Category: UFC NEWS

  • Mark Hunt on His Next Fight: ‘I Don’t Deserve to Headline’

    Mark Hunt on His Next Fight: ‘I Don’t Deserve to Headline’

    The last time Mark Hunt stepped into the octagon, he took a serious beating at the hands of top-contender Stipe Miocic. Despite the beatdown, fans still cheered Hunt back to his feet and cheered him on as he tried to fight back at the start of every round. Needless to say, Hunt has always been […]

  • Penne: ‘Jedrzejczyk’s Face-Off Reminds Me of Gollum’

    Penne: ‘Jedrzejczyk’s Face-Off Reminds Me of Gollum’

    Jessica Penne just made things personal! Joanna Jedrzejczyk is scheduled to defend her UFC Strawweight Championship this weekend at UFC Fight Night 69, but they may get physical before then with this trash talk! Every time I see my opponents face off stance I think of gollum lol. Get used to eating that penne pasta […]

  • Machida Predicts UFC Champ Weidman Will Defeat Rockhold

    Machida Predicts UFC Champ Weidman Will Defeat Rockhold

    UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman made another successful title defense at UFC 187 when he made quick work of Vitor Belfort, defeating him in just one round. It didn’t take long for Dana White to announce that Luke Rockhold was next in line a shot at the gold, although a date has yet to be […]

  • CM Punk Talks UFC Debut: ‘I Wouldn’t Be Mad If It Was in 2016’

    CM Punk Talks UFC Debut: ‘I Wouldn’t Be Mad If It Was in 2016’

    Since the announcement was made at the end of 2014, the mixed martial arts community has been buzzing about the details surrounding CM Punk’s UFC debut. Punk chose to train with Duke Roufus in Milwaukee, so he has the likes of Anthony Pettis and Ben Askren getting him ready for his octagon debut. When will […]

  • Jedrzejczyk to Penne: ‘You’re Going to Feel the Polish Power’

    Jedrzejczyk to Penne: ‘You’re Going to Feel the Polish Power’

    Joanna Jedrzejczyk is set to defend her Women’s Strawweight Championship this weekend against Jessica Penne at UFC Fight Night 69. Jedrzejczyk’s first title defense is no walk in the park, but she is confident she will be able to make it past Penne this Saturday when they meet in Berlin, Germany. “I’m coming, Jessica. You […]

  • Werdum: ‘I Was Laughing Before Velasquez Tapped Out’

    Werdum: ‘I Was Laughing Before Velasquez Tapped Out’

    Fabricio Werdum went into enemy territory and walked out with the prize at “UFC 188”, and he did it all with a smile on his face. Cain Velasquez lost his UFC Heavyweight Championship Saturday when he essentially dove into a submission in the third round. As Werdum was fighting off a takedown, he caught Velasquez’s […]

  • Booking Roundup: Former WSOF Champion Set to Debut at UFC 190

    Booking Roundup: Former WSOF Champion Set to Debut at UFC 190

    It was a big week for Joe Silva as he worked his matchmaking-magic to create some interesting bouts for the near future. Catch up by checking out this week’s edition of our booking roundup! UFC Fight Night 69 Gets a Fight… Peter Sobotta was originally scheduled to face Sergio Moraes this Saturday, but Moraes was […]

  • UFC Rankings Report: Velasquez Falls Far in P4P, Alvarez Makes Big Jump

    UFC Rankings Report: Velasquez Falls Far in P4P, Alvarez Makes Big Jump

    “UFC 188” caused the biggest shakeups in the official UFC rankings in recent memory. Cain Velasquez stepped into the octagon with his UFC Heavyweight Championship on Saturday night, but walked out with empty hands and a bloody nose as Fabricio Werdum submitted him in the third round. As a result of this, Velasquez dropped six […]

  • ‘I Can Expose Werdum’s Many Weaknesses and Beat Him’

    ‘I Can Expose Werdum’s Many Weaknesses and Beat Him’

    Alistair Overeem and Fabricio Werdum are no strangers when it comes to heavyweight competition. The two previously met in Strikeforce in the opening round of the heavyweight grand prix. The fight was uneventful and saw Werdum asking to take the fight to the ground, trying to avoid striking with the K-1 World Grand Prix Champion. […]

  • Alvarez Breaks Down Nate Diaz Altercation: ‘I Told Him He’s Next’

    Alvarez Breaks Down Nate Diaz Altercation: ‘I Told Him He’s Next’

    Eddie Alvarez walked out of the octagon in Mexico City, Mexico with his hands held high as he fought for and earned a tough split decision win. An argument could be made for either Alvarez or Gilbert Melendez to win the fight, but Alvarez is already looking forward to his next opponent. Nate Diaz bashed […]

  • WATCH! UFC Fighters Predict Aldo vs. McGregor and It’s One Sided

    WATCH! UFC Fighters Predict Aldo vs. McGregor and It’s One Sided

    Conor McGregor is walking into the octagon in July at UFC 189 to challenge Jose Aldo for his UFC Featherweight Championship. McGregor has impressed in his recent outings, but he is still walking into the fight as the underdog at +100. UFC fighters are siding with the bookies, it looks like, as the majority of […]

  • USADA CEO: ‘UFC Will Have NO Involvement In Drug Testing’

    USADA CEO: ‘UFC Will Have NO Involvement In Drug Testing’

    Earlier in June, Ultimate Fighting Championship made a big step in order to clean up the sport of mixed martial arts. They announced the ‘most comprehensive anti-doping policy’ and became very proactive about drug testing their athletes. The CEO of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), Travis Tygart, has stated how impressed he was at […]

  • Marquardt Reacts to Corner Stoppage: ‘I Screamed No, but Couldn’t Move’

    Marquardt Reacts to Corner Stoppage: ‘I Screamed No, but Couldn’t Move’

    Several fighters had a rough time adjusting to the altitude change at “UFC 188”, but Marquardt was on the bring of exhaustion out in between rounds. Marquardt tried his hardest to press forward and end the fight early in the first two rounds, but fatigue mixed with punishment from Kelvin Gastelum forced his corner to […]

  • Dana White Shows Off ‘The Future’ of Women’s MMA

    Dana White Shows Off ‘The Future’ of Women’s MMA

    Invicta FC is the sister promotion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship who created their women’s strawweight and bantamweight divisions in 2013 and 2012, respectively. Several Invicta FC fighters were featured in the twenty-first season of “The Ultimate Fighter” which featured a tournament that crowned the first women’s strawweight champion. Alexa Grasso and Irene Aldana, both […]

  • Jeff Monson Seeking Russian Citizenship: ‘I’ve Always Felt Russian In Spirit’

    Jeff Monson Seeking Russian Citizenship: ‘I’ve Always Felt Russian In Spirit’

    Jeff Monson has made a name for himself traveling around the world, putting on some entertaining fights and welcoming newcomer heavyweights to the world of mixed marital arts. It appears, however, that Monson seems to be favoring Russia over any other country and he is to become a Russian citizen. “I feel Russian in spirit, […]

  • Saint Preux: ‘Loss to Bader Actually Helped Me Out’

    Saint Preux: ‘Loss to Bader Actually Helped Me Out’

    In his octagon debut, Ovince Saint Preux was riding a wave of momentum very few other fighters could lay claim to. He had been one of the faces of Strikeforce in their dying days and before a tough decision loss to Gegard Mousasi, he possessed an eight fight win-streak. Saint Preux went 4-0 inside the […]

  • Holloway/Oliveira Headline UFC’s Return to Canada

    Holloway/Oliveira Headline UFC’s Return to Canada

    Hawaiian native Max Holloway will have to wait to travel back to his home for a UFC event as he has just been booked for UFC’s debut in Saskatoon, Canada! Star Phoenix confirmed the news with UFC sources. Coming fresh off a nationally televised victory on FOX, Holloway will be looking to continue his winning […]

  • Werdum Reveals the Origin Behind His “Werdum Face”

    Werdum Reveals the Origin Behind His “Werdum Face”

    Fabricio Werdum may go down as one of the best heavyweights to ever step foot in the octagon, but he could also be one of the most entertaining as well. During press conferences and media appearances leading up to his fights, Werdum always finds the perfect moment to sneak in his patented “Werdum Face” to […]

  • Dana White: ‘UFC 188 Broke the Record for Most Fighters Puking After their Fights’

    Dana White: ‘UFC 188 Broke the Record for Most Fighters Puking After their Fights’

    “UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum” set a minor record on Saturday night: Most fighters puking after their fights in UFC history. Whether it could be credited to the high altitude or the poor air quality in Mexico City, Mexico, fighters were tossing their lunches on fight night after grueling performances. Seven fights went the distance […]

  • Mark Hunt Recalls the Several Times He has Seen the Grim Reaper

    Mark Hunt Recalls the Several Times He has Seen the Grim Reaper

    Mark Hunt could go down as one of the toughest men to ever step foot into the octagon. Other than Roy Nelson and Junior dos Santos, nobody in the heavyweight division can make claim that that they have as tough of a chin as Hunt does. The multi-sport athlete has competed with kickboxers and mixed […]

  • JCVD Believes Conor McGregor Could Move to Hollywood

    JCVD Believes Conor McGregor Could Move to Hollywood

    UFC Featherweight Conor McGregor is no stranger to theatrics. Not only does McGregor have the ability to talk fans into the arena with his trash talk of his opponents, but he can back it up, too. Jean Claude Van Damme is a fan of the Irish-born fighter and believes that, like Rousey, McGregor could make […]

  • Rogan Addresses the Terrible Air Pollution in Mexico City After UFC 188

    Rogan Addresses the Terrible Air Pollution in Mexico City After UFC 188

    “UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum” will always be remembered as one of the most important cards in heavyweight fighting history. Werdum cemented his legacy as one of the all-time greats when he dethroned Velasquez in spectacular fashion, but one has to ask how much the altitude impacted Velasquez’s performance. The altitude and air quality hindered […]

  • CM Punk Shows Off Striking and Grappling “Skills” In New Music Video

    CM Punk Shows Off Striking and Grappling “Skills” In New Music Video

    Phil “CM Punk” Brooks is, without a doubt, one of the toughest individuals to step foot in a wrestling ring. He may not beat up the likes of Brock Lesnar in a fight, but he put on a wrestling match with a cracked skull. Fake or not, that’s the epitome of tough. Punk made the […]

  • Rogan: ‘That Face You Make When that Dog at the Airport Stops at Your Bag…’

    Rogan: ‘That Face You Make When that Dog at the Airport Stops at Your Bag…’

    It is no secret that UFC commentator Joe Rogan is a big advocate for the legalization of marijuana use in United States, as long as the user is being responsible. Rogan also has featured guests on his podcast, like Dan Hardy, who have sang the praises of spiritual Ayahuasca trips. Long story short: Joe Rogan […]

  • Conor McGregor Hits Instagram Heavy During Training Camp

    Conor McGregor Hits Instagram Heavy During Training Camp

    Conor McGregor brought his fans into his training camp as he prepares for the biggest fight of his life. Jose Aldo will be standing across the octagon from him as he challenges the champion for his featherweight belt; Who do you think will walk out as champion? Sparring! (Photo – @erhfoto) A photo posted by […]

  • REPLAY! Fabricio Werdum vs. Cain Velasquez (Highlights)

    REPLAY! Fabricio Werdum vs. Cain Velasquez (Highlights)

    Fabricio Werdum shocked the world on Saturday night at UFC 188 when he dethroned Cain Velasquez for the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Velasquez had a strong showing in the opening round, but fatigue started to become a factor for the former champion in the second round. Werdum started to take the driver’s seat in the second […]

  • Titan FC Signs Broadcast Deal with UFC Fight Pass

    Titan FC Signs Broadcast Deal with UFC Fight Pass

    UFC Fight Pass continues to acquire great mixed martial arts content from around the world. Today, UFC Chief Content Officer Marshall Zelaznik announced the UFC’s digital streaming service has reached an exclusive agreement to live stream all of Titan FC’s events. Zelaznik said: “Titan FC puts on great events and we’re happy to make Titan […]

  • Dos Anjos & Werdum Show off Their Gold: ‘Brazil Now Has 3 Belts’

    Dos Anjos & Werdum Show off Their Gold: ‘Brazil Now Has 3 Belts’

    Kings MMA now hosts two of Ultimate Fighting Championship’s titles, giving Brazil three out of a possible ten belts! Rafael Dos Anjos won his UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 185 when he shocked the world in dominant fashion by defeating Anthony Pettis. Fabricio Werdum, in similar shocking fashion, dethroned UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez at […]