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Management releases statement on Rachael Ostovich assault
Over the weekend, TMZ reported that UFC strawweight Rachael Ostovich had been attacked by “someone close to her.” According to a report from MMA Fighting, The Honolulu Police Department has now opened an assault investigation into this attack. Per Honolulu PD spokesperson Sarah Yoro, the attack involved “a 27-year-old female victim and a 27-year-old male suspect,” […]
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Cynthia Calvillo responds to criticism surrounding UFC Argentina weigh-in miss
Last Saturday night, on the main card of UFC Argentina, long-time strawweight contender Cynthia Calvillo rebounded from her first pro loss and an unfortunate marijuana-related suspension with a first-round submission defeat of Poliana Botelho. At a glance, it was the perfect way to rebound from an undeniably tough year. Unfortunately, Calvillo missed weight for the fight, […]
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Father still wants Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight Georges St-Pierre
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has a lot of options on the table for his next fight. There’s a rematch with Conor McGregor. There’s a long awaited fight with top-contender Tony Ferguson, and matchups with other top contenders like Dustin Poirier or Kevin Lee. Of all the options available to Khabib Nurmagomedov, however, there is […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington questions Tyron Woodley’s recent criticism
Colby Covington vs. Tyron Woodley is a fight MMA fans are looking forward to. Ever since Covington defeated Rafael Dos Anjos in June to win the promotions interim belt, fans and analysts have been debating if “Chaos” is the man to dethrone “The Chosen One”. Fans initially expected to get that answer in the fall […]
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VIDEO | Megan Anderson stars in new reality competition show
Professional combat sports athlete, former Australian army officer in training, now reality TV star? UFC featherweight and former Invicta FC champion, Megan Anderson is just continuing to add to her resume. Early in September, Australia’s Anderson went to Are, Sweden to star in the new reality challenge show, Heroes & Superstars as part of Team Green. The […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Juan Espino fires back at TUF rival Maurice Greene
On The Ultimate Fighter 28 the biggest rivalry of the season is between Juan Espino and Maurice Greene. The two simply hated each other and got into several verbal exchanges in the house. As well, they nearly got into fights at the gym and in the house. Luckily for them, they get to settle their differences inside […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington rips Nick Diaz for turning down UFC 230 fight
The UFC had a very, very difficult time locking down a main event for UFC 230, which went down earlier this month in New York City’s famous Madison Square Garden. While the card’s headlining spot was ultimately filled by a heavyweight title fight between champ Daniel Cormier and challenger Derrick Lewis, there were reportedly also […]
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James Vick believes top-ranked lightweights would have continued to duck him if he’d beat Justin Gaethje
Back in August, streaking UFC lightweight contender James Vick stepped into the cage with former World Series of Fighting lightweight champ Justin Gaethje. For Vick, this bout represented an opportunity to vault into UFC lightweight title contention. Unfortunately, however, he was caught by a thunderous punch in the first round, and instead left the Octagon […]
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Israel Adesanya turns down backup spot for Robert Whittaker vs. Kelvin Gastelum fight at UFC 234
You can scratch Israel Adesanya off the list of potential backup fighters for the Robert Whittaker vs. Kelvin Gastelum middleweight title fight at UFC 234. That’s according to Adesanya himself who told the New Zealand Herald that following a meeting with UFC President Dana White last week he’s not interested in taking that spot. “[White] […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov father rates skills of Tony Ferguson, Dustin Poirier, Kevin Lee
Speaking to the Russian newspaper Izvestia this week, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, gave his take on three of the most likely opponents for his son’s next fight: Tony Ferguson, Dustin Poirier and Kevin Lee. Interestingly, he seems to want both Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee to fight Islam Makhachev […]
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Report: Khabib Nurmagomedov father wants boxing rematch with Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor’s desired rematch with reigning UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov could occur in the boxing ring. At least, that’s what Nurmagomedov’s father Abdulmanap says. Speaking to the Russian newspaper Izvestia this week, the Nurmagomedov patriarch shared his belief that his son is more than capable of hanging with Conor McGregor under the boxing ruleset, and […]
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After UFC Argentina win, Cynthia Calvillo hopes to settle ‘unfinished business’ with Michelle Waterson
Cynthia Calvillo has not had a particularly easy year. After experiencing her first professional loss, a decision defeat to Carla Esparza, in late 2017, she tested positive for marijuana metabolites and was suspended for 9 months by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Last weekend, however, on the main card of UFC Argentina, the rising prospect […]
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Dana White wants Daniel Cormier to delay retirement plans for three more fights
Daniel Cormier, who currently owns the UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight titles, has been planning to retire in March of 2019 for some time. UFC President Dana White, however, isn’t sure that’s the way things will shake out. “I don’t know [if Cormier’s last fight will be next year],” White told TMZ Sports recently (transcript via MMA […]
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Report | Rachael Ostovich suffers broken orbital bone in Hawaii attack
Horrible news has come out of Hawaii that UFC flyweight and season 26 of The Ultimate Fighter contestant, Rachael Ostovich was attacked and hospitalized recently. TMZ was first to report the news out of Honolulu and does not say specifically when the attack was to have happened but does say that Ostovich is believed to have […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington responds to Ben Askren callout, makes pick for Askren vs Robbie Lawler
Following the announcement that former Bellator and ONE Championship welterweight king, Ben Askren had finally joined the UFC roster, speculation began as to who ‘Funky’ would debut against. After immediately taking to social media and calling out the elite of the division, the dust settled and Askren was booked against former UFC champ Robbie Lawler […]
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UFC Argentina: Biggest Winners & Losers
UFC Fight Night Argentina is in the books. Last night the Luna Park arena in Buenos Aires was rocking for the entire night of fights. The Argentinian faithfull showed up in a big way and it was evident from the very first fight of the night that they were ready to back their countryman. There were […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Jake Shields details how the MMA landscape has changed over the years
MMA is a constantly growing sport, there is no doubt about it. Take the UFC for a prime example, they just celebrated their 25th anniversary of existence this year, while sports leagues like the MLB and the NHL have been around for over a hundred years. With MMA so young, promotions are learning on the […]
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Neil Magny has high praise for the striking of Santiago Ponzinibbio
On Saturday night, in the UFC’s debut show in Argentina, perennial welterweight contender Neil Magny stepped into the Octagon with hometown hero Santiago Ponzinibbio. Early in the fight, Magny was able to bust up Ponzinibbio’s eye, which looked like a positive sign for him. Unfortunately, however, the American was then thumped decisively through the rest […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Mike Perry Reflects on Cerrone Loss, Looks to the Future
The UFC’s 25 Anniversary event in Denver left fight fans with several amazing moments etched into their psyche. One of them of course being the devastating arm bar executed by Colorado native Donald Cerrone against former teammate Mike Perry. Following the submission loss against Cerrone, Perry has been nothing short of gracious. Speaking with BJPENN […]
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Santiago Ponzinibbio makes pick for next opponent, not interested in Darren Till fight
After his crushing, fourth-round KO of Neil Magny in the UFC Argentina main event, Santiago Ponzinibbio wants a shot a UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. That being said, it doesn’t sound like the Argentine knockout artist expects to get his desired fight with the welterweight king. Woodley essentially told Ponzinibbio to get in line post-fight, […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Jake Shields gives reason for long absences of Nick and Nate Diaz
Over the last few years, we’ve all been wondering when Nick and Nate Diaz will fight again. The brothers have been fan favorites for ages now, but both have taken years off when it seemed like their popularity and their skill was at an all-time high. While it now sounds as though Nick Diaz will […]
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Neil Magny breaks silence on UFC Argentina KO loss to Santiago Ponzinibbio
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC Argentina, long-time UFC welterweight contender Neil Magny stepped into the cage with local hero Santiago Ponzinibbio. Although Magny was able to bust up Ponzinibbio’s eye in the first round, he was thumped decisively through the rest of the fight, as Ponzinibbio battered his lead leg and […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Mike Perry says Jon Jones told him ‘the secret to MMA’
Earlier this month, in the co-main event of the UFC’s 25th anniversary show in Denver, Colorado, welterweight knockout artist “Platinum” Mike Perry stepped into the cage with long-time contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Unfortunately for Perry and his many fans, this fight didn’t go as planned. Instead, he was forced to tap to a Cowboy armbar […]
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Cody McKenzie accuses NSAC official of sexual harassment after receiving four-year ban for fake urine
Earlier this week, UFC veteran Cody McKenzie was hit with a four-year suspension for providing a ‘urine substitute’ in a drug test administered ahead of his cancelled fight with JD Domengeaux at Tuff-N-Uff: Fight Night. Here’s how a NSAC official told the at the hearing (which Cody McKenzie was not present for): “On Sept. 14, […]
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Santiago Ponzinibbio calls for title shot, champ Tyron Woodley responds
After face-planting long time contender Neil Magny in the UFC Argentina main event on Saturday night, Santiago Ponzinibbio wants a welterweight title shot. The Argentine knockout artist, who is currently on an eight-fight win-streak — the second best streak in the division — called for a title shot post-fight. https://twitter.com/UFCONFOX/status/1064054720690499589 “I deserve it,” Santiago Ponzinibbio […]
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Fighters react to tonight’s UFC Argentina main event
Tonight’s UFC Argentina event was headlined by a welterweight bout featuring hometown favorite Santiago Ponzinnibio taking on Neil Magny. Santiago Ponzinibbio (28-3 MMA) entered tonight’s UFC Argentina main event on a six fight win streak, his latest being a unanimous decision win over Mike Perry this past December. Meanwhile, Neil Magny was most recently seen […]
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UFC Argentina Results: Santiago Ponzinibbio KO’s Neil Magny (Highlights)
Tonight’s UFC Argentina event is headlined by a welterweight bout featuring hometown favorite Santiago Ponzinnibio taking on Neil Magny. Santiago Ponzinibbio (27-3 MMA) enters tonight’s UFC Argentina main event on a six fight win streak, his latest being a unanimous decision win over Mike Perry this past December. Meanwhile, Neil Magny (21-7 MMA) was most […]
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UFC Argentina Results: Ricardo Lamas defeats Darren Elkins (Highlights)
The co-main event of UFC Argentina featured a featherweight battle between perennial division contenders Ricardo Lamas and Darren Elkins. Ricardo Lamas enters tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after dropping back-to-back fights to Mirsad Bektic and Josh Emmett respectively. Prior to that, “The Bully” had scored stoppage wins over Jason Knight and Charles Oliveira. As […]