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Bellator 212 Results: Michael Chandler defeats Brent Primus (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - December 14, 2018
The lightweight belt was on the line in tonight’s Bellator 212 main event as reigning division champion Brent Primus squared off with former title holder Michael Chandler. Michael Chandler had previously surrendered his Bellator lightweight world title to Brent Primus in June of 2017, this after suffering a leg injury that resulted in an eventual TKO.
MMA Community reacts after Frank Mir is forced to tapout due to strikes
Christopher Taylor - December 14, 2018
Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir returned to action in the co-headliner of tonight’s Bellator 212 event in Hawaii against Javy Ayala. Frank Mir made his Bellator debut this past April, suffering a first-round TKO loss to Fedor Emelianenko.
Bellator 212 Results: Javy Ayala taps Frank Mir while standing (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - December 14, 2018
A heavyweight bout featuring former UFC champion Frank Mir taking on Javy Ayala served as the co-headliner of tonight’s Bellator 212 event in Hawaii. Frank Mir made his Bellator debut back in April, where he suffered a first-round TKO loss to Fedor Emelianenko.
VIDEO | Dana White says he and Donald Trump talked fights for 15 minutes after UFC 231
Drake Riggs - December 14, 2018
Fresh off of last week's thriller of a main event, @danawhite expects Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 to put on a show! pic.twitter.com/7BG7NLm11a — FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) December 15, 2018
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Max Holloway needs to 'test' himself at lightweight before a potential fight
Drake Riggs - December 14, 2018
Among the madness that was UFC 223, we saw several changes made to the fight card as well as the main event. Originally scheduled to be a vacant lightweight title bout between perennial top contenders in Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson, things would drastically change after a freak injury forced Ferguson out of the fight.
Dominick Cruz writes message to John Lineker following fight cancellation
Drake Riggs - December 14, 2018
For a brief moment, there was an end to when we would have to stop waiting for Dominick Cruz to return to action. Unfortunately, that wouldn’t last very long as yet another injury postponed his storied career. Having been set to return at UFC 233 on January 26 against John Lineker, a shoulder injury threw the fight into question and after the card’s cancellation as a whole, it appears that the fight won’t be rebooked. At least anytime soon.
EXCLUSIVE | UFC veteran Damien Brown talks fighting on huge RIZIN 14 card
Cole Shelton - December 14, 2018
When UFC veteran Damien Brown steps into the RIZIN ring with Daron Cruickshank at RIZIN 14 in Tokyo, Japan, on New Years Eve, he’ll be crossing an item off his bucket list. The Australian lightweight has long been interested in fighting for RIZIN in Japan, and on this card that also features massive names like Floyd Mayweather Jr., Tenshin Nasukawa, Kyoji Horiguchi, and Darrion Caldwell, the timing couldn’t be better.
After multiple callouts, Mickey Gall gets desired fight with Diego Sanchez
Tom Taylor - December 14, 2018
Over the last few months, UFC welterweight prospect Mickey Gall has made several callouts of The Ultimate Fighter season 1 winner Diego Sanchez. “The one I want the most is, I like Diego Sanchez,” Gall told ESPN recently. “The guy is a fucking legend, I’d love to fight Diego Sanchez. So that’s the one I’m hoping for,” he said. “He’s got a fight next, that could get lined up perfectly. So if he wants to do it, I would love to fight a legend like Diego Sanchez. It’s the one I want the most so it’s the one I am pushing for.”
Michael Bisping tells Joe Rogan that he 'wouldn't have retired yet' without UFC title win
Tom Taylor - December 14, 2018
Earlier this year, British MMA legend Michael Bisping announced his retirement from mixed martial arts competition, closing the curtain on a truly incredible career. Perhaps the most impressive feat on Bisping’s lengthy resume occurred in June of 2016, when he stepped up to battle then UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold on short notice, and scored a massive upset by the stealing the title with a first-round knockout win.
UFC Milwaukee weigh-in results | Headliners on point, one fight gets scrapped
Tom Taylor - December 14, 2018
On Saturday night, the UFC will return to our screens with the stacked UFC Milwaukee card — the promotion’s final event on FOX. This UFC Milwaukee card will be headlined by a high-stakes lightweight contender bout between fearsome contender Kevin Lee and recent short-notice title challenger Al Iaquinta.
EXCLUSIVE | Alberto Del Rio opens up on plans for MMA comeback in Combate Americas
Tom Taylor - December 14, 2018
Alberto Del Rio is perhaps best known for his stints in the WWE ring, but the former pro wrestler has also had quite a bit of success in the martial arts arena. Between 2001 and 2010, Del Rio carved out a solid 9-5 record in promotions like PRIDE and DEEP, battling reputable names like Brad Kohler, Kazuhiro Nakamura, and even Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic.
Three reasons to watch UFC on FOX 31
Mike Straus - December 14, 2018
An era will come to an end when the Octagon touches down in Milwaukee on Saturday night, as UFC on FOX 31 will be the last event on the network. With 13 fights in total UFC Milwaukee has something for everyone. Several fighters will be stepping into the Octagon for their first official UFC bout. While others, like Jim Miller, will be adding to their record-setting 30 plus fight runs in the promotion.
Georges St-Pierre proclaims he is 'in great shape like never before'
Tom Taylor - December 14, 2018
Georges St-Pierre is all healed up. The ulcerative colitis that has plagued him in recent months is now a thing of the past, and apparently, he’s in better shape than ever. “I’m feeling great physically, in great shape like never before,” St-Pierre said on La Sueur podcast (transcript via MMA Fighting). “[Ulcerative colitis] is very serious but I’ve fully recovered from it. I don’t need to take my medication anymore. . .
Robert Whittaker reflects on his TUF 28 team, 'The way I train isn’t for everyone'
Drake Riggs - December 13, 2018
Robert Whittaker is a UFC champion for a reason. However, what works best for someone may not work for someone else. This was seemingly the case on the most recent season of The Ultimate Fighter. The champion Whittaker coached opposite his next challenger Kelvin Gastelum on TUF 28 and their teams consisted of four heavyweights and four female featherweights.
WBKFF President Bas Rutten releases statement regarding fighter pay situation
Drake Riggs - December 13, 2018
On November 9, the World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation (WBKFF) held their first ever bare-knuckle boxing event in Casper, Wyoming. The card featured numerous notable MMA fighters. Names included the likes of Chris Leben, Phil Baroni, and former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks.
Francis Ngannou vs Cain Velasquez targeted for UFC Phoenix main event
Drake Riggs - December 13, 2018
According to essentially everyone at the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA), one of the best fighters to ever walk through their doors has been ready to return to action for the entirety of 2018. And now it looks like he will be finally doing so.
Frankie Edgar says it would be a 'shame' if he never gets to fight Conor McGregor
Drake Riggs - December 13, 2018
Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar is always hanging around the title picture no matter the division. Currently calling 145-pounds his home, Edgar has already fought for the title on two separate occasions, both of which resulted in losses to Jose Aldo.
Oscar De La Hoya challenges Dana White to fight: 'Let's get in the ring'
Thomas Taylor - December 13, 2018
UFC President Dana White and Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar De La Hoya have exchanged countless verbal blows over the last few weeks, and now, De La Hoya seems interesting in exchanging physical blows with the UFC boss. Speaking on The Luke Thomas Show this week, the boxer turned promoter challenged Dana White to a three-round boxing match on Cinco De Mayo.