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Coach: McGregor will be the GOAT, and a two-three division champion
John Kavanagh, coach of featherweight contender Conor McGregor, recently did an interview with Ireland’s SevereMMA. In the interview, Kavanagh predicts that Conor will be able to finish his opponent Dustin Poirier rather easily at this weekend’s UFC 178 event in Las Vegas: “It’s a little bit difficult to call this one, but I can see […]
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Lesnar Turns Purple, WWE Refutes Health Rumors
WWE’s Monday night “Raw” was filled with body slams, frog splashes and lots of smack talk, but there was one conspicuous absence — current WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar. Neither he nor his advocate, the outspoken Paul Heyman, appeared on the three-hour program. Not only that, but even John Cena, who was on […]
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Booking Roundup: Nine New UFC Bouts Made Official
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is constantly booking new bouts for upcoming fight cards. In our latest booking roundup, we bring word of nine new contests. Brad Picket and Chico Camus have agreed to a UFC on FOX 13 scrap. Eddie Gordon will make his first appearance since winning TUF 19, when he steps opposite Josh […]
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UFC International Fight Week Returns to Vegas In 2015
The UFC announced its popular International Fight Week will return to Las Vegas July 7-12, 2015. Since its inception, UFC International Fight Week™ has increased in size and activities, quickly establishing itself as the world’s largest mixed martial arts celebration. The weeklong festival provides high-energy, all-star entertainment that the UFC is known to deliver and […]
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Rumor: Conor McGregor Will Fight Poirier With Broken Hand
There may be little truth to these rumors, but following Irish reports of a hand injury, many are speculating about the health of top UFC featherweight, Conor McGregor. Dave Meltzer was the first on U.S. soil to touch on the injury (via the Wrestling Observer), which seems to appear in the photo above (Taken from […]
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Dos Anjos Wants Title Shot After Nate Diaz KO
“I was a little surprised (when they offer me the Diaz fight). But the title fight is already scheduled, Khabib (Nurmagomedov) is injured, (Donald) Cerrone and Eddie Alvarez are set to fight. Everybody is scheduled to fight, so Nate Diaz is back. He’s a tough fighter who fought for the title already, and he has […]
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Benson Henderson Seriously Eyeing 170
Former UFC lightweight champion, Ben “Smooth” Henderson, is looking to leave his division home to test the waters in the UFC’s welterweight division. News came last night during the UFC Tonight broadcast on FOX Sports 1. According to the report, the former champ will look for one more bout at lightweight, then try to make […]
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Rogan: “Wanderlei Lifetime Ban Ridiculous’
“I just think the penalty is way over the top. It’s one thing if you want to tell the guy he’s suspended for a year. Pretend as if you caught him for using steroids. If he got caught and it was his first time being caught it would be a nine month suspension. Instead of […]
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UFC 178 Embedded: Vlog Series – Episode 3
On episode #3 of UFC 178 Embedded, the fighters arrive in Vegas and assemble at the MGM Grand. The close quarters create tension when opponents Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier cross paths and exchange words in the lobby. Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone discusses his legacy with the media, while UFC champ Demetrious Johnson, challenger Chris Cariaso […]
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REPLAY! Bruce Buffer Opens For Los Angeles Dodgers
The beloved voice of the Octagon, Bruce Buffer, opened for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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REPLAY! Jones and Cormier Appear at NSAC Hearing
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and No. 1 contender Daniel Cormier appeared in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Sept. 23. Both fighters were fined and handed community service requirements for August brawl.
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Alvarez Predicts He Will Finish Cerrone
Ahead of his UFC debut, UFC 178 co-headliner Eddie Alvarez believes he will finish Donald Cerrone before the final bell.
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Masvidal Wants Cerrone vs. Alvarez Winner
Ahead of this weekend’s UFC 178 event, top lightweight Jorge Masvidal discusses his desire to raise the bar, wants the winner of Saturday’s co-main event.
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Edgar-Swanson, Green-Barboza Slated For UFC Fight Night 57
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced two new bouts with heavy implications. Frankie Edgar and Cub Swanson have agreed to a five-rounder and will headline UFC Fight night 57 in November. The winner will likely face Jose Aldo for the UFC Featherweight world title. Also announced on the fight card is a lightweight bout […]
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White Talks Wanderlei’s Lifetime Ban: “You can’t run from a drug test”
UFC President Dana White has responded to the recent fallout with MMA Legend Wanderlei Silva, following his lifetime ban from the sport. Via UFC.com: “I didn’t see a lifetime ban coming, but probably the worst thing you can do is run from a drug test. You can’t run from a drug test. I think he […]
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Gracie vs. Sakuraba To Headline Metamoris 5
Metamoris 5 is set for October 10 and the event’s headliner has just been announced. Ralek Gracie sent out the following, via press-release: I am very excited to present Metamoris 5: Sakuraba vs. Gracie. This event honors the rivalry between Brazil and Japan; beginning in Vale Tudo and now on the biggest stage for submission […]
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Wanderlei Silva Wants You To Know The Truth About The UFC
“The money paid to the athletes is very little. How much does (the promotions) make? How much they generate? Those are things that are pissing off the fighters. Another thing that bothers me is that if someone wants to sponsor you, they have to pay $50,000 to the promotion before sponsoring you. But the money […]
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Fertitta: ‘Double DUI’s Won’t Keep Diaz From Silva Fight’
“We don’t really get involved on that level other than staying in touch to understand what’s happening. We’re going to find out more when he has his court date. I don’t necessarily think, and this is me personally, the charges would prevent the fight from happening. I’ve never seen a situation where a commission didn’t […]
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Cruz: ‘I’m still the best’
“I’m gunning for the title. If you’re in this sport and you’re not gunning for the title, you’re in the wrong sport. But I’m just taking one step in front of the other and I’m not skipping any steps. When you start to skip steps you start looking past people.” “I’m still the best bantamweight […]
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Poirier on McGregor: “I don’t like him”
“I don’t like the guy, I don’t like him as a person. I think he talks a big game, like he wants to fight, and that he wants to be in the dog fight. He talks like he’s that kind of person. “But if you watch his footage I don’t think he is. He’s knocked […]
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Struve Not Impressed With Alistair Overeem
“Surprised? The competition, and the level of competition in UFC, is just really high. I said that to my friends and to people that asked me before he got into the UFC. They said he would dominate, be champion of UFC and annihilate everybody. But I told them to just wait and see. The competition […]
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REPLAY! D.C.: ‘Prior bad blood sparked Jones brawl’
If you missed yesterday’s live broadcast of Daniel Cormier’s NSAC Hearing, here’s the replay!
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3 Broken Noses At Fight Night 52?
Last weekend’s UFC Fight Night 52 event may have resulted in several nose fractures. UFC Fight Night 52 took place in Japan, last Friday from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. According to a report from MixedMartialArts.com, up to three UFC fighters are being sidelined for potential fractures to their nose. Here’s the full […]
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Mike Easton Released By UFC Following Latest Loss
Three-year UFC veteran bantamweight, Mike Easton has been released from the UFC following his fourth straight loss inside the Octagon. After notching wins in his first three UFC bouts, Easton went on to drop bouts to Assuncao, Picket, Dillashaw, and most recently Yves Jabouin.
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PHOTO | Ronda Rousey Poses In The Buff
UFC bantamweight champion, “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey once again poses for photographer, Brian Bowen Smith.
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McGregor Ready To Step In For Aldo Or Mendes
“100 percent. You’re damn right I’d be ready. I stay ready. It’s my logo. I’m actually flying out to Brazil. Not only will I fly out, I’ll jump into the Octagon if need be. Who knows? I might stick a few banana peels around the weigh-in area and hope someone falls.” “I’ll honestly whoop both […]
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Like it or not, Wanderlei Silva should still go down as a legend
Former PRIDE middleweight champion Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1 MMA) recently retired from the sport of mixed martial arts, this due to apparent grievances he had with both his employer (The UFC) and the NSAC (Nevada State Athletic Commission). Yesterday, the NSAC announced that “The Axe Murderer” had been indefinitely suspended, meaning he will never be able to fight in the […]
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SUCCESS! “Bigfoot” In Recovery Following Yesterday’s Surgery
UFC heavyweight Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva underwent surgery yesterday to help repair a pituitary gland issue. That surgery was a success. The Caption Reads, my surgery was a success, i’ll be back soon.Thank you to everyone who sent me their positive thoughts and energy… Minha cirurgia foi um sucesso,ja estou no quarto e quero agradecer a […]