Tag: mma

  • How Fast Is Vitor? Faster Than A Lightweight Says Trainer

    How Fast Is Vitor? Faster Than A Lightweight Says Trainer

    On September 22nd Vitor Belfort comes up a weight-division to face the champion, Jon Jones on just 4-weeks notice. “The Phenom” is promising his best, and his coach, Mike Dolce, tells UFC.com where they think he has the advantage in the bout. “The Monday before the fight he’ll probably weigh between 210 and 212. Our […]

  • Bisping: I will beat Brian Stann at UFC 152 and I will fight Anderson Silva | UFC NEWS

    Bisping: I will beat Brian Stann at UFC 152 and I will fight Anderson Silva | UFC NEWS

    It is no secret that UFC middleweight contender Michael Bisping is wanting a title shot. “The Count” has notched his place amongst the UFC’s elite, however whenever he is close to obtaining a shot at gold he has fallen short in rising to that coveted number one contender seat. This time however, he plans on […]

  • VIDEO | UFC 152: Jon Jones Pre-Fight Interview

    VIDEO | UFC 152: Jon Jones Pre-Fight Interview

    UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones says his UFC 152 opponent Vitor Belfort lacks versatility, but is a proven winner. Watch UFC 152 to witness what Jones says will be a “magnificent display of martial arts.”

  • VIDEO | UFC on FUEL TV 5 Preview | UFC NEWS

    VIDEO | UFC on FUEL TV 5 Preview | UFC NEWS

    Over at the UFC offices in Las Vegas, officials decided to release the first preview for this months UFC on FUEL TV 5 event taking place in Nottingham, England. The clip offered is the UFC’s attempt to gain intrigue for the card set for September 29. You can skip to the video by clicking on […]

  • Jason 'Mayhem' Miller charged in naked church incident

    Jason 'Mayhem' Miller charged in naked church incident

    By Evan Stoumbelis Former UFC Middleweight and former Bully Beatdown host Jason ‘Mayhem’ Miller has been charged with misdemeanor vandalism after breaking into a church and reportedly spraying a fire extinguisher around the building before taking a nap on a couch on the second floor while wearing absolutely nothing. Mayhem has been accused of doing […]

  • Melendez Comes Out As Huge Favorite Over Healy I MMA News

    Melendez Comes Out As Huge Favorite Over Healy I MMA News

      The best lightweight that Strikeforce has to offer opens up as a huge favorite over his next challenger. Current Strikeforce lightweight champion, Gilbert Melendez (21-2) is a -950 to +790 favorite over challenger, Pat Healy (28-16). Healy is a journeyman of MMA but has fought for Strikeforce for the last two years while compiling […]

  • VIDEO | Jon Jones Considered Paying UFC 151 Fighters Until Public Backlash | UFC NEWS

    VIDEO | Jon Jones Considered Paying UFC 151 Fighters Until Public Backlash | UFC NEWS

    On the lastest edition of ESPN’s “MMA Live” Espn correspondent Franklin McNeal gave up some insider information about UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones. “Jon Jones felt so bad about the card being cancelled, he was willing to pay the fighters on that card their fee’s”, said McNeal. “But after all the attackes on him by […]

  • Anderson Silva Pulling For Belfort Over Jones | UFC NEWS

    Anderson Silva Pulling For Belfort Over Jones | UFC NEWS

    Anderson Silva is rooting for his hometown guy, and he is doing so admittedly against someone he calls a friend. In a recent interview with Brazil’s SportTV, the UFC’s middleweight champion proclaimed that against all odds, he will be rooting for Vitor Belfort to upset Jon jones at UFC 152 later this month. Check out […]

  • INVICTA FC 3:Pro Boxer & Undefeated MMA Fighter Kim Connor-Hamby In Against Leslie Smith | MMA NEWs

    INVICTA FC 3:Pro Boxer & Undefeated MMA Fighter Kim Connor-Hamby In Against Leslie Smith | MMA NEWs

    Professional boxer and undefeated MMA upstart Kim Connor-Hamby (4-0) of Stuttgart, Ark. will collide in a bantamweight (135 pounds) bout with fellow prolific striker Leslie “The Peacemaker” Smith (3-2-1) of Pleasant Hill, Calif. at the highly-anticipated Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama, women’s world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at Memorial Hall in Kansas […]

  • Leites: Silva didn't not finish me on purpose

    Leites: Silva didn't not finish me on purpose

    By Evan Stoumbelis Former UFC Middleweight Thales Leites responded to Anderson Silva‘s comments today that the Middleweight Champ took it easy on Leites in their title fight because of their friendship. “First, I want to say that Anderson never attended the New Union, never seen him there, we were never friends or acquaintances besides our […]

  • Chael Sonnen Takes Dig At Jones Once Again, This Time On Facebook | UFC NEWS

    Chael Sonnen Takes Dig At Jones Once Again, This Time On Facebook | UFC NEWS

    I am no longer permitted to speak ill of the former champion Jon Jones as we have come to an agreement. I will stop tearing him down verbally and in exchange he has relinquished his belt to me. I would like to read a prepared statement from the former Champion. Mr Sonnen, In every mans […]

  • Dan Henderson's Camp Expects Title Match Upon Return To Action | UFC NEWS

    Dan Henderson's Camp Expects Title Match Upon  Return To Action | UFC NEWS

    With all the confusion, controversy and hurt feelings over UFC 151 being cancelled, it’s been easy to overlook what the future holds for the UFC’s number 1 light-heavyweight contender, Dan Henderson. His coach, Daniel Woirin, took time with Fighters Only Magazine to explain how Dan’s injury took place and what they expect from his return. […]

  • Vitor Belfort Joins "Blackzilians" In Preparation For Jon Jones At UFC 152 | UFC NEWS

    Vitor Belfort Joins "Blackzilians" In Preparation For Jon Jones At UFC 152 | UFC NEWS

    Glenn Robinson, President, Authentic Sports Management today announced that Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort is now a Blackzilian with ASM, the highly respected and fastest growing agency in the sport of mixed martial arts. “As one of the early champions in the UFC and one of the most popular fighters in the world today, it is […]

  • VIDEO: Chael Sonnen's Special Episode Of UFC Tonight, Insults Jones Again | UFC NEWS

    VIDEO: Chael Sonnen's Special Episode Of UFC Tonight, Insults Jones Again | UFC NEWS

    Fearless light heavyweight Chael Sonnen came on an urgent special edition of UFC Tonight after the cancellation of UFC 151. Sonnen proceeded to verbally tear champion Jon Jones apart, bashing him for refusing to fight and save the event. Check out the video below:

  • VIDEO: Braulio Estima Made His MMA Debut Last Night And Won | MMA NEWS

    VIDEO: Braulio Estima Made His MMA Debut Last Night And Won | MMA NEWS

    Last night Brazilian Jiu Jitsu superstar Braulio Estima made his long awaited Mixed Martial Arts Debut against Jesse Holland for Titan FC. Using his specialty, the Brazilian grappler made short work of his opponent and secured an arm triangle in the first round to choke out Holland unconscious and win the bout. Take a look […]

  • Machida Wanted More Time To Prep For Jones, Blackhouse MMA Releases Statement | UFC NEWS

    Machida Wanted More Time To Prep For Jones, Blackhouse MMA Releases Statement | UFC NEWS

    After the UFC 151 fallout, UFC president Dana White announced that Lyoto Machida would replace Dan Henderson against Jones and the two light-heavyweight fighters would headline the upcoming UFC 152 fight card. Once Machida had time to process the title shot offer with his advisors he turned it down. His manager Ed Soares explains the […]

  • VIDEO PREVIEW | Strikeforce : Gilbert Melendez vs. Pat Healy | MMA NEWS

    VIDEO PREVIEW | Strikeforce : Gilbert Melendez vs. Pat Healy | MMA NEWS

    Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez will attempt to defend his title against challenger Pat Healy – Saturday, September 29th 10PM ET/PT only on SHOWTIME.

  • Cris Cyborg Responds To Her Critics Who Call Her “Man-Like” | MMA NEWS

    Cris Cyborg Responds To Her Critics Who Call Her “Man-Like” | MMA NEWS

    Former Strikeforce champion, Cris “Cyborg” Santos, has found herself under fire ever since testing positive for banned substances in the state of California. With her suspension up in less than four-months, her promotional home of Strikeforce is positioning her for a booking to get her back into the cage. Getting her back into the cage […]

  • Couture Favors Hendo Over Jones In Title Fight | UFC NEWS

    Couture Favors Hendo Over Jones In Title Fight | UFC NEWS

    Former UFC heavyweight and light-heavyweight champion of the world, Randy “The Natural” Couture, expresses his favoritism for his ex-Team Quest partner and fellow wrestler Dan Henderson in his upcoming title fight against UFC king, Jon Jones. Couture is not only a UFC Hall-of-Famer but also one of the sport’s most analytical strategists, he often see’s […]

  • Edgar Happy To Help Nate Diaz Prepare For Benson Henderson Title Fight | UFC NEWS

    Edgar Happy To Help Nate Diaz Prepare For Benson Henderson Title Fight | UFC NEWS

    Having spent 50-minutes of cage-time with the current champion, former champ, Frankie Edgar, has voiced his commitment to the Gracie family on Sherdog Radio and offered up assistance to the man who is next-in-line, Nate Diaz. Check out what Edgar had to say: “If Nate would need my help or would ask for my help, […]

  • Frankie Edgar: Massive changes needed in rematch

    Frankie Edgar: Massive changes needed in rematch

    By Evan Stoumbelis Lightweight #1 contender and former Lightweight champion Frankie “The Answer” Edgar believes there are “massive changes” needed for his rematch with Ben Henderson this Saturday at UFC 150. Frankie said: “I think there’s massive changes that need to be made in every fight, whether you win it or lose it, but I […]

  • Ed Herman: Silva is ducking Weidman

    Ed Herman: Silva is ducking Weidman

    By Evan Stoumbelis Former TUF competitor and UFC Middleweight Ed Herman sounded off in regards to Anderson Silva today. In Herman’s eyes the champ is ducking potential #1 contender Chris “The All-American” Weidman. Herman went on record as saying “Anderson’s trying to duck him. I think it’s ’cause Weidman can beat him and everyone knows […]

  • Why We Haven’t Seen The Last Of Chael Sonnen In The Middleweight Division

    Why We Haven’t Seen The Last Of Chael Sonnen In The Middleweight Division

    By Evan Stoumbelis After losing to Anderson Silva for a second time, fans are left to wonder what Chael Sonnen‘s fate will be. Chael spoke with UFC Today’s Ariel Helwani about a possible move to the Light Heavyweight division. “There is simply an option to start over by changing weight class. My mentors have done […]

  • Rory MacDonald Says He Will Hurt BJ Penn

    Rory MacDonald Says He Will Hurt BJ Penn

    By Evan Stoumbelis Today the UFC held the press conference for UFC 152, which will take place on September 22nd in Toronto. The event will serve as BJ Penn‘s comeback fight, where he hopes to defeat the up and coming Canadian Rory MacDonald. During the course of the press conference Rory went on record as […]

  • Sonnen Blames Media For Distractions And Losing Silva Fight | UFC NEWS

    Sonnen Blames Media For Distractions And Losing Silva Fight | UFC NEWS

    By Evan Stoumbelis Never at a loss for words, Chael Sonnen spoke to Fuel TV’s “UFC Tonight” about the question burning in everyone’s minds: What happened in his fight against Anderson Silva? “Listen, you wanna really know what happened? Everything’s going fine. I’m minding my own business. I’m out there, in the middle of a […]

  • Magalhaes vs. Pokrajac Booked For UFC 151 | UFC NEWS

    Magalhaes vs. Pokrajac Booked For UFC 151 | UFC NEWS

    By Evan Stoumbelis Ultimate Fighter season 8 runner up Vinny Magalhaes has inked a deal with the UFC. His first opponent is rumored to be Igor Pokrajac at UFC 152. The bout has yet to be confirmed by UFC officials, as is Magalhaes’ newly inked contract, but it was reported by Canadian Sportsnet reporter Joe […]

  • Cormier Expected To Make Final Fight For Strikeforce In September | UFC News

    Cormier Expected To Make Final Fight For Strikeforce In September | UFC News

    By Evan Stoumbelis Last Saturday, Strikeforce broadcasters reported that undefeated fighter Daniel Cormier will have his final Strikeforce fight on September 29th. The promotion has yet to announce Cormier’s opponent, but after the fight, Cormier will be making the jump to the UFC regardless of the outcome. Rumors circulated that his opponent would be Josh […]

  • GSP: I'll Be The David Beckham Of MMA | MMA News

    By Evan Stoumbelis Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre has his sights set on becoming the David Beckham of Mixed Martial Arts.  The 36 year old Los Angeles Galaxy star player has a whopping salary of £160million, and earns around £26million from sponsorships. (The Sun)  St. Pierre only earns £5million for headlining a PPV fight.  St. […]