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Ian McCall Apologizes For ‘Creepy’ Comments About The Homeless
Yesterday, top UFC flyweight fighter, Ian McCall took to twitter with some pretty nasty comments about the disenfranchised homeless population we have out here in Southern California. https://twitter.com/Unclecreepymma/statuses/385440757198254080 Hate me all you want Ive been homeless n stung out. I changed that part of my life No sympathy for junkies who talk shit to me […]
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Henderson’s PPV Draw Increased In Pettis Loss, Estimated Buys At 270K For UFC 164
When it comes to PPV buy rates we never really get disclosed true and accurate figures. However the one reliable and lone source for UFC pay-per-view figures has and always will be, Mr. Dave Meltzer. When people talk of buys, stating this PPV did this amount and this one did that, it is all based […]
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WSOF Purchases Agression FC, Expands into Canada
With a new global partnership with IMG Media now in place, the Las Vegas-based World Series of Fighting promotion is ready to step outside the U.S. World Series of Fighting has acquired Canada’s top MMA promotion, Aggression Fighting Championship, and will launch World Series of Fighting Canada beginning with a Dec. 7 event at Vancouver’s […]
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Bjorn Rebney Blasts Dana White For Value Assesment of Bellator
Earlier in the week UFC President Dana White came up with a statement on the Bellator brand that gave them a $0.00 value. The UFC boss is known for taking jabs at his competition from time-to-time, but apparently Bjorn Rebney, the Bellator CEO, didn’t want to take that jab lying down. “It hasn’t been my […]
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U.S. District Court grants UFC right to proceed with lawsuit against NY for ‘unconstitutional’ ban of MMA
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and plaintiffs in the Jones v. Schneiderman case, are pleased to announce that yesterday the Federal District Court found that their challenge to the constitutionality of New York’s ban on mixed martial arts (MMA) can go forward. The court recognized that the State Athletic Commission and the Attorney General have […]
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Fabricio Werdum Seeks Rematch with Junior dos Santos
A loss in the UFC can sting. A knockout loss to a debuting future heavyweight champ in the first round, may sting a bit more. Such is the case with Fabricio Werdum (17-5-1). The 36-year-old Brazilian says he is looking for a rematch with the man alluded to above, former UFC heavyweight champion, Junior dos […]
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FREE FIGHT VIDEO | Sergio Pettis’ Fight That Got Him A UFC Contract
Sergio “The Phenom” Pettis (Roufusport) takes on James Porter (Hollywood MMA) on 9.28.13 at NAFC Battle at the Ballroom and wins by Kimura in the first round. Improving his record to 9-0 and is now UFC Bound.
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UFC Signs Bethe ‘Pitbull’ Correia to Women’s Roster
Undefeated Brazilian women’s bantamweight, Bethe ‘Pitbull’ Correia has officially signed with the UFC. As first, reported by Brazilian MMA news outlet, TATAME. Correia, 30, is 6-0 as a professional and stands next to MMA kin with Bellator fighters Patricky and Patrick as brothers. She comes off two straight unanimous decision victories. Correia has just one […]
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VIDEO | Chuck Liddell Head Kick KO’s Floyd Mayweather
Chuck Liddell talked it out with “Floyd Mayweather” about mentioning him in the press.
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Lavar Johnson discusses TRT suspension
36-year-old heavyweight, Lavar Johnson, appeared on Monday’s episode of ‘The MMA Hour,’ where he discussed his suspension by the California State Athletic Commission for elevated levels of testosterone following his loss to Brendan Schaub at UFC 157. The loss was Johnson’s second in a row and he was subsequently released by the UFC. “What happened was basically I was […]
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Penn Hawaii Youth Foundation Presents Hawaiian Cup-2013
On Saturday November 2 the Penn Hawaii Youth Foundation presents the Hawaiian Cup-2013 Jiu Jitsu tournament for both adults and youth. The event takes place at the Hilo Civic Auditorium. To register visit BJPENN.COM/register and see the flyer for additional info.
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Joe Rogan Blasts 10 Point Must System In MMA
“Scoring is very flawed. It’s flawed in a bunch of different ways. The biggest reason it’s flawed is because of the 10-Point Must system which was adopted from boxing. That might work in a 12-round fight. 12, three minute rounds is very different than three, five minute rounds. Three, five minute rounds, you’re going 10-9 […]
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FREE FIGHT VIDEO | JDS vs. Hunt
Former heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos needed an impressive win to erase the memory of his 2012 loss to Cain Velasquez. This dynamic attack and dramatic win over the iron-chinned Mark Hunt certainly did the trick, earning Cigano another title shot.
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Dana White: For All Intents And Purposes, Barao Is The Real Bantamweight Champion
“Renan Barao is a champion. If you look at Renan Barao and what he has done, he’s beaten everybody that Dominick Cruz would be fighting if Dominick Cruz was healthy and was the champion. So, [the interim label] takes nothing away from [Barao], other than just that pin, that place holder until Dominick Cruz comes […]
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Right Knee Healing, Zingano May Now Have Torn Left Knee
Top female bantamweight fighter, Cat Zingano, was supposed to follow-up her UFC debut with a coaching stint on TUF and a title fight against Ronda Rousey. Shortly after her third round destruction of Miesha Tate, the female fighter was forced on the shelf with a knee injury and his been rehabbing ever since. Cat recently […]
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Overeem’s New Coach Blasts Friendly Fighters: ‘We come to fight’
“We can say ‘hi’ but I don’t want to your friend because then I can’t fight against you. And if I can’t fight against you then it costs money. And if I don’t bring money home I can’t feed my children and that’s a problem. Because a man is supposed to feed his children and […]
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Dana White: Brazil Turned On Anderson Silva After Weidman Loss
“I was kind of feeling for him coming into Brazil, he was getting a lot of criticism coming here. This is his country. He’s been f**king fighting for this country forever. He goes out and he loses one fight, the way that it went down, and like everybody turns on you. In one fight? After […]
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Michael Bisping ‘Devastated’ Over Near Career Ending Eye Injury
“(I’m) devastated. I trained so hard for this fight. And not only that, it’s hard for the people of Manchester and the people of the U.K. to part ways with their hard-earned money to buy a ticket, so I apologize to all the fans and everybody who bought a ticket. I was fearing the worst. […]
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Anderson Silva would ‘stop fighting’ if matched up opposite Jacare or Machida
“I’m a man with honor. I’d never fight Jacare or Lyoto. I’d even stop fighting just not to fight them. Jacare is a guy that has been doing a great job and can earn a title shot (soon). Lyoto is a close friend, a great athlete, and we train together, just like Jacare. If we […]
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VIDEO | TUF 18 Episode 5 Preview: Rousey’s Mother Stops By
Ronda Rousey’s Mom, and former World Judo champion, Ann Maria DeMars stops by, fighters struggle to eat clean, and David Grant and Louis Fisette prepare for their bout on episode 5 of The Ultimate Fighter.
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Manager Reveals True Intentions Behind Nate Diaz Reunion Tweet
By Evan Stoumbelis Nate Diaz’ manager Mike Kogan spoke to mmajunkie.com about Nate’s controversial tweet in which he said he’d be unable to fight Gray Maynard at the Ultimate Fighter 18 finale because of his high school reunion. Kogan said Nick meant he wanted to fight Maynard in their rubber match two weeks later at […]
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FREE FIGHT VIDEO | Demian Maia vs. Jason MacDonald
UFC welterweight Demian Maia is set to face Jake Shields in the UFC Fight Night 29 main event on October 9. Before he was a headliner, he notched this amazing submission win over Jason MacDonald at UFC 87.
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Quick Twitt | Diego Sanchez Receives His Blackbelt
After years of training and competing in Martial Arts, Diego Sanchez can now add BJJ blackbelt to his list of accomplishments. Diego Sanchez is a TUF season 1 champion and former UFC lightweight title challenger. It is official #BLACKBELT pic.twitter.com/n5DW0PzmeQ — Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) September 28, 2013 It is official #BLACKBELT pic.twitter.com/n5DW0PzmeQ — Diego […]
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VIDEO | Dana White Comments On Sonnen / Silva Scuffle
UFC president Dana White shares his reaction to the Sonnen vs. Silva scuffle that took place at last weekend’s Mr. Olympia event.
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VIDEO | Wanderlei Silva to Chael Sonnen: ‘I didn’t smash you today because I’m a professional’
After their very public confrontation this past weekend, Wanderlei Silva made this video to address what happened and issue another stern warning to Chael Sonnen.
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VIDEO | Ronda Rousey Tells Her Haters To Grow A Pair And Say It To Her Face
“Hey Guys, leaving comments on your little pages. I know you see me at some of these events. If you feel really cool writing this on your little stuff, next time you see me in person, come say it to my face. I’m not going to hit ya, just do it. Just just it, just […]
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VIDEO | Chael Sonnen And Wanderlei Silva Scuffle At Mr. Olympia Event
UFC light-heavyweight’s Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen have had a very public feud for the past several years. While attending last weekend’s Mr. Olympia event, Wanderlei confronted Sonnen about their ongoing beef.
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Dennis Hallman: Ronda Rousey Truly has Mental Health Issues
Former UFC welterweight and Team Tate Coach, Dennis Hallman, had some choice words for rival coach, Ronda Rousey after observing her behavior on the set of The Ultimate Fighter. According to Hallman, a verbal altercation between Rousey and the show’s producers over the payment due to her assistant coaches, sparked Rousey to lash out: ‘You shut […]