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Joe Rogan and Rashad Evans agree that Corey Anderson is the dark horse of the UFC’s light heavyweight division
UFC 247 was an eye-opening event for many. It was one of the very few times that Jon Jones looked beatable. Jones who has dominated the UFC’s light heavyweight division for over a decade now has a swathe of hungry challengers circling to dethrone the 205-lbs king. IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO Watch ‘UFC 247 […]
Anthony Smith says Jon Jones looked ‘lost’ and ‘worried’ between rounds at UFC 247
UFC 247 was one of the most controversial cards in recent memory. In large part due to the questionable judging decisions on display. It forced the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to address the situation and has caught the ire of both fans and fighters. One such fighter is Anthony ‘Lionheart’ Smith, who […]
Dominick Reyes hopes for Houston curse to strike again at UFC 247
UFC 247 hosts the biggest fight of Dominick Reyes’ career. “The Devestator” recently recorded a resounding knockout victory over Chris Weidman, faces Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight championship of the world. BE SURE TO Watch ‘UFC 247 – ‘JONES VS. REYES’ Stream all the fights broadcast LIVE — don’t miss a single second […]
The Crescent and the Star: A Story of Pakistani MMA
On April 2013, a man adorned in his native crescent moon and star flag stands bloodied in front of a nine-thousand strong crowd. It’s a scene that has been played out across every major theater of combat for millennia. The look of pure jubilation with a single arm raised, signifying that on this day the […]
Coach: Conor McGregor shows ‘hunger’ in training ahead of UFC 246
After a boxing spectacle with Floyd Mayweather Jr in 2017, Conor McGregor found himself #4 on Forbes top-10 highest paid athletes 2018 list—estimated to have earned $99 million that year. Watch ‘UFC 246 – ‘MCGREGOR VS. COWBOY’ Stream all the fights broadcast LIVE — don’t miss a single second of face-punching action! Plus, you get […]
UFC’s Jessica Penne claims USADA has ‘bullied’ her into retirement, USADA responds
36-year-old UFC strawwweight Jessica Penne released a lengthy statement on social media claiming she has been forced into retirement from MMA due to the actions of the United States Anti-Doping Agency. She claims that she will be suspended for four years due to a failed test, which has effectively ended her career. View this post […]
Derrick Lewis claims American Top Team view him as ‘weakest’ top five UFC heavyweight
Derrick Lewis joined Jim Norton and Matt Serra on the UFC Unfiltered podcast to discuss his upcoming bout with Ilir Latifi. Lewis (22-7, 1NC), who is currently ranked fifth among UFC heavyweights, welcomes divisional newcomer Ilir Latifi at UFC 247 on February 8th 2020. ‘The Black Beast’ suggested that Ilir Latifi (14-7, 1NC) called for […]
UFC vet Jordan Mein signs with Bellator MMA
Jordan Mein (31-12) has found a new home at Bellator MMA. Initially reported by Aaron Bronsteter of TSN and later confirmed by MMA Fighting — the 30-year-old has signed an exclusive, multi fight deal with the California based promotion. Mein, who at his relatively young age is considered a veteran of the sport after 43 […]
USADA introduces pilot phase of oral fluid testing for UFC fighters
UFC Senior VP of Athlete Health and Performance Jeff Novitzky recently confirmed that the UFC’s anti-doping program, administered by USADA, will be introducing a new testing method. In a comprehensive statement made on December 12th USADA addressed the implementation of oral fluid testing. The statement included an information guide about the new method, which included […]
UFC’s Mike Perry calls for backyard brawl against actor Michael Jai White
Kevin Ferguson — or as he was commonly known: ‘Kimbo Slice’ — is one of the most well-known names in combat sports. Ferguson grew to fame in popular culture after his backyard boxing videos went viral on the internet. Ferguson also had multiple bouts in professional boxing and Mixed Martial Arts, before tragically passing away […]
Petr Yan blasts Henry Cejudo, calls for ‘real’ title fight versus Aljamain Sterling
2019 was a great year for Petr Yan (6-0 UFC). He beat three solid opponents; including John Dodson, Jimmie Rivera and Urijah Faber. And against Faber, a former title contender, Yan scored a vicious third round knockout. The Siberian fighter believes this should be enough to procure a coveted shot at the UFC bantamweight title. […]
Dana White: UFC stars make ‘crazy money’
UFC fighter pay has always been an area of vehement discussion. Historically, the UFC has received criticism for fighter pay despite being the largest MMA promotion. 2018 marked the first (and only) time an MMA athlete was on the overall top-10 Forbes list of highest paid athletes — with the #4 spot belonging to Conor […]
Fedor Emelianenko clarifies Bellator post-fight retirement statement
Following Fedor Emelianenko’s first-round knockout over Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan, many suspected it would be the final fight to conclude a storied career. Emelianenko is undefeated in 13 bouts at Saitama — including nostalgic victories against Kevin Randleman, Mirko Cro Cop and Mark Coleman. IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO […]
Andre Soukhamthath calls Daron Cruickshank’s Bellator loss ‘karma’ for ‘racist’ video
Andre Soukhamthath took to Instagram, posting a series of pictures and videos of Daron Cruickshank being classless and calling him racist. View this post on Instagram Karma… ♂️ People need to be exposed… I don’t let things like this slide… It’s not funny and it’s not okay … swipe and you will see @daroncruickshank … […]
UFC champ Jon Jones helps the homeless in Albuquerque for Christmas
This winter holiday season has seemingly surfaced the charitable side of the MMA community. Recently Justin Gaethje paid off the lunch debts for students in a Colorado school. Now, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is doing his part for the less fortunate in Albuquerque. View this post on Instagram It’s a blessing to give, […]
UFC’s Kevin Lee endorses Bernie Sanders at Las Vegas rally
Politics and MMA historically only used to cross paths during discussions of legalization. The sport has moved on significantly since then. Now we find senators, political representatives and even the US president himself reveling in fighter endorsement. Most recently, UFC lightweight star Kevin Lee was a special guest at a Las Vegas rally for Democratic […]
Chael Sonnen reveals reason behind Royce Gracie and Eddie Bravo feud
On November 12, 1993, a skinny 26-year-old Brazilian, wearing a karate gi, became a combat sports legend; defeating three daunting opponents in one night to win UFC 1. No one — other than his family — expected Royce Gracie to submit everyone he fought that night in under three minutes. The famous victory at UFC […]
Justin Gaethje pays off all lunch debt for students at West Early
The early 2000s did not have a kind view of mixed martial artists. The stereotypical image was of tattooed thugs and general societal delinquents. However, over time this view has changed and in large part it is down to the altruistic nature of some fighters. Take the great work Justin Wren is doing with the […]
Jorge Masvidal praises Ben Askren for taking loss ‘on the chin’
When Jorge Masvidal beat the then-undefeated Ben Askren, he was unforgiving after a long and heated build up to their bout at UFC 239. This was despite recording a stunning flying-knee knockout over the former Olympian and also doing it in the quickest time in UFC history (5 seconds). However, recently ‘Gamebred’ tweeted a surprising […]
UFC 246 official promo unveiled for Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone
Appropriately titled “The Showdown”, the UFC has released the first promo for the UFC 246 headliner between Donald Cerrone and Conor McGregor. The main event will take place on January 18th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Related All About Conor McGregor The promo has been produced over the sounds of an ominous cover […]
Chael Sonnen explains why the key to Stipe Miocic’s UFC success is his firefighting career
Navigating the economics of the fight game is irrevocably complex. It is a facet that any rising star must acquaint themselves with. This is to ensure they can maintain longevity within the sport. According to a 2017 report, only 0.09% of fighters (Boxing and MMA) are capable of earning over $2million annually. For those select […]
Sergio Pettis makes promotional debut at Bellator 238, meets Alfred Khashakyan
Former UFC flyweight and bantamweight fighter Sergio Pettis will make his promotional debut at Bellator 238 on January 25th. START WATCHING THE FIGHTS ON DAZN NOW! DAZN gives you access to top sports, including Sergio Pettis vs Alfred Khashakyan — Don’t miss out on any of the face-punching action! SIGN UP NOW! Sergio Pettis (18-5) […]
Stats Corner: Where in the world do MMA fighters come from?
MMA commercial breaks are a lot like a steaming hot shower. They give fans time to ponder on all the little things. The details that otherwise escape them in their busy day-to-day lives. One of those little things I’ve been pondering is: Where do the athletes fighting for these promotions come from? Where does the […]
ZUFFA is trying to recoup $388k in legal fees from Mark Hunt
UFC 200 was supposed to be the biggest fight card in UFC history. Other than the significance around the number ‘200’ it also marked the end of the 15-year reign of the Fertitta Brothers. On the day of the event it was announced that Frank and Lorenzo had sold ZUFFA LLC, and the UFC, to […]
Manager: Jared Cannonier signed bout agreement to face Robert Whittaker
UFC 248 may have just received its second high-profile booking following a bout announcement earlier this week pitting Weili Zhang against Joanna Jedrzejczyk. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani spoke to Jared Cannonier’s manager, who revealed that his fighter had signed his side of the bout agreement to fight the former undisputed middleweight champion – Robert Whittaker (20-5). […]
Gerald Harris on retirement: ‘I made that decision in the third round’ against Seth Baczynski
One of the hardest parts of combat sports is knowing when to walk away. Often the dangerous whispers of victory, or the murmurs of fame and monetary gain, plague a fighter’s mind—convincing them to take just one more fight. There is always a skeptical moment among combat sports fans when we hear a fighter is […]
Firas Zahabi: Kevin Lee ‘could become world champion — if he’s disciplined’
2017 was a tumultuous year for Kevin Lee to say the least. The rising star had won five consecutive fights before losing to ‘El Cucuy’ Tony Ferguson and the opportunity to assert himself as perennial UFC lightweight contender. Two months later his head coach: Robert Follis would be dead by suicide. Lee was in a […]
Justin Gaethje says the only way to Khabib is through Conor McGregor
Coming off a dominant first round TKO victory over Donald Cerrone in September 2019, Justin Gaethje (21-2) has been pressing for a match up with superstar Conor McGregor. In a world where it often seems like every fighter on the lightweight, welterweight, and featherweight rosters are looking to reap the infamous “red-panty night” payday, Gaethje […]