MMA News
Joe Rogan wonders if we’ll see kicks in Floyd Mayweather vs. Tenshin Nasukawa fight
Thomas Taylor - November 25, 2018
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has heard all of the buzz about Floyd Mayweather and Tenshin Nasukawa’s RIZIN 14 exhibition boxing match, and like pretty much everybody else inside the combat sports bubble, he’s not really sure what to expect. Speaking on a recent Fight Companion episode of his popular Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Rogan shared some quick thoughts on this shadowy RIZIN contest.
VIDEO | Fighter KO's opponent and ref at the same time
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2018
https://twitter.com/_Yodsanan/status/1066441787701714944 In any fight, refs often go unnoticed unless they mess up. Their jobs are thankless and they are often at risk inside the cage.
EXCLUSIVE | Demetrious Johnson excited for fresh start, new challenges in ONE Championship
Tom Taylor - November 25, 2018
Demetrious Johnson no longer calls the UFC’s Octagon home. After a legendary, 18-fight stint with the Las Vegas promotion, the long-time UFC flyweight champion was traded to Singapore-based martial arts promotion ONE Championship in exchange for top welterweight talent Ben Askren. Several weeks after this unprecedented swap was made official, Demetrious Johnson boarded a plane to Singapore to meet the ONE Championship team and take in the stacked ONE: Heart of the Lion card.
Jon Jones takes aim at Rashad Evans, Chuck Liddell
Tom Taylor - November 25, 2018
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is rarely afraid to share his opinions on his fellow fighters. On Sunday afternoon, that’s just what the MMA legend did, this time taking aim at his former opponent Rashad Evans, and at UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell. Rashad Evans was the first of Jon Jones’ targets. Apparently, Evans recently made some comments that implied Jones was using performance-enhancing drugs when they fought, and that Jones’ 2016 fight with Ovince Saint Preux was the only time he’s fought without these substances in the UFC’s Octagon.
What's next for the heavyweight stars of UFC Beijing?
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2018
UFC Beijing featured two heavyweight fights that had major impacts on the divisional rankings. In the main event, Francis Ngannou took on Curtis Blaydes in a highly anticipated rematch. Meanwhile, in the co-main event, veteran Alistair Overeem took on UFC newcomer Sergey Pavlovich. Ultimately, both Overeem and Ngannou won their fights by knockout, which will surely cause both to surge up the divisional rankings. Blaydes and Pavlovich, meanwhile, will have to return to the drawing board.
VIDEO | Officials attempt to stop Tito Ortiz from doing his trademark victory celebration
Tom Taylor - November 25, 2018
https://twitter.com/jedigoodman/status/1066622993785225219 Last night, in the main event of the first-ever mixed martial arts show promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, Tito Ortiz finally got something he’s been chasing for his entire legendary career: a victory of fellow UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell.
If Tito Ortiz was Chuck Liddell's manager, he wouldn't have let him fight again
Tom Taylor - November 25, 2018
On Saturday night, in the main event of Golden Boy Promotions’ first MMA event, former UFC light heavyweight champ Tito Ortiz picked up a long-awaited win over his arch rival Chuck Liddell, melting “The Icemen” with a first-round heater. While this was a feel-good win for Tito Ortiz, who had been knocked out twice previously by Liddell, it was a tough one to watch for many fans. Liddell, after all, is 48 years old, and had not fought in eight years, since a string of three consecutive knockout losses prompted UFC President Dana White to shepherd him into retirement.
Joe Rogan and Brendan Schaub react to Francis Ngannou's first-round KO of Curtis Blaydes
Tom Taylor - November 25, 2018
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan was not on duty for Saturday’s UFC Beijing broadcast, and instead hosted one of his popular Fight Companion podcasts for the card, alongside his friends Brendan Schaub, Bryan Callen and Eddie Bravo. As you can probably imagine, the whole gang was quite impressed by the UFC Beijing main event, which saw former UFC heavyweight title challenger Francis Ngannou rebound from losses to Stipe Miocic and Derrick Lewis with a thunderous, first-round knockout of streaking American wrestler Curtis Blaydes.
Tito Ortiz announces retirement following knockout victory over Chuck Liddell
Christopher Taylor - November 24, 2018
Tito Ortiz was finally able to exact revenge on Chuck Liddell this evening in Inglewood, California. The bitter rivals sqaured off for the third time in their career tonight at The Forum, this time competing under the Golden Boy MMA banner.
Chuck Liddell reacts following knockout loss to Tito Ortiz
Christopher Taylor - November 24, 2018
Former UFC light heavyweight champions Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz collided once again tonight, this time under the Golden Boy MMA banner. “The Iceman” and “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” originally crossed paths at UFC 47, with Chuck Liddell emerging victorious by way of second-round knockout.
Fighters react to Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz 3
Chris Taylor - November 24, 2018
Former UFC light heavyweight champions Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz squared off for a third fight tonight, this time under the Golden Boy MMA banner. “The Iceman” and “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” first met at UFC 47, with Chuck Liddell emerging victorious by way of second-round knockout.
Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz 3 Result: Ortiz KO's Liddell in first-round
Chris Taylor - November 24, 2018
Former UFC light heavyweight champions and bitter rivals Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz squared off for the third time tonight in Inglewood, California. “The Iceman” and “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” originally collided at UFC 47, with Chuck Liddell emerging victorious by way of second-round knockout.
Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz 3: Fight Card, Start Time and Live Results
Chris Taylor - November 24, 2018
Golden Boy MMA will hold its inaugural event “Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz 3” tonight at The Forum in Inglewood, California. In the main event of the evening former UFC light heavyweight champions and bitter rivals Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz will throw down for a third time.
UFC Beijing Fighters Salaries: Alistair Overeem takes home biggest payout
Chris Taylor - November 24, 2018
Alistair Overeem snapped his two fight losing skid at today’s UFC Beijing event and picked up a nice payday for his efforts. “The Reem” handed Sergey Pavlovich the first loss of his professional mixed martial arts career via first-round TKO in today’s UFC Fight Night 141 co-headliner.
Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz 3 Betting Odds
Chris Taylor - November 24, 2018
Mixed martial arts legends Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz will throw down for a third time tonight in Los Angeles. The event, which is being promoted by Golden Boy MMA, takes place at The Forum in Inglewood, California.
Chuck Liddell couldn't be happier to properly smash Tito Ortiz for a third time
Chris Taylor - November 24, 2018
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell coudn’t be happier to properly smash Tito Ortiz for a third time tonight in Los Angeles. “The Iceman” will fight for the first time in over eight years at tonight’s “Liddell vs. Ortiz 3” event in Inglewood, California.
Curtis Blaydes issues statement following second loss to Francis Ngannou
Chris Taylor - November 24, 2018
A heavyweight tilt between perennial division contenders Curtis Blaydes and Francis Ngannou headlined today’s UFC Beijing event. The bout served as a rematch, as Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes had previously met at UFC Fight Night 86 in April of 2016, with “The Predator” emerging victorious by way of second-round TKO (doctors stoppage).
UFC Beijing bonuses: Francis Ngannou takes home an extra $50k
Chris Taylor - November 24, 2018
Francis Ngannou, Li Jingliang, Alex Morono and Song Kenan each pocketed an extra $50,000 for their respective performances at today’s UFC Beijing event. Francis Ngannou and Li Jingliang took home “Performance of the Night” awards, while Alex Morono and Song Kenan earned “Fight of the Night” honors.