MMA news

• UFC 203: Urijah Faber open workout scrum

  07-09-2016 23:48
  
  CLEVELAND -- Longtime UFC bantamweight contender Urijah Faber talks about his UFC 203 bout against Jimmie Rivera, why he accepted a fight against a relatively unknown opponent, his failed title bid against Dominick Cruz, why Cody Garbrandt should be the next man to challenge Cruz, plus much more.
  
  Read more

• Mickey Gall UFC 203 open workout scrum

  07-09-2016 23:35
  
  CLEVELAND -- Before UFC 203, Mickey Gall talks about his upcoming fight against CM Punk, being on the fight poster, and more.
  
  Read more

• UFC 203: Jessica Eye open workout scrum

  07-09-2016 23:22
  
  CLEVELAND -- Jessica Eye talks about her bantamweight bout against Bethe Correia at UFC 203, what it means to fight at home in Cleveland, the passing of her father, her three-fight losing streak, where she stands in her career, and much more.
  
  Read more

• UFC 203: Mickey Gall open workout

  07-09-2016 23:13
  
  CLEVELAND -- Mickey Gall, who will make his UFC return at UFC 203, put on a show for the fans Thursday afternoon.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Report: UFC 202 Breaks Pay-Per-View Record with 1.65 Million Buys

  07-09-2016 23:01 via sherdog.com
  
  UFC President Dana White says a trilogy bout between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz makes no sense. Recent pay-per-view projections indicate otherwise.
  
  Read more

• UFC 203: CM Punk open workout scrum

  07-09-2016 23:00
  
  CLEVELAND -- With his UFC debut fast approaching, former WWE wrestler CM Punk spoke about his journey to UFC 203, his fight against Mickey Gall, his days as a professional wrestler, his history with the city of Cleveland, the controversy around his licensing by the state of Ohio, plus much more.
  
  Read more

• Robbie Lawler vs. Donald Cerrone set for UFC 205 in New York

  07-09-2016 22:41
  
  There's still a bit more than two months left until UFC 205. But there's already a matchup for the company's debut at Madison Square Garden in New York for fans to savor until then.
  A barnburner of a welterweight matchup between former champion Robbie Lawler and popular Donald Cerrone is set for the Nov. 12 event. UFC president Dana White told Cleveland radio host Anthony Lima on Wednesday the matchup has been formalized.
  According to White, Lawler (27-11, 1 NC) requested a quick turnaround
  
  Read more

• Former Two-Division Boxing Champ Bobby Chacon Dead at 64

  07-09-2016 22:34 via sherdog.com
  
  Bobby Chacon was one of the most exciting all-action fighters back in the day, a man known for wading through hell to have his hand raised in triumph. Chacon died on Wednesday at the age of 64.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• UFC 203: CM Punk open workout video

  07-09-2016 22:31
  
  CLEVELAND -- CM Punk shows off his grappling skills Thursday afternoon at UFC 203 open workouts.
  
  Read more

• UFC 203: Alistair Overeem open workout scrum

  07-09-2016 22:25
  
  CLEVELAND -- Ahead of UFC 203, heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem talked about his title fight against Stipe Miocic, the reaction he has gotten from fans in Cleveland, how Miocic has changed since his championship win, plus much more.
  
  Read more

• UFC 203: Stipe Miocic open workout scrum

  07-09-2016 22:14
  
  CLEVELAND -- At UFC 203 workouts, Stipe Miocic discussed facing Alistair Overeem, what it will be like fighting in Cleveland, and home.
  
  Read more

• Mickey Gall Calls UFC 203 Main Card Spot “Crazy”

  07-09-2016 20:55
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShoadSiq7pA[/embed]Mickey Gall knows that he is only on the UFC 203 pay-per-view main card because of his opponent, CM Punk.Nevertheless, Gall is going to soak it all in ahead of Saturday and his much-hyped welterweight contest from Cleveland.The 24-year-old Gall, though, doesn't believe he should be on the official fight poster that has been plastered up around the world and online.
  “I don’t think I should be on the poster yet – I know I
  
  Read more

• Mickey Gall Calls His Spot On UFC 203 Card “Crazy,” Teases Calling Out Another UFC Star

  07-09-2016 20:55
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShoadSiq7pA[/embed]Mickey Gall knows that he is only on the UFC 203 pay-per-view main card because of his opponent, CM Punk.Nevertheless, Gall is going to soak it all in ahead of Saturday and his much-hyped welterweight contest from Cleveland.The 24-year-old Gall, though, doesn't believe he should be on the official fight poster that has been plastered up around the world and online.
  “I don’t think I should be on the poster yet – I know I
  
  Read more

• Diaz vs. McGregor 2 looks to have broken UFC pay-per-view record

  07-09-2016 20:00
  
  Current estimates indicate that UFC 202, the Aug. 20 show headlined by Conor McGregor's decision win over Nate Diaz, will be the most successful non-boxing pay-per-view event in the history of the genre.Current estimates have the show doing 1.65 million buys on pay-per-view, putting it slightly ahead of UFC 196, the first McGregor vs. Diaz fight, which was estimated at 1.6 million. Both would be ahead of the prior record set at UFC 100 for the second Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir fight.Sources clos
  
  Read more

• Robbie Lawler vs. Donald Cerrone Clash Nearly Official for UFC 205 at MSG

  07-09-2016 19:43 via sherdog.com
  
  A potential violence lovers delight between Robbie Lawler and Donald Cerrone is just about a done deal for UFC 205.
  
  Read more

• Luke Rockhold was offered a fight, but says the ‘money is bullsh*t’ and he won't take it

  07-09-2016 19:32
  
  Luke Rockhold is playing hardball with the UFC.
  The former middleweight champion said on his SnapChat (h/t MMA Digest) recently that he has an offer from the UFC for a fight, but he won't take it unless the money goes up.
  "A lot of people are asking, ‘When are you gonna fight?'" Rockhold said. "I might have a bout agreement in the mail, but the money is bullsh*t. When the money is right, I'll be ready to fight."Rockhold, 31, dropped the title to Michael Bisping via first-round knockout in
  
  Read more

• UFC Prospect Tom Breese Announces Move from Welterweight to Middleweight

  07-09-2016 18:54 via sherdog.com
  
  Despite winning three of his first four Octagon appearances, Tom Breese is looking for a change of scenery.
  
  Read more

• Andrey Koreshkov-Douglas Lima Title Rematch to Headline Bellator 163 in Israel

  07-09-2016 18:18 via sherdog.com
  
  Andrey Koreshkov will defend the welterweight title against Douglas Lima at Bellator 163 in Tel Aviv, Israel.
  
  Read more

• Report: Robbie Lawler vs. Donald Cerrone Set For UFC 205

  07-09-2016 18:02
  
  [embed]https://twitter.com/SportsBoyTony/status/773549127070351360[/embed]It appears we have one of the main card bouts for UFC 205 and the Octagon's debut in New York, as Anthony Lima of Cleveland 92.3 confirmed with UFC president Dana White that Robbie Lawler-Donald Cerrone is a go.Reports of the welterweight bout have circulated for the past several weeks, with Cerrone hinting that a big-time matchup would be next for him.The former UFC lightweight title contender is 3-0 at 170 pounds, while
  
  Read more

• Report: Robbie Lawler-Donald Cerrone “Signed Off” For UFC 205

  07-09-2016 18:02
  
  [embed]https://twitter.com/SportsBoyTony/status/773549127070351360[/embed]It appears we have one of the main card bouts for UFC 205 and the Octagon's debut in New York, as Anthony Lima of Cleveland 92.3 confirmed with UFC president Dana White that Robbie Lawler-Donald Cerrone is a go.Reports of the welterweight bout have circulated for the past several weeks, with Cerrone hinting that a big-time matchup would be next for him.
  The former UFC lightweight title contender is 3-0 at 170 pounds, while
  
  Read more

• Bethe Correia interested in fight with Cris Cyborg

  07-09-2016 18:00
  
  The UFC signed Lina Lansberg to be Cris Cyborg’s second opponent inside the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 95, marking the return of the promotion to Brasilia, Brazil, on Sept. 24, but a former bantamweight title contender would also be down to fighting Cyborg in the Octagon.
  Bethe Correia, who fought for the UFC championship in August of 2015, losing to Ronda Rousey, told MMA Fighting that she wouldn’t turn down a chance to face the current Invicta FC featherweight champion in the UFC.
  
  Read more

• Andrey Koreshkov vs. Douglas Lima to headline Bellator event in Israel

  07-09-2016 17:37
  
  Israel will be having it's first major MMA event later this year, as Bellator has scheduled a card there headlined by Andrey Koreshkov and Douglas Lima. The news was announced on Wednesday by the promotion.
  This card is set to take place at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv on Nov. 10.
  Koreshkov will be making his second title defense against the man he took from more than a year ago, Lima. The 26-year-old last fought at Bellator 153 in April where he successfully defended his belt against
  
  Read more

• Andrey Koreshkov-Douglas Lima Bellator Title Fight Set For November In Israel

  07-09-2016 17:23
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJX3iBuZFoE[/embed]Bellator officials have announced plans for Andrey Koreshkov and Douglas Lima to square off once again over the welterweight title, with this rematch coming in Israel.The event will take place November 10 and air on Spike Sports from Tel Aviv. The co-main event features Israeli Army veteran Noad Lahat against Scott Cleve.Koreshkov won the title with a decision victory over Lima and earned his first title defense earlier this year when he
  
  Read more

• Live Chat: UFC 203 preview, UFC Fight Night 93 recap, MMA news and notes

  07-09-2016 15:45
  
  This is the Promotional Malpractice Live chat.
  Another UFC pay-per-view is upon this weekend, but it has some redeeming value. The heavyweight title is up for grabs and the card features another important heavyweight contest. The highly-controversial UFC and MMA debut of Phil Brooks (CM Punk) will take place as well as a series of other modestly intriguing bouts. As for the last bout mentioned, the results don't carry any sort of severe consequences no matter the outcome, but there are some poss
  
  Read more

• Duke Roufus: ‘If Anthony Pettis would have lost his last fight I was going to stop coaching'

  07-09-2016 15:00
  
  A couple of weeks back, on the Friday night before the UFC on FOX 21 fights in Vancouver, Duke Roufus swore that the Anthony Pettis we were about to see was more like the old Anthony Pettis, the one that ended up on the Wheaties box as the lightweight champion. There was a shift in the focus during training that led him to believe that Pettis would be the best version of himself we’d ever seen.Pettis proved his coach right by submitting the Brazilian Charles Oliveira in a frenetic back-and
  
  Read more

• Morning Report: Stephen Thompson says Tyron Woodley is scared to fight him

  07-09-2016 14:00
  
  When Tyron Woodley knocked out Robbie Lawler to win the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 201, most people assumed that Woodley's first defense would be against No. 1 contender Stephen Thompson, who was just coming off an impressive domination of former title challenger Rory MacDonald. However, Woodley threw Thompson and the rest of the MMA world a curveball when in his post-fight statements he said that he wanted to fight either Nick Diaz or Georges St-Pierre and that Thompson needed to figh
  
  Read more

• Video: TUF 24: Tournament Of Champions (Ep. 2) Preview For Tonight

  07-09-2016 11:28
  
  https://youtu.be/zp26Wbwd3dwWith a shot at UFC Flyweight Champion on the line, The Ultimate Fighter 24: Tournament Of Champions returns Wednesday evening, 10pm ET/7pm PT on FOX Sports 1.On this week's show, which is the second episode of the season, we have our first regular episode which will culminate with the latest fight in the season-long tournament that will decide the next challenger to UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson.The following is the official description for this week's edi
  
  Read more

• Video: Travis Browne vs. Brendan Schaub From UFC 181 (Full Fight)

  07-09-2016 11:15
  
  https://youtu.be/YxH28h5Z5lcAhead of Saturday's UFC 203 pay-per-view, UFC has released another "UFC 203 Free Fight," this time focusing on Heavyweight contender Travis Browne.Featured above is the complete Travis Browne vs. Brendan Schaub fight from UFC 181, the fight that ended up being Schaub's last fight in the UFC and is still one of the many impressive first-round knockout victories on the resume of "Hapa" Browne.Browne fights former UFC Heavyweight Champion Fabricio Werdum in the co-main e
  
  Read more

• Ultimate Fighter Latin America Ep 3 preview

  07-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Following Walter Zamora's decision victory over rival John Bedoya last week on The Ultimate Fighter Latin America, the next matchup was announced, as Team Liddell's Ilianovich Chalo was matched up with Team Griffin fighter Miguel Villegas. Just after the fight was announced, the two competitors met in the center of the gym for the customary faceoff, but that's when things turned volatile. Chalo stood flat footed, just ready to stare his opponent down, but Villegas came charging forward and
  
  Read more

• UFC FIGHT PASS Focus - UFC 203

  07-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  It will be a big night for the UFC this Saturday, as the Octagon will be in Cleveland for the first time, headlined by a heavyweight title fight between one of the city’s favorite sons, Stipe Miocic, and Alistair Overeem. Also in action on the UFC 203 card will be Fabricio Werdum and Travis Browne, as well as former WWE superstar CM Punk, as he makes his MMA debut against Mickey Gall. And to get the night started right, UFC FIGHT PASS subscribers can tune in at 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT for a
  
  Read more

• The Ultimate Fighter 24: Episode 2 Recap

  07-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  It was a tough week for Team Cejudo after starting the competition with two straight wins, as Team Benavidez got on the board this week after Hiromasa Ogikubo submitted Nkazimulo Zulu with a second-round rear naked choke in the second episode of The Ultimate Fighter. By the seeding in the tournament, the No. 5-ranked Ogikubo was favored to win the fight against the No. 12-ranked Zulu, but it was a hard fought battle that showed both fighters at their best. Before the bout got started this week,
  
  Read more

• The Ultimate Fighter 24: Ep. 2 Preview

  07-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Following an action packed first week of The Ultimate Fighter, the tournament continues in week two as Team Benavidez tries to get on the board after dropping the first two fights to Team Cejudo. The No. 1 seed and top pick for Team Cejudo, Alexandre Pantoja, had an absolute battle with No. 16 seed Brandon Moreno, but the RFA flyweight champion managed to get the job done with a second round choke to move on to the next round. Meanwhile, No. 9 seed Kai Kara France started off his run this season
  
  Read more

• 'Reem says Miocic enjoying title life too much

  07-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
   //
  CLEVELANDIt’s been a summer-long party for the city of Cleveland. Fans have been enjoying the championship victories by their hometown Cavaliers in the NBA and the UFC’s own Stipe Miocic.Miocic has enjoyed himself, too. Alistair Overeem has noticed and believes a shift in mindset for Miocic is why he’ll take the title from the champ on Saturday at UFC 203.“I went to UFC 200 – a great event in Vegas – and I didn’t go to any pool parties. I was tr
  
  Read more

• Pimblett: “I’ll be remembered as Cage Warriors 145 Champ, Not McGregor”

  07-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  MMA fans from all over Europe have been clamoring for Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett’s UFC debut ever since he launched a tirade at Conor McGregor during a post-fight interview after securing a regional title last April.It feels as though ‘The Baddy’ is the first non-UFC fighter since McGregor to be followed so passionately by the European masses.A local hero in his native Liverpool, Pimblett gets the opportunity to fight for the featherweight title in his hometown at C
  
  Read more

• Miocic determined to make Cleveland proud

  07-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Wide-eyed with excitement, adrenaline pumping through his system, Stipe Miocic scaled the Octagon wall into the waiting arms of his coaches in his corner.“I’m the World Champ! I’m the World Champ!” he shouted, moments after planting a clean right hand on the chin of Fabricio Werdum to bring the main event of UFC 198 to an abrupt halt and make him the 19th man to stand as the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion. //
  His performance in Curitiba was not only a culminatio
  
  Read more

• CM Punk joins Marvel's podcast

  07-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  This Week in Marvel focuses on delivering all the Marvel info on news and new releases--from comics to video games to toys to TV to film and beyond! New episodes will be released every Tuesday and Thursday (or so) and TWiM is co-hosted by Marvel VP & Executive Editor of Digital Media Ryan "Agent M" Penagos and Editorial Director of Marvel Digital Media Ben Morse with Manager, Video & Content Production Blake Garris, Editor Marc Strom, and Assistant Editor Patrick Cavanaugh.More on Marvel
  
  Read more

• CM Punk invigorated by renewed Fight Week anticipation, excitement

  07-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
   //
  CLEVELANDBy the time CM Punk decided to walk away from professional wrestling “making the walk” didn’t quite do it for him anymore. Just three days before he makes his first walk as an actual fighter, Punk is thrilled for the butterflies to return.“I’m cool as a cucumber. I stated already that I’m sure I’ll have pre-fight butterflies, but I’m actually looking forward to feeling that again,” Punk said Wednesday during a media scrum fo
  
  Read more

• By The Numbers - UFC 203

  07-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  8Current ranking of Stipe Miocic on the UFC pound-for-pound list198UFC event where, most recently, Miocic scored a first round knockout of Fabricio Werdum to become the current UFC heavyweight champion4First round KO/TKOs by Miocic inside the Octagon54Seconds it took for Miocic to score a KO/TKO of former UFC heavyweight champ Andrei Arlovski at UFC 195, which earned a Performance of the Night bonus35Seconds it took for Miocic to score a KO/TKO of Fabio Maldonado at The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil
  
  Read more

• Daniel Cormier Still Believes Jon Jones Is Best Fighter In MMA History

  07-09-2016 05:08
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa34mBvVExo[/embed]Despite not feeling the love for him personally, Daniel Cormier still believes there is nobody better when it comes to the fight game than Jon Jones.The reigning UFC light heavyweight champion held a "Q&A" session recently and Champions.co put together the best of the best.When asked about who the greatest fighter to step foot in the Octagon is, Cormier replied "Jones is undefeated, what he has done in the octagon can't be argued agai
  
  Read more

• Video: The Evolution Of Punk (Ep. 4): Cult Of Personality (Full Episode)

  07-09-2016 04:56
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGkhsqnSdKk[/embed]The fourth and final installment of "The Evolution of Punk" has been made available for online viewing.The episode focuses in on CM Punk as he finds out who his opponent will be and sees Mickey Gall in action. The two meet this Saturday night at UFC 203.
  More training footage is shown and Punk squares off with Gall inside the Octagon for their first face-off.Join us here at MMANews.com this Saturday for live results coverage of the UFC 20
  
  Read more

• Video: The Evolution of CM Punk “Cult Of Personality” (Episode 4)

  07-09-2016 04:56
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGkhsqnSdKk[/embed]The fourth and final installment of "The Evolution of Punk" has been made available for online viewing.The episode focuses in on CM Punk as he finds out who his opponent will be and sees Mickey Gall in action. The two meet this Saturday night at UFC 203.
  More training footage is shown and Punk squares off with Gall inside the Octagon.
  
  Read more

• UFC Rankings Feature Little Movement After UFN 93

  07-09-2016 04:52
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=760aht1AmC8[/embed]Josh Barnett went up, Andrei Arlovski down and the rest pretty much stayed the same in regards to the latest UFC rankings.Barnett, who scored a submission win over Arlovski this past Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night 93, is now ranked seventh in the heavyweight division. He moved up two spots, while Arlovski fell to ninth.Travis Browne is now ranked sixth at heavyweight, while Valerie Letourneau is eighth at strawweight.
  The r
  
  Read more

• Thiago Alves Moves to 155 Pounds, Meets Al Iaquinta at UFC 205 in New York

  07-09-2016 04:49 via sherdog.com
  
  The UFC’s New York debut has its first bout, as Thiago Alves will lock horns with Al Iaquinta in a lightweight affair.
  
  Read more

• Boxing Coach: Nate Diaz Was Better Off Physically at UFC 196 Than UFC 202

  07-09-2016 04:31 via sherdog.com
  
  Even though Nate Diaz was partying in Mexico not long before he accepted a short notice fight with Conor McGregor at UFC 196 in March, the Stockton, Calif., native might have been in better shape for that bout than he was for the rematch at UFC 202.
  
  Read more

• Video: UFC 203 Embedded (Ep. 2): Punk’s Ice Bath, Miocic Judges & More

  07-09-2016 02:02
  
  https://youtu.be/IUEf5o7s_DcOn Tuesday evening, UFC released the second episode of their fight week series, "UFC Embedded," which follows the top fighters as they finish their preparation for this Saturday's big pay-per-view.Featured above is episode two of UFC 203 Embedded. The official description for the episode reads as follows:"On Episode 2 of UFC 203 Embedded, welterweight CM Punk takes an ice bath in his high-end home facility. Heavyweight Travis Browne trains outdoors, while his opponent
  
  Read more

• Monday Morning Analyst: Josh Barnett's veteran craftiness

  07-09-2016 02:00
  
  On this episode of the podcast, we look at UFC Fight Night 93: Josh Barnett vs. Andrei Arlovski. Barnett showed a level of veteran craftiness that made the difference in the end, especially as it relates to countering Arlovski's takedowns. We talk that fight, the card, generally and look ahead to UFC 203.
  
  Read more

• Al Iaquinta vs. Thiago Alves set for UFC 205 in New York

  07-09-2016 01:40
  
  Al Iaquinta will make his UFC return in his home state.
  The popular lightweight will take on Thiago Alves at UFC 205 on Nov. 12 in New York, sources told MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani. The card is the first-ever in New York City for the UFC and will take place at Madison Square Garden.
  Iaquinta (12-3-1) has won four in a row, but has not competed since a split decision win over Jorge Masvidal in April 2015 due to knee surgery. The Long Island native has won seven of his last eight bouts and is up
  
  Read more

• UFC 203 Embedded, Episode 2: 'Rankings don't even f--king matter'

  07-09-2016 01:00
  
  On the second episode of UFC 203 Embedded, CM Punk takes a plunge in his home sauna, Travis Browne does conditioning work at UCLA, Fabricio Werdum trains at Kings MMA, Stipe Miocic judges a car competition, Alistair Overeem goes on a hike, and much more.
  
  Read more

• Abel Trujillo injured, out of UFC Fight Night 94 bout with Evan Dunham

  07-09-2016 00:30
  
  An injury has forced lightweight Abel Trujillo out of his fight with Evan Dunham at UFC Fight Night 94. The news was first reported by MMA Junkie on Monday and was later confirmed by MMA Fighting.
  No details were disclosed on Trujillo's injury or return.
  Trujillo has fought already twice in the 2016 calendar, compiling wins over Tony Sims and Jordan Rinaldi. The 32-year-old fighter is 6-2 and one no-contest since joining the UFC back in 2012. Trujillo's only two UFC losses have come to top conte
  
  Read more

• Cain Velasquez: No one can touch me when I'm at 100 percent

  07-09-2016 00:00
  
  Stipe Miocic will put his newly won UFC heavyweight title on the line on Saturday night in Cleveland against Alistair Overeem, a former Strikeforce and Dream champion.
  And yet when Cain Velasquez sizes up the main event of UFC 203, while he respects Miocic and Overeem's accomplishments, he still feels he's the world's best fighter at 265 pounds.
  "People know that if I'm 100 percent going into the fight, that there's no one out there that can touch me," Velasquez said on Tuesday's edition of The
  
  Read more

Follow @NewsMMAUSA on Twitter!