Tag: MMA NEWS

  • Wand names his greatest fights

    Wand names his greatest fights

    Former PRIDE middleweight champion and MMA legend, Wanderlei Silva, retired from the sport of mixed martial arts just six days ago. “The Axe Murderer” recently did an interview with Brazil’s Combate, where he detailed the greatest fights of his illustrious career. Take a look: Greatest Fight “My great fight was against Liddell,” said Wand. “I […]

  • Lesnar Turns Purple, WWE Refutes Health Rumors

    Lesnar Turns Purple, WWE Refutes Health Rumors

      WWE’s Monday night “Raw” was filled with body slams, frog splashes and lots of smack talk, but there was one conspicuous absence — current WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar. Neither he nor his advocate, the outspoken Paul Heyman, appeared on the three-hour program. Not only that, but even John Cena, who was on […]

  • #TBT | REPLAY! Ronda Wins at Judo World’s In Brazil

    #TBT | REPLAY! Ronda Wins at Judo World’s In Brazil

    Relive Ronda Rousey’s favorite Judo experience. The Caption Reads, So happy to be back in Brazil where the most cherished experience of my judo career took place: this is the semi final of the 2007 world championships, my favorite match ever. So many great memories here 🙂

  • Booking Roundup: Nine New UFC Bouts Made Official

    Booking Roundup: Nine New UFC Bouts Made Official

    The Ultimate Fighting Championship is constantly booking new bouts for upcoming fight cards. In our latest booking roundup, we bring word of nine new contests. Brad Picket and Chico Camus have agreed to a UFC on FOX 13 scrap. Eddie Gordon will make his first appearance since winning TUF 19, when he steps opposite Josh […]

  • Dos Anjos Wants Title Shot After Nate Diaz KO

    Dos Anjos Wants Title Shot After Nate Diaz KO

    “I was a little surprised (when they offer me the Diaz fight). But the title fight is already scheduled, Khabib (Nurmagomedov) is injured, (Donald) Cerrone and Eddie Alvarez are set to fight. Everybody is scheduled to fight, so Nate Diaz is back. He’s a tough fighter who fought for the title already, and he has […]

  • Benson Henderson Seriously Eyeing 170

    Benson Henderson Seriously Eyeing 170

    Former UFC lightweight champion, Ben “Smooth” Henderson, is looking to leave his division home to test the waters in the UFC’s welterweight division. News came last night during the UFC Tonight broadcast on FOX Sports 1. According to the report, the former champ will look for one more bout at lightweight, then try to make […]

  • This Bird!

    This Bird!

    Ronda Rousey has been spending a lot of time lately brushing up on her modeling skills. Above is just another example of her latest contribution. The Caption Reads, Behind the scenes of my #Caras Mag shoot – every picture is unfiltered, no photoshop, and shot on a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 #teammetroFollow

  • Rogan: “Wanderlei Lifetime Ban Ridiculous’

    “I just think the penalty is way over the top. It’s one thing if you want to tell the guy he’s suspended for a year. Pretend as if you caught him for using steroids. If he got caught and it was his first time being caught it would be a nine month suspension. Instead of […]

  • UFC 178 Embedded: Vlog Series – Episode 3

    UFC 178 Embedded: Vlog Series – Episode 3

    On episode #3 of UFC 178 Embedded, the fighters arrive in Vegas and assemble at the MGM Grand. The close quarters create tension when opponents Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier cross paths and exchange words in the lobby. Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone discusses his legacy with the media, while UFC champ Demetrious Johnson, challenger Chris Cariaso […]

  • #TBT | Penne Breaks Ellis’ Nose With Knee in Invicta Bout

    #TBT | Penne Breaks Ellis’ Nose With Knee in Invicta Bout

    In TUF 20’s latest featured bout a rematch took place between Jessice Penne and Lisa Ellis. The duo first fought under the Invicta FC banner, where Penne won again. The Caption Reads, Dear @LisaEllis115 It was my KNEE THAT BROKE YOUR NOSE… Not a headbutt

  • QUICK TWITT | Bobby Green Still Beefing With Fellow Lightweights

    QUICK TWITT | Bobby Green Still Beefing With Fellow Lightweights

    Top UFC lightweight Bobby “King” Green isn’t looking to make friends with his UFC peers. The brash, Southern California resident has been battling it out for days with rivals on twitter and today is no different. Here’s the latest: @BobbyKGreen do me a favor and "study" deez

  • REPLAY! Penne Blasts Through Ellis In TUF 20 Bout

    REPLAY! Penne Blasts Through Ellis In TUF 20 Bout

    Jessica Penne put Lisa Ellis away for a second time but this one moves her forward in The Ultimate Fighter tournament as she made quick work of the Team Melendez fighter with a first round rear naked choke.

  • PHOTO | Ronda Reveals Her Champion Figure, Free Of Photoshop & Filters

    PHOTO | Ronda Reveals Her Champion Figure, Free Of Photoshop & Filters

    UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey doesn’t need photoshop and photo filters for pictures. And she proves it by posting unfiltered images (like the one above), to her official instagram, as proof. The Caption Reads,

  • Masvidal Wants Cerrone vs. Alvarez Winner

    Masvidal Wants Cerrone vs. Alvarez Winner

    Ahead of this weekend’s UFC 178 event, top lightweight Jorge Masvidal discusses his desire to raise the bar, wants the winner of Saturday’s co-main event.

  • “Wonderboy” Wants Matt Brown Rematch

    “Wonderboy” Wants Matt Brown Rematch

    Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson discusses his upcoming bout, this weekend, against Patrick Cote, and the desire for redemption in his only career defeat, via Matt Brown. Enjoy!

  • Metamoris 5: Sakuraba vs. Gracie (Trailer)

    Metamoris 5: Sakuraba vs. Gracie (Trailer)

    On Saturday November 22, 2014 Kazushi Sakuraba and Renzo Gracie will battle at Metamoris 5 broadcasting.

  • Edgar-Swanson, Green-Barboza Slated For UFC Fight Night 57

    Edgar-Swanson, Green-Barboza Slated For UFC Fight Night 57

    The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced two new bouts with heavy implications. Frankie Edgar and Cub Swanson have agreed to a five-rounder and will headline UFC Fight night 57 in November. The winner will likely face Jose Aldo for the UFC Featherweight world title. Also announced on the fight card is a lightweight bout […]

  • Gracie vs. Sakuraba To Headline Metamoris 5

    Gracie vs. Sakuraba To Headline Metamoris 5

    Metamoris 5 is set for October 10 and the event’s headliner has just been announced. Ralek Gracie sent out the following, via press-release: I am very excited to present Metamoris 5: Sakuraba vs. Gracie. This event honors the rivalry between Brazil and Japan; beginning in Vale Tudo and now on the biggest stage for submission […]

  • Wanderlei Silva Wants You To Know The Truth About The UFC

    Wanderlei Silva Wants You To Know The Truth About The UFC

    “The money paid to the athletes is very little. How much does (the promotions) make? How much they generate? Those are things that are pissing off the fighters. Another thing that bothers me is that if someone wants to sponsor you, they have to pay $50,000 to the promotion before sponsoring you. But the money […]

  • Fertitta: ‘Double DUI’s Won’t Keep Diaz From Silva Fight’

    Fertitta: ‘Double DUI’s Won’t Keep Diaz From Silva Fight’

    “We don’t really get involved on that level other than staying in touch to understand what’s happening. We’re going to find out more when he has his court date. I don’t necessarily think, and this is me personally, the charges would prevent the fight from happening. I’ve never seen a situation where a commission didn’t […]

  • Cruz: ‘I’m still the best’

    Cruz: ‘I’m still the best’

    “I’m gunning for the title. If you’re in this sport and you’re not gunning for the title, you’re in the wrong sport. But I’m just taking one step in front of the other and I’m not skipping any steps. When you start to skip steps you start looking past people.” “I’m still the best bantamweight […]

  • Poirier on McGregor: “I don’t like him”

    Poirier on McGregor: “I don’t like him”

    “I don’t like the guy, I don’t like him as a person. I think he talks a big game, like he wants to fight, and that he wants to be in the dog fight. He talks like he’s that kind of person. “But if you watch his footage I don’t think he is. He’s knocked […]

  • Struve Not Impressed With Alistair Overeem

    Struve Not Impressed With Alistair Overeem

    “Surprised? The competition, and the level of competition in UFC, is just really high. I said that to my friends and to people that asked me before he got into the UFC. They said he would dominate, be champion of UFC and annihilate everybody. But I told them to just wait and see. The competition […]

  • REPLAY! D.C.: ‘Prior bad blood sparked Jones brawl’

    REPLAY! D.C.: ‘Prior bad blood sparked Jones brawl’

    If you missed yesterday’s live broadcast of Daniel Cormier’s NSAC Hearing, here’s the replay!

  • PHOTO | Cyborg Looking Shredded Ahead Of 135 Debut

    PHOTO | Cyborg Looking Shredded Ahead Of 135 Debut

    Invicta featherweight champion, Cris ‘Cyborg’ Justino is slimming down and shredding ahead of her bantamweight debut this December.

  • 3 Broken Noses At Fight Night 52?

    3 Broken Noses At Fight Night 52?

    Last weekend’s UFC Fight Night 52 event may have resulted in several nose fractures. UFC Fight Night 52 took place in Japan, last Friday from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. According to a report from MixedMartialArts.com, up to three UFC fighters are being sidelined for potential fractures to their nose. Here’s the full […]

  • Mike Easton Released By UFC Following Latest Loss

    Mike Easton Released By UFC Following Latest Loss

    Three-year UFC veteran bantamweight, Mike Easton has been released from the UFC following his fourth straight loss inside the Octagon. After notching wins in his first three UFC bouts, Easton went on to drop bouts to Assuncao, Picket, Dillashaw, and most recently Yves Jabouin.

  • PHOTO | Ronda Rousey Poses In The Buff

    PHOTO | Ronda Rousey Poses In The Buff

    UFC bantamweight champion, “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey once again poses for photographer, Brian Bowen Smith.