Category: UFC NEWS

  • Weidman vs Rockhold preview video: UFC 194 Champ is Ready!

    Weidman vs Rockhold preview video: UFC 194 Champ is Ready!

    http://youtu.be/Ww1aioW3W_A In the sport of MMA,  one of the many factors heading into a fight is the dreadful weight-cut. Chris Weidman is coming into UFC 194 under 194 lbs. Preparation and discipline were essential for the lighter than normal champ. Weidman completely cut out some of his vices like drinking to ensure his prediction of being […]

  • Henderson vs Masvidal Video: Post fight words from “Smooth” Henderson

    Henderson vs Masvidal Video: Post fight words from “Smooth” Henderson

          The main event at UFC Fight Night Korea was classic, text book Benson “Smooth” Henderson style of winning. Henderson (23-5 MMA) defeated Jorge Masvidal via split decision. This win marks the 11th time Henderson has won by split decision and 4th time getting his hand raised in a five round fight. Henderson […]

  • PHOTO | Jedrzejczyk’s interesting reflex training while recovering from surgery

    PHOTO | Jedrzejczyk’s interesting reflex training while recovering from surgery

    UFC women’s strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk is fresh off of an impressive decision win over Valerie Letourneau in the co-main event of UFC 193 this past month. In the fight Jedrzejczyk injured her right hand, and needed to undergo surgery. While recovering she has taken up an interesting training method to keep her reflexes sharp. […]

  • GSP on Dana White: “I would have come back sooner!”

    GSP on Dana White: “I would have come back sooner!”

    UFC 167 was supposed to be the former welterweight champ George Saint Pierre’s “swan song”. GSP defended the welterweight title 9 times before calling it quits. Now, GSP is letting everyone know that he would be back sooner if Dana would have handled certain situations differently. A lot of speculation as to why Pierre retired […]

  • Dong Hyun Kim believes Maia is the easiest fight in the top 10

    Dong Hyun Kim believes Maia is the easiest fight in the top 10

    Saturday morning in Seoul Korea, Dong Hyun Kim defeated Dominic Waters via TKO. The performance was an impressive one for ‘The Stun Gun’ who now apparently is seeking a rematch with Demian Maia. At the post-fight press conference Kim was asked by MMAJunkie who he would like to fight next, and his answer came without […]

  • Highlight KO’s Top 5 Video: UFC 194 “Brutal Finishers”

    Highlight KO’s Top 5 Video: UFC 194 “Brutal Finishers”

    https://youtu.be/dLjF1rJFQLo Knockouts are the end result of patience, timing, and many moves and sequences that position a fighter to create his/her “right place, right time” scenario.  Sure, we’ve all seen many fighters get KO’d quick into the first round, but when you’re talking about the elite, it’s a chess-match type mental game that doesn’t allow […]

  • Rockhold’s video statement: Should champ Weidman be worried?

    Rockhold’s video statement: Should champ Weidman be worried?

    http://youtu.be/deR_FRGdTrQ Luke Rockhold, at times, can be a man of many words. In this short video response by Rockhold (via Shootmedia), he attempts to make this a “bilingual bloodbath”  heading up to one of the two title fights on Dec 12th. Rockhold (14-2 MMA 4-1 UFC) submitted Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida by rear RNC (rear […]

  • Miesha positioned to be “Next?” Video:

    Miesha positioned to be “Next?” Video:

    What a difference two weeks can make. Miesha “Cupcake” Tate is back in the mix after Holly Holm, at UFC 193, shocked the world with a KO win over Ronda “Rowdy” Rousey a few weeks ago. The loss sent shockwaves through the heads of the UFC brass no doubt. It opened a few doors for […]

  • PHOTO | Korean Zombie in attendance at ‘UFC Fight Night: Seoul’

    PHOTO | Korean Zombie in attendance at ‘UFC Fight Night: Seoul’

    Earlier this morning in Seoul Korea, the one and only Korean Zombie, also known as Chan Sung Jung, was in attendance at the fights. Jung’s last fight in the Octagon was a TKO loss to Jose Aldo at UFC 163 in 2013 in a Fight of the Year candidate. Following the loss it was revealed […]

  • December to Remember Video: Fight Nights, TUF Finales, UFC 194 Oh my!

    December to Remember Video: Fight Nights, TUF Finales, UFC 194 Oh my!

    http://youtu.be/ChDti17QIZc Dana White and the UFC are running a three day fighting extravaganza next month to close out 2015. The organization kicks off the first of three nights of fighting on December 10th with UFC Fight Night Namajunas vs VanZant headlining the event. Dec. 11th will feature TUF “The Ultimate Fighter” 22 finale (Team McGregor […]

  • Henderson looking to “test the market” following completion of contract

    Henderson looking to “test the market” following completion of contract

    This morning when Benson Henderson defeated Jorge Masvidal in Seoul, Korea he also completed his contract with the UFC. Henderson removed his gloves inside the Octagon, leaving many to wonder if he was going to be stepping away from the Octagon. Following the fight, he spoke to MMAJunkie about what’s next for him. “When I […]

  • PHOTO | FAIL! UFC mixes up Benson Henderson and Dan Henderson’s fight history

    PHOTO | FAIL! UFC mixes up Benson Henderson and Dan Henderson’s fight history

    Prior to Benson Henderson fighting Jorge Masvidal in Seoul, Korea earlier this morning on UFC Fight Pass, the UFC showed an image showing Henderson’s past fights. The only problem is that they included some fights that UFC middleweight Dan Henderson was involved in… Check out the screenshot below. You had one job FOX Sports… Posted […]

  • WATCH! Cris Cyborg wants to beat up Joe Rogan & Tony Hinchcliffe

    WATCH! Cris Cyborg wants to beat up Joe Rogan & Tony Hinchcliffe

    https://youtu.be/8ndQzYLuFlo Recently Joe Rogan and Tony Hinchcliffe made some jokes at the expense of Invicta FC champion Cris Cyborg. The two comics made jokes about how Cyborg’s only chances of making the bantamweight limit of 135 pounds would be if she cut off her penis. That didn’t sit too well with Cyborg, who called the […]

  • Holm politely says Rousey can’t beat her

    Holm politely says Rousey can’t beat her

    Holly Holm put on such an incredibly dominant and flawless performance against Ronda Rousey in the main event of UFC 193 that many believe Holm does in fact ‘have Rousey’s number’. Rousey stated post-fight that she plans to take some time away from fighting in order to focus on other endeavors, however that hasn’t stopped […]

  • REPLAY! Dominique Steele’s slam TKO

    REPLAY! Dominique Steele’s slam TKO

    Let's take another look at that KO by @TheDomTSteele! #UFCSeoul LIVE on @UFCFightPass https://t.co/rB5tJloNzp — UFC (@ufc) November 28, 2015 This morning on UFC Fight Pass the UFC hosted an action packed morning of fights from Seoul Korea. In the co-main event Dominique Steele finished Dong Hyun Kim with some elbows after a brutal slam […]

  • REPLAY! Fredy Serrano dislocates opponents elbow at ‘UFC FN: Seoul’

    REPLAY! Fredy Serrano dislocates opponents elbow at ‘UFC FN: Seoul’

    Just like that! @FredySerrano125 gets the W tonight at #UFCSeoul! https://t.co/sKrPiSKaVA — UFC (@ufc) November 28, 2015 It was a rough morning for Tao Zhikui this morning in Seoul Korea as he had his elbow dislocated by his opponent. Zhikui attempted to stop a takedown by posting his arm on the ground, which resulted […]

  • FAIL! UFC shows Conor McGregor as being American during UFC 194 promo

    FAIL! UFC shows Conor McGregor as being American during UFC 194 promo

    During a promotional segment for UFC 194 on the ‘UFC Fight Night: Seoul’ broadcast this morning, Conor McGregor was listed as being American instead of Irish. Check out the screenshot below. Conor McGregor, American hero pic.twitter.com/m4H5dKR4OY — caposa (@GrabakaHitman) November 28, 2015 Oops…

  • ‘UFC Fight Night: Seoul’ post-fight bonuses

    ‘UFC Fight Night: Seoul’ post-fight bonuses

    Earlier today in Seoul, Korea fight fans saw an action packed morning of fights. Following the fight at the post-fight press conference it was announced that Doo Ho Choi and Dominique Steele earned performance bonuses. In addition, Seo Hee Ham vs. Cortney Casey earned Fight of the Night honors. All fighters listed above earned $50,000 […]

  • QUICK TWITT: Fighters react to Benson Henderson’s split decision win

    QUICK TWITT: Fighters react to Benson Henderson’s split decision win

    Earlier today in Seoul, Korea Benson Henderson defeated Jorge Masvidal via split decision. Immediately fighters took to Twitter to react to the bout on Twitter. We compiled some of the best reactions for you in one article, check it out! It's time for the main event! #UFCSeoul: @BensonHenderson vs @GamebredFighter! https://t.co/9TV1yEmC3L pic.twitter.com/ROuL4L0kZ1 — UFC (@ufc) […]

  • REPLAY! Benson Henderson and Jorge Masvidal Octagon interviews

    REPLAY! Benson Henderson and Jorge Masvidal Octagon interviews

    Earlier this morning in Seoul, Korea Benson Henderson and Jorge Masvidal went to war for 5 rounds. Ultimately Henderson was awarded the split decision win in front of the Korean fans. Catch the post-fight Octagon interviews above!

  • Smooth! Benson Henderson defeats Jorge Masvidal via split-decision

    Smooth! Benson Henderson defeats Jorge Masvidal via split-decision

    The main event of UFC Fight Night 79 in Korea featured former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson (22-5 MMA) taking on Jorge Masvidal (29-9 MMA) in a welterweight contest. Benson opened the striking by landing a solid leg kick on Masvidal. Jorge is pressing forward but Henderson is able to stick and move while landing […]

  • Dong Hyun Kim defeats Dominic Waters via TKO in round 1!

    Dong Hyun Kim defeats Dominic Waters via TKO in round 1!

    A welterweight tilt between Korean standout Dong Hyun Kim (21-3-1 MMA) and American Dominic Waters (9-4 MMA) served as the co-main event for UFC Fight Night 79. Kim was able to land a huge judo throw on Waters in the opening minutes which landed the hometown Korean hero in side control. Kim was able to […]

  • Alberto Mina defeats Yoshihiro Akiyama via controversial split-decision

    Alberto Mina defeats Yoshihiro Akiyama via controversial split-decision

    The second bout of the UFC Fight Night 79 main card featured a welterweight tilt between Yoshihiro Akiyama (14-6 MMA) and Alberto Mina (12-0 MMA). The bell sounded and both men rushed forward to get things started in round 1. Akiyama and Mina traded some devastating leg kicks in the opening round, but it was […]

  • Doo Ho Choi TKO’s Sam Sicilia in the first round!

    Doo Ho Choi TKO’s Sam Sicilia in the first round!

    A lightweight tilt between Doo Ho Choi (13-1 MMA) and Sam Sicilia (15-6 MMA) kicked off the UFC Fight Night 79 main card in Seoul, Korea. The fight did not last long, as both men were happy to exchange right from the get go. Hometown hero Doo Ho Choi was able to land the first […]

  • UFC Fight Night 79 Live Results

    UFC Fight Night 79 Live Results

    UFC Fight Night 79 is taking place from inside Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul, South Korea. The event is headlined by a welterweight fight featuring former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson taking on the always dangerous Jorge Masvidal. Get the latest UFN 79 results below: Ben Henderson vs. Jorge Masvidal — Benson Henderson def. Jorge […]

  • Nurmagomedov would rather fight ‘alcoholic’ fighters than countrymen

    Nurmagomedov would rather fight ‘alcoholic’ fighters than countrymen

    Khabib Nurmagomedov is arguably the face of the Dagestani MMA-invasion. During a recent Q&A in Moscow following a seminar to promote Reebok gear, Nurmagomedov and fellow lightweight Rashid Magomedov were asked about the possibility of fighting each other. Nurmagomedov’s response, which was captured by Cageside.RU, was an interesting one: “I’m not for this attitude,” Khabib said […]

  • Kings MMA coach invites Rousey to train

    Kings MMA coach invites Rousey to train

    Rafael Cordeiro is one of the most well known and respected trainers in the MMA industry. Cordeiro has trained the likes of Rafael Dos Anjos, Lyoto Machida, Wanderlei Silva, Fabricio Werdum, and Shogun Rua to name a few. Following Ronda Rousey’s UFC 193 knockout loss to Holly Holm earlier this month, Rafael Dos Anjos invited […]

  • On This Day: Conor McGregor begins climb to stardom after loss to Joseph Duffy

    On This Day: Conor McGregor begins climb to stardom after loss to Joseph Duffy

    UFC interim featherweight champion has come a long way in just five years. On this day back in 2010, “The Notorious” fell at the hands of fellow Irishman Joseph Duffy at CWFC 39 (video here). Since then, McGregor has gone on to win every bout he has entered. Most notably, McGregor won the interim featherweight […]