MMA news

• Unbeaten Brett Johns Signs with UFC, Meets Kwan Ho Kwak on Nov. 19 in Belfast

  01-11-2016 23:55 via sherdog.com
  
  Former Titan Fighting Championship and Cage Warriors Fighting Championship titlist Brett Johns will make his Octagon debut against Kwan Ho Kwak at UFC Fight Night in Belfast on Nov. 19.
  
  Read more

• UFC signs Welsh bantamweight Brett Johns, who will face Kwan Ho Kwak at UFC Fight Night 99

  01-11-2016 22:22
  
  The UFC has signed promising young bantamweight Brett Johns to a contract, and the Welsh fighter will make his promotional debut at UFC Fight Night 99.
  The 24-year old Johns will face the South Korean fighter Kwan Ho Kwak on Nov. 19 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
  Johns has gone undefeated in his professional career, posting a perfect 12-0 record in Cage Warriors and most recently Titan FC. Johns, who has a nickname of "The Pikey," is coming off a split decision victory over Anthony Gutierrez at T
  
  Read more

• UFC Fight Night Melbourne Headliner Scrapped After Luke Rockhold Suffers Knee Injury

  01-11-2016 22:00 via sherdog.com
  
  The rematch between Luke Rockhold and Ronaldo Souza at UFC Fight Night 101 in Melbourne has been canceled after Rockhold suffered a knee injury.
  
  Read more

• UFC, Reebok Release New York-Themed Product Line for Madison Square Garden Debut

  01-11-2016 21:11 via sherdog.com
  
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship and Reebok have collaborated to release a New York-themed apparel line ahead of the promotion’s Madison Square Garden debut on Nov. 12.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Luke Rockhold vs. Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza rematch canceled

  01-11-2016 20:58
  
  The Luke Rockhold - Ronaldo Souza rematch will have to wait.
  According to multiple sources, Rockhold has been forced to withdraw from the Nov. 26 fight due to a knee injury. As of this writing, the promotion has yet to decide who Souza will fight next, but it appears as though he will not remain on the card.
  Souza's manager Gilberto Faria told MMAFighting.com that they are only interested in fighting Michael Bisping next for the UFC middleweight title, however, he wondered if the UFC would actua
  
  Read more

• Kawajiri-Gracie, ‘Krazy Horse’-Kimura 2 Booked for Rizin FF’s New Year’s Eve Event

  01-11-2016 19:27 via sherdog.com
  
  Rizin Fighting Federation announced a pair of new matchups for its New Year’s Eve event, as Tatsuya Kawajiri with face Kron Gracie at featherweight, while Charles Bennett will rematch Minoru Kimura in a catch-weight affair.
  
  Read more

• UFC, Reebok unveil new NYC-inspired fight kit, product line for UFC 205

  01-11-2016 19:18
  
  The UFC is determined to make its first New York City show special. Just look at the historically deep lineup. Now, Reebok is joining in.
  The promotion’s apparel partner is launching New York-inspired fight kits and products just for UFC 205, officials said Tuesday. Fighters competing on the card will have unique weigh-in and walkout gear, including headwear, t-shirts, hoodies and shorts. The “UFC City Pack: New York” will be exclusive to the athletes on the Madison Square Gard
  
  Read more

• 'Pitbull' Freire vs. Derek Campos is new Bellator 167 main event after Pat Curran injury

  01-11-2016 19:00
  
  An injury to former Bellator featherweight champion Pat Curran has led to a chain reaction of changes to Bellator 167.
  Patricky "Pitbull" Freire vs. Derek Campos at lightweight was announced as the new main event in Thackerville, Okla. on Dec. 3 after Curran had to pull out of his original main event against John Teixeira due to an undisclosed injury.
  Teixeira will remain on the card and face Justin Lawrence.
  Freire (16-8) will look to shake off a knockout loss to Michael Chandler at Bellator 15
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Pat Curran Injured; Patricky Freire vs. Derek Campos 2 Set as New Bellator 167 Headiner

  01-11-2016 18:41 via sherdog.com
  
  Bellator 167 has a new headliner following an injury to ex-featherweight champion Pat Curran.
  
  Read more

• Joe Soto Replaces Cannetti, Meets Marco Beltran at UFC Fight Night Mexico City

  01-11-2016 18:14 via sherdog.com
  
  Joe Soto will step in for Guido Cannetti and face Marco Beltran at UFC Fight Night 98 in Mexico City on Saturday.
  
  Read more

• WWE vet Kid Kash crossing over to MMA, wants to knock out ‘arrogant’ CM Punk

  01-11-2016 17:00
  
  CM Punk made his UFC debut last month and David Cash tuned in. Cash, who wrestled in WWE and other companies as "Kid Kash," has never been a big fan of Punk. And his interest was piqued when he found out the former WWE champion was competing against Mickey Gall at welterweight.
  "Damn, he's the same weight that I am," Cash said he thought while watching UFC 203. "How bad would I love to knock his ass out? I've never liked him. I've known the guy for at least 15 years, probably, and he's been such
  
  Read more

• Two Bouts Added to Bellator 168 Lineup on Dec. 10

  01-11-2016 16:03 via sherdog.com
  
  California-based MMA promotion Bellator announced Tuesday afternoon that it has tacked on two more bouts to its event in Italy on Dec. 10.
  
  Read more

• Ronda Rousey Discusses Her Future On “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”

  01-11-2016 15:26
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RR-lcXOhkY[/embed]Airing later today, a clip of Ronda Rousey's interview from "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" has already been released.Rousey, who returns in December to face Amanda Nunes for the bantamweight title at UFC 207, talks about this being one of her final fights and what it means to return.
  Just 29 years old, Rousey tells the host that she is "wrapping it up" soon."This is definitely one of my last fights," she added. "Everyone better watch. The sho
  
  Read more

• “King” Kevin Casey Inks Fight Deal With Bellator MMA

  01-11-2016 15:15
  
  Happy to announce Team KING is now part of the @bellatormma family. I will be making my debut Jan 21st at the FORUM in my birth city of 🌴INGLEWOOD 🌴. 💥#MyLegacy 💥 A photo posted by Kevin Casey (@kingkevincasey) on Oct 31, 2016 at 2:56pm PDT
  Kevin Casey has signed a fight contract with Bellator MMA. "The King" is a former contestant on The Ultimate Fighter and is expected to debut with the promotion early in 2017.Casey has previously fought for Strikeforce, which w
  
  Read more

• Joe Soto Added To Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 98 Lineup

  01-11-2016 15:11
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDPBX6o48n8[/embed]Joe Soto has agreed to step in on less than a weeks notice and fight this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 98.Soto, a former Bellator champion, replaces Guido Cannetti in a bout with Marco Beltran that will air as part of the FOX Sports 1 prelims. Cannetti recently came under the eye of USADA for a possible anti-doping violation.It was over two years ago that Soto (16-5) made his UFC debut, replacing Renan Barao and challenging T.J. Dillashaw
  
  Read more

• Ronda Rousey on return: ‘This is definitely one of my last fights’

  01-11-2016 15:07
  
  Though it will have been over 13 months between fights for Ronda Rousey, the galvanizing former bantamweight champion says fans might want to catch her while they can.
  Rousey, who has a chance to regain her title on Dec. 30 against Amanda Nunes at UFC 207, was a guest on Ellen on Tuesday. She broke her relative silence on the issue of what the future has in store when asked how long she was going to stick around the fight game."Not that long, I’m wrapping it up," the 29-year old Rousey sai
  
  Read more

• Johny Hendricks Further Explains His UFC 207 “Win Or Retire” Talk

  01-11-2016 15:07
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HovYNUutsww[/embed]Former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks caused a bit of a whirlwind when he proclaimed that UFC 207 could be his last fight.Hendricks is set to meet Neil Magny at the December card and appeared on a recent edition of "Submission Radio" to further clarify what he meant by that talk.“No. No. I’m not gonna be the guy that just fights to make money. The money aspect is whatever. If want to fight, I want to be the best I c
  
  Read more

• Ronda Rousey: Bout at UFC 207 ‘One of My Last Fights’

  01-11-2016 15:03 via sherdog.com
  
  Ronda Rousey tells Ellen DeGeneres that her fighting career is coming to an end sooner than later.
  
  Read more

• Morning Report: Tyron Woodley says Conor McGregor shouldn't try and come up to welterweight after UFC 205

  01-11-2016 13:00
  
  With speculation running rampant about what is next for Conor McGregor if he wins the lightweight title at UFC 205, welterweight champion Tyron Woodley says McGregor would be wise to avoid jumping up in weight again. Conor McGregor has a 1-1 record as a welterweight, and current 170-pound champion Tyron Woodley says McGregor would be best served to keep it that way.
  Earlier this year McGregor was set to face Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight title and there were rumblings that, should McGrego
  
  Read more

• Jon Jones’ USADA arbitration complete, decision expected before NAC hearing

  01-11-2016 07:30
  
  SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The final stage of Jon Jones' doping case with USADA is complete. Now, all he can do is wait.
  Jones had his defense heard before three arbitrators Monday at a law office here in a nearly 10-hour session. The interim UFC light heavyweight champion's legal team has requested an expedited decision, with the hopes it will come back before Jones' Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) disciplinary hearing Nov. 10. It marked the first time a UFC athlete has gone to arbitration w
  
  Read more

• UFC Unfiltered: Gracie, Villante and Thomas

  01-11-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  Matt is joined in-studio by the great Renzo Gracie and UFC Light Heavyweight contender Gian Villante to discuss Gian's upcoming fight in Albany on December 9 vs. Patrick Cummins, whether hating a guy you're fighting helps or not, Renzo's training sessions with Ryron, and much more. Later, Din Thomas calls in to talk about training Tyron Woodley ahead of his first title defense at UFC 205, Sage Northcutt vs. Mickey Gall, Eddie Alvarez vs. Conor McGregor, shooting Dana White: Lookin' For A Fight w
  
  Read more

• UFC Fight Night: Mexico City Cheat Sheet

  01-11-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  Think you know how the next fight card will play out? Play UFC Pick 'EmAfter an extended hiatus, the UFC returns this weekend with a stacked card headed to Mexico City featuring a battle of two of the best lightweights in the world in the main event. Former champion Rafael Dos Anjos will look to bounce back from the fight that cost him the title when he fell to Eddie Alvarez earlier this year and now he's determined to get back to the top starting with his fight this Saturday night. Standing acr
  
  Read more

• UFC and Reebok launch exclusive NY inspired product line for UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor

  01-11-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  LAS VEGASUFC® today unveiled its first-ever event-specific product line to commemorate the landmark UFC® 205: ALVAREZ vs. McGREGOR, taking place on Saturday, November 12 at Madison Square Garden. Launched in collaboration with Reebok, UFC’s global outfitting partner, the limited-edition UFC City Pack: New York is comprised of custom, city-inspired apparel, including a unique UFC Fight Kit made specifically for athletes competing in the global brand’s first-ever event in New Y
  
  Read more

• The 10: Busy November Brings Buffet of Exciting Action

  01-11-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  This is one of those month’s where The 10 needs to be The 20 or the very least, The 15.With five events on the schedule for November, including a day-night doubleheader – from Belfast, Northern Ireland and Sao Paulo, Brazil no less – on the 19th and an historic evening in New York City a week earlier, there is such a large collection of fights to draw from this month that putting together this column has been a nightmare.I mean, how do you leave out a former champion like Frank
  
  Read more

• SNEAK PEEK: Ronda on The Ellen Show today!

  01-11-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  Ronda Rousey is back!Check out a sneak peek of Rousey's appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on November 1 2016 ahead of her return to the UFC to face women's bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 on December 30 2016 in Las Vegas.To watch the full interview, tune in to The Ellen DeGeneres Show on November 1 (check your local listings). Lisa Foiles has more details below.Tickets for Rousey's return at UFC 207 go on sale this Friday, Nov. 4 on Ticketmaster.com. //
  RELATED: Rousey to
  
  Read more

• Ronda Rousey appears on The Ellen Show

  01-11-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  Ronda Rousey is back!Below is Rowdy's appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on November 1 2016 ahead of her return to the UFC to face women's bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 on December 30 2016 in Las Vegas. Rousey and DeGeneres talked about her upcoming fight, her boyfriend Travis Browne, and the latest "honor" bestowed upon her.Tickets for Rousey's return at UFC 207 go on sale this Friday, Nov. 4 on Ticketmaster.com.RELATED: Rousey to return vs. champion Nunes at UFC 207 |
  
  Read more

• On the Rise: Mexico City Edition

  01-11-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  As anticipation continues to mount for the UFC’s historic debut in New York City on November 12, a strong event takes place this weekend at Arena Ciudad de Mexico as a stacked lineup hits the Octagon.Headlined by a pivotal lightweight clash between former champion Rafael Dos Anjos and surging contender Tony Ferguson, the 13-fight event features a number of strong matchups and critical encounters, plus a trio of athletes making their promotional debuts who you’re going to want to fami
  
  Read more

• By the Numbers: LATAM 3 Finale - Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson

  01-11-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  2Current ranking of Rafael Dos Anjos as a UFC lightweight12Current ranking of Dos Anjos on the UFC pound-for-pound list 14Wins by the former UFC lightweight champion inside the Octagon, 4th most wins in UFC lightweight history3:45:41Octagon time by Dos Anjos, 5th most in UFC lightweight history692Significant strikes landed by Dos Anjos, 7th most in UFC lightweight history90Of those significant strikes by Dos Anjos were in his unanimous decision win over Anthony Pettis to claim the UFC lightweigh
  
  Read more

• Joe Soto replaces Guido Cannetti against Marco Beltran at UFC Fight Night 98

  01-11-2016 04:09
  
  One-time UFC title challenger Joe Soto has been tapped as a late replacement to fight Marco Beltran in a 140-pound catchweight contest at UFC Fight Night 98 following the removal of Guido Cannetti due to a potential USADA violation.
  The UFC announced the match-up late Monday.
  Soto (16-5) snapped a three-fight losing streak and earned his first career UFC victory in June when he picked up a third-round submission over Chris Beal at UFC Fight Night 89.
  A former Bellator featherweight champion
  
  Read more

• Kron Gracie vs. Tatsyua Kawajiri, 'Krazy Horse' rematch set for RIZIN card

  01-11-2016 03:00
  
  A pair of interesting featherweight fights have been added to the RIZIN New Year's Eve card.
  Kron Gracie and new signee Tatsyua Kawajiri will square off in Saitama, Japan, on Dec. 31, and a rematch will go down when Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennett and Minoru Kimura face off for the second time in 2016.
  Japan's Kawajiri (35-10-2) returns home after a two-year stint in the UFC. He was 3-3 in the UFC, with his most recent bout a unanimous decision loss to Cub Swanson in June.
  Gracie (3-0), the son of
  
  Read more

• UFC veteran Kevin Casey signs with Bellator MMA

  01-11-2016 01:13
  
  Former UFC middleweight and The Ultimate Fighter veteran Kevin Casey has signed with Bellator MMA on a multi-year, multi-fight deal and is now targeting a promotional debut in early 2017. Bellator officials confirmed the signing on Monday.
  Casey (9-5-1, 2 NC) was one of 13 casualties in a recent round of UFC roster cuts, however he needed less than two weeks to find a new home in the Bellator middleweight division.
  The 35-year-old Casey is targeting a Bellator debut on Jan. 21 at Bellator 1
  
  Read more

• Conor McGregor calls out UFC roster: 'All they do is complain'

  01-11-2016 00:00
  
  If you want Conor McGregor money, you'll have to put in McGregor work.
  Ireland's McGregor, who is currently scheduled to fight Eddie Alvarez for the lightweight title in a champion vs. champion superfight at UFC 205, went off on the entire UFC roster on Monday in a video posted on his YouTube channel – The Mac Life.
  McGregor was asked in the video if his opponent Alvarez mattered in his quest to make UFC history and become a two-division champion, to which McGregor replied with a simp
  
  Read more

Follow @NewsMMAUSA on Twitter!