Category: UFC NEWS

  • Anthony Johnson discusses high-stakes fight with Ryan Bader

    Anthony Johnson discusses high-stakes fight with Ryan Bader

    Saturday’s ‘UFC on FOX 18’ scrap between Anthony Johnson and Ryan Bader very well may decide who gets to fight the winner of Jones vs. Cormier II later this year. Johnson is coming off a 2nd round KO win over Jimi Manuwa that put him back in the win column after losing to Daniel Cormier […]

  • Werdum on UFC 196 withdrawal: “best decision of my life”

    Werdum on UFC 196 withdrawal: “best decision of my life”

    After it was announced that Cain Velasquez was out of his UFC 196 main event scrap with Fabricio Werdum, the UFC announced that Stipe Miocic would fight Werdum for the heavyweight title. Shortly after that announcement, Fabricio Werdum withdrew from the bout, also citing a back injury. After a brief scramble that saw Nate Diaz […]

  • UFC 197 becomes UFC 196

    UFC 197 becomes UFC 196

    UFC 196 has now been scrapped and rebranded as ‘UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson’ after Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum both withdrew from their main event scrap for the heavyweight title. After a brief scramble that saw Nate Diaz offer to fight Anthony Pettis in the main event, the UFC promoted the co-main event […]

  • WATCH! Top 5 spinning attacks in UFC history

    WATCH! Top 5 spinning attacks in UFC history

    Spinning attacks are some of the most lethal techniques in all of MMA. The moves are often high risk high reward. When they land the result is often devastating, however when they don’t the result often isn’t too great for the fighter throwing the technique. In this video above, Michael Bisping and Jessica Penne break […]

  • Aldo wants McGregor rematch even if the title isn’t on the line

    Aldo wants McGregor rematch even if the title isn’t on the line

    Jose Aldo has remained mostly quiet since losing his UFC featherweight championship to Conor McGregor at UFC 194 last month. In the meantime, McGregor has booked a fight at lightweight against Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight championship on March 5th. Leading many to wonder whether Frankie Edgar or Jose Aldo will get the next […]

  • TJ Dillashaw Interview Video: Wants Rematch, Will Be ‘Sick to Stomach’ if Faber Gets Title Shot

    TJ Dillashaw Interview Video:   Wants Rematch, Will Be ‘Sick to Stomach’ if Faber Gets Title Shot

    TJ Dillashaw in classic champion form gives his analysis and congratulated Dominick Cruz on the victory in their title bout earlier this month. Ariel Helwani gets Dillashaw to open up about the contest and gives his opinion on his performance as he viewed the fight on his flight back home shortly after the loss. Listen […]

  • Ben Rothwell Video: Fabricio Werdum said too much about pulling out of UFC 196

    Ben Rothwell Video: Fabricio Werdum said too much about pulling out of UFC 196

    https://youtu.be/u50Y32_tDmk Sometimes short and sweet is just as effective as long and drawn out and full of detail. In Fabricio Werdum’s case he did the later and drew some ‘constructive’ criticism from a fellow heavyweight. Ben Rothwell is facing Josh Barnett at Fight Night Newark in less than a week. Check out how Rothwell would […]

  • Ben Rothwell: ’80 percent or more heavyweights were on performance-enhancing drugs’

    Ben Rothwell: ’80 percent or more heavyweights were on performance-enhancing drugs’

    Since the UFC partnered with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) in 2015, a lot of fighters are much happier with how things are going in the organization as far as their competition goes. UFC heavyweight “Big” Ben Rothwell is one of them. Rothwell spoke with ESPN recently on how the landscape of the UFC […]

  • Luke Rockhold on Cain Velasquez injury Video: ‘He’s had a bad back for awhile now’

    Luke Rockhold on Cain Velasquez injury Video: ‘He’s had a bad back for awhile now’

    Ariel Helwani with MMA hour, get the rundown on Cain Velasquez and life as being a UFC champ. Luke Rockhold is living it up and ‘bumping elbows’ with rich and famous after he defeated Chris Weidman at UFC 194. Rockhold discusses his injuries prior to the title fights, however, it’s not common for a fighter […]

  • Is Conor McGregor respectful after a fight? This title contender says ‘Yes’

    Is Conor McGregor respectful after a fight?  This title contender says ‘Yes’

    That is what made me a fan of @TheNotoriousMMA, he talks yes but he delivers and he always shows respect after https://t.co/UYroqJ4bhN — Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) January 27, 2016 “I’m cocky in prediction, I’m confident in preparation, but I am always humble, in victory or defeat.” Conor McGregor seems to be a man of his […]

  • Shane Carwin trolls Brock Lesnar on Twitter

    Shane Carwin trolls Brock Lesnar on Twitter

    In a blast from the past, Shane Carwin may have just re-ignited his feud with former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar. The pair fought back at UFC 116 in July of 2010 to unify the UFC heavyweight championship which was held by Lesnar, and the interim UFC heavyweight championship which was held by Carwin. Ultimately […]

  • MUST SEE! Joe Rogan blows Georges St-Pierre’s mind teaching him some kicks!

    MUST SEE! Joe Rogan blows Georges St-Pierre’s mind teaching him some kicks!

    http://dai.ly/x3oll1e If you haven’t seen this video yet, you are in for a treat. Check out this great clip from the past of UFC color commentator Joe Rogan teaching former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre a thing or two about kicking. Joe is a well-versed martial arts practitioner, which is what makes him such a […]

  • INSANE Video: PEOPLE ARE AWESOME (Martial Arts Edition)

    INSANE Video:  PEOPLE ARE AWESOME (Martial Arts Edition)

    Ready for some action packed martial arts? These martial artists use kicking and striking techniques to paint a painful picture that these strikes can be bad for your health. Check out the fast past, high octane video that might make you want to hit replay.

  • WATCH! Will the move up in weight affect Conor McGregor’s speed?

    WATCH! Will the move up in weight affect Conor McGregor’s speed?

    [ooyala code=”0wY2hoMDE621UWk5y56mFu9kOQGaEMap” player_id=”631143aa3982447caf394a185941cb69″ width=”3840″ height=”2160″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] Check out UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor training for his upcoming fight with lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. McGregor has the chance to become the first fighter in UFC history to simultaneously hold two division’s championship titles on March 5 at UFC 197. “The Notorious” doesn’t look to […]

  • WATCH! Kid who ate Mark Hunt’s body shot scores 6-second KO

    WATCH! Kid who ate Mark Hunt’s body shot scores 6-second KO

    https://youtu.be/JCf3I8NJ7Is It looks like the kickboxer studying under kickboxing legend John Wayne Parr not only can take a punch but can dish them out too. Yesterday we seen a video of “Noodles” taking a solid body shot from UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt. If you are familiar with Hunt’s fights in the UFC, PRIDE or K-1, […]

  • Eddie Alvarez: Retiring from money made in MMA ‘That’s just crazy talk’

    Eddie Alvarez:  Retiring from money made in MMA  ‘That’s just crazy talk’

    Skies the limit for the former Bellator champion these days in the UFC. Eddie Alvarez lost his octagon debut at UFC 178 back in 2014 against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Alvarez rallied after the loss producing two straight wins against former Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez and former UFC champion Anthony Pettis both via split decision. Alvarez […]

  • Fight Night Newark: Sage Northcutt | The Ninja | Speed & Power Video

    Fight Night Newark: Sage Northcutt | The Ninja | Speed & Power Video

    https://youtu.be/iEhFyfAcaL4 It’s almost time for Fight Night Newark to go down and “Super” Sage Northcutt is looking to make his welterweight octagon debut. Northcutt looks like a beast in the lightweight division but in turn of events “Super” will need to thank the ‘brass’ for him not needing to to go through a deeper weight […]

  • Urijah Faber Interview: Dominick Cruz looked ‘flabby’, I’ll be in shape like always

    Urijah Faber Interview: Dominick Cruz looked ‘flabby’, I’ll be in shape like always

    One of the most recognizable featherweight/bantamweight in MMA today is Urijah Faber. Faber so far is looking like the best candidate for Dominick Cruz to make his first title defense against. Some fans and analyst agree that a rubber-match between Faber vs Cruz is a no brainer. These two have been at it for almost […]

  • MUST SEE PHOTO! Billboard in Dublin mocking Aldo’s 13 second loss

    MUST SEE PHOTO! Billboard in Dublin mocking Aldo’s 13 second loss

    Following Conor McGregor’s 13 second win over Jose Aldo at UFC 194, we saw McGregor’s popularity taken to an entirely new level. In Dublin, McGregor’s win was immortalized with a ’13 second’ beer, and now it has been taken one step further in the form of a billboard. Check out the hilarious photo below: A […]

  • WATCH! GSP back in the gym training

    WATCH! GSP back in the gym training

    In Toronto training with my friend Jorge @82spaniard at @openmatmma! A video posted by Georges St-Pierre (@georgesstpierre) on Jan 26, 2016 at 12:50pm PST There has been much speculation as to whether or not Georges St. Pierre will eventually return to the Octagon. While GSP has yet to officially reveal whether or not he will […]

  • UFC once again targeting Ferguson vs. Nurmagomedov

    UFC once again targeting Ferguson vs. Nurmagomedov

    Prior to Khabib Nurmagomedov injuring his ribs at the end of last year, he was booked to return to the Octagon to fight Tony Ferguson in the co-main event of The Ultimate Fighter 22 finale. Nurmagomedov was replaced by Edson Barboza, who lost to Ferguson via 2nd round submission in what was ultimately the Fight […]

  • Miocic didn’t turn down fight with Jones

    Miocic didn’t turn down fight with Jones

    Last week Cain Velasquez withdrew from his UFC 196 heavyweight showdown with Fabricio Werdum. Velasquez was replaced by Stipe Miocic, however news broke shortly after that Werdum had withdrawn from the bout as well. There was a scramble for the UFC to find a replacement main event for the bout. Many on Twitter began to […]

  • HOT Video: 7 Most HORRIFIC Boxing KO’s | 2015 – The Heavyweights –

    HOT Video:  7 Most HORRIFIC Boxing KO’s | 2015  – The Heavyweights –

    https://youtu.be/JB_4nNRsiD0 The heavyweight division in professional boxing produces many notable knockouts year after year. The amount of power that these ‘big boys’ generate in a knockout blow is ridiculous. Check out the most horrific knockouts from the heavyweight division last year.

  • dos Anjos admits McGregor is in his head

    dos Anjos admits McGregor is in his head

    At the UFC 197 press conference, Conor McGregor talked nothing but trash to UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. Nothing was off limits as McGregor brought up dos Anjos’ family, kids, and allegiance to Brazil. Ahead of their March 5th scrap for the UFC lightweight title, Rafael dos Anjos spoke to MMAFighting to discuss how […]

  • UFC 196 ClusterF**K Explained Video: Changes on Fight News Now

    UFC 196 ClusterF**K Explained Video: Changes on Fight News Now

    If you’ve been following the heavyweight title rematch between Cain Velasquez and champ Fabricio Werdum, you’re not alone if you felt like it was a roller coaster ride of emotion. First we find out on ‘manic’ Monday that Velasquez withdrew from his title bout, then we find out that Stipe Miocic is a hero saving […]

  • REPORT: Nate Diaz tried to save UFC 196 with Pettis matchup

    REPORT: Nate Diaz tried to save UFC 196 with Pettis matchup

    Prior to the UFC announcing that Johny Hendricks vs. Stephen Thompson had been moved from the co-main event to the main event, and the Pay-Per View being moved to Fox Sports 1, Nate Diaz reportedly tried to save the event. According to MMAFighting, Nate Diaz reportedly tried to save the event by fighting Anthony Pettis […]

  • Fresh off of ‘Elbow Draining’ : Video -Luke Rockhold Back in the Gym & Hitting Mitts

    Fresh off of ‘Elbow Draining’ :  Video -Luke Rockhold Back in the Gym & Hitting Mitts

    [ooyala code=”9qN2poMDE6e1nceGDcwUpspxf7GntvXC” player_id=”631143aa3982447caf394a185941cb69″ width=”3840″ height=”2160″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] The middleweight champ Luke Rockhold is back in training after we saw footage of his recent elbow draining last week. With the middleweight division losing Yoel Romero from the UFC rankings soon after the potential doping violation news broke, who should Rockhold make his first title defense against?

  • Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone gives Reebok a slap across the face

    Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone gives Reebok a slap across the face

    Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone was not happy about his fine that cost him “a LOT” of money after his fight with Rafael dos Anjos on UFC on FOX 17. Cerrone who wore a patriotic patch in honor of his terminally ill grandmother, was fined from Reebok for violating their uniform code. “Cowboy” later issued Reebok a […]