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  • Matt Riddle’s First Day Of Pro-Wrestling Training

    Matt Riddle’s First Day Of Pro-Wrestling Training

    Former UFC welterweight fighter, Matt Riddle is making a shift in profession. Check out his first day of pro-wrestling training at the link.

  • Hunt: ‘I’m Happy Cain Got Injured’

    Hunt: ‘I’m Happy Cain Got Injured’

    “I would say I’m quite happy because Cain was injured. Sorry Cain. It was good news on my account. I’m here to win that No. 1 spot, I’m gonna knock Fabricio out. His object is to probably put me down and tire me out. I know that. But all I need is one punch, one […]

  • Velasquez Breaks Down Werdum vs. Hunt Interim Title Fight

    Velasquez Breaks Down Werdum vs. Hunt Interim Title Fight

    “I think Mark Hunt just has that knockout power, and that’s pretty much it. I think Werdum, with his length, also if it goes to wrestling, if it goes on the ground, Werdum has it. I think on the feet, with the power that Hunt has, I think he has a good chance of winning […]

  • Gadelha: ‘UFC strawweight belt is mine’

    Gadelha: ‘UFC strawweight belt is mine’

    “I think that this is my belt. I’m trying to achieve something in this career for 10 years. I don’t think anyone is as focused as I am. It’s not a dream you have for three or four years, like many of those girls have. It’s something I dream about 10 years. I’ve been working […]

  • Female Delivers “Holy F*ing Sh*t” Moment With Brilliant K.O.

    Female Delivers “Holy F*ing Sh*t” Moment With Brilliant K.O.

    On the regional WMMA scene, bantamweight prospect Jessica Middleton blasted through Holly Torrez with this brilliant spinning backfist.

  • “You’re Dumber Than Nick For Taking Dos Anjos Fight”

    “You’re Dumber Than Nick For Taking Dos Anjos Fight”

    Jason “Mayhem” Miller has been at odds with the Diaz brothers ever since he got jumped by their crew on National Television. (Replay HERE) With Nate returning against Mayhem’s teammate, Rafael dos Anjos, the controversial MMA Fighter fired off a few rounds towards Stockton. Check it: OMFG HOMIE, WHY YOU TAKE THIS FIGHT WITH DOS […]

  • UFC Reserves Two Brazilian Soccer Stadiums For 2015

    UFC Reserves Two Brazilian Soccer Stadiums For 2015

    “Curitiba is in our list. We have booked dates there and in Palmeiras’ arena (in Sao Paulo, pictured), we’re now studying the number of tickets that we can sell. If it’s going to be a big or a small show. We like the size of the arena in Curitiba. I think it holds 40 000 […]

  • Random Drug Testing Results Are In

    Random Drug Testing Results Are In

    The California State Athletic Commission has randomly tested both Bellator 131 main event competitors, ahead of this week’s televised event. According to reports, Stephan Bonnar has been tested twice by urine, and Ortiz once. MMAFighting.com has the scoop: Bellator 131 headliners Tito Ortiz and Stephan Bonnar recently passed random urine drug tests administered by the […]

  • ESPN Goes Gangster

    ESPN Goes Gangster

    HE’S BACK! In a welcomed bit of good news, The UFC’s former O.G. (Oregon Gangster), Chael P. Sonnen has inked a new broadcasting deal with, FOX Sports competitor, ESPN. In a recent statement to the Washington Post, the network’s Senior coordinating producer Glenn Jacobs said, “Sonnen will provide studio commentary and on-site analysis for ESPN. […]

  • NO YOU CAN’T! Wanderlei Pulled From Bellator Appearance

    NO YOU CAN’T! Wanderlei Pulled From Bellator Appearance

    Earlier this week, we learned that, Wanderlei Silva had joined the anti-UFC brigade, over at Bellator, and planned an appearance, in San Diego, as part of the Bellator 131 pre-fight build up. That can’t happen. Due to prior contractual obligations, Wanderlei Silva will not be able to participate in #Bellator131‘s pre-promotion this week — Bellator […]

  • War Machine: ‘I bitched out prematurely’

    War Machine: ‘I bitched out prematurely’

    Controversial UFC veteran, War Machine has composed another letter from behind-bards. The embattled MMA fighter has been struggling, both in, and out of prison, for the past several years. Following a recent attempt to take his own life, War Machine admits that his attempted suicide was foolish. Here’s an excerpt: (Full letter HERE) “It was […]

  • ‘UFC 180 Was My Destiny’

    ‘UFC 180 Was My Destiny’

    “And when I finally realized that I can’t do it, it’s just not working for me, it just sucked. It felt like something was destined, you know what I mean. Like, this is where I’m destined to be, I’m destined to fight on this card, and it just didn’t turn out that way. So it […]

  • Winner’s Circle – The Weekend’s Winners Rejoice

    Winner’s Circle – The Weekend’s Winners Rejoice

    Last weekend, the UFC returned to action with “UFC Fight Night 55: Bisping vs. Rockhold” on Friday, in Australia, and “UFC Fight Night 56: Shogun vs. St. Preux” on Saturday, in Brazil. Following this international cocktail of cage-violence, select winners from the weekend have taken to social media with their reactions. Check it: Sunday was […]

  • Loser’s Circle – The Weekend’s Losers React

    Loser’s Circle – The Weekend’s Losers React

    Last weekend fight fans got to enjoy back-to-back UFC Fight Nights with UFC Fight Night 55, and Fight Night 56. In typical fashion, guys who fell short competitively, took to twitter with their immediate reactions. Here’s that list: Not my day at the office! Fuck this sport is crazy felt great going into the fight! […]

  • “I’ve been in the presidential suite for 9 days”

    “I’ve been in the presidential suite for 9 days”

    CMCG L C with CD by mmavids222 The UFC’s newest star, Conor McGregor, explains his new fame, and fortune.

  • Pat Barry Chest Bump Knockout!

    Pat Barry Chest Bump Knockout!

    Pat Barry chest bumps David of FightMike MMA all the way to hell! Hype or Die!

  • QUICK TWITT | Tim Kennedy Advises ‘Shogun’ To Stay Put

    QUICK TWITT | Tim Kennedy Advises ‘Shogun’ To Stay Put

    Following last Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 56 event, former UFC light-heavyweight champion, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua hinted at a move to middleweight. Tim Kennedy, thinks otherwise. Somebody tell Shogun that it is a VERY bad idea to move down to 185. It is a total shark tank down here and we will all eat him up. […]

  • Dana White To Fight Fans: ‘Don’t count out Mark Hunt’

    Dana White To Fight Fans: ‘Don’t count out Mark Hunt’

    A video posted by Dana White (@danawhiteufc) on Nov 11, 2014 at 12:38pm PST A lot of people are counting out Mark Hunt, ahead of this weekend’s UFC 180 event. Dana White is not one of them. The Caption Reads, I see tons of people doubting Mark Hunt!!! Just a reminder of what he can […]

  • PHOTO | Scorecard for Jouban/Alves Fight

    PHOTO | Scorecard for Jouban/Alves Fight

    There is a saying in mixed martial arts that instructs the fighters to never let the decision of the fight go in the hands of the judges. Even though they were close to the action, judges have a reputation of watching a completely different fight than what is going on in the octagon or ring. […]

  • McCall and Lineker Will Get Paid “Show Money”

    McCall and Lineker Will Get Paid “Show Money”

    UFC’s Marshall Zelaznik confrimed during the post fight press conference that both John Liniker and Ian McCall will get paid their show money even though their fight was canceled. Weeks of trash-talking on social media was supposed to lead to a co-main-event fight on Fox Sports 1 at “UFC Fight Night 56”, however the status […]

  • Alan Jouban: I Obviously Didn’t Agree with the Judges…

    Alan Jouban: I Obviously Didn’t Agree with the Judges…

    There is no beating around the bush: Alan Jouban got robbed in Brazil on Saturday night. Despite getting knocked down in the first round, he rallied back and put on what seemed like a great comeback performance. He did not threaten to finish the fight in the second or third rounds, but he claimed the […]

  • REPLAY! Ovince St. Preux Shocks The World With Quick Finish Of ‘Shogun’

    REPLAY! Ovince St. Preux Shocks The World With Quick Finish Of ‘Shogun’

    In tonight’s UFC Fight Night 56 main event, Ovince St. Preux took out Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, in just 34 seconds.

  • REPLAY! ‘UFC Fight Night 56: Shogun vs. St. Preux’ Post Fight Press Conference

    REPLAY! ‘UFC Fight Night 56: Shogun vs. St. Preux’ Post Fight Press Conference

    If you missed tonight’s live broadcast of the ‘UFC Fight Night 55: Shogun vs. St. Preux’ post-fight press conference, here’s the replay. Enjoy!

  • UFC FN 56 Results: OSP KOs Shogun in Just 34 Seconds!

    UFC FN 56 Results: OSP KOs Shogun in Just 34 Seconds!

    OSP stunned and silenced the Brazilian crowd with just one left hook. Shogun took to the center of the octagon and started to corner OSP in the corner of the octagon. OSP dodged a right hook and landed a left that sent Rua crashing to the canvas. OSP saw Rua was hurt and followed up […]

  • UFC FN 56 Results: Alves Gets Controversial Decision Win Against Jouban In Brazil

    UFC FN 56 Results: Alves Gets Controversial Decision Win Against Jouban In Brazil

    Warlley Alves was close to ending the fight in the first round when he knocked Alan Jouban silly with a slew of strikes, but Jouban was game and showed great resilience by making it to the end of the round. From that point on, Jouban was cautious in his approach and the fight’s pace slowed […]

  • UFC FN 56 Results: Silva Gets Split Decision Win Against Edwards

    UFC FN 56 Results: Silva Gets Split Decision Win Against Edwards

    Claudio Silva picked up an uneventful split decision win against Leon Edwards at “UFC Fight Night 56”. This was a slow-paced fight and didn’t really bring the Brazilian natives to their feet, but Silva got what he came to the octagon for: A win. The argument could have been made that Edwards deserved the victory, […]

  • UFC FN 56 Results: Lima Easily Defeats De Oliveira After 3 Rounds

    UFC FN 56 Results: Lima Easily Defeats De Oliveira After 3 Rounds

    Even though Dhiego Lima looked superior in this fight against Jorge De Oliveira, Lima showed that he still has a lot of room for improvement in his game. He approached his attacks well and was able to take Oliveira down at will, but he seemed lost from there. He could threaten a rear naked choke, […]

  • UFC FN 56 Results: Judges Give Lima Decision Win Over Ansaroff

    UFC FN 56 Results: Judges Give Lima Decision Win Over Ansaroff

    Juliana Lima controlled Nina Ansaroff the entire fight and deserved her unanimous decision victory. This was the first fight of the main card and it aired live on Fox Sports 1. Lima was dominant in this performance and smothered Ansaroff for two rounds. However, was Ansaroff who initially almost submitted Lima with an armbar, but […]