 this past March […]
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UFC 228 Results: Zabit Magomedsharipov submits Brandon Davis (VIDEO)
A featherweight scrap between Zabit Magomedsharipov and Brandon Davis took place on tonight’s UFC 228 main card from Dallas, Texas. Zabit Magomedsharipov was originally slated to face Yair Rodriguez at tonight’s event, but “El Pantera” was unfortunately forced to withdraw from the fight due to injury. Thankfully Brandon Davis stepped up on short-notice which allowed […]
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UFC 228 Results: Jimmie Rivera defeats John Dodson
A bantamweight fight featuring perennial division contenders John Dodson and Jimmie Rivera took place on tonight’s UFC 228 main card from Dallas, Texas. John Dodson (20-9 MMA) enters tonight’s contest having alternated wins and losses over his past six bouts. Dodson’s most recent appearance came at March’s UFC 222 event in Las Vegas where he […]
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UFC 228 Results: Tatiana Suarez dominates Carla Esparza (VIDEO)
A key women’s strawweight contest served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC 228 prelims as former division champion Carla Esparza took on surging contender Tatiana Suarez. Carla Esparza enters tonight’s fight with Suarez on the heels of a controversial split-decision loss to Claudia Gadelha which took place at June’s UFC 225 event in Chicago. […]
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UFC 228 Results: Geoff Neal brutally KO’s Frank Camacho (VIDEO)
A welterweight bout between Geoff Neal and Frank Camacho resulted in a knockout of the year candidate at UFC 228. After nearly finishing Camacho with strikes in round one, Geoff Neal was able to put Frank down for good with a sensational head kick in round two. Check out the spectacular knockout below: HOW DID […]
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UFC 228 Results: Diego Sanchez dominates Craig White at UFC 228 (Highlights)
A welterweight fight featuring former UFC lightweight title challenger Diego Sanchez taking on Craig White served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC 228 Fight Pass prelims in Dallas. During yesterday’s ceremonial UFC 228 weigh-ins, Craig White surprised Sanchez and all of the fans watching when he proceeded to kiss Diego on the nose during […]
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UFC 228 Results: Jim Miller submits Alex White (VIDEO)
A lightweight bout featuring veteran Jim Miller taking on Alex White took place during tonight’s UFC 228 Fight Pass prelims. Jim Miller enters tonight’s contest on a four-fight losing skid. His most recent setback occurred this past April when he ate a knee from Dan Hooker in Atlantic City which resulted in a first-round knockout […]
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UFC 228 Results: Irene Aldana defeats Lucie Pudilova (Highlights)
A women’s bantamweight fight between Irene Aldana and Lucie Pudilova took place on tonight’s UFC 228 Fight Pass prelims. The fight turned out to be an absolute war, with both women landing a ton of significant strikes throughout the fifteen minute battle. In the end Irene Aldana was awarded the split-decision victory over Lucie Pudilova […]
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UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till Live Results
The octagon will return to Dallas, Texas tonight for the promotions UFC 228 pay-per-view fight card. The thirteen-bout event, which takes place Saturday September 8, is headlined by a welterweight title fight featuring current champion Tyron Woodley taking on undefeated contender Darren Till. Tyron Woodley (18-3-1 MMA) will compete for the first time since UFC […]
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Former UFC flyweight champion Nicco Montano shares an update on her medical condition
Yesterday morning unfortunate news broke that UFC women’s flyweight champion Nicco Montano had been hospitalized in the midst of her UFC 228 weight cut due to issues with her kidneys. This of course resulted in Nicco Montano being pulled from her scheduled UFC 228 title defense against Valentina Shevchenko which was expected to serve as […]
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VIDEO | Craig White kisses opponent Diego Sanchez at the UFC 228 weigh-ins
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Diego Sanchez will return to the octagon tonight in Dallas for a welterweight fight with Craig White. During yesterday’s ceremonial UFC 228 weigh-ins, Craig White surprised Sanchez and all of the fans watching when he proceeded to kiss Diego on the nose during their staredown. Check out the “magical” moment […]
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BREAKING | Nicco Montano stripped of UFC flyweight title
Even though many expected the title reign of the inaugural UFC flyweight champion to end very soon, no one saw it coming in this fashion. After being hospitalized in the midst of her weight cut due to issues with her kidneys, the champion Nicco Montano was pulled from her scheduled title defense against Valentina Shevchenko […]
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Valentina Shevchenko responds in depth on ‘unprofessional’ Nicco Montano after fight cancellation
Drama at the weigh-ins for UFC 228 was guaranteed as we waited for Darren Till and Tyron Woodley to hit the scale. Surprisingly, the drama had nothing to do with them. The event’s co-main event was set to feature the first defense of the women’s flyweight championship as the titleholder and season 26 winner of […]
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UFC 228 main card gets adjusted after Montano-Shevchenko cancellation
Initially, UFC women’s flyweight champion Nicco Montano was expected to attempt her first title defense opposite Valentina Shevchenko in the co-main event of UFC 228 tomorrow night in Dallas. Regrettably, Montano was hospitalized just before this morning’s weigh ins, and after a period of uncertainty and worry, it was confirmed that the champion will unfortunately not be able to fight […]
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UFC 228 weigh-in results | Tyron Woodley hits mark with towel, Darren Till weighs in below limit
Tomorrow night, the UFC will take over the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas with UFC 228. The card will be headlined by a welterweight title fight between champion Tyron Woodley and undefeated challenger Darren Till. The card was expected to be co-headlined by a women’s flyweight title fight between inaugural champ Nicco Montano and […]
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Nicco Montano tired of misconceptions, says TUF coaches ‘wanted me to put on a costume’
The life of a champion isn’t always the easiest. And for some, it can actually be a bit more stressful or annoying than it can be for others. A prime example of this would be the UFC’s first and current women’s flyweight champion Nicco Montano. Montano won the title through season 26 of The Ultimate […]
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VIDEO | Darren Till says he isn’t going into fight at 100 percent but that’s ‘Just the same old sh*t’
https://twitter.com/MMAjunkie/status/1037526800157499392?s=19 “Just the same old sh*t, broken bones here there, broken hands. Just same old sh*t. What every fighter I’m sure had but hasn’t got the f*ckin’ bollocks to talk about. What you see is what you get with me. Every fighter goes into a fight 90 percent, 80 percent…doesn’t go in 100 percent and […]
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UFC 228 Woodley vs. Till: Fight Card, Start Time and How To Watch
The octagon will return to Dallas, Texas this month for the promotions UFC 228 pay-per-view fight card. The fourteen-bout event, which takes place Saturday September 8, is headlined by a welterweight title fight featuring current champion Tyron Woodley taking on undefeated contender Darren Till. Tyron Woodley (18-3-1 MMA) will compete for the first time since […]
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Jessica Andrade talks UFC pay, ‘It’s sad that we have to sell our training gear’
To put it mildly, fighter pay for many in the MMA world is less than ideal. And there are several reasons as to why that may be. Even some of the very best fighters in the sport are struggling to stay afloat in their daily lives. Take No. 2 ranked strawweight contender Jessica Andrade for […]
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Brandon Davis steps in to face Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC 228
UFC 228 recently lost out on one of it’s most highly anticipated matchups between super talented prospects. Fortunately, a replacement has been found. Originally set to square off in Dallas on September 8 were two of the featherweight division’s most entertaining fighters. Those two being Mexico’s Yair Rodriguez (10-2) and Russia’s Zabit Magomedsharipov (15-1). Unfortunately […]
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VIDEO | Darren Till gives weight update ahead of UFC 228 title fight, ‘It’s sh*t’
The question on everyone's mind: How is @darrentill2's weight ahead of #UFC228? The answer: "It's sh*t." (But he swears there's no reason to worry!) Full card: https://t.co/MjL1muM0yb pic.twitter.com/O9dUWzaqsJ — MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) August 28, 2018 “That’s the only thing…it’s sh*t. It’s sh*t. It’s f*ckin’… I hate cuttin’ weight, I hate makin’ weight. I hate dietin’. […]
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Tyron Woodley not going to fight Kamaru Usman if Darren Till can’t go at UFC 228
The UFC welterweight champion of the world makes his return at UFC 228 on September 8. And in case his opponent can’t fight, a backup is on standby. The champion Tyron Woodley will look to defend his title against Darren Till in UFC 228’s main event. And a big question heading into this fight is […]