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STAREDOWNS! Fighters Mean Mug South Of The Border For UFC 180
Earlier today, from Mexico City, the UFC made their first promotional stop in anticipation of their upcoming UFC 180 event featuring Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum for the UFC heavyweight title. The staredowns were good, here’s more. Sanchez vs. Parke: Ellenberger vs. Gastelum:
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Ellenberger-Gastelum, Sanchez-Parke Added to UFC 180 In Mexico
The UFC’s top Mexican fighters are hitting Mexico City this November with “UFC 180: Velasquez vs. Werdum”. UFC officials announced the addition of some intriguing bouts during today’s press-conference. (Replay HERE) In lightweight action, Diego Sanchez will face Norman Park, and in welterweight action Kelvin Gastelum will take on Jake Ellenberger. The two bouts will […]
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REPLAY! ‘UFC 180: Velasquez vs. Werdum’ Press Conference Replay
Earlier today the UFC hit Mexico City in anticipation of the promotion’s debut into Mexico. If you missed the pre-fight press conference, here’s the replay!
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Melendez: ‘Nate Is Such A Cholo, Would Have Fought Pettis At Anytime During TUF’
“I hope people aren’t too disappointed, but there’s not much interaction between us. We’re kind of guys who don’t talk too much s–t and like to fight more. I don’t really want to build a relationship with him. I think he feels the same. “We’ve had a little bit of words, but other than that, […]
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Rickson Gracie: ‘Steven Seagal Is Legit’
“Definitely. [Seagal] has – based on his training – a deep understand off the concepts. How good he is in real life, how he will display his effectiveness, I’m not sure. His philosophy is based on proven realities. He believes in technique, and the concepts within Martial Arts. “I cannot say that Bruce Lee is […]
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REPLAY! Jose Aldo & Chad Mendez Almost Go ‘Jones/DC Brawl’ In Brazil
Things got heated between Chad Mendes and Jose Aldo, today in Brazil. Hit play above!
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King Mo: ‘MMA isn’t a true sport like pro-wrestling’
“Pro Wrestling is harder than MMA. Here’s the reason why, in MMA I can avoid damage. I can circle, I can pull guard, I can take you down, I can push you to the cage, hell I can tap, I can verbally give up. In Pro Wrestling I’ve seen guys tear their ACL and continue […]
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Rockhold Blasts Fans Who Support Fighters Like Vitor Belfort
“I’m not a cheater and Vitor has been caught multiple times so I’ve got no respect for him.” “His fans that want to say that I’m bitching, well I’m not complaining because I lost. I think the loss is the best thing that ever happened to me. It is what it is, but it’s the […]
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Woodley Wants “The Immortal” One In Next Octagon Tilt
“A fight against Matt Brown seems most interesting. Fans want it. He has a ton of heart and is tough as nails. Really looking at the landscape of the division, this fight stood out first. Granted it’s one of the toughest fights, but it’s a good match-up, people love him, he was a fight away […]
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UFC 177 Embedded: Vlog Series – Episode 1
On episode #1 of UFC 177 Embedded, new bantamweight champ T.J. Dillashaw and former belt-holder Renan Barao prepare in dramatically different ways for their highly-anticipated title rematch. Dillashaw’s fight week begins with news of a major shakeup, as Northern California endures its strongest earthquake in 25 years, centered just an hour away from his Sacramento […]
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Joe Riggs Details Near Death Experience After Being Shot
Joe Riggs was expected to make his long awaited return to the UFC in September against Paulo Thiago, however a gun accident left Riggs with several gruesome injuries to his hand and leg that forced him off of the UFC Fight Night 51 card and left him hospitalized. Not only was Riggs hospitalized, he needed […]
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Soares: Silva Motivated To Be Champion Again
Anderson Silva is set to make his long awaited MMA return against none other than Stockton’s bad boy, Nick Diaz. The bout is scheduled for UFC 183, which takes place next year, giving both men plenty of time to train. The Spider’s manager, Ed Soares spoke about Anderson’s desire to be the world champion again, […]
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Werdum Believes Spending Time With Velasquez On TUF Was ‘A Nice Thing’
Fabricio Werdum and Cain Velasquez just finished wrapping up the filming of the first season of TUF Latin America. While normally there is some understandable tension between the two coaches, who fight at the end of the season, Werdum says the time spent filming with Velasquez was a nice thing. “We’re promoting the fight on […]
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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 […]
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REPLAY! Rafael Dos Anjos Knocks Out Benson Henderson, Was It Early?
You be the judge of the stoppage many are calling controversial. Let us know in the comments section if you think Big John McCarthy stopped the bout early.
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Chris Leben Admits To Being Blackout Drunk Before Weigh Ins
Chris Leben, the original TUF bad boy, went through his fair share of trials and tribulations in his personal life throughout his UFC career, including multiple battles with drug addiction. Thankfully, The Crippler is clean now, and enjoying life while training fighters at his gym. Leben revealed in an interview with Submission Radio that he […]
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PHOTO | Ian McCall Undergoes Hand Surgery
Ian McCall is fresh off a dominant win over Brad Pickett at UFC Dublin last month. During his post fight octagon speech, he mentioned that he would have to undergo hand surgery to fix a nagging injury that was preventing him from training at 100% with it. McCall had the surgery, and snapped a picture […]
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Bobby Green Claims Donald Cerrone Groped Women At UFC Fan Expo
“He was groping every woman in his line to do his signing,” Green said. “He’s groping these women. They’ve got husbands, they’ve got fiancees, they’ve got boyfriends, I’m like, that’s messed up man, just because this guy’s a nerd and he can’t do anything to you, you’re going to do this to him. Girlfriend’s cute, […]
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Bobby Green Slams Donald Cerrone, Claims Cowboy Is A Racist
Bobby Green has some harsh accusations for Donald Cerrone, including that Cerrone was making racist comments towards Green at the UFC Fan Expo, and that Cowboy was groping women at the Expo. He spoke about the incident on The MMA Hour saying: “He just said some racist stuff,” Green said. “He said stuff like, random […]
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Gilbert Melendez On Pettis Rivalry: We Don’t Talk S***
Gilbert Melendez and Anthony Pettis just finished up the taping of TUF 20, which will crown the inaugural UFC women’s strawweight champion. Melendez spoke with MMAJunkie about the season of TUF saying: “I hope people aren’t too disappointed, but there’s not much interaction between us,” Melendez said. “We’re kind of guys who don’t talk too […]
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Ben Saunders: Highlight Of UFC Return Was CM Punk’s Tweet
Following his return to the UFC, Ben Saunders, who won his bout via submission, became the first person to win a fight with an omoplata. If that wasn’t enough, he was awarded $50,000 for a performance of the night bonus. The highlight of Saunders night however? Getting a Tweet from WWE superstar CM Punk. Saunders […]
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Ernie Reyes Jr. Answers Our ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Nomination
Earlier this month, we nominated Ernie Reyes Jr, actor, stuntman and martial artist, for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Yesterday he came through and posted a video of himself doing the challenge, barely changing his expression as a cooler of ice water was dumped on him.
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Exclusive: Askren plans to dominate Suzuki on the ground; unsure if he will ever fight for UFC
Former Bellator title holder Ben Askren (13-0 MMA) will attempt to dethrone current ONE FC welterweight champion Nobutatsu Suzuki (11-1-2) at this weekends “ONE FC 19: Reign of Champions” event in Dubai. The welterweight showdown is a true clash of styles, pitting Askren’s elite grappling abilities against Suzuki’s high-level Karate striking. The former US Olympian and undefeated MMA fighter recently spoke with BJPenn.com’s Chris Taylor about his […]
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Rousey Slams Haters Who Want Her To Grapple: Pay Me Like The UFC Does
Ronda Rousey had said that she can beat any female grappler our there in gi or no-gi BJJ. That statement sparked some controversy, which was then followed up by much criticism for the 135 pound champion, who people said should back up the statement and compete in grappling matches. Rousey spoke with BloodyElbow about a […]
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Lombard Silences Critics: “F*** The Haters”
“Story of my life. Since I started doing MMA, I’ve been criticized. But I can’t worry about that. I have to be positive and keep going. F–- the haters.” “Showeather stands for, ‘I’m ready for any weather. I’m ready to show you all.’” Hector Lombard addressed criticism from fans and media in a recent interview […]
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TWITTER BEEF: Rockhold Fires Back At Bisping
Yesterday Michael Bisping Tweeted that Luke Rockhold started beef with him while The Count was enjoying coffee with his father in a public setting. Rockhold fired back with the following Tweet: @bisping your father and his little friend have been giving me shit all weekend. You have no room to talk about class — Luke […]
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Carano Wants Rousey Fight At 135 Pounds
UFC President Dana White said that fans can expect an answer from Gina Carano on whether or not she will be signing with the UFC in the first week of September. In the mean time, we are left to speculate as to whether or not a superfight between the WMMA pioneer and Ronda Rousey will […]
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Young Michael Bisping Competes In No-Gi Grappling Tournament
Here we can see two videos combined into one of Michael Bisping competing in Ryu JiuJitsu as well as KSBO 3, which is a no-gi grappling tournament. Watch The Count get back to back submission wins.