MMA news

• Cyril Asker Talks About His Win at UFC Fight Night 122 in Shanghai

  26-11-2017 23:23
  Following a bounce back win, Cyril Asker is happy to not rush things for once. Yesterday (Nov. 25), Asker took on Yaozong Hu inside the Mercedes Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. The bout was featured on the UFC Fight Night 122 card. Asker nabbed a second-round submission victory. After the fight, Asker spoke to the media […]
  
  Read more

• Drakkar Klose: U.S. fans really don’t back their fighters

  26-11-2017 23:00
  Drakkar Klose is well-known by the European MMA fans base following him handing blue chip prospect Marc Diakiese his first loss in July. Yet, the MMA Lab proponent does not feel as though his win resonated in the U.S.Undefeated Klose makes his third trip to the Octagon against David Teymur at UFC 218, but he doesn’t feel as if his status has been bolstered by his big win earlier this year.“No, I guess I don’t,” Klose told MMAFighting.com when asked if he felt the Diakiese
  
  Read more

• Duane Ludwig happy that ‘high school’ drama with Alpha Male is over, open to T.J. Dillashaw vs. Urijah Faber

  26-11-2017 22:00
  The drama between Duane Ludwig, his prized pupil T.J. Dillashaw, and their former associates at Team Alpha Male is well-documented, and Ludwig is hoping that Dillashaw’s recent win over Alpha Male ace Cody Garbrandt buries that storyline for now.
  Ludwig was in Dillashaw’s corner when the former bantamweight champion reclaimed his title at UFC 217, knocking out Garbrandt in the second round of their grudge match that stemmed from Dillashaw’s split from Team Alpha Male back in 20
  
  Read more

• Mike Perry on Darren Till: ‘I Don’t See Why we Can’t do That Fight’

  26-11-2017 21:54
  Mike Perry isn’t shying away from a potential bout with Darren Till. The road to get to that fight is not an easy one. Perry will take on Santiago Ponzinibbio on Dec. 16. That bout takes place inside the Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It’ll be featured on the main card of UFC on […]
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Al Iaquinta: I Felt Kind of Rushed Going Into Paul Felder Bout

  26-11-2017 21:43
  Al Iaquinta doesn’t like how his last scheduled fight was handled. Iaquinta was set to take on Paul Felder on Dec. 2 inside Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The bout was going to be featured on the UFC 218 card. “Raging” was forced off the event due to an injury. Iaquinta recently said he’s leaning […]
  
  Read more

• Jake Hager Says he Wanted to Have a Shoot Fight in WWE

  26-11-2017 21:22
  Former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar Jake Hager has been looking for a fight for quite some time. For years, Hager was a sports entertainer under the WWE banner as Jack Swagger. The University of Oklahoma standout had some early success. He captured the ECW and World Heavyweight championships in less than two years on […]
  
  Read more

• Li Jingliang Says Running Into The Crowd at UFC Shanghai Wasn’t Planned

  26-11-2017 21:09
  Li Jingliang wasn’t planning on running into the crowd following his recent win, but he did. Yesterday (Nov. 25), Jingliang took on Zak Ottow in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 122. The action was held inside the Mercedes Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. Jingliang earned a first-round TKO victory. After the bout, Jingliang […]
  
  Read more

• Jake Hager says he pitched shoot fight to WWE: I felt I was ‘the toughest guy in the locker room’

  26-11-2017 21:00
  Jake Hager had an idea for his pro-wrestling character Jack Swagger a few years ago. Hager, a former All-American amateur wrestler at the University of Oklahoma, pitched to WWE that he should be booked in a legitimate fight.
  “For the longest time there, I felt like I was literally the toughest guy in the locker room,” Hager told Ariel Helwani on a recent edition of The MMA Hour. “Yet, I would go out there and have two-minute matches with guys that couldn't hold my jock. It even
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Joanna Jedrzejczyk says Rose Namajunas is ‘just taking care of my belt’: ‘I’m the real champion’

  26-11-2017 20:03
  Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s self-confidence level has clearly not dropped even though she’s no longer Joanna Champion.
  The former UFC women’s strawweight titleholder said this weekend in a fan Q&A during UFC Shanghai fight week in China that she believes she — not Rose Namajunas is still the rightful champion.
  “I’m the real champion,” Jedrzejczyk said. “I’m the real strawweight with the belt. I built this division and I will run this division. I
  
  Read more

• Rolando Dy Grateful for ‘Miracle’ Win in UFC Shanghai

  26-11-2017 19:57
  Rolando Dy was informed he was cut from the UFC a matter of weeks ago before being called up to face Wuliji Buren as a short-term replacement Dy earned his first win inside the Octagon and now looks set to have a career in MMA following the result in Shanghai. Things could have been so […]
  
  Read more

• BJ Penn Full of Praise for ‘Great Champion’ Max Holloway

  26-11-2017 19:45
  UFC legend BJ Penn revealed that he is very happy to see fellow Hawaiian Max Holloway doing so well in his career so far Holloway, the incumbent UFC featherweight champion, is undoubtedly one of the biggest talents in the sport of MMA. At just 25-years-old, it is arguable that we have yet to see him […]
  
  Read more

• UFC Fight Night 124: Danielle Taylor Battles J.J. Aldrich in St. Louis

  26-11-2017 19:26
  A fourth female fight has been added to the January UFC Fight Night 124 event, as Danielle Taylor meets J.J. Aldrich in a strawweight contest. The card takes place January 14 from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Among the key bouts already announced include Vitor Belfort vs. Uriah Hall. Taylor (9-2) has scored back-to-back […]
  
  Read more

• Bellator 189 Free Fight: Julia Budd vs. Arlene Blencowe (Video)

  26-11-2017 19:26
  Bellator is pumping out free fights as we get closer to their next event (Dec. 1). Bellator 189 takes place inside the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. Women’s featherweight champion Julia Budd will defend her gold against Arlene Blencowe. The official YouTube channel of Bellator released the full fight between Budd and Blencowe in […]
  
  Read more

• Bellator 192 Card: Georgi Karakhanyan Takes on Henry Corrales From The Forum

  26-11-2017 19:22
  Mark Georgi Karakhanyan and Henry Corrales down for the January Bellator card in Los Angeles. The promotion confirmed that the featherweight contest will go down January 20 from The Forum the same night Rory MacDonald challenges Douglas Lima for the welterweight title. Karakhanyan (28-7-1) has won six of 11 fights with Bellator. He returned to […]
  
  Read more

• Frank Mir Ready to Take Out the Biggest & the Baddest in Bellator’s Heavyweight GP

  26-11-2017 19:15
  Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir will make his Bellator debut against MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko as part of Bellator’s eight-man heavyweight tournament in 2018 Mir is ready to show that he has what it takes to be crowned champion and has his ‘big game’ hat ready for action: “It’s like being a big-game hunter,” Mir […]
  
  Read more

• The Weekly Grind: Cris Cyborg spars boxing champ Mia St. John, Tony Ferguson blasts ‘fragile fat-ass’ Khabib Nurmagomedov

  26-11-2017 19:00
  The life of a professional fighter isn't all glitz and glamour.As if getting punched, kicked, kneed, choked and twisted into a pretzel on a regular basis isn't enough, fighters attract a general wackiness that makes their lives, well...interesting.
  To commemorate these day-to-day hardships, slip-ups, pranks, and more, we bring you, "The Weekly Grind."
  .Listen Ya Fragile Fatass, The Last Time We Tried To Fight That Hat Of Yours Collected Cobwebs. How 'Bout Ya Take A Number... Make Weight, Show Up
  
  Read more

• TJ Dillashaw is Not Relenting in his Pursuit of ‘Scared’ Demetrious Johnson

  26-11-2017 18:19
  UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw is refusing to ease the pressure on 125-pound king Demetrious Johnson Dillashaw reclaimed the bantamweight title from arch-rival and former Team Alpha Male training partner Cody Garbrandt at UFC 217 earlier this month, making the prospect of a long-desired bout against pound-for-pound #1 Johnson even more appealing to the promotion […]
  
  Read more

• Chael Sonnen Says Conor McGregor Needs Punishing Following ‘Scum Bag Move’

  26-11-2017 18:10
  Former UFC middleweight title challenger Chael Sonnen believes that Conor McGregor deserves to be punished for his Bellator 187 behavior The “American Gangster” was not impressed by the incident and was even more disappointed with how the UFC lightweight champion responded to criticism in the wake of the fracas in Dublin: “He [Conor McGregor] should […]
  
  Read more

• Why are MMA referees seemingly so hesitant to take points? Marc Goddard explains

  26-11-2017 18:00
  How many times have we seen it? A fighter, in a clinch up against the fence, sticks his or her fingers in and grabs the cage to help jockey for leverage.
  It can happen multiple times over the course of a contest and, even after verbal warnings are given for the prohibited maneuver, it still seems like referees are loathe to take a point away.Why is that? Why do referees view taking a point as more of a last-ditch effort rather than a regular procedure?Marc Goddard, one of the more highly respect
  
  Read more

• Michael Bisping Earned an Unfortunate New UFC Record in Shanghai

  26-11-2017 17:55
  Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping is no stranger to setting records in the promotion, especially as one of the longest active fighters in UFC history Bisping became the first British fighter to ever win a UFC title when he beat Luke Rockhold at UFC 199 in 2016. “The Count” also has the most fights […]
  
  Read more

• Garry Tonon was Confident of Georges St-Pierre Submitting Michael Bisping at UFC 217

  26-11-2017 17:41
  Georges St-Pierre’s triumphant return at UFC 217 came by way of a third round rear-naked choke over then-champion Michael Bisping Garry Tonon, the ONE Championship welterweight, and highly decorated grappling sensation, helped St-Pierre in his preparations ahead of the bout at Madison Square Garden earlier this month. For Tonon, the manner of the Canadian’s victory […]
  
  Read more

• Jose Aldo: Conor McGregor Not a Champion Until he Defends His Title

  26-11-2017 17:31
  UFC 218 provides former dominant featherweight champion Jose Aldo with a chance to become a three-time champion in the promotion’s 145-pound division For Aldo, he is thankful. Frankie Edgar’s unfortunate facial injury which saw him pull out of his own first crack at the featherweight title opened the door for Aldo’s chance to reclaim the belt […]
  
  Read more

• Joe Rogan Questions the UFC’s Decision to Allow Bisping to Fight Gastelum

  26-11-2017 17:13
  UFC color commentator Joe Rogan revealed that he was surprised that Bisping was cleared to fight just three weeks after being choked out at UFC 217 Georges St-Pierre put on a vintage display following a four-year absence from the sport to claim the UFC middleweight title from Bisping, winning the bout via rear-naked choke in […]
  
  Read more

• Garry Tonon explains why he felt confident Georges St-Pierre would submit Michael Bisping at UFC 217

  26-11-2017 17:00
  Georges St-Pierre became the UFC middleweight champion earlier this month, and he did it in a way not many saw coming.The long-time welterweight king scored a second-round rear-naked choke over then champ Michael Bisping at UFC 217 in New York City. Since Bipsing had only been submitted once in his entire 13-year-long MMA career and St-Pierre hadn’t tapped anyone in a fight in almost 10 years, the idea of St-Pierre dethroning the champ with a submission was not a very popular one.However,
  
  Read more

• ‘Real Champion’ Colby Covington Says he is Training for Tyron Woodley

  26-11-2017 16:34
  Self-appointed UFC bad boy Colby Covington has claimed that he is training for Tyron Woodley for the upcoming UFC 219 card next month Covington has his sights set on a title fight with Woodley, who he believes is ‘ducking’ him in favor of a bout against Nate Diaz. While there has been little progression in a […]
  
  Read more

• Yoel Romero Reacts to Michael Bisping’s Loss to Kelvin Gastelum

  26-11-2017 16:24
  UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero feels that Michael Bisping’s team made a big blunder in allowing him to fight for a second time in three weeks Bisping earned respect and admiration for his decision to replace Anderson Silva at UFC Shanghai on Friday night with such little turnaround time. Unfortunately for the former champion, things did […]
  
  Read more

• Jose Aldo: It’s time for Conor McGregor to defend or vacate his UFC belt

  26-11-2017 16:00
  RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Jose Aldo believes it’s time for the UFC to make a decision about the future of the lightweight division.
  The former featherweight champion, who is slated to rematch Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 218 on Dec. 2, spoke with reporters about the current state of the 155-pound division during a media day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  Conor McGregor won the lightweight title in Nov. 2016, but has yet to defend the gold since “The Notorious” spent t
  
  Read more

• Francis Ngannou’s run toward UFC gold is an international tale of beating impossible odds

  26-11-2017 15:00
  Francis Ngannou was never supposed to escape Cameroon. Despair was a fate he was born into, and where he would remain. It was a future that was written for him, even if it was one he could never truly accept.It’s hard to find hope when there is little school, when there are few jobs, where the future taunts you from a distance always beyond your reach.
  “For me, it was just something most people cannot understand,” Ngannou told MMA Fighting. “You cannot imagine what it is.
  
  Read more

• UFC 218 Features Several Worthy Contenders For ‘People’s Main Event’

  26-11-2017 14:00
  There is nothing wrong with Jose Aldo and Max Holloway headlining UFC 218 for the featherweight title. The two are likely to bring down the house just like Holloway and Edgar would have in the original main event. But as tends to be the case, the actual “People’s Main Event” is hardly ever the headline […]
  
  Read more

• Brazilian MMA Teams Nova Uniao, Kimura no Longer Working Together

  26-11-2017 07:56
  Andre Pederneiras confirmed a split between Nova Uniao and Kimura, two Brazilian-based MMA teams who have worked together for 20 years. “There’s a restructuring in Nova Uniao today that doesn’t involve only the competition part,” Pederneiras told reporters at Nova Uniao’s new training center. “Some rules were created and some teams, not only Kimura, couldn’t […]
  
  Read more

• Tony Ferguson Responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov, Tells Him ‘Take a Number’

  26-11-2017 03:33
  Interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has heard enough from Khabib Nurmagomedov. Ferguson, who is coming off a decisive win over Kevin Lee last month at UFC 216, responded to a recent Twitter post made by Nurmagomedov. .Listen Ya Fragile Fatass, The Last Time We Tried To Fight That Hat Of Yours Collected Cobwebs. How […]
  
  Read more

• Cage Warriors 89 Results: Dominique Steele Earns Main Event Victory

  26-11-2017 03:20
  Dominique Steele lost his chance to compete for Cage Warriors gold when he failed to make weight on Friday. But the veteran proceeded as planned, besting Karl Amoussou via decision in the main event of Cage Warriors 89. Amoussou was expected to defend his welterweight title for the first time before Steele missed weight. Cindy […]
  
  Read more

• UFC 218: Sean Shelby, Mick Maynard Provide Insider Info on Bouts

  26-11-2017 03:12
  UFC matchmakers Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard are back for another edition of “Watch List” for next Saturday’s UFC 218 event. Hosted by Jon Anik, Shelby and Maynard provide their insider information into the bouts, including the headline fight which will see Jose Aldo challenge Max Holloway for the featherweight title. Other key bouts include […]
  
  Read more

• Nova Uniao leader Andre Pederneiras explains end of 20-year partnership with Kimura

  26-11-2017 03:00
  RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — A long partnership between Brazilian MMA teams Nova Uniao and Kimura has come to an end after 20 years.
  Kimura is a popular MMA and jiu-jitsu team in Natal, where talents like Renan Barao, Claudia Gadelha, Jussier Formiga and Ronny Markes trained under Jair Lourenco, and constantly traveled between Natal and Rio de Janeiro to prepare for their MMA fights.
  In a surprising turn of events, Nova Uniao announced on Nov. 16 that it will no longer be affiliated with Kimur
  
  Read more

• UFC Shanghai Reebok Payouts: Michael Bisping Stands Above The Rest

  26-11-2017 02:21
  The UFC Fight Night 122 Reebok payouts have rolled out. UFC Fight Night 122’s main event featured a middleweight bout between Kelvin Gastelum and Michael Bisping. Gastelum earned the victory with a first-round TKO and took home $10,000 for wearing the Reebok gear. Bisping nabbed $20,000. In the co-main event, Li Jingliang took on Zak […]
  
  Read more

• Michael Bisping Won’t Retire Just Yet Following UFC Shanghai Loss

  26-11-2017 02:03
  Michael Bisping isn’t ready to hang up his gloves just yet. Earlier today (Nov. 25), Bisping took on Kelvin Gastelum in the main event of UFC Fight Night 122. Bisping was a last-minute replacement after Anderson Silva was pulled for a potential anti-doping violation. Gastelum ran through the former middleweight champion, earning a first-round TKO […]
  
  Read more

• Amanda Nunes on UFC’s Marketing: They Want Cute Little Girls

  26-11-2017 01:43
  Amanda Nunes isn’t thrilled with the marketing team at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Nunes is the reigning UFC women’s bantamweight champion. She last competed back in September, defending her title against Valentina Shevchenko. “The Lioness” successfully retained the gold via split decision. The champion isn’t exactly feeling the love, however. Speaking to A.G Fight, […]
  
  Read more

• Zabit Magomedsharipov Eyeing Bout With Yair Rodriguez

  26-11-2017 01:37
  Zabit Magomedsharipov has his sights set on a bout with Yair Rodriguez. Magomedsharipov took on Sheymon Moraes earlier today (Nov. 25). The bout was held inside the Mercedes Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. It was featured on the preliminary portion of the UFC Fight Night 122 card. Magomedsharipov earned a third-round submission victory. Speaking to […]
  
  Read more

• Cris Cyborg says she’ll 'beat' Ronda Rousey with a win over Holly Holm at UFC 219

  26-11-2017 01:00
  Cris Cyborg will defend the UFC featherweight championship against Holly Holm at UFC 219, but she feels that a win on Dec. 30 will also mean that she has beaten Ronda Rousey.
  Rousey was knocked out by Holm back in 2015. At that time, a superfight between “Rowdy" and Cyborg was one of the biggest fights the UFC could put on. Years have passed since, and Rousey is likely never coming back to the Octagon, but Cyborg feels that a win over “The Preacher’s Daughter” validates t
  
  Read more

Follow @NewsMMAUSA on Twitter!