Tag: rematch

  • T.J. Dillashaw: “I Want To Become A Legend”

    T.J. Dillashaw: “I Want To Become A Legend”

    “It’s a tough situation. After I beat him on Aug. 30, he’s going to have a long road to try and get back to the title,” Dillashaw said. “I think I’m going to expose him as a fighter in general and other fighters are going to take advantage of that.” “I want to become a […]

  • Holloway Wants A Rematch Against McGregor

    Holloway Wants A Rematch Against McGregor

    Prior to tearing his ACL, Conor McGregor put on an impressive performance against Max Holloway, something ‘Blessed’ hasn’t forgot. He spoke to MMAJunkie about his desire to climb the ranks and get a rematch against Conor McGregor. “The McGregor fight, I got hurt in the first 30 seconds,” Holloway said. “He complains about hurting his […]

  • Woodley Wants Brown At Lawler vs. Hendricks II

    Woodley Wants Brown At Lawler vs. Hendricks II

    Since Tyron Woodley knocked out Dong Hyun Kim last Saturday at UFC Macau, fans have been hoping for a matchup between Woodley and Matt Brown. Earlier today Brown said that he thinks fans would prefer a fight against Carlos Condit, but wasn’t against a fight with Woodley. The Chosen One joined MMAJunkie to talk about […]

  • Aldo Slams Mendes: He Hasn’t Evolved, And I’m Going To Beat Him Again

    Aldo Slams Mendes: He Hasn’t Evolved, And  I’m Going To Beat Him Again

    “He hasn’t fought anyone ranked, and I’ve been fighting all the challengers,” he said. “But I’m going back to the gym, get my strategy ready and defeat him one more time.” Jose Aldo spoke with media members during the UFC 179 media day in Rio in preparation for his rematch against Chad Mendes. Aldo went […]

  • UFC 177 Embedded Episode 2

    UFC 177 Embedded Episode 2

    UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Barao II takes place this Saturday from Sacramento California, and features the rematch between T.J. Dillashaw and Renan Barao, where T.J. Dillashaw looks to defend his bantamweight belt against Renan Barao.

  • UFC Presents T.J. Dillashaw: Fearless Debuting Tonight On FS1

    UFC Presents T.J. Dillashaw: Fearless Debuting Tonight On FS1

    The UFC is running a special TV show called T.J. Dillashaw – Fearless, which will air on Fox Sports 1 tonight at 7 P.M. ET.Below is the promo for the special.

  • UFC 177 Weigh Ins Set For Friday, Pettis And Faber To Host Q&A

    UFC 177 Weigh Ins Set For Friday, Pettis And Faber To Host Q&A

    UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Barao takes place this Saturday August 30th from Sacramento California at the Sleep Train Arena. Weigh Ins for the event however will be held on Saturday. They will also be held at the Sleep Train Arena, and will be open to the public. The doors to the arena open at 1:30 […]

  • Countdown To UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Barao

    Countdown To UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Barao

    UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Barao II takes place this Saturday August 30th live on Pay-Per View.

  • Sara McMann Calls For Rousey Rematch

    Sara McMann Calls For Rousey Rematch

    Sara McMann may have lost to Ronda Rousey at UFC 170 earlier this year, but that doesn’t mean that McMann is accepting that Rousey is the better fighter. She’s campaigning for a rematch with Rousey regardless of the rankings. Her words: “I’m chomping at the bit to fight her again,” McMann told FOX Sports. “I […]

  • Gustafsson Picks Jones Over Cormier At UFC 178

    Gustafsson Picks Jones Over Cormier At UFC 178

    Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson may be sidelined after undergoing a minor surgery, but that hasn’t stopped him from wanting his rematch with Jon Jones. Gustafsson is confident that when Jones meets Cormier at UFC 178 in an actual bout (not another press conference) Jones will emerge victorious. His words via The […]

  • Alexander Gustafsson Vows To Get “My Belt”

    Alexander Gustafsson Vows To Get “My Belt”

    Alexander Gustafsson was supposed to fight Jon Jones at UFC 178 in September in one of the most highly anticipated rematches in recent times. However The Mauler was forced to pull out of the fight with a nagging knee injury. Alex posted the following message on his personal Facebook: Post by Alexander Gustafsson.

  • Hendricks Excited For Lawler Rematch, Wants GSP Still

    Hendricks Excited For Lawler Rematch, Wants GSP Still

    Johny Hendricks found out who his next opponent will be this past Saturday when watching Robbie Lawler capture a decision victory over Matt Brown at UFC on Fox 12. Today he joined Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour to discuss his rematch with Robbie Lawler, and how fighting with two arms this time will make […]

  • Hendricks Camp Disses GSP, Says He Isn’t Dangerous

    Hendricks Camp Disses GSP, Says He Isn’t Dangerous

    UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks may have lost a controversial decision to Georges St. Pierre in December, but that hasn’t stopped him from saying he would beat GSP in a rematch. This time Hendricks camp took some shots at GSP after finding out that they would be prepping Johny for a rematch against Robbie Lawler. […]

  • TJ Dillashaw Confident He Can Beat Barao “Ten Out Of Ten Times”

    TJ Dillashaw Confident He Can Beat Barao “Ten Out Of Ten Times”

    UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw is currently prepping for his first title defense against the man he took the belt from last month, Renan Barao. After decimating Barao in their first encounter, Dillashaw is confident he can beat Barao 10 out of 10 times. He spoke with Sexto Round about the UFC 177 rematch. “I’ve […]

  • Jones vs. Gustafsson II To Take Place At MGM Grand In Vegas

    Jones vs. Gustafsson II To Take Place At MGM Grand In Vegas

    UFC President Dana White said in an official statement today made by the UFC that the rematch between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 178 on September 27th will in fact take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. This news comes some time after the UFC announced the event would be held in […]

  • Johny Hendricks Wants GSP Rematch, Doesn’t Think GSP Can Beat Him Again

    Johny Hendricks Wants GSP Rematch, Doesn’t Think GSP Can Beat Him Again

    UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks spoke with MMAJunkie Radio about former welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre. Specifically, Hendricks talked about why he wants a rematch with GSP, and how even though GSP has put on more weight, it doesn’t mean anything. “He’s been saying that he’s walking around at 201 (pounds). Huh, cool. Whatever.” “Just […]

  • Justin Edwards vs. Yancy Medieros Booked For UFC 177

    Justin Edwards vs. Yancy Medieros Booked For UFC 177

    Lightweights Justin Edwards and Yancy Medieros are slated to fight at UFC 177 in Sacramento, California on August 30th, in a bout that is crucial for both fighters UFC career’s. Justin Edwards is just 2-4 in his UFC career, most recently dropping a decision loss to Ramsey Nijem back in January. He will be riding […]

  • UFC 176: Mendes vs. Aldo Cancelled

    UFC 176: Mendes vs. Aldo Cancelled

    UFC 176: Mendes vs. Aldo II has been cancelled after Jose Aldo withdrew from the fight with a neck and shoulder injury. The bout was scheduled to take place August 2nd at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The UFC said all of the fights that had been scheduled for the event would be shifted […]

  • UFC 176 Ticket Pre-Sale Numbers High Despite Aldo’s Injury

    UFC 176 Ticket Pre-Sale Numbers High Despite Aldo’s Injury

    The rematch between Chad Mendes and Jose Aldo was supposed to take place August 2nd at UFC 176, however Jose Aldo suffered a neck and shoulder injury during training and will no longer be able to fight on the card. Dana White said this past Sunday that the fight will “eventually” happen, given that Aldo […]

  • Jon Jones: Gustafsson Fight Was My Strongest Showing

    Jon Jones: Gustafsson Fight Was My Strongest Showing

    Jon Jones spoke with ESPN’s MMA Live to talk about his upcoming rematch with Alexander Gustafsson and how he has learned from the situation, including the UFC’s tactics they used to get the bout agreed upon. “I think it was handled the way it had to be. The UFC had to do their certain strategies […]

  • Jones On Gustafsson Rematch: UFC Tried ‘Bullying Technique’

    Jones On Gustafsson Rematch: UFC Tried ‘Bullying Technique’

    Jon Jones joined Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour to discuss his upcoming rematch with Alexander Gustafsson, as well as how he didn’t like the way the UFC got him to accept contract for a rematch. “I just kind of identified it with being a like strong-arm technique on their part, trying to get fans […]

  • Cummins Still Believes: ‘9 out of 10 times I beat Cormier’

    Cummins Still Believes: ‘9 out of 10 times I beat Cormier’

    Patrick Cummins may have dropped a very quick TKO loss to Daniel Cormier after talking quite a bit of trash. However Cummins still believes he can beat Cormier ‘9 times out of 10’ according to his interview with f4wonline.com “I truly believe, anytime I step into the cage with Daniel I’ll be able to beat […]

  • Jon Jones Isn’t Happy With How The UFC Is Handling Gustafsson Rematch

    Jon Jones Isn’t Happy With How The UFC Is Handling Gustafsson Rematch

    The saga continues with Jon Jones refusing to sign the contract to fight Alexander Gustafsson. Now the champ is taking to Twitter to voice his dissatisfaction with how the UFC has been handling the rematch. A member of the underground captured the screenshot and posted it in the forum. However it appears that Jones has […]

  • Gustafsson to Jones: “Stop Delaying”

    Gustafsson to Jones: “Stop Delaying”

    By Evan Stoumbelis Lightheavyweight #1 contender Alexander Gustafsson had some stern words for Jon Jones via Facebook today. Jones apparently has yet to sign the contract to face Gustafsson, and after 4-days of waiting, “The Mauler” has had enough. Post by Alexander Gustafsson. Gustafsson vs. Jones II is anticipated to take place at UFC 177 […]

  • Bedford and Yahya Will Settle Score at UFC Fight Night on June 28th

    Bedford and Yahya Will Settle Score at UFC Fight Night on June 28th

    Johnny Bedford and Rani Yahya will settle their rivalry at UFC Fight Night on June 28th in San Antonio, Texas. Their first bout just two weeks ago came to a controversial finish when a clash of heads caused Yahya to get dazed. Bedford followed up with a couple punches and was peeled off by the […]

  • Chris Weidman: I Would Feel Bad Fighting Anderson Silva Again

    Chris Weidman: I Would Feel Bad Fighting Anderson Silva Again

    Chris Weidman has been high in-demand with the media ever since he defeated Anderson Silva at UFC 168. The UFC Middleweight Champion is doing a good job dealing with it however, and is responding to the tough questions with honest answers. In a recent interview with Lance Pugmire from the LA Times, Chris Weidman shared […]

  • LIVE ON BJPENN.COM: GSP & Dana White Conference Call (11:20 a.m. PT)

    LIVE ON BJPENN.COM: GSP & Dana White Conference Call (11:20 a.m. PT)

    UFC President Dana White and UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre are hosting a special conference call with the media today to clear the air about the future of GSP. It is unknown at this time what will be discussed on the call, but BJPENN.COM will give fight fans a live stream of the event starting […]

  • PHOTO | GSP Back Training At Tri-Star

    PHOTO | GSP Back Training At Tri-Star

    These days many are trying to get a grasp on the future of UFC welterweight champion, Georges St-Pierre. After a week-long rumor mill that put the champ in the midst of baby momma drama, an ailing parent and a pending retirement, GSP is back at his home gym in Montreal, Quebec, Canada teaching Jiu Jitsu […]