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  • Cruz Ready, Wants Mizugaki Fight In UFC Return

    Cruz Ready, Wants Mizugaki Fight In UFC Return

    The injury prone, former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz (pictured right) is ready to return to action. After two-years of inactivity. ‘UFC Tonight’ on FOX Sports 1 broke the news, stating that Cruz’s camp wants a fight against Takeya Mizugaki, and believe that a win over the top 10 fighter will put Dominick right back […]

  • Emelianenko Facing Potential 4-6 Years In Prison For Alleged Rape Charges In Russia

    Emelianenko Facing Potential 4-6 Years In Prison For Alleged Rape Charges In Russia

    Younger brother to famed fighter, Fedor, Aleksander Emelianenko is in a load of trouble. Following charges of Rape in Russia, the MMA fighter, who originally fled from authorities, is apparently facing up to six-years in prison if found guilty. The victim’s lawyer recently released the following statement: “First, the court should extend Emelianenko’s arrest which […]

  • Silva Blasts Barnett: ‘I’ll teach him the lessons his mother didn’t’

    Silva Blasts Barnett: ‘I’ll teach him the lessons his mother didn’t’

    “I woke up this morning and saw his interview. He’s giving excuses because he’s scared. That’s the word. He says he won’t fight me because he doesn’t want to give me name and money with this fight, but the truth is he’s scared. “I think he should take a look at the rankings. I’m ranked […]

  • Johnson Says World Cup To Blame For Low UFC 174 Numbers

    Johnson Says World Cup To Blame For Low UFC 174 Numbers

    UFC 174 didn’t perform in the box office. The pay-per-view event, headlined by a flyweight title fight wasn’t expected to be a record breaker, but it may have been, just in the wrong direction. Demetrious Johnson recently weighed in on the matter in an interview with Sherdog.com: “My job is to go out there and […]

  • ‘Money’ Still Pissed Over Aldo Fence Grab In First Encounter

    ‘Money’ Still Pissed Over Aldo Fence Grab In First Encounter

    “It sucks looking back on it. I’ve watched that fight multiple times, and it pisses me off every time. I mean, that definitely would have changed at least the first round… We’re definitely going to be talking to the refs beforehand this time, and I’m really going to be working on getting takedowns out in […]

  • UFC’s VanZant Credits Ken Shamrock For Early MMA Development

    UFC’s VanZant Credits Ken Shamrock For Early MMA Development

    “He was there the whole time. He was our head coach so it was really awesome. I had a few boxing fights before I did MMA and he went to all of them. He was a really, really big support for the first part of my career. I am still in touch with his family. […]

  • Ronda Rousey: ‘I can beat any girl in the world in BJJ, Gi or No’

    Ronda Rousey: ‘I can beat any girl in the world in BJJ, Gi or No’

      “One thing that I couldn’t stand when I was just watching MMA and coming from Judo was all these people talking about how the Jiu Jitsu people would beat any Judo player. It was such a stereotype that I thought, and still think, that I could beat any girl in the world, any weight […]

  • White Thinks Entire TUF 1 Cast Should Be In UFC HOF

    White Thinks Entire TUF 1 Cast Should Be In UFC HOF

    “I think that’s a must. I think that entire season should be inducted. Without a doubt that group of people are all game changers.” “I’ve thought about the whole cast should be (in the hall of fame). Even the Canadian Jason Thacker — without the group of people that we had and the way the […]

  • Edgar: ‘I’m supposed to win, but it’s still BJ Penn’

    Edgar: ‘I’m supposed to win, but it’s still BJ Penn’

    “It’s been a year (since last fight), so that alone gets the juices flowing. But I just don’t want to lose the third time out. The first two times, I wasn’t supposed to win. Now I’m supposed to win and I definitely don’t want to lose now.” “I think he knows this is his last […]

  • Struve: ‘I should be walking through everybody Under Top 5’

    Struve: ‘I should be walking through everybody Under Top 5’

    “I can’t wait to get back in there healthy, feeling better and to really show how good I am. As I said before, in my opinion, I should have not lost that last fight. I should be on a five-fight win streak. It is what it is, I can’t change anything about it. The only […]

  • NIck Diaz Discusses Anderson Silva Rumors In Latest Interview

    NIck Diaz Discusses Anderson Silva Rumors In Latest Interview

    Nick Diaz discusses his desires to fight.

  • Dana White on Sonnen, Metamoris, Brandon Vera & More

    Dana White on Sonnen, Metamoris, Brandon Vera & More
  • Jared Rosholt On Former Opponent Walt Harris: ‘I felt bad for him’

    Jared Rosholt On Former Opponent Walt Harris: ‘I felt bad for him’

      UFC heavyweight Jared Rosholt, who is currently 2-0 in the UFC, will fight Soa Palelei this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 43 in Auckland, New Zealand. The card will be featured on UFC Fight Pass and Rosholt vs. Palelei are the co-main event. Rosholt recently spoke with MMAJunkie Radio. During the conversation, Rosholt expressed […]

  • UFC Signs Taiwanese Fighter Rocky Lee, Mentions Plans For More Asian Destinations

    UFC Signs Taiwanese Fighter Rocky Lee, Mentions Plans For More Asian Destinations

    The UFC’s Mark Fischer, who manages the Asian dealings for the company, just released some new information about the UFC’s plans. First off is the announcement that the UFC has signed undefeated Taiwanese fighter Rocky Lee. Lee is 3-0 and will make his debut at the UFC’ card in Macau this August. No opponent has […]

  • QUICK TWITT | Bigfoot Silva & Josh Barnett Engage In Twitter Beef

    QUICK TWITT | Bigfoot Silva & Josh Barnett Engage In Twitter Beef

    It’s no secret that Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva doesn’t like Josh Barnett. Earlier in the week Josh Barnett talked about how the beef started, and why he isn’t going to fight Bigfoot. Yesterday night Josh Barnett posted a link to his new podcast that debuted: Josh Barnett Conquers The World. Shortly after that Bigfoot Silva posted […]

  • Josh Barnett Conquers The World Episode 1

    Josh Barnett Conquers The World Episode 1

    Earlier this week news emerged that Josh Barnett was going to be hosting his own podcast called “Josh Barnett Conquers The World” today we bring you the first episode of that podcast, which airs on FoxSports.com, with special guest: Shayna Bazler. Enjoy! Video: Josh Barnett Conquers The World (Shayna Bazler)

  • GIF | Kid Lands Showtime Kick On Younger Brother Perfectly

    GIF | Kid Lands Showtime Kick On Younger Brother Perfectly

    In this GIF currently making its rounds on the internet, we see a young boy land Anthony Pettis’ famous “Showtime Kick” off the wall and land perfectly on another kid, presumably his younger brother. Check it out!

  • UFC Receives Traditional Maori Welcome In New Zealand

    UFC Receives Traditional Maori Welcome In New Zealand

    New Zealand rolled out the red carpet for the UFC, who will be hosting UFC Fight Night 43 in Auckland this Saturday on Fight Pass. Check out this awesome “Haka” welcome by the Maori people.

  • Jeremy Stephens Promised Title Shot With Win Over Swanson

    Jeremy Stephens Promised Title Shot With Win Over Swanson

    UFC featherweight Jeremy ‘Lil Heathen’ Stephens was promised a title shot by UFC Officials should he defeat Cub Swanson this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 44: Swanson vs. Stephens. Prior to this announcement Dana White confirmed with MMAJunkie.com that the winner of the bout will “probably” get a title shot. Lil Heathen spoke to MMAJunkie.com […]

  • PHOTO | Miesha Tate Vacations In Cancun

    PHOTO | Miesha Tate Vacations In Cancun

    Top ranked women’s UFC bantamweight Miesha ‘Cupcake’ Tate took to her official Instagram to show off a picture of her vacation she is currently taking in Cancun. Check out the awesome view Tate has.

  • Chad Mendes Killer Ab Workout

    Chad Mendes Killer Ab Workout

    UFC featherweight title challenger Chad Mendes posted the following video to his Instagram yesterday of this killer ab workout in preparation for his title fight with Jose Aldo in August. Check it out.

  • Dan Henderson Dropping Back Down To Middleweight

    Dan Henderson Dropping Back Down To Middleweight

    UFC Legend Dan Henderson is reportedly dropping back down to the middleweight division according to his coach Daniel Woirin who spoke to MMAFighting.com earlier today. Henderson, who is coming off a brutal loss to top ranked light heavyweight Daniel Cormier is supposedly targeting a year end fight, and most definitely “would like (to fight) by […]

  • Fitch Doesn’t Want To Be Dan Marino

    Fitch Doesn’t Want To Be Dan Marino

    WSOF welterweight and former UFC title challenger Jon Fitch was once regarded as one of the greatest fighters on the planet, despite that, a championship has managed to elude Fitch. Jon spoke to Sherdog.com about his hopes for winning a title belt and not retiring without a championship like football legend, Dan Marino. “I don’t […]

  • QUICK TWITT: Tyron Woodley’s Sponsor Takes Shots At Kim

    QUICK TWITT: Tyron Woodley’s Sponsor Takes Shots At Kim

    It was announced earlier today at UFC Fight Night Macau had lost Hector Lombard, who had been replaced by Tyron Woodley, and is ready to face Dong Hyun Kim at UFC Fight Night 48 in August. Tyron Woodley’s sponsors ‘Dude Wipes’ Tweeted the following diss at Dong Hyun Kim to ‘The Chosen One’. time to […]

  • Brenneman Gets One More Shot In The UFC

    Brenneman Gets One More Shot In The UFC

    UFC lightweight Charlie Brenneman is going to get another shot inside the Octagon. The Pennsylvania native has gone a meek 0-2 inside the Octagon since returning in January of this year. Brenneman had gone 4-2 inside the Octagon starting back in 2010 before dropping back to back losses to Erick Silva and Kyle Noke in […]

  • Chris Weidman Does Ron Burgundy Impression

    Chris Weidman Does Ron Burgundy Impression

    UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman put on his best Ron Burgundy impression yesterday prior to an interview promoting UFC 175. Check out the champ’s Instagram post below:

  • Cung Le Responds To Michael Bisping: “It’s On”

    Cung Le Responds To Michael Bisping: “It’s On”

    UFC middleweight Cung Le has been on a tour of Asia with Michael Bisping and Dana White promoting their upcoming fight at UFC Fight Night Macau at the end of Summer. During a press conference today Bisping fired some shots at Cung Le, and Le responded. MMA-in-Asia got the story. “I’m looking to match that […]

  • Ralek Gracie: Metamoris Is A ‘Perfect Fit’ For Chael Sonnen

    Ralek Gracie: Metamoris Is A ‘Perfect Fit’ For Chael Sonnen

    Metamoris President Ralek Gracie spoke to Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour about Chael Sonnen’s upcoming grappling match against Andre Galvo at Metamoris 4 in August which takes place in Los Angeles California. “I think Chael, given everything that was happening with the UFC, I thought it would be an interesting way for him to […]