Dana”s First Vlog for UFC 155 introduces Nick “the tooth” a long time friend of Danas. Back at UFC on Fox 5, Nick had a few (too many) drinks one night and talked himself into a grappling match with Joe Lauzon. See what happens.
The UFC’s return trip to The Honda Center in Anaheim, California is already set to deliver fireworks and it just keeps getting better. In featherweight action, two former title challengers will square off when Chad Mendes meets Manny Gamburyan. UFC officials announced the bout recently. UFC 157 is set to take place on February 23...
UFC officials announced yesterday that a heavyweight clash between Lavar Johnson (17-6 MMA, 2-1 UFC) and Brendan Scahub (8-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) has been made official for UFC 157 in February. Schaub and Johnson were initially slated to meet earlier this month at UFC on FOX 5 in Seattle, however, Johnson was forced to pull out of the...
Robbie Lawler will return to the UFC octagon for the first time in more than eight years when he meets former #1 contender Josh Koscheck this February. The bout with Josh Koscheck (17-6 MMA, 15-6 UFC) will serve as Robbie Lawler’s (19-9 MMA, 4-3 UFC) return to the 170 pound division. Lawler left the UFC...
When Johny Hendricks was dominating the 165lb weight class from 2004-2007 for Oklahoma State university, he wasn’t considered to be among the most beloved wrestlers at the time. In fact he wasn’t well-liked by many of his opponents, their class mates and collegiate wrestling fans. When Hendricks finally lost to Mark Perry from Iowa...
Rory MacDonald (14-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) had one request after defeating B.J. Penn via unanimous decision last weekend in Seattle. He wanted a rematch with the man who handed him his first and only loss, Carlos Condit (28-6 MMA, 5-2 UFC). Yesterday it was announced that both MacDonald and Condit had been offered the fight, and according to sources,...
A featherweight match-up between Dennis Siver (21-8 MMA, 10-5 UFC) and Cub Swanson (18-5 MMA, 3-1 UFC) is set to serve as the co-main event for February’s UFC on FUEL TV 7 in London, England. Swanson is currently riding an impressive three-fight win streak, this after earning knockout victories over Charles Oliveira, Ross Pearson and George Roop. The...
Following his UFC on FOX 5 victory, Rory MacDonald, took to the mic and sent out a challenge to the only man to defeat him, Carlos Condit. During last night’s “UFC Tonight” broadcast on FUEL TV, reporter, Ariel Helwani relayed a message to MacDonald from Condit: “I’m in.” That’s all Carlos Condit said. He said...
The reigning UFC Lightweight champ Ben Henderson tells Fuel TV post UFC on Fox 5 he got the “thigh punch” move from Alex “Bruce Leeroy” Caceres. “I actually planned that. I’ve got to thank Alex Caceres on that one. He came up to the MMA Lab and he did it to me and it actually hurt....
UFC president Dana White tells the FUEL TV team after UFC on FOX 5 that he may opt to put Alexander Gustafsson in against Machida.
Originally scheduled to face off on last weekend’s UFC on FOX 5 preliminary card, Schaub vs. Johnson was forced to be rescheduled after a last minute Johnson withdrawal. The two heavyweights are now set to face off in Anaheim on the UFC 157 fight card. UFC 157 is set to take place on February 23...
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By Duane Finley: Every fighter’s journey through mixed martial arts is different. In most cases, victory and defeat dictates every step, ultimately shaping the direction a career will travel, but every now and again, a fighter comes along who doesn’t fit into any particular mold. If ever there was a mixed martial artist who matched...
Pablo Garza was a guest on a recent episode of BJPenn.Com Radio. The UFC featherweight talked to hosts Bryan Levick and Mitch Ciccarelli about his win over Mark Hominck at UFC 154 and a potential drop down to the bantamweight division. BJPenn.Com Radio: So how’s everything going? You’re coming off of a big win...
Cesar Gracie, founder and head coach of Gracie Fighter posted on twitter the people on UFC lightweight number one contender Nate Diaz’s corner , for the Ben Henderson bout as the the main event of UFC on FOX 5 this Saturday night in Seattle. Cesar Gracie has experience developing and nurturing champions. The Gracie Fighter...
“I never really dealt with Dana. Just hello and goodbye, we never really spoke really. Of course there’s a respect from my side and his side, a mutual respect but when this happened, the show has to go on. The show didn’t go on and I took responsibility for it but we didn’t speak. I...
Officially, we have yet to get confirmation from the UFC or FX officials about the new date and time for the upcoming season of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality series. Unofficially however, the UFC ran an ad in the latest issue of “UFC 360” magazine with a Tuesday release. While it is safe to say this...
“I have to wonder what his intentions may have been in saying that. I always thought that Randy was my friend and a gentleman. I’m kind of confused why he would say that, but I’m here, anybody can find me any time and any place. If Randy really wants to fight me, he can fight...
In preparation for his upcoming fight against Rory MacDonald, BJ Penn brought in a host of talent to train with. One such fighter was Bellator welterweight champion, Ben Asken. In an interview with Bloodyelbow.com’s Steph Daniels, Askren touched on training camp and his thoughts on Rory MacDonald. Here’s a snip: Stephie Daniels: Talk about working...
Last week Michael Bisping went on the record and called himself the “unofficial” Strikeforce middleweight champion. This proclamation came after he reportedly got the better of Rockhold in a training session. With Luke now forced on the shelf to to a nagging wrist injury the Strikeforce champion took to twitter to respond to Bisping’s claim:
Yesterday UFC president Dana White appeared in a comedic stint during a FOX NFL program and it received a lot of criticism for what many considered poor taste.
It’s Fight Week!!! Multiple time UFC champion, BJ Penn, has done all he needs to do to prepare for his upcoming bout against Rory MacDonald this upcoming Saturday. All that’s left to do is step inside the cage and let the months of hard work speak for itself. In this latest video blog, BJ thanks...
“The whole reason I’m here to fight now is to be the best, to be the champ. That’s the only thing that I want is the belt, and to keep it, keep defending it. I’m going to go in there and just take what’s mine.” “I’m going to prove I’m the best when I take...
Fight fans, fighters and industry insiders consider the UFC roster host to the best fighters in the world. In some instances fighters from other popular promotions have crossed over to the Octagon and done very well. Mark Munoz, Carlos Condit, Benson Henderson and Donald Cerrone all came from the WEC and proved they can hang...
Former UFC light heavyweight Rashad Evans sits down for ‘From All Angles’ with Karyn Bryant to talk about the fight life. What does one need to become a real-deal MMA fighter? Rashad knows what’s up.
Andre Galvão and his student Liera Jr were to LA to see the legend of MMA Spider Silva. During the visit, Anderson Showed his skills and why he is the number one pound per pound of the world.
Liz Carmouche: Message to UFC President Dana White & Ronda Rousey WMMA star Liz Carmouche has nothing but respect for the first ever Female UFC Champion Ronda Rousey. In the video below, shot by Aaron Tru and Adrian Gallegos from MMAprime.tv, Carmouche credits Rousey for the inception of women into the Ultimate Fighting Championship. However,...
