Tag: twitter

  • 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 […]

  • 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    It was announced earlier today at UFC Fight Night Macau had lost Hector Lombard, who had been replaced by Tyron Woodley, and is ready to face Dong Hyun Kim at UFC Fight Night 48 in August.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 […]

  • PHOTO | UFC Champion Joins Wheaties

    PHOTO | UFC Champion Joins Wheaties

    UFC Lightweight champion Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis has joined the Wheaties team according to Wheaties Twitter and Showtime’s Twitter. Check out the posts below: Please welcome @ufc® Lightweight Champion @Showtimepettis to #TeamWheaties. pic.twitter.com/ZHhk6FNspR — Wheaties (@wheaties) June 24, 2014

  • QUICK TWITT: Maine Preps For UFC Fight Night

    QUICK TWITT: Maine Preps For UFC Fight Night

    Bangor Maine is already prepping to host UFC Fight Night 47 in August, which will feature Ryan Bader and Ovince Saint Preux as the headlining card. UFC President Dana White posted a photo to Twitter recently showing that Maine is excited and already ready for the event. Check it out: Bangor, Maine is ready for […]

  • T.J. Dillashaw Ties The Knot With Fiance

    T.J. Dillashaw Ties The Knot With Fiance

    UFC Bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw tied the knot with fiance Rebecca Reynoso this past weekend, and fellow Team Alpha Male teammate Joseph Benavidez captured the event via Twitter. Check out the wedding photos below. Mr. and Mrs. Bantamweight champion of the world Dillashaw! @TJDillashaw @rebecca_reynoso #DillashawWedding pic.twitter.com/OD0GUFVYiz — Joseph Benavidez (@JoeJitsu) June 22, 2014 Best […]

  • MMA World Reacts To USA’s 2-2 Draw In FIFA World Cup

    MMA World Reacts To USA’s 2-2 Draw In FIFA World Cup

    UFC stars react to the USA vs. Portugal World Cup game yesterday, which saw the US team forced out of the next round after a 2-2 draw against Portugal. The US dropped an early lead, but then scored two goals to give them the lead with 9 minutes left, however a late game goal assisted […]

  • Rumor: Kimbo Slice Signing With Bellator?

    Rumor: Kimbo Slice Signing With Bellator?

    According to MMASupremacy on Twitter, Kimbo Slice has signed on with Bellator. Check out the Tweet below. Re: Bellator signing Kimbo, EliteXC Primetime (Kimbo/Thompson) is still 2nd most watched MMA event on NetTV after 11 UFC on FOX events #mma — MMA Supremacy (@MMASupremacy) June 16, 2014 Kimbo Slice hasn’t seen MMA action since losing […]

  • PHOTO | Shaq Trains With Royce Gracie: ‘Dana White I’m Ready’

    PHOTO | Shaq Trains With Royce Gracie: ‘Dana White I’m Ready’

    Shaquille O’neal joined former UFC champion Royce Gracie for some Jiu-Jitsu training this past weekend and captured the moment on his official Instagram. What do you think PENNation? Would you like to see Shaq make an Octagon appearance? Sound off in the comments section.

  • PHOTO | Tim Sylvia Hires Security

    PHOTO | Tim Sylvia Hires Security

    Tim Sylvia hired some security this past weekend when he was at Gander Mountain shopping this past weekend. Check out the funny Tweet below. My security @GanderMtn today pic.twitter.com/mla2Bp2Ic3 — Tim Sylvia (@timsylviamma) June 13, 2014

  • Cormier Unveils Plan To Beat Jon Jones

    Cormier Unveils Plan To Beat Jon Jones

    Daniel Cormier was promised a title shot at the winner of Jones vs. Gustafsson, and the former Olympian assumes that he will be facing Jones. Cormier answered fans questions on Twitter about his potential fight with Jones, should Bones defeat Alexander Gustafsson in September. "@JiujitsuNerd8: @dc_mma @m_sxlly Will you take Jon jones down more then […]

  • Brittney Palmer Fractures Wrist (Photo)

    Brittney Palmer Fractures Wrist (Photo)

    UFC Octagon girl Brittney Palmer fractured her wrist earlier today, however that isn’t going to keep her from her Octagon duties this Saturday at UFC 174 according to TMZ’s Twitter. Octagon Girl Brittney Palmer — I Fractured My Beautiful Wrist … But Won't Miss UFC 174 http://t.co/2ud2MA50gz — TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) June 10, 2014

  • Quick Twitt: Eddie Wineland Feasts At Olive Garden

    UFC bantamweight Eddie Wineland is back on solid foods again according to his Twitter, and what better way to celebrate than with a trip to Olive Garden? Check out the picture of his delicious looking meal below. Back on solid foods again so…straight to @olivegarden YES!!!! #alfredo #chicken #delicious pic.twitter.com/v8HOlL9c38 — Eddie Wineland (@EddieWineland) June […]

  • 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 […]

  • QUICK TWITT – Bisping Wants To Welcome Silva Back

    QUICK TWITT – Bisping Wants To Welcome Silva Back

    There have been speculations about who would welcome Anderson Silva back to the Octagon when the spider is ready. Yesterday Anderson’s longtime manager Ed Soares listed several potential opponents such as: Nick Diaz, Michael Bisping, and Cung Le. Michael Bisping responded to Ed Soares via Twitter to campaign for a matchup against Silva. @EdSoares saw […]

  • PHOTO | Noke & Cerrone Know How To Party – WOW

    PHOTO | Noke & Cerrone Know How To Party – WOW

    Kyle Noke joined Donald The Cowboy Cerrone at his lake house this past weekend, and from the looks of it, had a pretty good time. This is @cowboycerrone idea of keeping everyone hydrated at the lake. #LetTheFunBegin pic.twitter.com/nHB9Yq202E — Kyle Noke (@KyleNoke) May 31, 2014

  • Quick Twitt: Khabib Nurmagomedov Spars a Bear (AGAIN!)

    Quick Twitt: Khabib Nurmagomedov Spars a Bear (AGAIN!)

    By now we all know Khabib Nurmagomedov wrestled bears as a child, now it appears The Eagle is back to his old ways with this recent Tweet. The caption reads, “Today after hard sparring day, with my best sparring partner”

  • Rory MacDonald, Mike Ricci Engage in Twitter Beef with Askren & War Machine

    Rory MacDonald, Mike Ricci Engage in Twitter Beef with Askren & War Machine

    Tristar teammates Rory MacDonald and Mike Ricci teamed up on Twitter after MacDonald questioned War Machine’s manhood due to the fact that War Machine cried after a recent fight of his. After that, Ben Askren jumped in to talk some smack, which led Mike Ricci to get involved and tell Askren to behave himself. Hit […]

  • QUICK TWITT: Dana White Blocks Tim Sylvia on Twitter

    QUICK TWITT: Dana White Blocks Tim Sylvia on Twitter

    By Evan Stoumbelis Tim Sylvia hasn’t fought for the UFC since 2008 when he lost to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. However that hasn’t stopped the 3-time champ from campaigning to get on the UFC’s Fight Night 47 card in his hometown of Maine. Apparently Sylvia’s call to arms via Twitter was too much for Dana White, […]

  • Jon Jones Strongly Hints at Next Opponent

      UFC light-heavyweight champion, Jon Jones hinted via his twitter today that his next opponent would be a younger one. Jones could be referring to 26-year old fellow 205-pounder, Alexander Gustafsson who has been long rumored to be Jones’ next opponent.  Gustafsson is only 5 months and 4 days older than Jones and both will be […]

  • Michael Bisping Responds to Luke Rockhold’s Challenge

    Michael Bisping Responds to Luke Rockhold’s Challenge

      Less than an hour after UFC middleweight, Luke Rockhold, called out Michael Bisping via his official Twitter account, fellow middleweight, Michael Bisping, has responded. Bisping was quick to respond, asking Rockhold to win at least one fight in the UFC before they start talking about a fight between them, effectively putting an end to […]

  • Mark Hunt Denied Access to Fly Into US Due to Visa Issues, Scheduled To Fight JDS In 2 Weeks

    Mark Hunt Denied Access to Fly Into US Due to Visa Issues, Scheduled To Fight JDS In 2 Weeks

    UFC Heavyweight Contender Mark Hunt has been on a recent tear in his last four appearances in the octagon. After winning three of the four with devastating punches, the Former K1 Grand Prix Champ is slated next to face Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior Dos Santos, in a bout that may determine the next number […]

  • Jon Jones Apologizes for Sonnen Steroid Comments

    Jon Jones Apologizes for Sonnen Steroid Comments

    The dynamic between Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen is not a clear one. At times, the competitors seemed to be courteous on the Ultimate Fighter. But recently Jones has had enough of being cordial with Sonnen who has done his signature job of using his words to excite people for his fight. Jones let his […]

  • Cesar Gracie Comments on Split from Diaz

      The recent split between Nate Diaz and longtime trainer and manager, Cesar Gracie has been in the spotlight for a few days now as the media and fans alike seek answers. Yet what has been widely overlooked is the fact that Gracie has only split from Diaz as his manager and apparently remains his […]

  • Dana White: Aldo vs. Pettis is on

    By Evan Stoumbelis Dana White just announced via Twitter that Jose Aldo will fight Anthony Pettis for the Featherweight title in August. There had been some speculation as to whether or not the fight would happen Dana White told reporters after UFC 157 that Aldo was refusing to fight Pettis because he didn’t think Showtime […]

  • Quick Twitt | Thiago Alves Hints at August Return | UFC News

    Quick Twitt | Thiago Alves Hints at August Return | UFC News

      UFC welterweight, Thiago ‘Pitbull’ Alves hinted at a return to action today via his Twitter today after nearly a year off from fighting due to an injury which forced him out of a UFC 149 bout with Siyar Bahadurzada. When asked by a fan dubbed, @italianUFCfan, Alves responded with a month and a promise […]

  • Quick Twitt | Bisping Has Substantial Amount of Weight to Cut | UFC News

    Quick Twitt | Bisping Has Substantial Amount of Weight to Cut | UFC News

      UFC on FX 7 headliner, Michael Bisping shared via his Twitter today that he has started his weight cut (along with the help of a legal weight cutting aid) of twelve pounds in the wake of Saturday’s middleweight main event against Vitor Belfort Here is Bisping’s tweet, asking for some much needed luck in […]

  • Diego Sanchez Meets Takanori Gomi at UFC: on Fuel TV 8 | UFC News

    Diego Sanchez Meets Takanori Gomi at UFC: on Fuel TV 8 | UFC News

      UFC fighter Diego Sanchez (23-5) has announced via his twitter that he is fighting Takanori Gomi (34-8, 1 NC) in Japan. The fight will likely take place at the UFC’s March card that is slated for Japan after a successful venture their last February. Here is Sanchez’s tweet announcing the fight: This is Sanchez’s […]

  • Quick Twitt | Ronda Rousey Agrees With Miesha Tate On GSP’s Ignorance Towards WMMA | UFC NEWS

    Quick Twitt | Ronda Rousey Agrees With Miesha Tate On GSP’s Ignorance Towards WMMA | UFC NEWS

    Earlier this week we featured a quote from female fighting stand out Miesha Tate. In the quote she responds to comments made by UFC welterweight champion, Georges St-Pierre, and his views on women’s MMA. Here is what she said: “I think the problem with GSP’s view about WMMA is that he doesn’t have one. If […]