MMA News
Henry Cejudo targeting Frankie Edgar after bout with Marlon Moraes
Drake Riggs - March 25, 2019
The UFC flyweight champion, Henry Cejudo has been on top of the world since he won the title in August 2018. And bigger and better opportunities have only presented themselves to the Olympic gold medalist wrestler since then. With all signs pointing to Cejudo competing opposite top bantamweight contender, Marlon Moraes for the vacant 135-pound crown at UFC 238 in June, it has prompted the flyweight king to plan out his immediate future.
'Felony' Charles Bennett starts GoFundMe to help with potentially fatal finger injury
Thomas Taylor - March 25, 2019
‘Felony’ Charles Bennett, a true cult hero in the sport of MMA, needs some help. The eccentric fighter is currently dealing with a truly nasty looking finger infection that could potential turn fatal if it’s not adequately treated.
UFC Stockholm adds pair of big light heavyweight bouts
Drake Riggs - March 25, 2019
The UFC returns to Stockholm, Sweden on June 1 and the card is starting to really look like a light heavyweight showcase as some big-time match-ups have been made. The first of the bouts that were announced was the main event which features Sweden’s favorite fighting son, three-time title challenger, Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson. As he looks to rebound off of his recent loss to current champion, Jon Jones, so will his opponent, Anthony “Lionheart” Smith.
Urijah Faber considering MMA return, has potential opponent in mind
Tom Taylor - March 25, 2019
Former WEC featherweight champion and long-time UFC bantamweight contender Urijah Faber is reportedly considering a return to MMA. Speaking on Ariel Helwani’s MMA show on Monday, Faber divulged that he is still being tested by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), and that he was actually offered two fights last year.
Maycee Barber denies comparisons to Ronda Rousey
Tom Taylor - March 25, 2019
Ronda Rousey is still one of the biggest stars in MMA history. Very few fighters have realized the level of mainstream popularity that she has, and it’s unlikely that too many will do so in the future. In the eyes of some fans, however, rising flyweight contender Maycee Barber could well realize that same level of fame and success. Just don’t call Maycee Barber the next Ronda Rousey.
EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington hoping to become friends with Jon Jones again
Cole Shelton - March 25, 2019
Colby Covington and Jon Jones have not gotten along of late, but the two UFC stars used to be roommates in college. And while Covington has made some pretty incendiary comments about Jones over the last few years, he’s now hoping to squash the beef and repair their relationship. Covington was actually hoping to get a chance to talk to Jones face-to-face and hash out their differences at UFC 235.
Nate Diaz roasts Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier
Tom Taylor - March 25, 2019
Nate Diaz is definitely not a fan of UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov, or former champ Conor McGregor. Late on Sunday night, he took a shot at both of them in a single Twitter post. Diaz’s Tweet included an image taken shortly after he defeated McGregor in 2016, along with some added text that makes it very clear how he feels about sambo, Nurmagomedov’s martial art of choice.
10 Fictional Brawlers Who Would Destroy in MMA
bjpenndotcom - March 25, 2019
It takes skill, determination and raw strength to crush your opponents in the octagon. The wide variety of fighting styles displayed by the characters from action movies and TV shows below would serve them well in the MMA world. Not to mention that the inclusion of these fictional brawlers would make for some entertaining fights. (Who wouldn’t want to see Conor McGregor take on Wolverine??) Read on for some action movie and TV fighters from who could bring the pain in MMA. For more bone-crunching action, catch the final episodes of Into the Badlands in a two-night premiere event, Sunday, March 24th and 25th on AMC.
Jose Aldo expected to stay on UFC 237 card despite hospital visit
Tom Taylor - March 25, 2019
Last week, news broke that former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo had been hospitalized with a bacterial infection, casting uncertainty on the status of his compelling UFC 237 showdown with Alex Volkanovski. Luckily, Jose Aldo has since been released from the hospital, and is expected to remain on the UFC 237 card despite this health scare.
Makwan Amirkhani faces Chris Fishgold at UFC Stockholm
James Lynch - March 25, 2019
Makwan Amirkhani — widely known as “Mr Finland” — is back. UFC officials announced Monday that Makwan Amirkhani will return to action June 1st against Chris Fishgold at UFC on ESPN+ 10 in Sweden.
EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington thinks Kamaru Usman will try to avoid him
Cole Shelton - March 25, 2019
At UFC 235, Kamaru Usman became the new welterweight champion after dominating Tyron Woodley from bell to bell. Following the fight, it was reported Colby Covington would be getting the next title shot at Usman. However, Usman’s manager Ali Abdelaziz has mentioned Ben Askren and Jorge Masvidal as fighters who could also be next next for the new champ. That has left Colby Covington wondering if Usman even wants to fight him.
Dana White praises Anthony Pettis for doing what Tyron Woodley couldn't
Tom Taylor - March 25, 2019
When former UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis knocked out two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in the main event of UFC Nashville on Saturday night, he sent a shockwave through the MMA world. Thompson, after all, had never been knocked out before — not even in his two welterweight title fights with murderous puncher Tyron Woodley.
Tai Tuivasa roasts rival Justin Willis after Curtis Blaydes loss
Thomas Taylor - March 24, 2019
On Saturday night, in the co-main event of UFC Nashville, rising heavyweight prospect Justin Willis gave up a lopsided decision loss to Curtis Blaydes. Since this loss, Willis has been quite open about the setback, keeping his fans updated on social media.
EXCLUSIVE | Artem Lobov confirms Conor McGregor is still a member of SBG
Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019
Over the last few weeks, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor has spent quite a bit of time in the United States. During his time on American soil, he’s gotten some training in at a number of notable gyms, including an American Top Team location in Atlanta, and Bas Rutten’s Elite MMA in California. McGregor’s training sessions at these gyms have led some members of the MMA community to speculate that he has parted ways with SBG, his long-time home in Dublin, Ireland, and that he is exploring the options for a new home base.
Anthony Pettis updates on MMA future of CM Punk
Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019
Former pro wrestler CM Punk is now 0-2 in MMA, having lost two bouts under the UFC banner. But according to former lightweight champ and new welterweight contender Anthony Pettis, Punk is still working hard in the gym. “CM Punk is still there [at Roufusport],” Pettis told TMZ. “He’s doing more of the jiu jitsu, the rolling. The time that he should have spent getting ready to fight is what he’s doing now. They put a lot of pressure on him. They made him come over with no experience and fight on the biggest stage. I don’t know anybody that could do that. Not even some young kids.
Tyron Woodley discusses 'crushing feeling' of losing UFC title
Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019
Tyron Woodley is no longer the UFC welterweight champion. After a lengthy reign atop the division, he was dethroned by Kamaru Usman at UFC 235 earlier this month, giving up a unanimous decision after five grueling rounds of action. After such a lengthy time as champion, returning to the welterweight contendership race has understandably been a difficult adjustment for Tyron Woodley.
UFC Nashville bonuses: Anthony Pettis rewarded for dazzling KO win
Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019
On Saturday night, the UFC returned to our screens with the 12-fight UFC Nashville card. Although the card produced a handful of forgettable contests, it also included some jaw-dropping finishes and back-and-forth scraps. The fighters behind those fights were well rewarded. Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, who shocked onlookers by knocking out two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in the UFC Nashville main event, took home a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for his handiwork.
Daniel Cormier plotting to ambush Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania
Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019
UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier has been chasing a super fight with Brock Lesnar for quite a while now. Unfortunately for him, the fight has yet to materialize, and with Lesnar currently engaged with WWE, it could be some time before it does. Speaking on ESPN during Saturday night’s UFC Nashville broadcast, Cormier hinted that he might try to expedite the process by ambushing Brock Lesnar at WWE’s WrestleMania 35 event on April 7.