Category: UFC NEWS

  • CM Punk: “Watch me grow. Watch me fight in the UFC”

    CM Punk: “Watch me grow. Watch me fight in the UFC”

    “If you like fighting and you love me and you want to support me that’s awesome. Watch me grow. Watch me fight in the UFC. If you hate me, that is probably even better because you get to watch me get punched in the liver, and punched in the face and people will be trying […]

  • Magana Documents ‘Crappy’ Weight-cut (NSFW)

    Magana Documents ‘Crappy’ Weight-cut (NSFW)

    Controversial TUF 20 fighter, Angela Magana has been documenting her weight-cut leading up to today’s TUF 20 Finale Weigh-Ins event. Check it: Besties getting ready to cut weight together @RowdyBec (#TUF20Finale @UltimateFighter) pic.twitter.com/8EqEetYI0l — Angela Magana UFC (@AngelaMagana1) December 11, 2014 Your Majesty & @RowdyBec getting our towel cocoon babies on #TUF20Finale @UltimateFighter pic.twitter.com/OSOy76jrBH — […]

  • Dos Anjos: ‘I can dethrone Athony Pettis’

    Dos Anjos: ‘I can dethrone Athony Pettis’

    “The main reason that I accepted this fight was because I wanted to fight close to the shot for the title fight. I wanted to be in shape around this time.” “He’s a really good fighter. He has good stand-up, a good submission game as well, so that’s why he’s champion. But I think I […]

  • Watch Today’s ‘TUF 20 Finale’ Weigh-Ins Live on BJPENN.COM (7pm ET)

    Watch Today’s ‘TUF 20 Finale’ Weigh-Ins Live on BJPENN.COM (7pm ET)

    In typical BJPENN.COM fashion, fight fans are invited back here, this afternoon, to catch our live feed of today’s special UFC weigh-ins event. The festivities kick off at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT.

  • Nate Diaz on missing open workouts: ‘I slept in.’ On uniform bashing: ‘I was hacked’

    Nate Diaz on missing open workouts: ‘I slept in.’ On uniform bashing: ‘I was hacked’

    Nate Diaz, who co-headlines UFC on FOX 13 opposite Rafael dos Anjos, was scheduled to be part of yesterday’s open workouts at Phoenix’s U.S. Airways Center. The 200+ fans who showed up to the open workouts got to witness headliners Junior dos Santos and Stipe Miocic hit pads, sign autographs and pose for pictures. Diaz’s […]

  • Struve on Overeem Fight: ”I’m better”

    Struve on Overeem Fight: ”I’m better”

    “We’ve really done everything to make sure I’m in the best condition physically and mentally to perform and I really believe I’m going to put on one of my best fights I’ve ever fought for the UFC. “I got another shot and I didn’t care who it was. Look at my last two opponents; Miocic […]

  • CM Punk compares Vince McMahon/Dana White

    CM Punk compares Vince McMahon/Dana White

    CM Punk joins FOX Sports Live to compare his old boss Vince McMahon and new boss Dana White. He also comments on his favorite UFC fighters, the rumors on who he’ll fight first and more.

  • CM Punk In-Depth – ‘I’m a white belt in BJJ and I have little sparring experience’

    CM Punk In-Depth – ‘I’m a white belt in BJJ and I have little sparring experience’

    He’s made the jump from the WWE to the UFC. CM Punk joins Jay Onrait on FOX Sports Live to talk about his approach to the Octagon, his training strategy and earning respect

  • The Face Off: Carla Esparza vs. Rose Namajunas

    The Face Off: Carla Esparza vs. Rose Namajunas

    It all comes down to this. After 16 fighters entered the house, only two remain and now Carla Esparza will face Rose Namajunas at The Ultimate Fighter Finale with the winner becoming the first ever UFC women’s strawweight champion

  • REPLAY! Rose & Randa Get Heated On FOX Sports 1

    REPLAY! Rose & Randa Get Heated On FOX Sports 1

    The TUF fighters join Karyn Bryant to discuss their heated rivalries during the season and who will win in the finale between Carla Esparza and Rose Namajunas.

  • REPLAY! Carla Esparza vs. Jessica Penne (Highlights)

    REPLAY! Carla Esparza vs. Jessica Penne (Highlights)

    Carla Esparza put on her most complete performance with a superior striking and wrestling attack to beat Jessica Penne and punch her ticket to the first ever UFC women’s strawweight title fight.

  • REPLAY! Fight Night Phoenix: Open Workout (Highlights)

    REPLAY! Fight Night Phoenix: Open Workout (Highlights)

    Junior Dos Santos, Stipe Miocic and Rafael dos Anjos were all present and participated in the Fight Night Phoenix Open Workouts as they continue to prepare for their bouts. All three spoke to UFC correspondent Megan Olivi afterward.

  • Carla Esparza vs. Rose Namajunas Official For UFC Title Fight

    Carla Esparza vs. Rose Namajunas Official For UFC Title Fight

      This Friday on FOX Sports 1, the UFC’s first ever female strawweight champion will be crowned. Carla Esparza vs. Rose Namajunas will headline the TUF 20 Finale event, which takes place live from the Pearl at the Palms Casino, in Las Vegas. News of the matchup was released following tonight’s Ultimate Fighter episode on […]

  • Nate Diaz misses UFC on FOX 13 open workouts

    Nate Diaz misses UFC on FOX 13 open workouts

    Nate Diaz decided not to attend Wednesday’s UFC on FOX 13 open workouts at Phoenix’s U.S. Airways Center. Diaz, who will co-main event the December 13 fight card, was scheduled to appear alongside fellow headliners Junior dos Santos, Stipe Miocic and Rafael dos Anjos. All three of the other fighters showed up to the event, […]

  • ‘Stone Cold’ Breaks His Silence, Talks CM Punk’s UFC Deal

    ‘Stone Cold’ Breaks His Silence, Talks CM Punk’s UFC Deal

    “I think he rolls with some [MMA] guys and it’s a very big passion of his. I wish him all the luck in the world, and I know they’ll do a helluva big buyrate… Match him up with someone his skill level … it’s hard to gauge what his skill level is though.” … “I […]

  • Dos Anjos on Diaz Fight: ‘If I win, I deserve a title shot’

    Dos Anjos on Diaz Fight: ‘If I win, I deserve a title shot’

    “If I beat Diaz, I deserve a title shot.” “I think I’ve been the underdog in all of my fights in the UFC. It doesn’t bother me, though. It just gives me more motivation to win.” In a short-worded statement to FOX Sports, Rafael dos Anjos discussed the implications of his upcoming scrap against Nate […]

  • Miocic’s List – ‘Break His Will, Earn Title Shot’

    Miocic’s List – ‘Break His Will, Earn Title Shot’

    “I don’t see why I wouldn’t (get the title shot). I really have no say so or choice, but he’s ranked No. 2 behind Fabricio (Werdum), so I don’t see why I wouldn’t.” “He’s as tough as they come. He’s a former champ. Watching the Cain fights there are a few things that we’re working […]

  • “I’ve got the skills to pay the bills”

    “I’ve got the skills to pay the bills”

    “I’m more dangerous and deadly. I feel like I’ve got the skills to pay the bills with this fight.” “I don’t want to get too overconfident, but I definitely feel like this plays right into my ballpark. This is an MMA fight, not a grappling match, and I feel like I win in all areas. […]

  • “JUST WON THE LOTTERY!”

    “JUST WON THE LOTTERY!”

      TUF veteran UFC middleweight, Cathal Pendred is convinced, for whatever reason, that he has won the ‘CM Punk’ Lottery. It’s kind of soon to start talking about CM Punk opponent’s, but if this holds true, the former WWE Champ’s UFC debut just got a lot more interesting. Wait on the UFC’s official word before going ‘cray’ […]

  • Joe Rogan Explains Himself

    Joe Rogan Explains Himself

    “Its’ not just that I wanted him to be careful, I wanted him to end it (his career). He was talking before this fight about when he’s going to get out. After the fight he talked about two-years. He had a four-fight, two-year idea.  The reality of getting head trauma, is its cumulative, and  guys […]

  • GOAL! ‘Retire as the GOAT’, DREAM! ‘Fight Anthony Pettis’

    GOAL! ‘Retire as the GOAT’, DREAM! ‘Fight Anthony Pettis’

    “I’m sure that I’m on of the best of all time. I don’t see where am I yet. When I stop, I want to be the greatest of all. I still seek some achievements. I’m the only UFC 145-pound champion in history and I want to keep that way until I retire. I also want […]

  • TRUTH! Rashad Evans Corroborates GSP’s UFO Tale – ‘It’s true, I was there’

    TRUTH! Rashad Evans Corroborates GSP’s UFO Tale – ‘It’s true, I was there’

    “We’re driving down the highway. And the mountains are on the west of us. The sun was setting and it was getting pretty dark. We’re driving. Mike van Arsdale, Ali Abdel-Aziz . . . and this Mexican guy who couldn’t speak any English, his name was Alejandro, and he came down to train with us […]

  • Guida: ‘Potato-picking McGregor just a talking one-hit wonder’

    Guida: ‘Potato-picking McGregor just a talking one-hit wonder’

    “Conor has shown some skill and we can’t take that away from him but we haven’t seen enough from him to prove that he is legit. I don’t care how many millions of fans he has. He is a flash in the pan and you can tell him that – however, I don’t know if […]

  • ‘RUGBY IS MORE DANGEROUS!’

    ‘RUGBY IS MORE DANGEROUS!’

    “Not to take anything away from rugby but I’d honestly think that rugby, when you look into it more, is the more dangerous sport. You’ve got these guys, who are massive men, running full tilt and hitting each other with forceful momentum that is very intense. “The other thing is, if you’re a guy with […]

  • MMA’s Top Managers Discuss UFC’s Reebok Deal

    MMA’s Top Managers Discuss UFC’s Reebok Deal

    Several of MMA’s top managers have growing concerns for the UFC’s new uniform policy, that will eventually lead to the elimination of in-cage sponsors for fighters. MMAFighting.com‘s Marc Ramimondi had six leading managers weigh-in on the topic. Check it:   Malki Kawa (pictured), First Round Management, (Jon Jones, Benson Henderson) “Until we see the actual […]

  • Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort Top Forbes Brazilian Celeb List

    Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort Top Forbes Brazilian Celeb List

    Brazilian Mixed Martial Arts Royalty, Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort have both ranked in Forbes top 100 biggest celebrities in Brazil. Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva was ranked ahead of Belfort in the number 27 slot, while Vitor was listed as number 50. Forbes takes into account each celebrities income figures, popularity, prestige, social […]

  • Calling out Condoleezza Rice and Ronda Rousey

    Calling out Condoleezza Rice and Ronda Rousey

    No one is out of bounds when it comes to the question, “If you could fight ANYONE who would it be?” Find out who the cast would scrap with, if given the chance.

  • Jon Jones Brings In Champion Wrestler Ahead Of Cormier Bout

    Jon Jones Brings In Champion Wrestler Ahead Of Cormier Bout

    UFC light-heavyweight champion, Jon ‘Bones’ Jones has brought in Ed Ruth to help prep for the wrestling prowess of Daniel Cormier. Ruth is widely considered the best wrestler of the decade. He’s a 3x National Champ out of Penn state and a 4x All-American. So grateful to have my man #EdRuth here to help clean […]