Tag: MMA NEWS

  • Lombard vs. Kim Targeted For UFC China Event

    Lombard vs. Kim Targeted For UFC China Event

    Hector Lombard has been campaigning for a fight against Matt Brown for the past two-weeks. However, according to the UFC Tonight crew, that’s not happening. In a new development, UFC Tonight reported tonight, that the UFC is targeting a Hector Lombard vs. Dong Hyun Kim fight for an upcoming card in Macau. The fight is […]

  • Kenny Monday Leaves Blackzilians, Management Not Man Enough To Tell Him

    “It wasn’t my decision. It was Glenn Robinson’s decision. I was blindsided by it. I really don’t know what his reason is. I don’t know if they are struggling financially, or what it is. I’m not sure what’s going on here. He wasn’t man enough to come talk to me himself. Life goes on. I […]

  • Ian McCall Talks About Training with BJ Penn

    Ian McCall Talks About Training with BJ Penn

    Ian McCall was recently brought out to Hawaii to assist BJ Penn in his preparation for Frankie Edgar. Hear what Ian says about the experience but hitting play above.

  • Renzo Gracie Due In Court This Friday For Gang-Assault Charges

    Renzo Gracie Due In Court This Friday For Gang-Assault Charges

      Renzo Gracie is all the talk this week. After beating a bouncer in New York, being jailed, and released, the BJJ master gets his date in court this Friday. MMAJunkie.com has the scoop: Renzo Gracie and three others are due in court Friday to answer to a charge of assaulting a bouncer at a […]

  • White Smashes Journalist Over Anti-Barao Comments

    White Smashes Journalist Over Anti-Barao Comments

    UFC President Dana White has done his best to sell Renan Barao as a legit draw in the sport. With a headlining slot on this weekend’s pay-per-view and near historic low PPV buys this year, the UFC boss needs some people to bite on that idea. A recent Ben Fowlkes article brings Barao’s star-power into […]

  • Bouncer Beaten By Gracies Says Attack Was Coordinated, Planned Out, and Executed

    Bouncer Beaten By Gracies Says Attack Was Coordinated, Planned Out, and Executed

    “In my entire 14-year career, I have never seen anything like this. At 1:30 a.m. a gray van pulled up, parked in the middle of the street, seven men exited the vehicle and started creating mayhem, screaming, pointing, starting to pick fights with the security guards. One man, [who] I later learned was Renzo, came […]

  • FACT – Fighter’s with HIV, Hep C & More Are Competing In New York

    FACT – Fighter’s with HIV, Hep C & More Are Competing In New York

    In some disturbing news, New Jersey commissioner Nick Lembo is discussing one of the scary sideffects of the ban on MMA in New York. Without a commission, there is no sanctioning, no licensing, no way of keeping guys safe. It’s a scary reality athletes looking to come up shouldn’t have to worry about. Check it: […]

  • Rich Franklin Once Prayed To Get Out Of Fighting Anderson Silva – True Story!

    Rich Franklin Once Prayed To Get Out Of Fighting Anderson Silva – True Story!

    “I was fighting in Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. A sold-out crowd, and 20,000 people were there. Electricity in the air. I was sitting backstage as usual. I’m nervous. I actually prayed to God, ‘If you could please make the lights go out, that would be great.’ That’s a true story. That’s not a joke. […]

  • PHOTO | Bellator Champ Will Brooks Takes Belt To The Beach

    PHOTO | Bellator Champ Will Brooks Takes Belt To The Beach

    Newly crowned Bellator interim champion, Will Brooks is enjoying his half of the lightweight title. Check it: Wore my half of the championship belt to the beach like a G #Iaintgotnoworries #DoingMyOwnThing #howyoulikemenow pic.twitter.com/HkQTKF9sZJ — Will Brooks (@illwillbrooks86) May 20, 2014

  • Lawler: ‘If they scored on damage I would be champ’

    Lawler: ‘If they scored on damage I would be champ’

    “I was ready to fight, it’s as simple as that,” he says. “I told (UFC matchmaker) Joe Silva I wanted to get back in as soon as possible. I didn’t take any damage against Hendricks, so why not?” “I did the most damage in that fight, but I lost. He did a good job in […]

  • Lombard Not Impressed With Matt Brown

    Lombard Not Impressed With Matt Brown

    Hector Lombard is trying to pick a fight with Ohio resident Matt Brown. The American Top Team welterweight has been calling out Brown since Matt won the UFC on FOX Sports 1 main event against Erick Silva. Lombard has continued his pursuit yet again, this time making it a little more personal. Check it: Never […]

  • T.J. Dillashaw And Team Alpha Male Train While On Plane

    T.J. Dillashaw And Team Alpha Male Train While On Plane

    Ahead of his UFC 173 main event, T.J. Dillashaw and his team waste no time with travel.

  • King Mo Livid, “Motherf*ckers know I won that fight!

    King Mo Livid, “Motherf*ckers know I won that fight!

    King MO discusses his recent loss to Rampage Jackson and disputes the judges scores.

  • UFC Embedded: Vlog Series – Episode 3

    UFC Embedded: Vlog Series – Episode 3

    On UFC Embedded episode #3 of 7, all roads lead to Las Vegas for UFC 173 fight week. Co-main event star Dan Henderson completes media obligations in LA and heads to Sin City, while UFC President Dana White watches fights on the set of The Ultimate Fighter Latin America and wins big at the tables. […]

  • FREE FIGHT VIDEO | Dillashaw vs. Vaughan Lee

    FREE FIGHT VIDEO | Dillashaw vs. Vaughan Lee

    TJ Dillashaw displays his elite wrestling in this UFC 173 free fight, as he takes Vaughan Lee’s back and finishes him with a rear-naked choke with Lee still on his feet. Dillashaw goes for UFC bantamweight gold at UFC 173 against Renan Barao on May 24.

  • Fighter Taps Out To Save Opponent From Further Beating

    Fighter Taps Out To Save Opponent From Further Beating

    You’ve never seen sportsmanship like this! Mike Pantangco taps out at Prison City Fight League even though he was dominating the bout.

  • Ronda Rousey Hits The Red Carpet With Hollywood Royalty

    Ronda Rousey Hits The Red Carpet With Hollywood Royalty

    UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is on the PR tour for her upcoming film, ‘Expendables 3’.

  • Ellenberger: ‘People giving Lawler a little too much respect’

    Ellenberger: ‘People giving Lawler a little too much respect’

    “I’m stoked, it’s a top guy. I’m not really wasting any time and it’s still a southpaw, similar guy. Little different… I think a lot of people kind of give Robbie a little too much respect. But, you know, in this sport you can’t fight like that. So, it’s a great matchup, a great fight. […]

  • UFC Embedded: Vlog Series – Episode 2

    UFC Embedded: Vlog Series – Episode 2

    On UFC Embedded episode #2 of 7, Daniel Cormier and Dan Henderson both spend personal time with their families before packing their bags and heading out on a promotional media tour. The same day, UFC President Dana White flies to LA to be honored as a sports visionary. UFC Embedded is a new, behind-the-scenes video […]

  • FREE FIGHT VIDEO | Jake Ellenberger vs. Jake Shields

    FREE FIGHT VIDEO | Jake Ellenberger vs. Jake Shields

    Jake Ellenberger worked Jake Shields over in the clinch, landing several big knees to the head, before finishing the former Strikeforce middleweight champion by TKO in the KO of the Week. Ellenberger faces Robbie Lawler at UFC 173 on May 24.

  • GSP Spends His Birthday Going Out With Chris Angel

    GSP Spends His Birthday Going Out With Chris Angel

    Former UFC welterweight champ, Georges St-Pierre, is a man on the move. In his latest jive, we see him partying it up with famous magician, Criss Angel. The caption reads, “My friend @Crissangel took me out last night for my birthday. We had a blast!”

  • Nick Diaz Talks GSP’s Strength & Fighting Style

    Nick Diaz Talks GSP’s Strength & Fighting Style

    Happier than we’re used to seeing him, Nick Diaz discusses GSP and super-hero’s. See him talk about the Shogun Robbery HERE.

  • PHOTO | Rampage Jackson Blasts King Mo AGAIN

    PHOTO | Rampage Jackson Blasts King Mo AGAIN

    Winning simply isn’t enough for former UFC light-heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson. In the latest insult to hit his social media, ‘Rampage’ takes another stab at his latest foe, King Mo. The caption reads, “Had 2 post this one so all the haters know I don’t give a damn about what they talking.. Haha I’m still […]

  • Nick Diaz Talks About Shogun Robbery And What He Would Have Done

    Nick Diaz Talks About Shogun Robbery And What He Would Have Done

    Sidelined UFC fighter Nick Diaz talks about what he would have done in Shogun’s shoes, had he been approached by robbers. See what Nick has to say about GSP, right HERE. For those who missed it, Shogun Rua was robbed over the weekend in Brazil. Check that HERE.

  • Gracie Says Arrest Just A Misunderstanding

    Gracie Says Arrest Just A Misunderstanding

    Several MMA Fighter’s were arrested Monday morning outside a nightclub in New York. As of this report, most of the men involved are still jailed. Most notable among the arrested is Renzo Gracie, who was released this morning on a $10k Bond. Others involved include, Igor Gracie, Gregor Gracie and Andre Gusmao. In a recent […]

  • Faber Says Dillashaw Too Mean And Dirty For Barao

    Faber Says Dillashaw Too Mean And Dirty For Barao

    “I think he wins that fight. The reason I’m not being biased is because I fought T.J. and I fought Barao. I know it’s a very tough fight either way. Barao is amazing. I think the biggest difference will be this: Barao is a bigger guy than T.J., I think T.J. is going to be […]

  • VIDEO | Renzo Gracie To Be Charged With Gang Assault Following Nightclub Brawl

    VIDEO | Renzo Gracie To Be Charged With Gang Assault Following Nightclub Brawl

    Yesterday we learned that Renzo Gracie was arrested alongside his cousin Igor for an alleged incident outside a posh Manhattan nightclub. According to the report, Renzo and company beat up a bouncer and left the man hospitalized with broken bones. Now charges are coming to light, and the BJJ great could be hit with a […]

  • Rampage Not Done – Blasts King Mo On Twitter

    Rampage Not Done – Blasts King Mo On Twitter

    Quinton Rampage Jackson won a narrow decision over King Mo Last Saturday and shortly after took to twitter with the following: King Mo owe me some dough.. Winner takes all!! @BellatorMMA — Quinton Jackson (@Rampage4real) May 19, 2014 I think u herd wrong fam.. @bellatormma #bellatorppv http://t.co/lwokliR7mp — Quinton Jackson (@Rampage4real) May 19, 2014