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QUICK TWITT | Chael Sonnen Calls Out Rich Franklin
Rich Franklin hasn’t seen the inside of the Octagon since his 2012 KO loss to Cung Le. The former middleweight champion has been sitting idle, while building up his Beverly Hills juicing business. Now, out of nowhere, Chael Sonnen, who is supposed to face-off with Wanderelei Silva on July 4th weekend, is calling out ‘Ace’ […]
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VIDEO | Jon Jones Swimming Handcuffed
This is strange and unusual. UFC light-heavyweight champion, Jon ‘Bones’ Jones, takes to swimming handcuffed as part of his new training regime.
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VIDEO | Marina Shafir Wins Pro Debut With A First Round Armbar
Over the weekend, in Southern California, Ronda Rousey roommate and BFF, Marina Shafir, won her pro MMA debut with an armbar in the first round.
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Rich Franklin Believes He Can Beat Anderson Silva In A Third Fight
Cincinnati’s own, Rich ‘Ace’ Franklin, believes a third bout against, Anderson Silva, the man responsible for the end of his title reign, would have a different outcome than the previous two bouts. “Would I fight Anderson a third time? Absolutely. Is it because I feel like I have some unfinished business? Not at all. It’s […]
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FREE FIGHT VIDEO | UFC on FOX 11 Free Fight: Browne vs Overeem
Travis Browne survives an early onslaught from Alistair Overeem before delivering the knockout blow with just under a minute to go in the first round. The win marked Browne’s second consecutive KO win in the Octagon.
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VIDEO | ‘UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira’ Extended Preview
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones puts his 10-fight win streak on the line against Glover Teixeira, who hasn’t suffered a loss since 2006. Plus, Phil Davis tries to establish himself as a title contender when he faces Anthony Johnson
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Tyron Spong: ‘If I commit to MMA I want to be in the UFC’
“If eventually I fully commit to only MMA, of course I want to be in the UFC because that’s the highest league out there. But for now WSOF is treating me very well… [WSOF is] putting on great shows, great fight cards, they’re doing good numbers now. They’re getting bigger and better every show so […]
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PHOTO | ‘Big Nog’ Laying Stiff Following Yesterday’s Nelson KO – Brutal!
If a picture says a thousand words, what’s this one say? Yesterday in the main event of ‘UFC Fight Night: Abu Dhabi’ Roy ‘Big Country’ Nelson, knocked out Nogueira in brutal fashion. Many are now calling for the legend to hang em up, but what do you think?
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QUICK TWITT | UFC Fighter’s React To Roy Nelson’s KO Win Over ‘Big Nog’
Yesterday in Abu Dhabi, Roy Nelson knocked out ‘Big Nog’, a former UFC and PRIDE FC champion. It wasn’t a shocking result, but it was a dramatic one that sent a shockwave through the MMA community. Here’s what the pro’s said about the bout: I want to thank everyone for the support & @minotauromma 4 being a […]
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Roy Nelson: ‘Dream Opponent is Cain Velasquez’
“Every time I fight, I always try to make a statement. I always try to give the fans what they want to see. The thing with ‘Big Nog’ is you can’t just jump right on him. I tried to get a TKO, but he recovers. He actually knows where he’s at, even when he’s kind […]
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VIDEO | Watch ‘Big Country’ K.O. ‘Big Nog’ At Yesterday’s UFC Fight Night 39
Miss yesterday’s UFC card? Here’s a recap with highlights from the main event between Roy Nelson and Antonio Nogueira. Enjoy!
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VIDEO | ‘UFC Fight Night 39’ Post-Fight Presser (Full Replay)
If you missed yesterday’s ‘UFC Fight Night 39’ post-fight press conference, catch the full replay int he player above.
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UFC Fight Night 39 Results: Nelson Sends Nogueira Crashing to the Mat, Picks up Walk-Off KO Win
Roy Nelson just added another clip to his highlight reel of knockouts. ‘Big Country’ reminded everyone just how much power he packs in his right hand early on when he dropped Nogueira with a powerful shot. Nogueira landed on his back and was ready for Nelson to dive on top of him, so Nelson played […]
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UFC Fight Night 39 Results: Guida Beats Kawajiri, Proposes ‘Caveman vs. Leprechaun’ to McGregor
The co main event of the night featured a featherweight bout between UFC veteran Clay Guida and Japanese MMA legend Tatsuya Kawajiri. It was a back and forth fight that saw Clay Guida riding a wave of momentum more than his opponent, but a Kawajiri victory was not far out of the question. It almost […]
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UFC Fight Night 39 Results: LaFlare Picks Up Decision Win over Howard
Ryan LaFlare controlled every aspect of the fight in the first round. He kept a safe striking distance which cut off whatever power shots Howard wanted to throw. When he was looking to throw a shot himself, LaFlare was quick to step in and back while landing a shot. He overpowered Howard in the clinch […]
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UFC Fight Night 39 Results: Nijem Dominates Dariush, Picks up First Round TKO Win
Beneil Dariush and Ramsey Nijem had the honors of kicking off the main card portion of ‘UFC Fight Night 39’. This contest took place in the lightweight division and was scheduled for three rounds of five minutes. However, the fight did not even leave the first round. Ramsey Nijem found a comfortable striking distance before […]
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UFC Fight Night 39 Results: Rosholt Wrestles His Way to Victory, Earns Decision Win Against Omielanczuk
Daniel Omielanczuk and Jared Rosholt headlined the preliminary bouts that aired on UFC Fight Pass. Both competitors have a single UFC win under their belts and were looking to build a winning streak tonight. Jared Rosholt utilized his wrestling skills on Daniel Omielanczuk tonight and was in complete control for the majority of their fight. […]
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UFC Fight Night 39 Results: Leites Drops Smith, Wins Fight by TKO in Under a Minute
Thales Leites was a tremendous step up in competition for Trevor Smith and a great way to test him in his third octagon bout. Unfortunately, Smith only survived 45 seconds in the octagon before getting knocked out. Thales Leites cornered a wobbly Trevor Smith after clobbering him with a right hand. Smith ate a hook […]
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UFC Fight Night 39 Results: Alers Defeats Omer, Calls out McGregor After Fight
Alan Omer and Jim Alers both made their octagon debuts tonight and looked to be in fantastic shape. They showed incredible technique and heart throughout their fight. With a combined record of 30 wins and only 4 losses, it was easy to see why they created so much buzz outside of the UFC. Omer and […]
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UFC Fight Night 39 Results: Bedford KOs Yahya with Accidental Head Clash, Fight Ruled No Contest
We have only seen thirty-nine seconds of action today and we already ran into some controversy. Johnny Bedford and Rani Yahya had the honors of kicking off ‘UFC Fight Night 39’ on the UFC Fight Pass Preliminary portion of the card. The fight looked to be picking up with an exciting pace, but an accidental […]
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‘UFC Fight Night 39: Nogueira vs. Nelson’ Results
On the opposite side of the globe, ‘UFC Fight Night: Abu Dhabi’, was live on UFC Fight pass this morning. Starting at 9:15 a.m. PT / 12:15 p.m. ET, today’s fight card featured a heavyweight clash between ‘Bog Nog’ & ‘Big Country’. If you aren’t a UFC Fight pass subscriber, or were stuck in an […]
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VIDEO | Clay Guida Pre-Fight: ‘The Featherweight Division Is Wide Open’
Clay Guida had a one-on-one with Showdown to preview the upcoming fights in Abu Dhabi, where he’ll be taking on Tatsuya Kawajiri.
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Weidman Injury Update: Champ Hits Heavy, ‘Juggles’ Family & Rehab (Video)
After successful double-knee surgery, Chris Weidman has to keep his rehab on schedule. The UFC’s middleweight champion has an important date, July 5, with Lyoto Machida. In some recent posting to his instagram, we get an update from the Weidman camp just eight-days after his surgeries. Here’s more:
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VIDEO | Johny Hendricks Throws A Wicked Fast Ball
UFC welterweight champ, Johny Hendricks, took to the mound and used that killer punching power to toss some fastballs over home plate. Johny throws out the first pitch at the Texas Rangers Game next week. Enjoy!
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VIDEO | Lombard Makes A Convincing Case For A Title Shot
Stop the bullshiet and excuses lots of big mouths up there lots talk and no go — Hector Lombard (@HectorLombard) April 10, 2014 Fresh off his UFC 171 win over Jake Shields, Hector Lombard, a top UFC welterweight, is ready for the next step up in the ladder. A shot at Johny Hendricks The ATT […]
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POLL | Should The UFC Pay The Diaz Brothers More Money?
Nick Diaz wants $500k to return and says he doesn’t even like fighting. Nate Diaz says he’s embarrassed of his pay and wants a new contract or a UFC release. These two brothers are the most popular fighting duo in the sport today. Each man, in his own right, has elite level martial arts skills, […]
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VIDEO | Marina Shafir Says She’ll Be Ready For Cyborg Soon
Rapidly making a name for herself, Marina Shafir (pictured, left), Ronda Rousey’s best friend and training partner, is climbing through the MMA ranks in her own right. With an impressive unbeaten run, just like Ronda, Shafir has beaten all five of her opponents in the first round via armbar. Now, in a recent interview, the […]
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Shannon Lee Defends Fathers Character In EA UFC Game
“I think that people who have negative comments [about Bruce Lee’s inclusion in EA Sports UFC] are misguided for the most part,” Shannon Lee told GameSpot this week. “Some people don’t realize that my father was more than just an actor, that he was truly a real martial artist. In a lot of ways more […]