Category: UFC NEWS

  • UFC Flyweight Ian McCall Arrested | UFC NEWS

    UFC Flyweight Ian McCall Arrested | UFC NEWS

    I guess when you employ more than 300 fighter’s it’s easy to compile a list of a few bad seeds or guys with legal issues. In the most recent case of fighter-gone-bad, UFC Flyweight contender, Ian McCall has picked up an arrest of his own for driving with a suspended license and according to reports, […]

  • Edgar Happy To Help Nate Diaz Prepare For Benson Henderson Title Fight | UFC NEWS

    Edgar Happy To Help Nate Diaz Prepare For Benson Henderson Title Fight | UFC NEWS

    Having spent 50-minutes of cage-time with the current champion, former champ, Frankie Edgar, has voiced his commitment to the Gracie family on Sherdog Radio and offered up assistance to the man who is next-in-line, Nate Diaz. Check out what Edgar had to say: “If Nate would need my help or would ask for my help, […]

  • Ex-UFC Fighter Jason 'Mayhem' Miller Breaks into Church Naked I MMA News

    Ex-UFC Fighter Jason 'Mayhem' Miller Breaks into Church Naked I MMA News

      Recently released UFC fighter Jason ‘Mayhem’ Miller was reportedly arrested for breaking into a church, while naked, and emptying a fire extinguisher into the air. TMZ featured the story earlier today: “Ex-UFC fighter Jason “Mayhem” Miller was arrested today in Orange County, TMZ has learned — after allegedly breaking into a church, spraying a […]

  • MMA POLL : Bendo or Edgar, Who deserved the decision?

    MMA POLL : Bendo or Edgar, Who deserved the decision?

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  • Frankie Edgar: Massive changes needed in rematch

    Frankie Edgar: Massive changes needed in rematch

    By Evan Stoumbelis Lightweight #1 contender and former Lightweight champion Frankie “The Answer” Edgar believes there are “massive changes” needed for his rematch with Ben Henderson this Saturday at UFC 150. Frankie said: “I think there’s massive changes that need to be made in every fight, whether you win it or lose it, but I […]

  • Ed Herman: Silva is ducking Weidman

    Ed Herman: Silva is ducking Weidman

    By Evan Stoumbelis Former TUF competitor and UFC Middleweight Ed Herman sounded off in regards to Anderson Silva today. In Herman’s eyes the champ is ducking potential #1 contender Chris “The All-American” Weidman. Herman went on record as saying “Anderson’s trying to duck him. I think it’s ’cause Weidman can beat him and everyone knows […]

  • Kim vs. Thiago Set For "UFC on FUEL TV 6" I MMA News

    Kim vs. Thiago Set For "UFC on FUEL TV 6" I MMA News

      An exciting welterweight fight has been added to the UFC on FUEL TV 6 card as Paulo Thiago takes on Dong-Hyun Kim. Tatame spoke with Thiago as he revealed plans to fight in China in October. Thiago is coming off of a brutal knockout loss at the hands of Siyar Bahadurzada in April and will […]

  • Anderson Silva Camp Turns Down Weidman and Jones; Calls Diaz a Good Opponent I MMA News

    Anderson Silva Camp Turns Down Weidman and Jones; Calls Diaz a Good Opponent I MMA News

      With the challengers for Anderson Silva‘s belt lining up around the corner like the debut of a new iPhone, Silva weighs in on who he is willing to fight. The answer might surprise you as Silva (via Ed Soares) said that he doesn’t want a fight with Chris Weidman or a super-fight with Jon […]

  • The Saga of Nick Diaz Continues I Editorial

      Nick Diaz has a habit of trash talking and calling out just about any fighter he wants to on any given week. Most recently, he has called out middleweight champion, Anderson Silva in a bizarre move that would lead fight fans to assume that Nick Diaz is out of retirement and looking for an […]

  • Why We Haven’t Seen The Last Of Chael Sonnen In The Middleweight Division

    Why We Haven’t Seen The Last Of Chael Sonnen In The Middleweight Division

    By Evan Stoumbelis After losing to Anderson Silva for a second time, fans are left to wonder what Chael Sonnen‘s fate will be. Chael spoke with UFC Today’s Ariel Helwani about a possible move to the Light Heavyweight division. “There is simply an option to start over by changing weight class. My mentors have done […]

  • Rory MacDonald Says He Will Hurt BJ Penn

    Rory MacDonald Says He Will Hurt BJ Penn

    By Evan Stoumbelis Today the UFC held the press conference for UFC 152, which will take place on September 22nd in Toronto. The event will serve as BJ Penn‘s comeback fight, where he hopes to defeat the up and coming Canadian Rory MacDonald. During the course of the press conference Rory went on record as […]

  • Belfort Wants Weidman In Brazil I UFC News

    Belfort Wants Weidman In Brazil I UFC News

      Today, via Twitter, Vitor Belfort has stated that he has personally asked Joe Silva for a fight with Chris Weidman for the next shot at the middleweight crown. Belfort claims that he believes Weidman is next in line but thinks that they should still fight just to clear up any argument as to who […]

  • Sonnen Blames Media For Distractions And Losing Silva Fight | UFC NEWS

    Sonnen Blames Media For Distractions And Losing Silva Fight | UFC NEWS

    By Evan Stoumbelis Never at a loss for words, Chael Sonnen spoke to Fuel TV’s “UFC Tonight” about the question burning in everyone’s minds: What happened in his fight against Anderson Silva? “Listen, you wanna really know what happened? Everything’s going fine. I’m minding my own business. I’m out there, in the middle of a […]

  • Why Chris Weidman Is Not Next In Line I Editorial

    Why Chris Weidman Is Not Next In Line I Editorial

      Any fighter who is on the cusp of the title picture calls out the champ of their respective weight class after a big win. Its just instinct. You just won a fight and now feel that you can beat anyone on Earth as the adrenaline continues to course through your veins. Whether or not […]

  • Magalhaes vs. Pokrajac Booked For UFC 151 | UFC NEWS

    Magalhaes vs. Pokrajac Booked For UFC 151 | UFC NEWS

    By Evan Stoumbelis Ultimate Fighter season 8 runner up Vinny Magalhaes has inked a deal with the UFC. His first opponent is rumored to be Igor Pokrajac at UFC 152. The bout has yet to be confirmed by UFC officials, as is Magalhaes’ newly inked contract, but it was reported by Canadian Sportsnet reporter Joe […]

  • Overeem Says He Is Trying To Get Licensed Early | UFC NEWS

    Overeem Says He Is Trying To Get Licensed Early | UFC NEWS

      Alistair Overeem has had his share of legal troubles over the past few months and has been a ghost since his suspension from competition due to a failed drug test for elevated levels of testosterone. Now, the Dutch UFC heavyweight says he plans to come back in December and continue his title hunt against […]

  • Fertitta Breaks Down The Most Important UFC Battles In History | UFC NEWS

    Fertitta Breaks Down The Most Important UFC Battles In History | UFC NEWS

    The UFC has its fair share of memorable moments unforgettable icons. But where do these historic fights stack up in the eyes of UFC owner, Lorenzo Fertitta? Dave Deibert of Postmedia News shared his top ten list with Fertitta at UFC 148 to get his opinion on these 10 historic fights that helped define the […]

  • Cormier Expected To Make Final Fight For Strikeforce In September | UFC News

    Cormier Expected To Make Final Fight For Strikeforce In September | UFC News

    By Evan Stoumbelis Last Saturday, Strikeforce broadcasters reported that undefeated fighter Daniel Cormier will have his final Strikeforce fight on September 29th. The promotion has yet to announce Cormier’s opponent, but after the fight, Cormier will be making the jump to the UFC regardless of the outcome. Rumors circulated that his opponent would be Josh […]

  • Coker Says No Strikeforce Champs Will Take Off To The UFC | MMA NEWS

    Coker Says No Strikeforce Champs Will Take Off To The UFC | MMA NEWS

      Since the UFC’s blockbuster purchase of rival organization, Strikeforce, the UFC has really run the show and turned Strikeforce into a much more marketable company. The UFC has also taken the liberty to import some top fighters to compete at the highest level of MMA in the UFC. Such notable names include former Strikeforce […]

  • Tim Boetsch Honored To Be The Man To KO Lombard | UFC NEWS

    Tim Boetsch Honored To Be The Man To KO Lombard | UFC NEWS

      UFC middleweight, Tim Boetsch talked to Sherdog Radio Network’s, Jordan Breen Show about his highly anticipated fight with promotional newcomer and top middleweight prospect, Hector Lombard. Boetsch was originally slated to fight Michael Bisping at the upcoming UFC 149 card but the injury bug hit and shook up the middleweight division leaving Boetsch and Lombard […]

  • Mike Dolce Thinks Every Fighter Can Learn Something From Chael Sonnen | UFC NEWS

    Mike Dolce Thinks Every Fighter Can Learn Something From Chael Sonnen | UFC NEWS

    By Jonathan Kirschner Mike Dolce went from having a lackluster career as a mixed martial arts fighter to having a very successful career as a nutritionist for some of the top athletes in the world today. One of the high-profiled names that he helps reach his desired weight on fight day is Chael Sonnen, who […]

  • Melvin Guillard vs. Donald Cerrone Booked For UFC 150 | UFC NEWS

    Melvin Guillard vs. Donald Cerrone Booked For UFC 150 | UFC NEWS

    By Jonathan Kirschner Former training partners Donald Cerrone and Melvin Guillard are all set to fight at UFC 150 which takes places in Denver, Colorado on August 11 2012, UFC announced on Friday. The two had once trained together in Albuquerque, New Mexico under Greg Jackson, but that won’t keep them from trying to bash […]

  • UFC 148 Drug Tests Come Back Clean | UFC NEWS

    UFC 148 Drug Tests Come Back Clean | UFC NEWS

    By Jonathan Kirschner Executive Director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission Keith Kizer stated that all fighters from UFC 148 tested negative for banned substances. Instead of random sampling, every fighter on the card was subject to drug testing. UFC 148 took place last Saturday and the main-event saw Anderson Silva defeat Chael Sonnen in […]

  • Referee Admits Late Stoppage In Weidman vs. Munoz Bout | UFC NEWS

    Referee Admits Late Stoppage In Weidman vs. Munoz Bout | UFC NEWS

    By Evan Stoumbelis Wednesday night in the UFC on Fuel TV 4 main event, fans saw Chris Weidman face Mark Munoz. The All American Chris Weidman connected with an elbow that sent The Filipino Wrecking Machine Mark Munoz down. Weidman quickly began punching the downed Munoz, who was clearly unconscious. After several punishing blows referee […]

  • UFC on FUEL TV 4 Medical Suspensions Report | UFC NEWS

    UFC on FUEL TV 4 Medical Suspensions Report | UFC NEWS

    Injuries were abundant after the UFC on Fuel 4 card. The card took place on July 11th, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. Mark Munoz was the biggest name on the injury list as he was beaten down for almost two rounds by Chris Weidman. He will be out for six months for […]

  • UFC on FUEL TV 4 Salary Report | UFC NEWS

    UFC on FUEL TV 4 Salary Report | UFC NEWS

    UFC on Fuel 4 gave us a spectacular card with skillful finishes. In the main event, Chris Weidman proved that he is a threat at 185 by dominating Mark Munoz and finishing him in the second with a perfect elbow followed by brutal ground0-and-pound. Aaron Simpson and Chris Weidman topped out the list at $46,000 […]

  • VIDEO | Faber vs. Barao Preview | UFC NEWS

    VIDEO | Faber vs. Barao Preview | UFC NEWS

    Urijiah Faber takes on Renan Barao for the interim bantamweight title at UFC 149. Like such an explosive matchup needs any hyping, here is the video preview of this blockbuster main event. [youtube:b6AHu9EVvz0]   Here is the full fight card for the July 21st card. MAIN CARD (PPV): Urijah Faber vs. Renan Barao (for interim […]

  • Sonnen Has New Respect For Silva I MMA News

    Sonnen Has New Respect For Silva I MMA News

    The most anticipated fight in UFC history has now concluded and the reigning UFC middleweight champion is still that, the champion. This fight had by-far the most amount of trash talking with a  two-year gap in between the two fights. After a tough loss, though, it is Chael Sonnen who came out and gave respect […]