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Matt Brown vs. Tarec Saffiedine likely for December UFC event
A welterweight bout between Matt Brown and former Strikeforce champion Tarec Saffiedine is reportedly in the works for December, according to FOX Sports. With three events currently on the docket for December, where exactly the match falls is still in question. Dubbed ‘Mr. Fox’ by UFC president Dana White, it would be hard to imagine Brown […]
Rampage Jackson and Tito Ortiz hit SportsCenter: talk Bellator, UFC and Dana White
Former UFC light heavyweight champions Quinton Jackson and Tito Ortiz have begun making the promotional rounds ahead of their headlining bout at Bellator 106 on Nov. 2. The pair spent the day at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut for a live, in-studio appearance discussing their moves to Bellator, their past in the UFC and of […]
Conor McGregor slams Diego Sanchez following fight-night commentary tweets
Following his self-admitted lackluster decision victory over Max Holloway at last weekend’s UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen, Irish featherweight Conor McGregor has certainly managed to keep our attention. Rather than falling off the grid as some do after fights, McGregor took the elite of the UFC’s featherweights to task last night via Twitter. Granting […]
Anderson Silva uninterested in bouts with Vitor Belfort and ‘Jacare’ Souza
Chatting with Brazilian outlet Combate (translated by MMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz), former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva shed some light on his plans for the future. According to Silva, it seems he has no desire to face former challenger Vitor Belfort in a rematch of their title bout back in 2011. Silva finished Belfort with […]
Brett Cooper in for Doug Marshall, fights Alexander Shlemenko at Bellator 98
An unfortunate hand injury has caused a late shakeup to Bellator’s upcoming Season 9. After being slated to face current middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko in the main event at Bellator 98, Doug Marshall has been replaced by Brett Cooper after suffering a broken hand. The promotion announced the switch Monday: Due to a broken hand, […]
Bellator scraps Women’s division, releases Jessica Aguilar
With news yesterday of former Bellator fighters Felice Herrig and Jessica Eye leaving the organization for other opportunities, that left just Jessica Aguilar on the company’s roster of female fighters. Aguilar would eventually be released herself, effectively dissolving Bellator’s Women’s MMA division. Tuesday night, Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney released an official statement on the matter: […]
Bellator releases Jessica Eye, Felice Herrig signs with Invicta FC
Women’s MMA veterans Jessica Eye and Felice Herrig are no longer part of Bellator’s shrinking female divisions. Herrig, who last competed at Bellator 94 in March in a 115lb strawweight bout, announced today her signing with Women’s MMA promotion Invicta FC. “I couldn’t be happier than I am now, after signing with Invicta FC,” said […]
World Series of Fighting 4: Spong vs. Deanda Gifs and results: Spong scores a decision, Sefo stopped in second
World Series of Fighting 4: Spong vs. Deanda took place tonight from Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, California. Make sure to keep it tuned to Bloody Elbow for all of your World Series of Fighting 4 coverage. For more in-depth play-by-play check out how our very own Dallas Winston saw the action live. See below for the […]
Charles Oliveira vs. Estevan Payan booked for UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III
A featherweight bout between Charles Oliveira and Estevan Payan has joined a stacked UFC 166 card. Featuring a title fight between UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and former champion Junior dos Santos, UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III takes place Oct. 19, 2013 from Houston’s Honda Center. Coming off of a three-round barnburner with […]
Paul Daley signs exclusive contract with European promotion BAMMA
Former UFC, Strikeforce and Bellator welterweight Paul Daley has signed a three-fight, 12-month agreement with BAMMA. MMA Fighting confirmed the news with Daley’s manager, Wad Alameddine, and the organization. “I’m extremely happy to sign with a premier European promotion,” Daley said in a statement provided to MMAFighting.com. “BAMMA provides exciting match-ups for hardcore fans, with […]
Tim Kennedy wants Wanderlei, apprehensive about fighting Belfort in Brazil
It sounds like UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy has shifted his focus from one legendary Brazilian to another. Recently rumored to be facing Vitor Belfort, the Strikeforce vet now claims to be eyeing a scrap with former PIRDE champion Wanderlei Silva. Bleacher Report has the goods: “I’d love to fight anybody with a rich history within […]
Boxers Dereck Chisora and Wladimir Klitschko involved in nightclub brawl
According to the Mirror, heavyweight boxers Dereck Chisora and Wladimir Klitschko were involved in an altercation when they ran into each other at an Ibiza nightclub last week. The pair apparently needed to be separated by security. According to Chisora, he offered a hand to Klitschko who pulled him towards him before the pair were […]
Michael Chandler signs new eight-fight contract with Bellator
Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler has signed a new eight-fight agreement, confirmed Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney. MMA Fighting’s Luke Thomas has the details: “I’ve felt very strongly for the last year or more that I think we have the best lightweight in MMA in Bellator,” Rebney told MMA Fighting. “His name is Michael Chandler. Look, […]
Clementi, Alessio and Davis join Bellator’s fall lightweight tournament
Bellator officials today announced the field for its upcoming Season 9 lightweight tournament. Kicking off at Bellator 101, the 155lbs tournament features former UFC notables including Marcus Davis, John Alessio and Rich Clementi. Here’s a quick look at the matchups: Marcus Davis vs. Alexander SarnavskiyJohn Alessio vs. Will BrooksSaad Awad vs. Martin StapeltonRich Clementi vs. […]
Video: Rory MacDonald spars with UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman
As Rory MacDonald gears up for this weekend’s UFC on Fox 8 co-main event bout with No. 4 welterweight contender Jake Ellenberger we’ve got a quick glimpse of some sparring with newly minted middleweight champion Chris Weidman. MacDonald, who turned 24 on Monday, is currently ranked the No. 3 welterweight contender, just behind Johny Hendricks […]
Pair of tournament finals marked for Bellator 107 on Nov. 15
Bellator’s Season 9 welterweight and featherweight tournament finals look to be set for this fall’s Bellator 107. Featuring New Jersey natives Kurt Pellegrino and Tom DeBlass, the event will take place Nov. 15, 2013 from Ovation Hall at Revel Atlantic City. Pellegrino makes his return after a three fight losing skid sent him into retirement […]
UFC 163 Shake Up: Jose Maria Tome steps in for Phil Harris to face John Lineker
The injury bug seems to have narrowed its sights on next month’s UFC 163. Reports are claiming that UFC newcomer Jose Maria Tome will step in for Phil Harris to face John Lineker in a flyweight bout. Also, it sounds like ‘Ultimate Fighter’ alum Clint Hester is out of his middleweight bout with Cezar Ferreira. […]
UFC 163 Shake Up: Jose Maria Tome steps in for Phil Harris to face John Lineker
The injury bug seems to have narrowed its sights on next month’s UFC 163. Reports are claiming that UFC newcomer Jose Maria Tome will step in for Phil Harris to face John Lineker in a flyweight bout. Also, it sounds like ‘Ultimate Fighter’ alum Clint Hester is out of his middleweight bout with Cezar Ferreira. […]
Branch vs. Villefort, Mutapcic vs. Taylor added to WSOF 5 as middleweight tournament
World Series of Fighting will host its first four-man middleweight tournament as David Branch vs. Danillo Villefort and Elvis Mutapcic vs. Jesse Taylor joins World Series of Fighting 5: Johnson vs. Kyle. Both bouts are slated to appear on the event’s main card alongside a headlining light heavyweight fight between Anthony Johnson and Mike Kyle. […]
UFC on Fox: Johnson vs Moraga conference call audio
UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson and challenger John Moraga held a media call today to promote their upcoming title bout at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga. Johnson returns after the successful defense of his belt to John Dodson back in January, while Moraga comes into this bout riding a seven-fight win streak. Serving as […]
Full Coverage: Ronda Rousey talks breasts in Women’s athletics with ESPNW
ESPNW has an excellent piece addressing the issue of women’s breasts being a hindrance to their athletic endeavors. While some athletes mentioned in the article seem to think their breasts don’t really affect their performance, others are asking what can be done to overcome different issues. ESPNW spoke to UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey […]
Bobby Green injured, Tim Means vs. Danny Castillo added to UFC on Fox 8 in Seattle
The hits keep coming for the UFC’s summer Fox event as officials announced today’s third bout cancellation. Originally set to face Strikeforce veteran Bobby Green, Danny Castillo will now meet Tim Means in a lightweight bout. The fight is currently scheduled to appear on FX’s preliminary card. #BREAKING: We’ve got another injury on our hands. […]
Bellator 97 fight card set with Chandler vs. Rickels and Askren vs. Koreshkov
Bellator 97 – which takes place Jul. 31, 2013 from the Santa Ana Star Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico – looks to be finalized. Sitting atop the 14 bout card are two title fights featuring lightweight and welterweight champions Michael Chandler and Ben Askren, respectively. The night’s main card will also feature both light heavyweight […]
Pic: Miesha Tate bares all for ESPN The Magazine’s 2013 ‘Body Issue’
UFC women’s bantamweight contender Miesha Tate joins Gina Carano, Randy Couture, Jon Jones and Ronda Rousey by appearing in the lastest edition of ESPN’s ‘Body Issue.’ Fans have been eagerly awaiting a glimpse of Tate’s pictorial since it was announced last month. Tate received criticism for her participation after making disapproving comments regarding Rousey’s pictorial […]
UFC 162 Results: Anderson Silva-Jon Jones superfight makes more sense now than ever
I’ll preface this by saying I completely assume Anderson Silva will, indeed, face Chris Weidman in a rematch for the UFC middleweight title. Come away with me now down a rabbit hole of hypotheticals and questions. Someone else will be along shortly to better broach the subject, but for now, courage. For those of us […]
Report that only 25% of tickets sold for UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman is disputed
UPDATE: Dave Meltzer has tweeted the following: @James13rown @BloodyElbow @SaintMMA @bryanalvarez They had $2.5 million tickets sold at box office 3 weeks ago. Not included is casino buys — Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) July 2, 2013 @James13rown @BloodyElbow @SaintMMA @bryanalvarez Didn’t get number, but was ahead of pace for previous two MGM shows. — Dave Meltzer […]
Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate II set for UFC 168 in December
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will make her second title defense this winter against former Strikeforce champion Meisha Tate. Currently serving as coaches on the 18th season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter,’ Rousey and Tate will have part two of their infamous rivalry on Dec. 28, 2013 at UFC 168 in Las Vegas. The pair […]
Nick Ring out, Josh Samman steps in to face Uriah Hall at UFC on FOX Sports 1 1
A fight many had pegged for the TUF 17 final looks to be happening next month in Boston. Cast mates on last season’s ‘Ultimate Fighter 17,’ Josh Samman will now face Uriah Hall at UFC on FOX Sports 1 1. Hall was originally slated to face Nick Ring, who appears to have suffered another injury […]
UFC champions Anderson Silva and Jon Jones both nominated for ‘Best Fighter’ ESPY
UFC middleweight and light heavyweight champions Anderson Silva and Jon Jones have once again been nominated for an ESPN ESPY award. Featured in the 2013 ‘Best Fighter’ category, the pair of champions face stiff competition in the forms of Canelo Alvarez, Danny Garcia and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Altered slightly from ‘Best Boxer’ in 2007, the […]
Fighters pick UFC 162 main event between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman
Our friends over at MMA Interviews undertook the daunting task of speaking with a number of UFC fighters leading up to next weekend’s fight for the middleweight strap at UFC 162. As Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman make their final preparations, the duty falls on us as spectators to make educated guesses as to what […]