• Rizin FF Announces Two Bouts, Including Return Of Kazuyuki Fujita

    Rizin FF Announces Two Bouts, Including Return Of Kazuyuki Fujita
    The Rizin Fighting Federation has announced two MMA bouts scheduled for their third event, which is coming up next month in Japan.Former PRIDE Fighting contender and Japanese heavyweight MMA star Kazuyuki Fujita is scheduled to make his return on the show, as he will be fighting Jiri Prochazka.In a Flyweight contest scheduled for the show, Rizin officials announced prospects Allan Nascimento vs. Yuki Motoya.Rizin FF's third event is scheduled to take place on April 17th from Nagoya, Japan.
  • Dana White: A Cormier Win Over Jones Would Be “Unbelievable”

    Dana White: A Cormier Win Over Jones Would Be “Unbelievable”
    UFC president Dana White believes Daniel Cormier has the opportunity of a lifetime.Cormier, the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion, will defend his title against former champion Jon Jones later this year at UFC 197.
    Jones earned a victory over Cormier last year via decision but was stripped of his title after legal run-ins.
    “What’s fascinating about Jon Jones right now is if you look at what this guy was doing in the past and how hardcore he’s training now – It&rsquo
  • Dan Hardy Vs. Diego Sanchez? The Two Are “Fighting” On Twitter

    Dan Hardy Vs. Diego Sanchez? The Two Are “Fighting” On Twitter
    [embed]https://twitter.com/DiegoSanchezUFC/status/710170902885838848[/embed][embed]https://twitter.com/danhardymma/status/710231793258123268[/embed]For now, Dan Hardy and Diego Sanchez will remain far apart from one another via social media, but it's possible that the two long-time UFC veterans could eventually square off inside the Octagon.Hardy and Sanchez have been trading barbs on Twitter in recent days.
    "The Outlaw" was forced to step away from fighting after being diagnosed with a rare hea
  • Two bouts added to Rizin FF upcoming event in Japan

    Two bouts added to Rizin FF upcoming event in Japan
    Rizin Fighting Federation has announced two MMA bouts for its third event in Nagoya, Japan, on April 17. In the heavyweight division, veteran Kazuyuki Fujita is set to take on Jiri Prochazka, while prospects Allan Nascimento and Yuki Motoya battle in a flyweight contest.
    Fujita (15-10) looks for his first win since 2008, when he stopped Peter Graham at Sengoku 1. The 45-year-old fighter has faced the likes of Alistair Overeem, Wanderlei Silva, Fedor Emelianenko, Mirko Filipovic, Ken Shamrock, Ma
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  • Middleweights Kevin Casey, Elvis Mutapcic to Meet at UFC 199 in Los Angeles

    Middleweights Kevin Casey, Elvis Mutapcic to Meet at UFC 199 in Los Angeles
    A middleweight clash between Kevin Casey and Elvis Mutapcic has been added to the UFC 199 lineup.
  • Ovince Saint Preux challenges UFC to get him a fight, believes light heavyweights are scared of him

    Ovince Saint Preux challenges UFC to get him a fight, believes light heavyweights are scared of him
    Ovince Saint Preux is tired of waiting.
    Sure, he picked up his 19th professional win a little over a month against Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante, however, the former college football player is already anxious to get back in there.
    "I get it, guys in my division are scared to fight me," Saint Preux told MMAFighting.com, "I get that. I’m breaking people’s arms and choking people out with stuff they ain’t ever seen. But c’mon [UFC matchmaker] Joe [Silva] make someone man up and
  • Palhares On Fight For Vacant WSOF Title: “Everyone Knows I’m The Real Champion”

    Palhares On Fight For Vacant WSOF Title: “Everyone Knows I’m The Real Champion”
    As announced earlier this week, two title matches will be headlining WSOF 30 on April 2nd, as David Branch puts his WSOF Middleweight title on the line against Clifford Starks in the main event, while Jon Fitch and Joao Zeferino will battle it out for the vacant WSOF Welterweight title.Rousimar Palhares, the former WSOF Welterweight Champion who was stripped of his title and suspended for two years by the Nevada State Athletic Commission following the controversy stemming from his fight with Jak
  • Winkeljohn Predicts Holm-Tate II Is Next, “Rousey Isn’t Close To Coming Back Anyway”

    Winkeljohn Predicts Holm-Tate II Is Next, “Rousey Isn’t Close To Coming Back Anyway”
    https://youtu.be/agpSQ_GECWYWhile it appears likely that Miesha Tate will be standing across the cage when Ronda Rousey makes her eventual UFC return later this year, if the emerging Hollywood actress ever fights Holly Holm in a rematch as was originally intended, Holm's coach Mike Winkeljohn is confident that the outcome will be similar to the first Rousey-Holm bout.Winkeljohn spoke about a potential Rousey-Holm rematch during his appearance this week on Submission Radio."You know what, I think
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  • Chael Sonnen Claims Conor McGregor Is A Bigger Draw For The UFC Than Ronda Rousey

    Chael Sonnen Claims Conor McGregor Is A Bigger Draw For The UFC Than Ronda Rousey
    https://youtu.be/v9MkIqreHlYDuring his recent appearance on Submission Radio, former UFC title contender and current ESPN analyst Chael Sonnen explained why Conor McGregor's loss against Nate Diaz at UFC 196 may not necessarily ruin his ability to draw a high-level of viewers when he fights again in the future.According to Sonnen, McGregor's "aura of invincibility" might have been affected by the loss to Diaz, but his drawing power probably was not."Being invincible isn't a tremendous drawing po
  • Jon Jones Explains Why It Was Good For Conor McGregor To Be Humbled In Defeat

    Jon Jones Explains Why It Was Good For Conor McGregor To Be Humbled In Defeat
    Anytime a big star loses their first fight, you got a mixed-bag of reactions from a wide variety of people. When Ronda Rousey lost, most of it was negative. In the case of Conor McGregor, a lot of it has been negative as well.So, how does former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones feel about McGregor's first Octagon loss?"Bones" spoke about McGregor's loss recently, explaining why he feels it was a good thing for McGregor to be humbled in defeat.Jones stated the following about McGregor's l
  • Colorado State Boxing Commission Lifts Justin Gaethje’s Indefinite Suspension

    Colorado State Boxing Commission Lifts Justin Gaethje’s Indefinite Suspension
    Just one day after Justin Gaethje was officially handed an indefinite suspension for his post-fight celebration at WSOF 29, thelightweight champion’s sentence has ended.
  • Evans On UFC 197 Main Event: “D.C. Will Have To Retire If He Doesn’t Beat Jones”

    Evans On UFC 197 Main Event: “D.C. Will Have To Retire If He Doesn’t Beat Jones”
    During his appearance on Ariel Helwani's "The MMA Hour" program at MMAFighting.com, former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans explained why he feels current UFC 205-pound champion Daniel Cormier will have to retire if he loses to former champion Jon Jones in their rematch scheduled for UFC 197 next month.Evans explained to Helwani that D.C. can absolutely win, but if he doesn't, he might have to call it quits."I think that DC definitely can [win]. He definitely can. You know, DC, he see
  • Troubled Ex-UFC Fighter ‘Mayhem’ Miller Jailed Again, Bail Set at $1 Million

    Troubled Ex-UFC Fighter ‘Mayhem’ Miller Jailed Again, Bail Set at $1 Million
    Jason Miller has run afoul of the law once again.
  • Jason 'Mayhem' Miller held on $1,000,000 bail after latest arrest

    Jason 'Mayhem' Miller held on $1,000,000 bail after latest arrest
    Jason Miller is once again in trouble with the law. And this time, it looks like he'll be staying in jail awhile.
    The 35-year old resident of Mission Viejo, Calif. is in custody on $1,000,000 bail at the Orange County Men's Central Jail in Santa Ana, according to Orange County public records.TMZ.com reported Wednesday that Miller, the former Strikeforce and UFC middleweight contender, was arrested Tuesday for a January incident in which he allegedly vandalized a tattoo parlor with graffiti.
    The
  • Jason “Mayhem” Miller Arrested On Tuesday, Bail Set At One Million Dollars

    Jason “Mayhem” Miller Arrested On Tuesday, Bail Set At One Million Dollars
    Jason "Mayhem" Miller is back in the news, and I'm sure it's a headline he wishes he'd never have to read.TMZ is reporting that the former MTV "Bully Beatdown" host and MMA star was arrested on Tuesday on allegations that he vandalized a tattoo shop earlier this year in Orange County, California.Mayhem's bail has reportedly been set at one million dollars.TMZ.com reported the following details:"Miller -- who's previously been arrested for DUI, fighting cops and domestic violence -- was taken int
  • Justin Gaethje taken off ‘indefinite suspension' after talk with Colorado commission

    Justin Gaethje taken off ‘indefinite suspension' after talk with Colorado commission
    Justin Gaethje's indefinite suspension lasted one day.
    Josef Mason, executive director of the Colorado State Boxing Commission, lifted the punishment on Wednesday following a discussion with the World Series of Fighting lightweight champion about the dangers of his actions at WSOF 29. Mason confirmed the news to MMA Fighting following an initial report by MMA Weekly.
    Despite being warned not to prior to the event, Gaethje performed his trademark backflip off the top of the cage moments afte
  • Matt Mitrione: Bellator Has ‘Air of Sincerity’ Not Present in UFC

    Matt Mitrione: Bellator Has ‘Air of Sincerity’ Not Present in UFC
    Not long after Matt Mitrione’s signing with Bellator MMA became official, his phone started buzzing with inquiries.
  • Rashad Evans: If Daniel Cormier doesn’t win rematch with Jon Jones, ‘he would have to retire’

    Rashad Evans: If Daniel Cormier doesn’t win rematch with Jon Jones, ‘he would have to retire’
    If UFC 197 didn’t have big enough stakes in pitting the consensus pound-for-pound best Jon Jones against current light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier, one of them could be headed off into the gloaming when it’s all said and done.At least, that’s how former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans sees it. Evans, who faces Glover Teixeira a week before UFC 197, says that if the 36-year old Cormier loses his rematch against Jones on April 23 — thus going to 0-2 in t
  • Paige VanZant Vaults Into Odds-On Favorite Role For “Dancing With The Stars”

    Paige VanZant Vaults Into Odds-On Favorite Role For “Dancing With The Stars”
    What a difference 48 hours can make.After being in the middle of the pack for the 22nd season of "Dancing with the Stars," UFC strawweight Paige VanZant now sits atop the odds list as the series is set to begin.VanZant was a 10-1 favorite, according to numbers published by MMAjunkie.com on Tuesday. However, after moving to 5-1 later in the day, she now finds herself as the favorite at 2-1, right ahead of NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown, NFL linebacker Von Miller and singer Wanya Morris.Chuck Lid
  • Nate Diaz Defends McGregor Tapping Out: “There Was No Getting Out Of That”

    Nate Diaz Defends McGregor Tapping Out: “There Was No Getting Out Of That”
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psx5ysLjqdgConor McGregor has recently been criticized for tapping out at UFC 196 in his fight against Nate Diaz. Diaz recently spoke with MMA Junkie about why McGregor shouldn't be getting flak for tapping.“If you’ve got to tap out, you’ve got to tap out,” Diaz told MMAjunkie. “I think Holly, she thought she was maybe going to get out. She had already gotten out of one (choke earlier in the fight) and she thought, ‘I’m no
  • Justin Gaethje Explains Why Commission Suspended Him

    Justin Gaethje Explains Why Commission Suspended Him
    World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin Gaethje was met with an odd suspension following his first round victory over Brian Foster in Colorado.Gaethje, who celebrated the TKO victory with a back-flip off the cage, was suspended indefinitely for the move, prompting a quick rally on social media.
    Come to find out the fighter himself was informed of the reason behind the suspension, clarifying things on Twitter recently, by posting that he was suspended for getting on the cage in gener
  • Chael Sonnen: UFC Should Have Booked Holm-Rousey 2 Before Tate-Rousey 3

    Chael Sonnen: UFC Should Have Booked Holm-Rousey 2 Before Tate-Rousey 3
    Former UFC title contender Chael Sonnen is disappointed that UFC is booking Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey 3 before they do Holly Holm vs. Rousey 2. In an interview with Submision Radio, Sonnen explained why the rematch between Holm and Rousey should happen first, regardless of who has the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship right now.“What the UFC will do is they would make Tate versus Rousey 3. But what I would do, is I would just leave the title out of it completely and I would do an im
  • Tony Ferguson: I’m Going to Finish Khabib Nurmagomedov with a Peruvian Necktie

    Tony Ferguson: I’m Going to Finish Khabib Nurmagomedov with a Peruvian Necktie
    Talking with Megan Olivi, Tony Ferguson says he will finish Khabib Nurmagomedov with a Peruvian necktieat UFC Fight Night “Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson.”
  • Boxing Ace Andre Ward: The Diaz Brothers Have Legit Hand Skills

    Boxing Ace Andre Ward: The Diaz Brothers Have Legit Hand Skills
    Andre Ward, one of boxing’s top pound-for-pound talents, discusses training with Nate Diaz and Nick Diaz, as well as the outcome of UFC 196.
  • Rousimar Palhares: The whole world knows I’m the real WSOF welterweight champion

    Rousimar Palhares: The whole world knows I’m the real WSOF welterweight champion
    World Series of Fighting will crown a new 170-pound champion on April 2, but Rousimar Palhares still feels he’s the best welterweight.
    Suspended two years by the Nevada Athletic Commission for controversial actions during his win over Jake Shields last August, "Toquinho" meets Garry Tonon in a submission match at Polaris 2 the same night Jon Fitch battles Joao Zeferino for the vacant WSOF title.
    "I will root for Jon Fitch, but everybody knows I’m the real champion," Palhares told MMA
  • Live Chat: UFC Fight Night 85 preview, UFC 196 detox, MMA free agency and more

    Live Chat: UFC Fight Night 85 preview, UFC 196 detox, MMA free agency and more
    This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
    There was no UFC event this past weekend, but there is one coming up. Mark Hunt and Frank Mir will tangle in the main event down under. The card also features the return of Hector Lombard, among others. It's not a great card and it's airing on Fox Sports 1, so the pacing will be god awful, but there are some interesting scraps on there.
    We're also still detoxing from UFC 196, if you can believe it. Nate Diaz is telling the media he feels disrespecte
  • Timothy Bradley Jr Highlights: 2016

    Timothy Bradley Jr Highlights: 2016
    Watch highlights from Timothy Bradley’s illustrious career. Pacquiao vs. Bradley 3 goes down live on HBO Boxing pay-per-view April 9.
  • Manny Pacquiao Highlights: 2016

    Manny Pacquiao Highlights: 2016
    Check out Manny Pacquiao’s incredible career highlight reel. Pacquiao vs. Bradley 3 goes down live on HBO Boxing pay-per-view April 9.
  • Rory MacDonald ‘super happy' to see Nate Diaz making money, was ‘pissed' at past Diaz salaries

    Rory MacDonald ‘super happy' to see Nate Diaz making money, was ‘pissed' at past Diaz salaries
    Rory MacDonald may be in the midst of a contract dispute with the UFC, but that doesn't mean he is going to begrudge one of his past Octagon opponents for their success.
    MacDonald, who in 2011 dominated Nate Diaz at UFC 129, said he was delighted to see Diaz at last score the big payday that had previously eluded him for his stunning second-round upset over Conor McGregor at UFC 196.
    "That's awesome. I'm super happy for him, man," MacDonald said Monday on The MMA Hour. "I hope everybody get
  • Morning Report: Joe Rogan says Frankie Edgar-Conor McGregor is the fight to make, Jose Aldo needs a win

    Morning Report: Joe Rogan says Frankie Edgar-Conor McGregor is the fight to make, Jose Aldo needs a win
    Frankie Edgar needs all the help he can get.
    The UFC featherweight contender is campaigning to get the next shot at Conor McGregor and just picked up an endorsement from UFC commentator Joe Rogan.
    The running seems to be between Edgar and former champ Jose Aldo, but Rogan thinks the Brazilian has some work to do before booking a second run-in with McGregor.
    "Frankie Edgar is a way easier sell," Rogan said Tuesday on his podcast. "Maybe if Aldo comes back and wins in spectacular fashion, like if
  • Pride Vet Kazuyuki Fujita Returns to Face Jiri Prochazka at Rizin FF 1

    Pride Vet Kazuyuki Fujita Returns to Face Jiri Prochazka at Rizin FF 1
    Rizin Fighting Federation on Wednesday announced the return of Japanese MMA legend Kazuyuki Fujita.
  • When and how to watch Fight Night Hunt vs Mir

    When and how to watch Fight Night Hunt vs Mir
    UFC Fight Night Hunt vs. Mir originates from the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane, Australia, but you don't have to miss one second of the action from just about anywhere in the world.Below is a guide so you know exactly when the main card portion of the evening begins in your time zone as well as how you can watch it. Read the Full Article Here
  • VanZant becomes betting fav to win DWTS

    VanZant becomes betting fav to win DWTS
    Do the bookies know something about Paige VanZant that the world will soon discover?Bovada.com has upgraded the UFC fighter's odds to win the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars, making her and dancing partner Mark Ballas the favorites to win the reality competition at 2-1 odds.Don't step on her toes. @UFC fighter @PaigeVanzantUFC takes on the #DWTS ballroom!https://t.co/omVM2ZuvWZ— Official DWTS (@DancingABC) March 15, 2016The new season of DWTS, which premieres Monday, March 21 at
  • O'Reilly's hard work has led him to UFC and a dream come true

    O'Reilly's hard work has led him to UFC and a dream come true
    In Brendan O’Reilly’s formative years as a fighter, mixed martial arts wasn’t exactly packing 56,000 fans into stadiums in Melbourne. In fact, when the Brisbane product began his career in taverns holding 200 people on a good night, he was just happy to provide entertainment for his sister when she was on a first date with her future husband.“When I started mixed martial arts, no one really knew what it was and the UFC wasn’t established in Australia at all,”
  • Huge opportunity looms for Magny in Brisbane

    Huge opportunity looms for Magny in Brisbane
    There is something about the “Mr. International” tag that Neil Magny finds suitable. The surging welterweight has been on absolute fire over the past two years, as he’s found victory in all but one of his ten showings inside the Octagon. In addition to an activity level that even Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone could be proud of, the 28-year-old New York native has shown an impressive evolution to his skill set. Where Magny was once a single-minded fighter with a wrestling-
  • Fighter, model, actor - meet Alan Jouban

    Fighter, model, actor - meet Alan Jouban
    The bio on Alan Jouban’s Twitter page wasn’t written haphazardly. It reads “UFC fighter, model, actor.”That’s Jouban’s story, and he’s sticking to it.“That’s pretty much the order,” he said. “I dabble in acting and do commercials here and there, but fighting is my passion. Anybody that knows me, that’s all I do. I eat, sleep, train and repeat. I’ve been doing the same thing for ten years now. Modeling is something that
  • Antonio Carlos Junior, always evolving, ready for Kelly on enemy soil

    Antonio Carlos Junior, always evolving, ready for Kelly on enemy soil
    They say anything can happen inside the Octagon, and sometimes that includes an 11-second no contest via accidental eye poke.Last December at UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant, UFC matchmakers put together a highly provocative matchup featuring multiple-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion and Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 winner Antonio Carlos Junior against fellow BJJ black belt and TUF alum Kevin Casey. Would the two physically imposing middleweights battle on the feet? Or would the two test ea
  • Frank Mir vs. Todd Duffee full fight video

    Frank Mir vs. Todd Duffee full fight video
    At UFC Fight Night 71, Frank Mir earned a Performance of the Night bonus after a non-stop first round brawl against knockout artist Todd Duffe. Once again, the former UFC heavyweight champion proved he is not only a jiu-jitsu specialist by knocking out Duffee.
    Mir is expected to fight Mark Hunt on March 19 at the main event of UFC Fight Night 85 in Brisbane, Australia.
  • Evan Dunham vs. Leonardo Santos Moved from UFC 198 to UFC 199

    Evan Dunham vs. Leonardo Santos Moved from UFC 198 to UFC 199
    A lightweight bout between Evan Dunham andLeonardo Santos has been moved from UFC 198 on May 14 to UFC 199 on June 4.
  • Remember One-Time UFC Title Contender Cat Zingano? You Will Now

    Remember One-Time UFC Title Contender Cat Zingano? You Will Now
    [embed]https://twitter.com/CatZingano/status/709914391874035712[/embed]That right there is a one-time UFC female bantamweight title contender Cat Zingano looking rather ripped and cut on social media.Zingano, 33 years old, has not fought since a 2015 loss to then-champion Ronda Rousey snapped her nine-fight win streak."Alpha," though, appears ready to fight again. Injuries have limited her to just a single fight a year since 2010 when she competed three times, including a win over current Invict
  • UFC Fight Night 85 Co-Main Event Primers With Hector Lombard, Neil Magny

    UFC Fight Night 85 Co-Main Event Primers With Hector Lombard, Neil Magny
    [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXpZqoEFPrs[/embed]This Saturday, Hector Lombard and Neil Magny square off in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 85 on FOX Sports 1.But before that goes down, check out a pair of fight replays featuring Lombard vs. Nate Marquardt and Magny vs. Kiichi Kunimoto in the videos above and below:[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwBe-pHmcBA[/embed]
  • Evan Dunham suffers 'small injury', fight with Leonardo Santos moved to UFC 199

    Evan Dunham suffers 'small injury', fight with Leonardo Santos moved to UFC 199
    A lightweight clash between Evan Dunham and Leonardo Santos was moved to June 4, the UFC announced Tuesday.
    Initially planned for May 14 at Curitiba’s UFC 198, Dunham vs. Santos was pushed back to UFC 199 after Dunham suffered a small injury, UFC general manager Giovani Decker revealed on Revista Combate.
    Dunham (17-6) enters the bout coming off three consecutive wins, defeating Joe Lauzon, Ross Pearson and Rodrigo Damm via decision. Fighting in the UFC since 2009, Dunham holds a 10-6 reco
  • Eddie Alvarez: Rafael Dos Anjos At UFC 200, If Not, Nate Diaz

    Eddie Alvarez: Rafael Dos Anjos At UFC 200, If Not, Nate Diaz
    Eddie Alvarez has two potential fights in mind moving forward in 2016.The former Bellator champion told FightHype.com recently that he wants to meet UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 200 in July. But, if that doesn't work out, Alvarez has another opponent in mind."I am pushing as hard as I can for this title shot," he said in the interview, which you can view below. "We're going for the champ."If dos Anjos doesn't give me a shot at the world title, then the (Nate) Diaz fight."Diaz
  • WSOF Champion Justin Gaethje Suspended Indefinitely For Unprofessional Conduct

    WSOF Champion Justin Gaethje Suspended Indefinitely For Unprofessional Conduct
    It looks like World Series Of Fighting Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje was a winner and a loser at WSOF 29 this past Saturday evening in Greeley, Colorado.Gaethje, who successfully defended his WSOF 155-pound title with a TKO over Brian Foster due to leg kicks, has been suspended for doing his trademark backflip off of the top of the cage following his victory.While it may not have been known to the public, the Colorado State Boxing Commission (CSBC) had actually warned Gaethje not to do his
  • New York Post Gushing Over UFC Champion Miesha Tate

    New York Post Gushing Over UFC Champion Miesha Tate
    For those in-tune with the MMA scene, the idea of Miesha Tate knocking out red-hot photo shoots is not surprising.However, now that she is atop the UFC bantamweight world, Tate is likely in line for more high-profile gigs than before.And the New York Post has taken notice.In a recent report, the site had this to say about "Cupcake," who will likely meet Ronda Rousey for a third time before 2016 closes:Ronda Rousey has some stiff competition — both in the ring and on the red carpet.Miesha T
  • Shogun Rua vs. Corey Anderson Added To UFC 198 In Brazil

    Shogun Rua vs. Corey Anderson Added To UFC 198 In Brazil
    Former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua will make his return about a month after originally planned, taking on Corey Anderson at UFC 198.The light heavyweight contest has been added to the May 14 event that features heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum vs. Stipe Miocic.Rua (23-10) was expected to face Rashad Evans in April, but a knee injury caused his removal. He was replaced by Glover Teixeira in the contest.
    The Brazilian is coming off a much-needed victory over Antonio Ro
  • MMA in New York takes huge step toward getting approved

    MMA in New York takes huge step toward getting approved
    In nearly a decade of starts and stops, professional mixed martial arts in New York has never come closer to being legal and regulated.
    The bill to approve MMA will finally be voted on by the New York State Assembly next week, speaker Carl Heastie said Tuesday through a spokesperson (h/t Newsday). Heastie said the fact the bill is going to a vote means it will be passed.
    It remains unclear what day the bill will be voted on. Three committees still have to approve it before it hits the Assem
  • ‘Shogun’ Rua vs. Corey Anderson Set for UFC 198 in Curitiba

    ‘Shogun’ Rua vs. Corey Anderson Set for UFC 198 in Curitiba
    Former Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight titleholder Mauricio “Shogun” Rua is headed home for his next bout.
  • Legal MMA In New York City Appears Closer Than Ever

    Legal MMA In New York City Appears Closer Than Ever
    The UFC released a statement on Tuesday, noting that MMA could become legal in New York as soon as next week.The Assembly will consider legalizing MMA next week, according to this report. The bill has previously been approved by the Republican-controlled Senate as part of the $154 billion budget.UFC president Dana White sent out this message via Twitter, likely in relation to the statement:[embed]https://twitter.com/danawhite/status/709876807995039744[/embed]“We want to thank Speaker Heast

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