Category: UFC NEWS

  • Cruickshank Suffered Permanent Eye Damage From Eyepokes

    Cruickshank Suffered Permanent Eye Damage From Eyepokes

    Earlier this month, Daron Cruickshank fought KJ Noons to a no-contest when he was poked in the eye twice, and unable to continue. Upon further inspection by the UFC doctor, Cruickshank suffered an injury the UFC Doc. had only seen in “car accidents and dog attacks.” As a result, Cruickshank’s eye will never be able […]

  • Conor McGregor Promises “2 Minute Demolition Job” Of Siver

    As Conor McGregor prepares to fight Dennis Siver at UFC Fight Night Boston on January 18th, he is beginning to ramp up the trash talk towards his opponent. Earlier today, McGregor posted a brief, but to-the-point message on his Facebook directed at Dennis Siver. Post by Conor McGregor. (Can’t see this post? Click HERE) What […]

  • Jones Doubts DC’s Treadmill Numbers

    Jones Doubts DC’s Treadmill Numbers

    UFC light heavyweight #1 contender Daniel Cormier posted a photo to his Instagram on Christmas Day of his post-workout treadmill numbers. UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones apparently doesn’t believe the numbers, and commented on the photo, expressing his disbelief. The pair are set to collide this Saturday at UFC 183 in a highly anticipated […]

  • Study finds no neuropsychological risk in MMA

    Study finds no neuropsychological risk in MMA

    In a recent study done by Christopher Heath and Jennifer Callahan on the brains of MMA athletes, a result that may come as a shock to some was concluded, “the neurocognitive performance of MMA athletes was indistinguishable from control athletes not regularly exposed to repeated head trauma“. The study used ‘MMA Athletes’ that trained on […]

  • Rampage’s Manager Talks Split From Bellator

    Rampage’s Manager Talks Split From Bellator

    Since leaving Bellator MMA and re-signing with the UFC, Rampage Jackson has spoken about his departure from Bellator vaguely, saying that they weren’t honoring his contract, and as a result he terminated it. Now, Rampage’s manager, Lee Gwynn is discussing the matter, and why he believes that the issues sprouted in the first place when […]

  • Jade Bryce Released From Bellator

    Jade Bryce Released From Bellator

    Popular Bellator MMA ring-girl Jade Bryce has announced that she and her longtime employers at Bellator MMA have parted ways. Bryce posted the following message on her Instagram account. Super sad to announce that I am no longer with Bellator. They have chosen to go in a different direction for the new year. I worked […]

  • Report: Hackers Leak UFC TV User Data

    Report: Hackers Leak UFC TV User Data

    In shocking news, it is being reported that the hacker group Anonymous has hacked UFC TV, which UFC Fight Pass is categorized under. A Twitter account belonging to the group posted several Tweets regarding the situation, including a link to a file which contains 13,000 users account information from various websites, including UFC TV. A […]

  • Executive: UFC Going From Promotor To Entertainer

    Executive: UFC Going From Promotor To Entertainer

    The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), is easily the largest mixed martial arts organization in the entire world. The promotion has made footprints all over the globe in recent years, and plans to continue it’s expansion in 2015. The organization already has it’s eyes set on South Korea, Scotland and Russia among others for future UFC events. “As we […]

  • REPORT: WWE Officials Believe Lesnar Is UFC Bound

    REPORT: WWE Officials Believe Lesnar Is UFC Bound

    Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is reportedly on the verge of a UFC comeback. The massive pay-per-view star has not seen the inside of the cage since a TKO loss at UFC 141 in 2011. Dave Meltzer of F4Wonline has the scoop: Speaking of Lesnar, even though he is no longer being advertised as […]

  • Dear DC – Jon Jones Isn’t A 50 Year Old Hendo

    Dear DC – Jon Jones Isn’t A 50 Year Old Hendo

    “Your last fight was against Dan Henderson. You beat a guy that was 50 years old. And now you’re stepping in there against a 27-year-old who’s going to come in there at 227 pounds — healthy, young and athletic. If he thinks he’s getting in there against a Dan Henderson, or that’s giving him any […]

  • CM Punk: ‘I’ll be OK taking real punches”

    CM Punk: ‘I’ll be OK taking real punches”

    “I suppose the easy answer to what Brock’s shortcomings were that he probably needed to spar more. Everyone always likes to say Brock hated getting hit in the face. I don’t know who likes getting hit in the face, but I guess he did need to work on his stand-up defense. “ “You get punched […]

  • “NOT WORTHY OF TITLE SHOT”

    “NOT WORTHY OF TITLE SHOT”

    “I don’t agree with Conor McGregor getting a title shot, especially after beating Dennis Siver, if he does. Why is that deserving of a title shot? Dennis Siver is not on the way up; he’s not up there looking for a title shot himself. Why not put Conor McGregor vs. Frankie Edgar? Why not put […]

  • UFC Champ Jose Aldo Schools Soccer Phenom In Exhibition Game

    UFC Champ Jose Aldo Schools Soccer Phenom In Exhibition Game

    Watch UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo humiliate Neymar in this exhibition soccer game for charity!

  • REPLAY! Watch Jon Jones Defeat Shogun In UFC Title Fight (Full)

    REPLAY! Watch Jon Jones Defeat Shogun In UFC Title Fight (Full)

    Mercurially talented but largely untested at the elite level, 23-year-old Jon Jones nevertheless accepted the opportunity to challenge the fearsome “Shogun” Rua for the UFC light heavyweight title on six weeks’ notice. It was the start of the most dominant reign the 205 lbs division has ever seen.

  • Green Power Ranger Still Wants CM Punk Fight

    Green Power Ranger Still Wants CM Punk Fight

    “He says ‘I didn’t know about this, I only know he’s the Green Power Ranger’ so it’s like dude, you do know me. Acknowledge that you know me, whether this is going to happen or not.” … “The frustrating part is I’ve trained with UFC guys. I’ve sparred Melvin Guillard, he can vouch for me, […]

  • Coker Reacts To UFC Lawsuit: ‘Bellator isn’t minor league’

    Coker Reacts To UFC Lawsuit: ‘Bellator isn’t minor league’

    “Labeling a league based on the past can be misleading, because the fighters that are here today fighting for us are gonna be the next Luke Rockholds, the next Daniel Cormiers. They’re going to be the next stars of MMA. “Do I think Bellator is a minor league? The answer is no.” Is the UFC […]

  • Josh Burkman: Lombard should be the one worried

    Josh Burkman: Lombard should be the one worried

    “I know I’m an underdog in this fight. I’ve been an underdog ever since I came back. Even in my fights in Utah everybody said ‘oh Burkman’s old he doesn’t have anything left’. Then I come into World Series of Fighting and I’m a 4-to-1 underdog against Gerald Harris, I’m a 3-to-1 underdog against Aaron […]

  • UFC Fighters React To Christmas, Share Their Celebration On Social Media

    UFC Fighters React To Christmas, Share Their Celebration On Social Media

    UFC fighters from around the world have taken to social media to share special thoughts, and moments from yesterday’s Christmas celebration. Check it: MERRYYYYYYYYY CHRISTMASSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! @ufcfightclub @ufc @FOXSports1 @FOXSports @espn @EASPORTSUFC pic.twitter.com/66QhKJmKU9 — Bruce Buffer (@brucebuffer) December 25, 2014 Have a Merry Cookie Christmas!! #cookiemonster pic.twitter.com/Rd2mHUxmRA — Carla Esparza (@CarlaEsparza1) December 25, 2014 It's a […]

  • Watch Pettis/Melendez, Lawler/Hendricks (II), And More In Super-Slow Motion

    Watch Pettis/Melendez, Lawler/Hendricks (II), And More In Super-Slow Motion

    See the super slow motion breakdown and highlights at UFC 181: Hendricks vs. Lawler.

  • A Pettis Christmas – The Champ Provides For His Family

    A Pettis Christmas – The Champ Provides For His Family

    UFC lightweight champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis is a literal rags-to-riches story. After losing his father at an early age, “Showtime” was raised by a single mother in a rough part of Milwaukee. Now the champion of The Ultimate Fighting Championship, Pettis has the means, the heart, and the desire to give back. Check it: Not […]

  • Jones: ‘DC Talks Trash Because He Has Doubt’

    Jones: ‘DC Talks Trash Because He Has Doubt’

    “I wouldn’t say this feels like the Rashad fight. It actually feels closer to the Chael Sonnen fight. Chael Sonnen had a job commentating and broadcasting. He’s a very good talker, and he has a way of making people believe. “Daniel, he definitely has a great skillset and he’s undefeated, but I think some of […]

  • “The Best Never Rest” – Rousey Trains On Christmas

    “The Best Never Rest” – Rousey Trains On Christmas

    Take note of who trains when there is every excuse not to #thebestneverrest #merrychristmas @edmen_97 @gregoutlawz @teamgfc A video posted by rondarousey (@rondarousey) on Dec 12, 2014 at 1:28pm PST UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey stayed in the gym on Christmas, preparing for her upcoming title defense against Cat Zingano.

  • Rampage Receives First UFC Callout

    Rampage Receives First UFC Callout

        “I think this fight is interesting not only for me, but for a lot of people. It’s an exciting match-up. He has better wrestling and I have a better jiu-jitsu, and we both like to brawl. It would be a fun fight to watch, and you don’t know what to expect. I think […]

  • TUF 19 Fighter Arrested For Rape, Other Charges

    TUF 19 Fighter Arrested For Rape, Other Charges

    TUF 19’s Doug Sparks (pictured) is spending the holidays behind bars following gross allegations of sexual assault on a female, and other charges. MMAWeekly.com has the scoop: The 32-year-old light heavyweight was arrested Saturday in Bloomington, Ind., for allegedly detaining a woman against her will and assaulting her repeatedly over a several day period. Sparks […]

  • Couture: ‘Relaionship with UFC non-existent’

    Couture: ‘Relaionship with UFC non-existent’

    “I don’t have a relationship with the UFC at this point. It’s non-existent. It’s not my concern. I’ve got my own fish to fry, I’ve got my own things to focus on, and they’ve got theirs.” “I took a job with Spike (TV). It’s [Dana White’s] rhetoric and his window washing that put me in […]

  • Bellator Going After Brock Lesnar, Will Fight For All Top Fighters

    Bellator Going After Brock Lesnar, Will Fight For All Top Fighters

    “There hasn’t been any serious dialogue. But when the time comes to have serious dialogue, we’ll be right there. There’s not going to be a fighter on the planet we can’t afford and have access to. I think one of the things we were really able to do bring is back the casual fan,” Coker […]

  • Cerrone Unimpressed With Jury’s “Undefeated” Record

    Cerrone Unimpressed With Jury’s “Undefeated” Record

    “You talk about him being undefeated? I don’t even know who the guys he fought. You know, Diego (Sanchez), he’s talking about, ‘Oh, I beat Diego. I’m over here just crushing veterans and not worrying about it.’ But he tried out for ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ and lost. So he has L’s on his record. He […]

  • Cruickshank: ‘I didn’t want to fight with one eye’

    Cruickshank: ‘I didn’t want to fight with one eye’

    “It would be terrible to lose an eye for some reason, because I don’t exactly know what’s wrong. There was no recovering, I didn’t want to fight with one eye.” Earlier this month, at the TUF 20 Finale, Daron Cruickshank bowed out of his bout against KJ Noons after an unintentional eye-poke rendered him unable […]