• Jon Jones 'would prefer any other referee' besides John McCarthy at UFC 200

    Jon Jones 'would prefer any other referee' besides John McCarthy at UFC 200
    LOS ANGELES -- Last week, the Nevada Athletic Commission named veteran referee John McCarthy as the third man in the Octagon for the UFC 200 main event between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones at UFC 200.
    The assignment was made over the objections of Jones' camp. And while the man many consider the world's best pound-for-pound fighter doesn't want to make public his specific reasons for his concerns, Jones has doubled down on the notion he doesn't want McCarthy officiating the July 9 fight in
  • Police find truck believed to be involved in Ryan Jimmo hit-and-run death

    Police find truck believed to be involved in Ryan Jimmo hit-and-run death
    The vehicle suspected to be the one that hit and killed Ryan Jimmo has been found, the Edmonton Police Service confirmed Tuesday with MMA Fighting. The news was first reported by Global Edmonton.
    The EPS sent out a press release regarding the matter Tuesday afternoon. The vehicle, a pickup truck, was found Monday evening and seized by police for forensic examination. The cops released photos of the truck Monday.The incident is being investigated as a homicide.
    Jimmo, a seven-fight UFC veter
  • Edmonton Police Have Recovered Vehicle That Struck Ryan Jimmo

    Edmonton Police Have Recovered Vehicle That Struck Ryan Jimmo
    Edmonton Police have recovered the vehicle believed to be involved in the hit-and-run incident that killed former UFC fighter Ryan Jimmo recently.The vehicle was found late Monday evening and has been "seized for forensic examination."In a release posted online, the Edmonton Medical Examiner confirmed that Jimmo died as a result of blunt force trauma.Edmonton Police Service Homicide Detectives are no longer looking for the suspect vehicle in the fatal hit and run from Sunday morning. The vehicle
  • Daniel Cormier Takes Us Through His UFC 192 Fight Vs. Alexander Gustafsson

    Daniel Cormier Takes Us Through His UFC 192 Fight Vs. Alexander Gustafsson
    In this special edition of "My Fight," UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier takes us through his journey ahead of UFC 192, when he defended his title against Alexander Gustafsson.Cormier will get the chance to avenge his lone career loss next month at UFC 200 when he meets Jon Jones to unify the titles.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iNWZaic9lY[/embed]
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  • CM Punk Talks UFC, Resentment, Staying Clean In Interview On “The Herd”

    CM Punk Talks UFC, Resentment, Staying Clean In Interview On “The Herd”
    WWE wrestler turned UFC fighter CM Punk appeared on Tuesday's edition of "The Herd" to discuss a number of items.Punk will make his long-awaited Octagon debut later this year at UFC 203 vs. Mickey Gall.Hear what he had to say in the video below, which features the complete interview:[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFI6u_RjKRE[/embed]
  • Michael McDonald-John Lineker Move To UFC Fight Night 91 Headliner Role

    Michael McDonald-John Lineker Move To UFC Fight Night 91 Headliner Role
    Bantamweights Michael McDonald and John Lineker have taken over the main event role for UFC Fight Night 91.A planned headline fight pitting Tony Ferguson vs. Mike Chiesa was scrapped when Chiesa bowed out due to a back injury. Ferguson will remain on the card, taking on newcomer Landon Vannata.McDonald (17-3) and Lineker (27-7) have a combined Octagon record of 14-4. They are both right on the edge of contention in the stacked bantamweight division.Vannata (8-0) will try to spoil the run put tog
  • Michael McDonald vs. John Lineker promoted to UFC Fight Night 91 main event

    Michael McDonald vs. John Lineker promoted to UFC Fight Night 91 main event
    Michael McDonald vs. John Lineker is now the new main event of UFC Fight Night 91. The change was announced by the UFC on Tuesday.
    Originally, lightweights Tony Ferguson and Michael Chiesa were scheduled to headline the card, but Chiesa announced on Monday that he was forced to pull out of his fight with Ferguson due to injury. With Chiesa being out of the main event, the UFC promoted the co-main event bout between McDonald and Lineker to headline the card.
    Ferguson, who's ranked third in t
  • Tony Ferguson to Face Newcomer Landon Vannata at UFC Fight Night Sioux Falls

    Tony Ferguson to Face Newcomer Landon Vannata at UFC Fight Night Sioux Falls
    Tony Ferguson will welcome Landon Vannata to the Octagon on July 13 at UFC Fight Night in Sioux Falls.
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  • UFC conference call for UFC Fight Night 90 main event, Edgar vs. Aldo

    UFC conference call for UFC Fight Night 90 main event, Edgar vs. Aldo
    In Tuesday's conference call, UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos, Eddie Alvarez, Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar will speak to the media. The call is expected to begin at 5 p.m. ET.
  • Neil Magny vs. Dong Hyun Kim in the works for UFC 202

    Neil Magny vs. Dong Hyun Kim in the works for UFC 202
    A fight between top-10 welterweights Neil Magny and Dong Hyun Kim is in the works for UFC 202. The news was first reported by Combate on Tuesday and was later confirmed to MMA Fighting per sources.
    Magny, currently ranked No. 7 in the division, is looking for his fourth consecutive victory. The 28-year-old fighter last competed on March at UFC Fight Night 85, defeating Hector Lombard via third-round technical knockout. Magny is 10-1 in his past 11 trips to the Octagon. His most recent loss
  • UFC Fight Night Sioux Falls Update: Alex White-Ryan Hall Featherweight Bout Canceled

    UFC Fight Night Sioux Falls Update: Alex White-Ryan Hall Featherweight Bout Canceled
    A 145-pound showdown between Alex White and Ryan Hall has been removed from the UFC Fight Night Sioux Falls lineup, promotion officials announced Tuesday.
  • CM Punk says it's not 'far fetched' for him to believe he can earn a title shot after three or four wins

    CM Punk says it's not 'far fetched' for him to believe he can earn a title shot after three or four wins
    Will Phil Brooks, more popularly known as former WWE wrestler-turned-UFC fighter CM Punk, actually fight in the Octagon? Is this a serious endeavor for him? Even if he does fight, won't it just be two, perhaps three times tops?
    "What's wrong with doing it just two or three fights? That's a lot of money," Punk told Colin Cowherd on Tuesday's The Herd radio show.
    The debuting MMA fighter has certainly faced a fair amount of scrutiny through a number of professional changes and challenges. He retir
  • Carlos Condit-Demian Maia Added To UFC 202 Fight Card

    Carlos Condit-Demian Maia Added To UFC 202 Fight Card
    Former interim UFC welterweight champion Carlos Condit will return at UFC 202, taking on Demian Maia.Condit (30-9) is coming off a split decision loss to Robbie Lawler this past January for the welterweight title. He is 2-4 over his last six, with three of the four defeats being decision setbacks. The other was a TKO loss to current title contender Tyron Woodly after "The Natural Born Killer" suffered a knee injury.Maia (23-6) has won five in a row, including a May submission win over Matt Brown
  • Warrior Code With UFC Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk

    Warrior Code With UFC Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk
    Joanna Jedrzejczyk, the reigning UFC strawweight champion, defends her title next month against Claudia Gadelha in a rematch.The Polish striker won the first encounter via split decision.
    Check out this special edition of "Warrior Code" as she discusses her passion for MMA:[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jsc0Vqn-t_4[/embed]
  • Top-10 Welterweights Carlos Condit, Demian Maia Matched for UFC 202

    Top-10 Welterweights Carlos Condit, Demian Maia Matched for UFC 202
    Even though he won’t be receiving his desired rematch against Robbie Lawler, Carlos Condit couldn’t stay away.
  • UFC Conference Call With RDA, Alvarez, Aldo, & Edgar

    UFC Conference Call With RDA, Alvarez, Aldo, & Edgar
    A live conference call with Rafael dos Anjos, Eddie Alvarez, Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar will stream live later today.Dos Anjos defends his lightweight title at UFC Fight Night 90 vs. Alvarez, while Aldo and Edgar meet at UFC 200 for the interim featherweight belt.A live feed for the conference call will begin at 5 p.m. ET in the video below:[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT63-31rs3I[/embed]
  • Listen Live! UFC Conference Call With RDA, Alvarez, Aldo, Edgar At 5 PM ET

    Listen Live! UFC Conference Call With RDA, Alvarez, Aldo, Edgar At 5 PM ET
    A live conference call with Rafael dos Anjos, Eddie Alvarez, Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar will stream live later today.Dos Anjos defends his lightweight title at UFC Fight Night 90 vs. Alvarez, while Aldo and Edgar meet at UFC 200 for the interim featherweight belt.A live feed for the conference call will begin at 5 p.m. ET in the video below:[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT63-31rs3I[/embed]
  • Carlos Condit vs. Demian Maia set for UFC 202

    Carlos Condit vs. Demian Maia set for UFC 202
    Carlos Condit isn't calling it quits just yet. The UFC announced on Tuesday a sizzling welterweight match-up between Condit and fellow top-ranked contender Demian Maia slated for Aug. 20 at UFC 202. The Albuquerque Journal first broke the news.
    The announcement marks the return of Condit (30-9) following a controversial split decision loss to UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler in January. In the wake of the disappointing loss, Condit indicated that he may consider retirement, but now i
  • Bellator 157 Medicals: Patricky ‘Pitbull’ Sidelined Indefinitely Following Brutal KO Defeat

    Bellator 157 Medicals: Patricky ‘Pitbull’ Sidelined Indefinitely Following Brutal KO Defeat
    Patricky Freire has been suspended indefinitely following a first-round knockout loss to Michael Chandler in the Bellator 157 co-main event.
  • Former UFC Star Turned Alleged Contract Killer Amar Suloev Dead At Age 40

    Former UFC Star Turned Alleged Contract Killer Amar Suloev Dead At Age 40
    https://youtu.be/lFRzzWmbCv0On Monday, former UFC veteran turned alleged contract killer, Amar Suloev, died following a lengthy battle with Stage 4 stomach cancer.Suloev received months of medical treatment in a Moscow hospital before requesting to return to his childhood home in Anapa last week.Suloev fought for such promotions as the UFC, PRIDE, Cage Rage and BoDog Fight, competing against the likes of Chuck Liddell, Chael Sonnen and Phiil Baroni., while training at the Red Devil Fight Club al
  • Amar Suloev Dead At Age 40

    Amar Suloev Dead At Age 40
    On Monday, former UFC veteran Amar Suloev died following a lengthy battle with stomach cancer.Suloev fought for such promotions as the UFC and PRIDE, competing against well known fighters such as Chuck Liddell and Chael Sonnen before retiring in 2013.Suloev was 40 years of age at the time of his passing.Our condolences to the family and friends of the late Amar Suloev.H/T to Karim Zidan and BloodyElbow.com for the above information.
  • 'Rampage' Jackson has thyroid condition, unsure about move back to light heavyweight

    'Rampage' Jackson has thyroid condition, unsure about move back to light heavyweight
    Quinton Jackson's time at light heavyweight might be over.
    "Rampage" told Ariel Helwani on Monday's edition of The MMA Hour that he has diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, which makes him gain weight more rapidly than normal. Jackson said because of that he might never fight at 205 pounds again.
    "I've been dealing with this for like a year," Jackson said. "I've been keeping it kind of to myself. It kind of bummed me out. If I don't stay on top of it, I gain weight really fast. That's what's b
  • Anderson Silva Calls Out Michael Bisping For Rematch In Manchester

    Anderson Silva Calls Out Michael Bisping For Rematch In Manchester
    Add another UFC middleweight to the list of those calling out new champion Michael Bisping.MMA legend and former longtime UFC 185-pound king Anderson Silva is now calling for a rematch against Bisping. The two fought in Bisping's home country of England earlier this year and in a hard fought battle, Bisping would go on to score a decision victory.Following his win over "The Spider," Bisping secured a title shot with then champion Luke Rockhold and would go on to shock the world by knocking him o
  • Lookin' for a Fight Episode 6

    Lookin' for a Fight Episode 6
    In the latest episode of a 'Lookin for a Fight', UFC president Dana White, Matt Serra and Nick the Tooth go camping, fishing and shooting in the woods of South Dakota. They also checked out some prospects at an RFA card, and signed two of them.
  • T.J. Dillashaw argues Urijah Faber 'crossed the line' after recent comments

    T.J. Dillashaw argues Urijah Faber 'crossed the line' after recent comments
    T.J. Dillashaw isn't the champion in the UFC bantamweight division anymore, but he's not far from regaining what he once had either. He'll face Raphael Assuncao at UFC 200 in what could be a No. 1 contender's bout for Dominick Cruz's title. Dillashaw is aware of the stakes and aware of what's happening around him in the division. That's evidenced by his recent comments Monday on The MMA Hour regarding his former training partners as well as Cruz himself.
    "It was kinda how I expected it to go dow
  • Video: Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor Square Off In Bud Light Promo

    Video: Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor Square Off In Bud Light Promo
    The Bud Light title will be on the line when six fighters representing two teams square off, and it features Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor.A special teaser trailer was released for the event entitled "Earn The Title," with more to come June 30.Others fighters included are Cain Velasquez, Anthony Johnson, Cat Zingano and John Dodson.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seUpfvFvBN0[/embed]
  • Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor Square Off In Bud Light Promo

    Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor Square Off In Bud Light Promo
    The Bud Light title will be on the line when six fighters representing two teams square off, and it features Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor.A special teaser trailer was released for the event entitled "Earn The Title," with more to come June 30.Others fighters included are Cain Velasquez, Anthony Johnson, Cat Zingano and John Dodson.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seUpfvFvBN0[/embed]
  • Carlos Condit Teases Fight Announcement: “Stay Tuned”

    Carlos Condit Teases Fight Announcement: “Stay Tuned”
    Former interim UFC welterweight champion Carlos Condit has been relatively quiet since a split decision loss to Robbie Lawler for the title to start 2016.But "The Natural Born Killer" might be returning to action soon, as he teased a fight announcement coming on social media recently.[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BHLgnnYA4w8/[/embed]One name floating around for the 32-year-old is Nick Diaz, as the bout would be a rematch of their 2012 encounter won by Condit to claim the interim title.
  • Rafael Dos Anjos UFC Fight Night 90 Promotional Videos

    Rafael Dos Anjos UFC Fight Night 90 Promotional Videos
    [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr726PqV2ok[/embed]In the video above, UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos discusses his "Warrior Code" as he prepares to defend his title against Eddie Alvarez next month at UFC Fight Night 90.The video below features more of dos Anjos, as he talks about having a target on his back with the belt around his waist.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLxOwVlM3u4[/embed]
  • UFC 200 Free Fight: Mark Hunt Knocks Out Frank Mir

    UFC 200 Free Fight: Mark Hunt Knocks Out Frank Mir
    Mark Hunt scored another walk-off victory earlier this year when he finished Frank Mir.Next month at UFC 200, Hunt takes on Mir's long-time rival, Brock Lesnar, in the co-main event.Check out a complete fight replay of Hunt-Mir from Australia in the video below:[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD4O-YPLcGo[/embed]
  • Dana White: “Lookin’ For A Fight” Complete Episode Replay

    Dana White: “Lookin’ For A Fight” Complete Episode Replay
    The sixth installment of Dana White's "Lookin' for a Fight" series has been made available online.In this edition, White and crew head to South Dakota to scout the local talent, taking in a camping trip and other adventures in Sioux Falls.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=cUSmLTHRY5k[/embed]
  • Johny Hendricks Not Buying Into Georges St-Pierre Return Rumors Just Yet

    Johny Hendricks Not Buying Into Georges St-Pierre Return Rumors Just Yet
    Johny Hendricks has been keeping Georges St-Pierre on his mind since the two first met years ago for the UFC welterweight title.Now a former champion himself, Hendricks is set to collide with Kelvin Gastelum next month at UFC 200.As reports circulate concerning a return to the Octagon by GSP, "Bigg Rigg" is remaining focused on the task at hand and not buying into it all - just yet.“No, because I’ve been hearing it for the last two and a half years (laughs)," he told Submission Radio
  • UFC Co-Creator Put In Bid To Purchase UFC Earlier This Year

    UFC Co-Creator Put In Bid To Purchase UFC Earlier This Year
    Campbell McLaren was one of the originals behind the UFC, helping create the sport several years ago.After selling it to the Fertitta brothers, McLaren remained close to the MMA world.So close, that he told Submission Radio recently that he put together a bid to buy back the company with several other famous investment groups.“I don’t think any of the reports are correct, by the way. And I looked into potentially buying the UFC too with some very famous investment groups based in the
  • Donald Cerrone Vs. Rick Story Set For This August At UFC 202

    Donald Cerrone Vs. Rick Story Set For This August At UFC 202
    Donald Cerrone is back to his old ways, as "Cowboy" will return to action in August against Rick Story at UFC 202. MMAjunkie first reported the bout.Cerrone (30-7) is coming off a third straight win at welterweight, besting Patrick Cote earlier this month. He is 17-4 over his UFC run and 11-1 in his last 12, losing only to current lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos.Story (19-8) sports a three-fight win streak of his own, picking up a recent decision over Tarec Saffiedine after sitting out all
  • Anthony Johnson-Glover Teixeira Contest Now Takes Place At UFC 202

    Anthony Johnson-Glover Teixeira Contest Now Takes Place At UFC 202
    Officials have moved the Anthony Johnson-Glover Teixeira light heavyweight title-eliminator to UFC 202, according to a report by MMAjunkie.The two were originally scheduled for next month and UFC on FOX 20, but family issues forced Johnson out.Johnson (21-5) has posted a 12-5 Octagon mark over two stints with the promotion, but he has found the majority of his success since deciding on 205 pounds. "Rumble" has picked up wins over Jimi Manuwa and Ryan Bader since a loss to current champion Daniel
  • Morning Report: Conor McGregor may ask for equity in the UFC should the company sell

    Morning Report: Conor McGregor may ask for equity in the UFC should the company sell
    Conor McGregor certainly isn't shy about how much he thinks he's worth.
    McGregor's coach John Kavanagh recently released a book detailing his career coaching MMA, which prominently features the Irish superstar and to promote his book, Kavanagh has been making the media rounds. This past weekend, in an interview with Tom Lyons of Business Post, Kavanagh spoke about his charge's position in the UFC amidst rumors of an impending sale.
    "What will happen when it is sold, if it is sold? Short ans
  • Anderson Silva Joins List of Contenders Targeting Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping

    Anderson Silva Joins List of Contenders Targeting Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping
    Ronaldo Souza, Dan Henderson, Chris Weidman and even Georges St. Pierre all want a piece of Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight titleholder Michael Bipsing. Add former champion Anderson Silva to the list.
  • UFC and Joe Hand Promotions extend television distribution partnership

    UFC and Joe Hand Promotions extend television distribution partnership
    FEASTERVILLE, Pa.UFC ® and Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. today announced a multi-year extension of their Pay-Per-View television distribution agreement. With the extension, UFC will maintain Joe Hand Promotions as its exclusive commercial distributor throughout the United States. “UFC and Joe Hand promotions have been synonymous with Pay-Per-View success for nearly 15 years and we’re thrilled to continue our partnership,” UFC Vice President of Content David Shaw said. “It
  • The Ultimate Fighter finale Cheat Sheet

    The Ultimate Fighter finale Cheat Sheet
    Think you know how the next fight card will play out? Play UFC Pick 'EmA grudge match that's festered for over a year will finally come to a head on July 8 when strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk meets rival Claudia Gadelha in The Ultimate Fighter Finale at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Jedrzejczyk defeated Gadelha by way of a very close decision in their first fight in 2014, but the two strawweights have been at each other's throats ever since. For the past season of The Ultimat
  • RDA, Alvarez, Aldo, Edgar focused on here and now

    RDA, Alvarez, Aldo, Edgar focused on here and now
    In this era of talking heads on sports television and social media existing as a perpetual room for debates, conversations surrounding elite level athletes these days often trend towards talk of legacies – where specific champions fall in the pantheon of all-time greats and how recent or future results will continue to shape and shift those assessments.The same holds true when those conversations shift from stick-and-ball sports and are applied to mixed martial arts. At the top level, fans
  • National hero or traitor? Brazilians talk RDA

    July is a decisive month for Brazil in the UFC. In a best-case scenario, the country might end the month with five championship belts. Then again, the country might depart July with no belts at all. Brazil's hunt for UFC gold starts on July 7, when the lone Brazilian champ, Rafael Dos Anjos, faces Eddie Alvarez in the main event of Fight Night Las Vegas airing on UFC FIGHT PASS and over 1,000 bars throughout the USA. //
    Seeking better facilities, coaching opponents to improve his
  • McDonald-Lineker to Headline Sioux Falls Event on July 13

    McDonald-Lineker to Headline Sioux Falls Event on July 13
    With Michael Chiesa forced out of his UFC Fight Night main event on July 13 against fellow lightweight contender Tony Ferguson due to injury, the originally scheduled co-main event bout between bantamweight standouts Michael “Mayday” McDonald and John “Hands of Stone” Lineker has now been moved into the five-round headliner spot.The card airs live on FOX Sports 1 from the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.Ferguson, the No. 3-ranked contender at 155
  • Magny Faces Kim in UFC 202 Bout

    With three all-star welterweight matchups already set for UFC 202 in Las Vegas, the 170-pound division is taking center stage on August 20, and a fourth exciting clash has been added to the card at T-Mobile Arena, with Neil Magny set to battle "The Stun Gun," Dong Hyun Kim.In the UFC 202 main event, Nate Diaz looks to repeat his March win over Conor McGregor in a welterweight rematch, and in the co-main event, Anthony "Rumble" Johnson faces Glover Teixeira. Also featured on the card are welterwe
  • Hunt prepared to send Lesnar back to pro wrestling

    Hunt prepared to send Lesnar back to pro wrestling
    Mark Hunt sums up his fight against Brock Lesnar this Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 200 succinctly.“If he can’t get me down in the first round, he’s getting knocked out.”In 2009, when Lesnar was the UFC heavyweight champion and the most intimidating man in MMA, Hunt’s confidence would’ve seemed delusional. At that time, Hunt had not won a fight in years. The “Super Samoan” seemed all but washed up as he floundered in Japanese promotions.A lo
  • Dana White: Competitive Lesnar has hands full with Hunt

    Dana White: Competitive Lesnar has hands full with Hunt
    UFC 100 Weigh-Ins at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino on July 10, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)" align="center" />The return of Brock Lesnar shocked the MMA world when it was announced at UFC 199. Lesnar, the iconic former UFC heavyweight champion and NCAA wrestling national champion, is one of the most decorated UFC champions in history. His rise to the top of the sport happened in the most dangerous and popular division in the sport.RELATED: UFC 200 extend
  • Condit vs. Maia Added to UFC 202 Lineup

    Condit vs. Maia Added to UFC 202 Lineup
    The stacked UFC 202 card on August 20 got another jolt of high-quality action with the announcement that former interim UFC welterweight champion Carlos Condit will return to the Octagon to face veteran Brazilian contender Demian Maia at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.On the sidelines since his razor-thin split decision loss to Robbie Lawler in their January title fight, the No. 5-ranked contender hopes to put his name in the hat for another crack at the crown when he faces Maia, whose impressive f
  • Bright lights won't affect experienced Browne

    Bright lights won't affect experienced Browne
    It would have been interesting to find out what Travis Browne was up to when UFC 100 took place in July of 2009, but one look at the record of “Hapa” answers that question. He was likely getting ready for a fight, as he actually fought on June 5 and then July 23, lifting his record to 6-0. He would get to 7-0 by the end of the year, with all seven bouts taking place in 2009, and after fighting twice in February of 2010, he got the call from the UFC.That’s a whirlwind, to say th
  • Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor square off in Bud Light commercial

    Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor square off in Bud Light commercial
    This is the closest as we'll get to seeing the UFC's two biggest stars in the same Octagon.
    Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor square off in a new Bud Light commercial posted to YouTube over the weekend. The ad teases another commercial June 30 where two teams of three fighters apiece challenge for some kind of title.
    The rest of the ad features fighters like Rousey, McGregor and Cain Velasquez destroying inanimate objects with their fists and legs. Anthony Johnson and John Dodson also appear.
    It's
  • Monday Morning Analyst: UFC Ottawa talk, Bellator Dynamite 2 results

    Monday Morning Analyst: UFC Ottawa talk, Bellator Dynamite 2 results
    UFC Fight Night 89's Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson vs. Rory MacDonald and Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 are on the docket for this week's episode. To help us this week, fight analyst Connor Ruebusch joins the podcast.
  • Anthony Johnson vs. Glover Teixeira, Donald Cerrone vs. Rick Story added to UFC 202

    Anthony Johnson vs. Glover Teixeira, Donald Cerrone vs. Rick Story added to UFC 202
    The Anthony Johnson vs. Glover Teixeira matchup did not take long to be rebooked.
    "Rumble" will meet Teixeira in a light heavyweight contender matchup in the co-main event of UFC 202 on Aug. 20 in Las Vegas, it was confirmed Monday by UFC officials. Also on the card will be a welterweight bout between Donald Cerrone and Rick Story. MMAjunkie was the first to report the news.
    Johnson and Teixeira were initially supposed to face off at UFC on FOX 20 on July 23 in Chicago, but "Rumble" recentl

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