• James Vick: ‘I Want to Fight Someone Ranked Above me’

    James Vick: ‘I Want to Fight Someone Ranked Above me’
    James Vick is eyeing the next level of elite competition. Vick became just the third fighter to beat Abel Trujillo inside the Octagon. Trujillo’s previous losses under the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) banner were to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson. “The Texecutioner” bounced back from his knockout loss to Beneil Dariush by submitting Trujillo in […]
  • Report: Doo Ho Choi Pulled Out of April 15 Bout With Renan Barao

    Report: Doo Ho Choi Pulled Out of April 15 Bout With Renan Barao
    Doo Ho Choi and Renan Barao won’t be trading leather on April 15 after all. Yesterday, the official website of the Sprint Center claimed that Choi and Barao would headline the April 15 Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) card in Kansas City. News of the match-up was debunked when a UFC official informed John Morgan of […]
  • With UFC deal nearing end, James Vick hopes 6-1 Octagon record nets him bigger promotional push

    With UFC deal nearing end, James Vick hopes 6-1 Octagon record nets him bigger promotional push
    With his victory over short-notice opponent Abel Trujillo at UFC Fight Night 104, James Vick cemented himself as one of the unsung killers of the lightweight division.A veteran of The Ultimate Fighter 15, Vick has quietly strung together a sterling 6-1 record over the course of his tenure in one of the UFC’s most talent-rich divisions. And after proving his value yet again with a third-round submission of Trujillo, “The Texecutioner” is only willing to look forwards at a top-15
  • Nate Diaz Stars in Promotional Video for Ice Cube’s “Fist Fight”

    Nate Diaz Stars in Promotional Video for Ice Cube’s “Fist Fight”
    Diaz joins two-time opponent Conor McGregor and brother Nick in starring in commercials in recent times. The Stockton Slugger can be seen in a promotional video for the soon to be released movie “Fist Fight”, alongside Charlie Day and N.W.A hip-hop legend Ice Cube. In the clip below, Diaz puts the fear into the Day, who […]
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  • UFC 208 Aftermath: How Anderson Silva stays relevant in his old age

    UFC 208 Aftermath: How Anderson Silva stays relevant in his old age
    First things first: Anderson Silva knows he’s not the fighter he used to be.
    “I’m old,” said the former longtime middleweight champion, who turns 42 on April 14. “I’m very old.”
    And yet, regardless of what you think about Silva’s highly debatable unanimous decision victory over Derek Brunson in the co-feature bout of UFC 208, there’s little doubt “The Spider” was the most compelling character on an evening at Brooklyn’s Barc
  • Video: See Highlights From Anderson Silva’s Decision Win Over Derek Brunson

    Video: See Highlights From Anderson Silva’s Decision Win Over Derek Brunson
    UFC 208 is history and many, including Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White are glad it’s over. The co-headliner of the event was a middleweight clash between the longest reigning UFC champion Anderson Silva and No. 8 ranked Derek Brunson. The bout went the distance and the decision was not without controversy. “The Spider” […]
  • ‘Jacare’ Souza not willing to wait for a title shot: ‘I wasn’t born to sit around’

    ‘Jacare’ Souza not willing to wait for a title shot: ‘I wasn’t born to sit around’
    Unlike many top contenders, Ronaldo Souza is not going to sit around and wait for a title shot.The Brazilian picked up a first-round submission victory over Tim Boetsch on the main card of Saturday’s UFC 208 in Brooklyn. With this win, “Jacare” is now 7-1 since joining the UFC back in 2013 with his only defeat being a close split-decision loss to No. 1 contender Yoel Romero.
    Yet, despite being in a good position in the middleweight division, “Jacare” would rather ke
  • Wilson Reis: ‘I Feel I Deserve Next UFC Flyweight Title Shot’

    Wilson Reis: ‘I Feel I Deserve Next UFC Flyweight Title Shot’
    For Wilson Reis, the time to fight for gold is now. Last night (Feb. 11), Reis took on Yuta “Ulka” Sasaki inside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY for UFC 208. For the most part, the Alliance MMA fighter was dominant. His ability to use his strikes to setup takedowns had the rangy Sasaki on […]
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  • UFC 208: Fighters React to Silva’s “Controversial” Win Over Brunson

    UFC 208: Fighters React to Silva’s “Controversial” Win Over Brunson
    Anderson Silva found his way to a first victory since October 2012 in UFC 208’s co-main headliner against Derek Brunson.  “The Spider” last tasted victory against Stephan Bonnar in October 2012. Subsequent losses to Chris Weidman (twice) and current middleweight champion Michael Bisping came before a defeat to light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier at UFC […]
  • Jacare Souza vs. Tim Boetsch full fight video highlights

    Jacare Souza vs. Tim Boetsch full fight video highlights
    Watch Jacare Souza vs. Tim Boetsch full fight video highlights from UFC 208's main card above, courtesy of FOX Sports 1.
    UFC 208: Holm vs. de Randamie took place Feb. 11 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. UFC middleweight contenders Ronaldo Souza (24-4, 1 NC) and Tim Boetsch (20-11) faced off on the night's main card, which aired live on pay-per-view. Catch the video highlights above.
    For more on Souza vs. Boetsch, check out the play-by-play courtesy of MMAFig
  • UFC 208: Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza Wins Performance of the Night

    UFC 208: Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza Wins Performance of the Night
    “Jacare” picked up an additional $50,000 due to a fight-night bonus following Saturday’s event in Brooklyn, N.Y. Souza was awarded the “Performance of the Night” award on the basis that his fight against Tim Boetsch was the only one to finish out of ten fights on the night. The remaining nine bouts all went to […]
  • “If You Want to Get Screwed, Don’t Let it go to The Judges” – Dana White

    “If You Want to Get Screwed, Don’t Let it go to The Judges” – Dana White
    White’s comments are in reference to Anderson Silva’s controversial unanimous decision win over Derek Brunson at UFC 208. UFC President Dana White has confirmed that he had Brunson winning the bout following the end of the third round, in the co-main event in Brooklyn, N.Y on Saturday Night. While stats certainly confirm that Brunson had […]
  • UFC 208 Results — de Randamie Captures Women’s Featherweight Title With Win Over Holm

    UFC 208 Results — de Randamie Captures Women’s Featherweight Title With Win Over Holm
    On Saturday evening, the 2017 UFC pay-per-view calendar kicked off with the promotion’s first-ever event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, headlined by the inaugural UFC Wommen’s Featherweight Championship bout between Holly Holm and Germaine de Randamie. In a fight that ended up going the full five rounds, Brazilian striking phenom de Randamie […]
  • Derek Brunson rips judges, says he ‘outclassed’ Anderson Silva at UFC 208

    Derek Brunson rips judges, says he ‘outclassed’ Anderson Silva at UFC 208
    Derek Brunson was left feeling robbed in Brooklyn.
    The UFC middleweight wrote in a statement on Facebook that he does not understand how the judges at UFC 208 scored a victory for Anderson Silva in their fight Saturday night at Barclays Center. Brunson wrote that he felt like he “outclassed” Silva in the three-round fight that ended up going to “The Spider” via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).‪Wow unreal I put my heart & soul out there on 3 weeks notice
  • Derek Brunson Congratulates Silva, Expresses Frustration at Decision

    Derek Brunson Congratulates Silva, Expresses Frustration at Decision
    Brunson lost a controversial decision to the former UFC middleweight world champion at UFC 208 on Saturday Night. The American is now 7-3 in UFC following the loss to Silva on the judge’s cards in Saturday’s  co-main event at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. While the fight wasn’t exactly dominated by either fighter, the general consensus […]
  • Anderson Silva’s Love of Fighting Will See Him Continue in UFC

    Anderson Silva’s Love of Fighting Will See Him Continue in UFC
    Anderson Silva’s controversial victory over Derek Brunson at UFC 208 was his first win inside the octagon since October 2012. A clearly delighted Silva, now 41, still sees a future for himself inside the octagon, clearly buoyed on by his victory. This is a man who lives and breathes fighting. Although he is maybe no longer capable […]
  • Germaine de Randamie apologizes for hitting after the bell: ‘It was in the heat of the moment’

    Germaine de Randamie apologizes for hitting after the bell: ‘It was in the heat of the moment’
    Germaine de Randamie is the first UFC women’s featherweight champion, but that belt did not come without some trepidation.
    Foremost on the minds of fans were two instances during de Randamie’s title fight with Holly Holm that were controversial. After the bell to end the second round, de Randamie landed two hard punches to Holm, the latter of which wobbled her. De Randamie landed a punch after the third-round bell, too.
    In MMA, the referee ends the round officially, not the bell. But
  • Holly Holm Feels Germaine De Randamie’s Fouls Warrant a Rematch

    Holly Holm Feels Germaine De Randamie’s Fouls Warrant a Rematch
    UFC 208’s headline bout between Germaine de Randamie and Holly Holm was controversial, to say the least. Despite losing to de Randamie, Holm feels that she won the fight. With the inaugural UFC women’s featherweight title on the line, many observers feel that “The Preacher’s Daughter” should have scored a draw at least (given the Dutch fighters’ […]
  • Dana White explains how he scored controversial Anderson Silva vs. Derek Brunson bout

    Dana White explains how he scored controversial Anderson Silva vs. Derek Brunson bout
    While there were plenty of controversies to go around at UFC 208, one of the biggest was the scoring in the co-main event bout between former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and Derek Brunson.Silva won the contest, capturing unanimous scorecards from all three judges cageside in Brooklyn. However, many fans and media members online believed the bout should’ve been scored for Brunson, and they were not alone.
    “I had Brunson,” UFC president Dana White said on Saturday ni
  • UFC Athlete Outfitting Pay: De Randamie and Holm Take Lion’s Share

    UFC Athlete Outfitting Pay: De Randamie and Holm Take Lion’s Share
    Newly crowned UFC champion Germaine De Randamie and Holly Holm walk away with the highest figures from the UFC’s Reebok deal payout. The payout for the three fighters pulled from the card have yet to be released, and will not appear below: UFC 208: Athlete Outfitting payouts are as follows: Germaine de Randamie: $30,000 def. Holly Holm: […]
  • UFC 208 “Not One of Our Better Events” Says Dana White

    UFC 208 “Not One of Our Better Events” Says Dana White
    White not impressed with the outcome of ‘208 in Brooklyn. UFC 208 was hardly the most anticipated pay-per-view (PPV) event in recent times and failed to deliver on what were low expectations compared to other cards in the promotion’s recent history. This sentiment was echoed by no other than UFC’s president Dana White, who was […]
  • ‘Old man’ Anderson Silva will fight on because, ‘it’s in my heart’

    ‘Old man’ Anderson Silva will fight on because, ‘it’s in my heart’
    NEW YORK – Anderson Silva’s victory over Derek Brunson on Saturday night may not have been the most convincing of his career, but the former middleweight champion was all smiles in the UFC 208 post-fight press conference.
    He was beaming about the fight, and expressed his gratitude for being able to prove he could still compete at 41 years old.
    “I am so happy,” he said. “I am so happy because first of all I love fighting. Second, sometimes when people talk to me and
  • Holly Holm believes Germaine de Randamie’s punches after the bell were ‘intentional’

    Holly Holm believes Germaine de Randamie’s punches after the bell were ‘intentional’
    The UFC 208 main event between Germaine de Randamie and Holly Holm was a 25-minute slugfest that left both competitors bloodied and bruised.
    Holm believes she won the inaugural UFC women’s featherweight title fight, which the judges gave to de Randamie on across-the-board scores of 48-47.
    But according to Holm, no shots delivered by de Randamie stung harder than the ones which landed after the horn sounded to end rounds two and three at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.“She hit hard
  • Dana White is critical of UFC 208, main event referee Todd Anderson

    Dana White is critical of UFC 208, main event referee Todd Anderson
    With nine of its 10 fights going to decision, and a slew of questionable commission gaffes marring the event, UFC 208 will not go down in the annals as an instant classic UFC pay-per-views. And no one was more disappointed with the action that unfolded on Saturday night in Brooklyn than UFC president Dana White.
    “Not one of our better events,” White said on FOX Sports 1’s post-fight show. “I always feel like that if we come into a place, you’re going to have at leas
  • UFC 208 post-fight show

    UFC 208 post-fight show
    NEW YORK -- With UFC 208 in the books, MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani and Chuck Mindenhall break down the top storylines.
  • Jose Aldo vs. Max Holloway featherweight title fight official for UFC 212

    Jose Aldo vs. Max Holloway featherweight title fight official for UFC 212
    The UFC’s featherweight division is getting a little closer to becoming whole again.
    UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo will meet interim champion Max Holloway in a title unification bout at UFC 212 on June 3 in Rio de Janeiro, the UFC announced officially Sunday morning. UFC president Dana White first mentioned the fight to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto on a podcast Friday. Presumably Aldo vs. Holloway will be the UFC 212 main event.
    Aldo (26-2), who held the UFC/WEC featherweight title fr
  • Holly Holm Lost Respect for Germaine de Randamie After Late Punches in UFC 208 Headliner

    Holly Holm Lost Respect for Germaine de Randamie After Late Punches in UFC 208 Headliner
    When pressed following her disappointing loss to Germaine de Randamie in the UFC 208 main event, Holly Holm had to admit that she’d lost a little bit of respect for the Dutch muay Thai specialist.
  • Anderson Silva Thought He Won Two Rounds Against Derek Brunson at UFC 208

    Anderson Silva Thought He Won Two Rounds Against Derek Brunson at UFC 208
    While many of those watching the fight might not agree, Anderson Silva thought he deserved the decision he received against Derek Brunson at UFC 208.
  • UFC 208 bonuses: Poirier vs. Miller earns Fight of Night honors

    UFC 208 bonuses: Poirier vs. Miller earns Fight of Night honors
    There were only three UFC 208 bonuses on Saturday night.Dustin Poirier and Jim Miller earned Fight of the Night honors for their memorable clash to kick off the pay-per-view card. Poirier won the slugfest via majority decision (28-28, 30-27, 29-28) to capture his fifth win in his past six fights.Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza earned the lone Performance of the Night bonus for his impressive first-round finish of Tim Boetsch. Souza won via kimura for his second straight victory.The bonuses were $50,000 e
  • Germaine de Randamie vs. Holly Holm full fight video highlights

    Germaine de Randamie vs. Holly Holm full fight video highlights
    Watch Germaine de Randamie vs. Holly Holm full fight video highlights from UFC 208's main event above, courtesy of FOX Sports 1.
    UFC 208: Holm vs. de Randamie took place Feb. 11 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Former UFC women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm (10-3) took on Muay Thai stylist Germaine de Randamie (7-3) for the inaugural UFC women's featherweight title in the night's main event, which aired live on pay-per-view. Catch the video highlights above.
    For more on Ho
  • Anderson Silva vs. Derek Brunson full fight video highlights

    Anderson Silva vs. Derek Brunson full fight video highlights
    Watch Anderson Silva vs. Derek Brunson full fight video highlights from UFC 208's co-main event above, courtesy of ESPN.
    UFC 208: Holm vs. de Randamie took place Feb. 11 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva (34-8, 1 NC) collided against hard-hitting contender Derek Brunson (16-5) in the night's co-main event, which aired live on pay-per-view. Catch the video highlights above.
    For more on Silva vs. Brunson, check out the 
  • UFC 208 Bonuses: Dustin Poirier, Jim Miller Get $50K Apiece for Entertaining Brawl

    UFC 208 Bonuses: Dustin Poirier, Jim Miller Get $50K Apiece for Entertaining Brawl
    On paper, Dustin Poirier-Jim Miller seemed like a potential “Fight of the Night” winner when it was announced, and the UFC 208 pay-per-view curtain jerker certainly didn’t disappoint.
  • UFC 208 in Tweets: Pros react to Germaine de Randamie vs. Holly Holm, Anderson Silva vs. Derek Brunson

    UFC 208 in Tweets: Pros react to Germaine de Randamie vs. Holly Holm, Anderson Silva vs. Derek Brunson
    A contentious evening in New York ended with the crowning of a new UFC champion, as Dutch striker Germaine de Randamie edged Holly Holm to capture a unanimous decision and claim the inaugural UFC women's featherweight title in the main event of UFC 208. The event was not without controversy though, as a number of questionable calls were made throughout the night by the officials working the cage in Brooklyn. Check out reaction the action below.GERMAINE DE RANDAMIE DEF. HOLLY HOLMGermaine De Rand
  • Germaine de Randamie Outpoints Holly Holm for Featherweight Title in UFC 208 Main Event

    Germaine de Randamie Outpoints Holly Holm for Featherweight Title in UFC 208 Main Event
    Germaine de Randamie tops Holly Holm to win inaugural women’s featherweight championship in UFC 208 headliner on Saturday in Brooklyn, New York.
  • Germaine de Randamie vs. Holly Holm UFC 208 scorecard

    Germaine de Randamie vs. Holly Holm UFC 208 scorecard
    The Germaine de Randamie vs. Holly Holm UFC 208 scorecard reveals how the judges scored the main event showdown Saturday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.Judge Chris Lee gave de Randamie rounds one, three and four, while judges Sal D'Amato and Jeff Rullen gave de Randamie rounds one through three.
    de Randamie was awarded the UFC featherweight belt via unanimous decision (48-47 x3).How did you score the fight?
  • UFC 208 results: Germaine de Randamie beats Holly Holm in foul-marred fight

    UFC 208 results: Germaine de Randamie beats Holly Holm in foul-marred fight
    Germaine de Randmie is the first UFC women’s featherweight champion.
    But her unanimous decision victory over Holly Holm on Saturday night at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center was marred by illegal blows and poor officiating.
    De Randamie clocked Holm with huge punches well after the horn sounded on both the second and third rounds at UFC 208. Referee Todd Anderson, inexperienced in major main events, twice got in late to break up the action, and failed to dock a point for either infraction.
  • Anderson Silva vs. Derek Brunson UFC 208 scorecard

    Anderson Silva vs. Derek Brunson UFC 208 scorecard
    The Anderson Silva vs. Derek Brunson UFC 208 scorecard reveals how the judges scored the close fight between the two fighters on the main card Saturday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
    While judge Eric Colon gave the former UFC champion Anderson Silva all three rounds, judges Doug Crosby and Derek Cleary saw it differently. Crosby gave the second and third rounds to Silva, while Cleary gave Silva the first and third rounds.
    Silva won the contest via unanimous decision 30-27, 29-28 x2. H
  • UFC 208 bonuses: Who got extra $$$?

    UFC 208 bonuses: Who got extra $$$?
    Fight Of The Night: Dustin Poirier vs Jim MillerPerformance Bonuses: Jacare Souza• All four fighters earn $50k for their efforts tonight Read the Full Article Here
  • Aldo vs. Holloway headlines UFC 212 in Rio

    The featherweight fight the world has been waiting for is coming to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Saturday, June 3, as Jose Aldo and Max Holloway unify the 145-pound crown in the main event of UFC 212.The UFC’s first featherweight champion, Aldo ruled the division with an iron fist for over five years, defeating the likes of Kenny Florian, Frankie Edgar, Chad Mendes, Ricardo Lamas and Chan Sung Jung. After losing the belt to Conor McGregor in December 2015, Aldo rebounded in July of last year
  • UFC 208 results: Anderson Silva gets debatable decision over Derek Brunson

    UFC 208 results: Anderson Silva gets debatable decision over Derek Brunson
    Anderson Silva’s not the fighter he used to be. And he knows it.But the longest reigning champion in UFC history is still capable of competing in the Octagon, even if he isn’t the fighter who once dominated the middleweight division for 7-1/2 years.
    After earning a debatable unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) over Derek Brunson in the co-feature bout of UFC 208 on Saturday night at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, an emotional Silva, who turns 42 in two months, broke down in t
  • UFC 208 live blog: Holly Holm vs. Germaine de Randamie

    UFC 208 live blog: Holly Holm vs. Germaine de Randamie
    This is the UFC 208 live blog for Holly Holm vs. Germaine de Randamie, a featherweight bout at Saturday night's UFC event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.Holm, who has won three of her past five fights, will face de Randamie, who has won four of her past five fights, on the main card.Check out the UFC 208 live blog below.More Coverage: UFC 208 Results | UFC news
    Round 1: Main event time, for the inaugural featherweight title. They touch gloves. de Randamie stands in the middle, and Holm &mdas
  • UFC 208 results: Ronaldo Souza states case with submission of Tim Boetsch

    UFC 208 results: Ronaldo Souza states case with submission of Tim Boetsch
    Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza has been just on the outside looking in at the UFC middleweight title picture for quite some time.
    And he’s not about to take the heat off the top contenders at 185 pounds any time soon, either. The former Strikeforce champion finished tough veteran Tim Boetsch inside of a round on Saturday night at UFC 208, using a Kimura to score the submission victory at 3:41 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.
    Souza’s 17th career submission victory was his seco
  • UFC 208: Holm vs. de Randamie Results

    UFC 208: Holm vs. de Randamie Results
    MMA Fighting brings you UFC 208: Holm vs. de Randamie results. UFC 208 takes place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. In the main event, former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm squares off against Germaine de Randamie for the inaugural UFC featherweight title. Former UFC champion Anderson Silva battles Derek Brunson in the co-main event.The UFC 208 start time, TV schedule is for the Holm vs. de Randamie event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday night. The fight card is
  • UFC 208: Glover Teixeira dominates Jared Cannonier

    UFC 208: Glover Teixeira dominates Jared Cannonier
    You can’t blame Jared Cannonier for grabbing for the brass ring. The light heavyweight from Alaska accepted a huge jump in competition to meet veteran Glover Teixeira on the main card of UFC 208 on Saturday night in Brooklyn.
    But it didn’t take long for the disparity in experience to show. Teixeira took Cannonier down early and often en route to a one-sided victory at the Barclays Center. The judges’ scores were 30-26 across the board for a unanimous decision.Cannonier, a heavy
  • UFC 208 live blog: Jacare Souza vs. Tim Boetsch

    UFC 208 live blog: Jacare Souza vs. Tim Boetsch
    This is the UFC 208 live blog for Jacare Souza vs. Tim Boetsch, a middleweight bout at Saturday night's UFC event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.Souza, who has won four of his past five fights, will face Boetsch, who has won two of his past five fights, on the main card.Check out the UFC 208 live blog below.More Coverage: UFC 208 Results | UFC news
    Round 1:Round 2:Round 3:
  • Doo-ho Choi vs. Renan Barao to Headline UFC on Fox 24 in Kansas City

    Doo-ho Choi vs. Renan Barao to Headline UFC on Fox 24 in Kansas City
    According to the official website for Kansas City, MO’s Sprint Center, the headliner for the upcoming UFC on Fox 24 will be a featherweight bout between “The Korean Superboy” Doo-ho Choi and former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao. The event was officially announced Saturday night during UFC 208. However, the main event was not announced […]
  • UFC 208 results: Dustin Poirier gets nod in exciting fight with Jim Miller

    UFC 208 results: Dustin Poirier gets nod in exciting fight with Jim Miller
    Throughout a rollicking, back-and-forth opening round, there were little signs that Dustin Poirier was beginning to pull ahead of his lightweight matchup with Jim Miller.Miller, the crafty and popular veteran, had his fair share of moments at UFC 208, but Poirier was a half-step quicker and landed a little bit harder. The judges’ scores were 30-27 and 29-28 for Poirier and a bizarre 28-28 scored for a majority decision.
    It was a portending of things to come in the main card opener at Brook
  • UFC 208 live blog: Glover Teixeira vs. Jared Cannonier

    UFC 208 live blog: Glover Teixeira vs. Jared Cannonier
    This is the UFC 208 live blog for Glover Teixeira vs. Jared Cannonier, a light heavyweight bout at Saturday night's UFC event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.Teixeira, who has won three of his past five fights, will face Cannonier, who is 2-1 in the UFC, on the main card.Check out the UFC 208 live blog below.More Coverage: UFC 208 Results | UFC news
    Round 1: Referee for this light heavyweight fight is Kevin MacDonald. This one might not last long. The touch gloves. Teixeira circles around, an
  • Cub Swanson to face Artem Lobov next, plans to ‘teach him some manners’

    Cub Swanson to face Artem Lobov next, plans to ‘teach him some manners’
    Artem Lobov got the fight he was asking for — and a little more.
    During the broadcast of Saturday’s UFC 208, the UFC announced that Lobov will fight Cub Swanson in the main event of an upcoming UFC Fight Night event in Nashville, Tenn. The card is set to take place on April 22 at the Bridgestone Arena.
    Swanson’s most recent performance was a ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate against prospect Doo Ho Choi last December at UFC 206. With the win, Swanson extended his three-
  • UFC Announces Nashville Date, Swanson vs. Lobov to Headline

    UFC Announces Nashville Date, Swanson vs. Lobov to Headline
    The proposed grudge match between featherweights Cub Swanson and Artem Lobov was made official Saturday night — and it will serve as the headliner for UFC Fight Night 108 in Nashville, TN. The promotion announced the news during it’s broadcast of UFC 208 Saturday night. Lobov (13–12–1 (1)), a training partner of lightweight champion Conor […]

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