Archives for December 2018

The fighter has since become a mother, giving birth in to a baby girl in January 2018, but now has her eyes set on returning to the Octagon in 2019. “I’m in the midst of figuring that out,” Pena said on The … Continue reading →

GSP has called out fighters since that event, but that’s as far as GSP will go according to UFC President Dana White. “I don’t think Georges St-Pierre is looking to fight right now,” White told MMA Junkie. “You’ll hear him go out and do … Continue reading →

Ever since the current WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar made a surprise appearance at the conclusion of UFC 226 and confronted the newly-crowned UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier, a number of wrestling and MMA fans have been wondering when the show-down … Continue reading →

Dana White was in attendance at the event and has nothing but praise for the doctor for stopping the bout at the end of the fourth round. “I commend the doctor here in Toronto for stopping that fight,” White said at the … Continue reading →

David Martin is a McGregor fans and was in attendance on that night, but would hop into the Octagon to allegedly protect McGregor during the brawl. Those actions would lead to the UFC barring Martin from attending any future events … Continue reading →

The fighter has a big opportunity as well after UFC 231 because Ortega is going to have a big role in a feature film that starts shooting after his title fight. “It’s a movie that I signed with,” Ortega said at … Continue reading →

The champion has been out of action since due to surgery from injuries suffered in that bout against Till, but UFC President Dana White says the division is ready to move on with Woodley. “Tell me when Woodley does want to fight. … Continue reading →

The champion has been dealing with health issues that have kept him out of action for most of 2018, but the featherweight kingpin says an investigation has been launched into the health issues. “We don’t know. We took the tests … Continue reading →

Per a press release, the bout, set to take place at Rizin 14 on December 31 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, will be a boxing fight that will not count towards each fighter’s pro records. The announcement … Continue reading →

UFC President Dana White says Usman may be next for UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley, but Usman would rather go after UFC Interim Welterweight Champion Colby Covington. “I’ve said it before that it would be good to take the title away … Continue reading →

A curious Flyweight Championship bout between champion Henry Cejudo (13-2) and Bantamweight Champion TJ Dillashaw (16-3) was booked for UFC 233 on January 26, but has been moved to the Brooklyn card just one week prior. The fight will serve as the … Continue reading →

Woodley would like to make a bet with the interim champion and it has to do with Covington scoring takedowns against him. “I’ll bet you $10,000,” Woodley said on Hollywood Beatdown. “Every single time you touch my leg for a (takedown) shot, you’ve … Continue reading →

Israel Adesanya is a top ranked middleweight prospect who has beaten everybody put in front of him, but Bisping believes that Adesanya would prove to be an easy out of they fought. “I like Israel Adesanya but I’ll tell you something, … Continue reading →

It would appear that one fighter Sityodtong has no intention of signing is former two division UFC champion Conor McGregor. “No, I really wouldn’t (sign him),” he said on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show. “I don’t think he would do well out here in Asia … Continue reading →

Former two division UFC champion Conor McGregor took aim at One Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong for allegedly ruining the division, but Johnson says that McGregor doesn’t care about the flyweights anyway. “I don’t get where this logic comes behind that,” Johnson … Continue reading →

UFC President Dana White has been skeptical about adding another weight class, having said in the past that it won’t happen. However, former Strikeforce Lightweight Champion and UFC veteran Josh Thomson is claiming the 165 pound weight class is coming to the … Continue reading →

The night before is going to be Bellator 215, which will feature Matt Mitrioneand Sergei Kharitonov in the main event. Bellator MMA sent out the following press release for the doubleheader: BELLATOR RETURNS TO MOHEGAN SUN ARENA FOR MASSIVE DOUBLEHEADER ON FEBRUARY 15 … Continue reading →

This Monday (12/10), both McGregor and Nurmagomedov were expected to received their punishments from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for the brawl. However, one of those fighters will not be getting said punishment because a report from MMA Fighting is stating … Continue reading →

Getschel, who was initially charged with second degree murder, has agreed to a plea deal to plead guilty to manslaughter, plus hit and run related charges according to CBC. Getschel is expected to be sentenced next week in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. … Continue reading →

Alex Perez: Suspended until May 30 unless right hand cleared by an orthopedic doctor; minimum suspension until Jan. 15, with no contact until Dec. 31. Juan Espino: Suspended until May 30 unless right knee cleared by an orthopedic doctor; minimum … Continue reading →

The attack had left Ostovich with a broken orbital bone and the injuries raised fears that she wouldn’t compete this January at UFC Fight Night Brooklyn. Ostovich would get checked out by medical professionals and the broken orbital bone is expected … Continue reading →

Worsham went 1-2-0 in the UFC (13-10-0 overall), defeating Zane Frazier at UFC 9, while suffering defeats to the duo of Paul Varelens (UFC 6) and Tank Abbott (UFC Ultimate Ultimate ‘96). Worsham would continue competing until March 30 of … Continue reading →

Many thought that the latest season of the reality show would be its final, but UFC President Dana White says the series will continue on. “‘The Ultimate Fighter’ isn’t going anywhere,” White said to Damon Martin of MMA News. “We’re going to keep going. The … Continue reading →

Renato Moicano has been named the alternate in case any of the headliners can’t compete at the event and Holloway would have no problem fighting Moicano if it came to that. “I would take him on three hours’ notice,” Holloway said to MMA … Continue reading →

The stakes are high for Silva in this bout because he could get a shot at the UFC Middleweight Title with a victory. “(UFC President Dana White) came to Los Angeles to talk to me,” Silva said to ESPN. “I said to him, … Continue reading →

Mark Hunt and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua were supporting players on Saturday night’s UFC Adelaide card, and for Hunt, he went into the bout claiming it was his last with the company after eight years and a volatile relationship. Hunt’s last walk was … Continue reading →

The 25-year old, undefeated and quickly rising heavyweight was given a huge step up in competition against a former UFC Champion in Junior dos Santos, and a main event slot to boot. Tuivasa looked out of his depth early, as a … Continue reading →

A victorious Nurmagomedov would then hop the cage to get after Dillon Danis, instigating a huge brawl between both fighters teams and corners. The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has been investigating the brawl for over a month now and they … Continue reading →

One fighter Silva would like to compete against is former two division UFC champion Conor McGregor, especially since McGregor challenged him first. At first, I talked to Dana about a fight with McGregor, because McGregor challenged me,” Silva said to ESPN. “Maybe that will be … Continue reading →

The event has drawn some criticism from the MMA community, with one of the more vocal critics being UFC President Dana White. White would criticize the promotion for allowing Liddell to fight after an eight year absence, plus the UFC President would … Continue reading →

Dana White has a plan for the elite of the UFC Lightweight Division, which includes a title defense for Nurmagomedov and a rematch for McGregor. “The fight that makes sense right now is probably Poirier (against McGregor),”White said on the TUF 28 … Continue reading →

John Kavanagh has been McGregor’s coach for awhile now and was in his corner for the bout at UFC 229. However, since the conclusion of the bout against Nurmagomedov, no contact has been made between McGregor and Kavanagh. “The honest answer … Continue reading →

The bout will most likely serve as Hunt’s final one for the UFC, as he has been embroiled in a legal battle with the MMA organization since UFC 200. Despite the issues between the fighter and the promotion, a farewell … Continue reading →

The flyweight contender had originally been embroiled in a feud with former UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion Nicco Montano, but that rivalry was never settled in the Octagon and even Shevchenko has moved past it now. “Even now, I don’t want … Continue reading →

Another former UFC Heavyweight Champion in Brock Lesnar is expected to return to action in 2019, but JDS doesn’t understand why Lesnar has drawing power. “The way I understand is that’s what Daniel Cormier wants to do to make money,” Dos Santos … Continue reading →

Tai Tuivasa called out Willis after a loss in the main event of the same card, but Willis is focused on the top of the heavyweight division going forward. “He’s concussed,” Willis said at a post-fight media scrum. “I mean, the guy just … Continue reading →

Kamaru Usman’s continued rise as a UFC Welterweight coincides with Rafael dos Anjos’ continued descent. The 31-year old #5 ranked Usman remained undefeated in the UFC during Friday night’s The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale, defeating former UFC Lightweight Champion and #3-ranked welterweight … Continue reading →

– Maurice Green scored a submission win over Michel Batista at the TUF 28 Finale, which can be seen above. – Kamaru Usman said that he’s open to waiting around for a title shot since Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley … Continue reading →

A variety of objects were thrown by various people during the altercation, with McGregor allegedly hitting a security guard with a Monster Energy can   William Pegg, who was the security guard hit by the can, has dismissed the complaint in … Continue reading →

Sage Northcut is a free agent no more. Just mere days after UFC President Dana White has announced that the 22-year old Northcutt was being let go by the UFC and entering a free agency period, ONE Championship announced that they’d signed … Continue reading →

The UFC star was pulled over for speeding in October of 2017, going over 100 mph in his vehicle in Blackchurch, Ireland and McGregor recently appeared in court to answer for those charges according to a report from RTE. McGregor would … Continue reading →

This is expected to be Hunt’s final fight in the UFC, which may serve the fighter good, since Hunt believes half the fighters he fought in the UFC were cheaters. “Of course I feel like there’s more to do,” Hunt said … Continue reading →

Ever since former UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson was traded to One Championship, it has been rumored that the men’s flyweight division would be shutdown by the UFC. Dana White claims one big reason that division may go by the wayside is … Continue reading →

Chuck Liddell: Suspended indefinitely, see California commission; minimum suspension of 45 days no contest, 30 days no contact due to KO loss Tito Ortiz: Suspended 180 days or until cleared by physician for possible fracture to left shoulder, left knee … Continue reading →

Caldwell’s title is not going to be on the line and the bout is going to be a three round fight instead of five rounds. The following press release was sent out by Bellator MMA: BELLATOR SENDS BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION … Continue reading →

Francis Ngannou: Suspended seven days for mandatory rest. Curtis Blaydes: Suspended 30 days for TKO and left eyelid laceration with 21 days no contact. Alistair Overeem: Suspended seven days for mandatory rest. Sergei Pavlovich: Suspended 45 days with 30 days … Continue reading →

There was a plethora of trash talk by McGregor in the build up to the bout, but that won’t change if the two meet again according to UFC President Dana White. “Well my philosophy on this stuff is that this a … Continue reading →

The event drew some criticism from a lot of people, with one of those criticizing the show being UFC President Dana White. White blasted the event as a whole, while also calling Golden Boy MMA promoter Oscar De La Hoya “Oscar De … Continue reading →