MMA News
Nick Newell reacts to tough Contender Series loss
Tom Taylor - July 25, 2018
Last night, Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series returned to our screens with another great card. Of all the bouts on this card, none were as anticipated as the main event, which saw former World Series of Fighting Standout Nick Newell get his long-awaited shot at a UFC contract opposite Team Alpha Male’s Alex Munoz. Newell is a congenital amputee, whose arm left ends just below the elbow. While UFC President Dana White initially referred to Newell as a “liability,” it seemed that even he was getting behind the star ahead of last night’s Contender Series.
Contender Series season 2 week 6 results: Alex Munoz plays spoiler to Nick Newell's UFC aspirations
Drake Riggs - July 24, 2018
This week’s episode of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series would feature one of the more spotlighted fighters in the show’s history. Kicking the night off were the featherweights. And they were two of the youngest fighters to compete in Contender Series history as Chase Hooper (18) fought Caanan Kawaihae (20).
Nicco Montano embraces underdog role going into UFC 228, 'Every match starts 0-0'
Drake Riggs - July 24, 2018
“Every match starts 0-0. Anyone can talk anybody up. Everyone saw how the Ronda Rousey – Holly Holm fight went. They saw how Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey’s fights went, like, there’s no MMA match that’s going to be able to tell you the outcome a hundred percent. So yeah, that doesn’t bother me at all.
Tyron Woodley vs Darren Till set to headline at UFC 228 in Dallas
Drake Riggs - July 24, 2018
The speculation for what’s in store for UFC 228’s headliner as well as the welterweight title picture has come to an end. After Darren Till’s initial hinting that interim champion Colby Covington wasn’t going to be able to fight before November, he called for a title fight with the undisputed champion Tyron Woodley.
Anderson Silva makes prediction for Chael Sonnen vs. Fedor Emelianenko bout
Thomas Taylor - July 24, 2018
On October 13, in the main event of Bellator 208, MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko and infamous trash talker Chael Sonnen will collide in the semifinals of Bellator’s Heavyweight Grand Prix. Anderson Silva, who is one the Emelianenko’s main rivals in the Greatest of All Time debate, and undeniably the biggest rival of Chael Sonnen’s career, will be watching this fight with great interest. Despite the massive animosity that once existed between Silva and Sonnen, Silva says he’s picking the American to defeat the Russian at Bellator 208.
BREAKING | Yoel Romero and Paulo Costa to collide at UFC 230
Tom Taylor - July 24, 2018
UFC 230, which goes down on November 3 inside New York City’s hallowed Madison Square Garden, has grown by one absolutely dynamite matchup, as former UFC middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero is set to collide with surging knockout artist Paulo Costa. This bout was announced by the UFC on Tuesday afternoon.
Anderson Silva responds to Israel Adesanya's callout — and Adesanya might not like his answer
Tom Taylor - July 24, 2018
Last week, surging UFC middleweight contender Israel Adesanya called for a showdown with former champion and MMA legend Anderson Silva, who was recently vindicated after an unfortunate USADA situation. Adesanya made his callout of the legendary Anderson Silva on his official Instagram account.
Anderson Silva responds to Daniel Cormier excluding him from GOAT conversation
Tom Taylor - July 24, 2018
Earlier this week, UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier suggested that fighters like Anderson Silva and Jon Jones should not be mentioned when debating the greatest fighters in MMA history on the basis of the failed drug tests in their pasts. “Demetrious [Johnson], Georges St-Pierre, these guys have none of these bad things tied to their names and these are the guys I should share the conversation with,” Cormier said on Slip n’ Dip Podcast. “I’ve never had any negatives and I’ve never had to go in front of any commission and explain why my test came up messed up. That’s why I should be in the conversation because I’ve done things the correct way.”
Alexander Gustafsson discusses "crazy" events that led to UFC 227 exit
Tom Taylor - July 24, 2018
For a brief period, two-time UFC light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson was expected to return to the cage at UFC 227 on August 4. Unfortunately, that plan did not work out. First, Gustafsson’s planned opponent Volkan Oezdemir withdrew from their fight an injury. Then, shortly after he was called out by rising contenders Khalil Rountree and Anthony Sith, Gustafsson was forced off the card with an injury of his own.
UFC, Bellator veteran Kendall Grove signs with BKFC
Tom Taylor - July 24, 2018
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) has signed another notable MMA veteran: Kendall Grove. This news was announced in a Monday press release from the promotion. Kendall Grove also announced the news on his official Twitter account.
Daniel Cormier names the other fighters that he thinks belong in the GOAT debate with him
Tom Taylor - July 24, 2018
When Daniel Cormier knocked out Stipe Miocic to capture the UFC heavyweight title at UFC 226, he became one of just two fighters to hold UFC titles in two divisions at once, as he already owned the UFC light heavyweight belt at the time. The other is Conor McGregor. Perhaps more importantly than this historic feat, however, is the fact that the win over Miocic cemented Cormier as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history — in any weight class, in any promotion.
Miesha Tate still thinks about fighting, but she'll stick to grappling competitions
Tom Taylor - July 24, 2018
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate, who is now a proud Mom, has left the perilous world of cage fighting behind. That said, the former champ and WMMA legend is eager to keep her tools sharp in the gym. In fact, she hopes to compete in more competitive grappling matches in the future. “I definitely see training as part of my life moving forward,” Tate recently told MMAjunkie. “There’s no way I could just let that go. It’s been such a big part of my life since, I would say, 15 years old is when I started wrestling. I’m anxious to get back. I’m not quite there, but I’m really close. I’m working out, but I just haven’t actually got back on the mat.
Report | FNG champ Nikita Krylov returning to the UFC on two year deal
Drake Riggs - July 23, 2018
Over the recent years, the UFC light heavyweight division has been in quite the need for some contenders. But just since Saturday, it seems to have found some. With the emergence of Alexander Rakic and Anthony Smith at UFC Hamburg, there looks to be some new hope for the UFC’s once most heralded weight class.
Report | Luke Rockhold vs Chris Weidman 2 in the works for UFC 230
Drake Riggs - July 23, 2018
UFC 230 looks to be getting another high-level middleweight affair. And it’s safe to say that no one really saw it coming. Former middleweight champions of the UFC, Luke Rockhold, and Chris Weidman were to initially have their rematch at UFC 199 in 2016. Unfortunately for Weidman, he would get injured out of the bout thus costing him his chance at regaining the gold.
Dana White's son's 16th birthday party had a $1 million price tag
Tom Taylor - July 23, 2018
Last week, video of UFC President Dana White’s son’s 16th birthday party surfaced on the World Wide Web, and it looked like it was absolutely wild. Young Aidan White’s sweet 16, which went down at Drai’s Night Club in Las Vegas, featured performances from ASAP Rocky, Migos, Everlast and DJ Carnage. The UFC President’s kid was also gifted a customized Land Rover Defender.
Anderson Silva discusses Jon Jones and Conor McGregor's troubles outside the cage
Tom Taylor - July 23, 2018
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor are two of the greatest fighters in UFC history. Unfortunately, the two MMA superstars seem to have a difficult time staying out of trouble outside the cage. In a recent interview with MMA Fighting, Anderson Silva, who is another one of the UFC’s best ever, shared his opinions on Jones and McGregor’s troubles outside the cage. Silva, who has admittedly seen his share of controversy of late, started with Jones.
Max Holloway's team denies rumors that he suffered a stroke before UFC 226
Tom Taylor - July 23, 2018
UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway was supposed to defend his title against Brian Ortega at UFC 226. Unfortunately, this plan was derailed when he was forced out of the fight with health problems. Initial reports on Holloway’s withdrawal stated that he was dealing with “concussion-like symptoms” during fight week. Since then, however, rumors have surfaced suggesting that the featherweight champ suffered some kind of stroke ahead of the fight.
Former champ Rafael dos Anjos defends Shogun after UFC Hamburg, slams "sad" critics
Tom Taylor - July 23, 2018
On Sunday evening, in the headlining bout of UFC Hamburg, former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua returned to the cage opposite Anthony Smith, a fresh new light heavyweight contender who stepped in to replace Volkan Oezdemir on short notice. Unfortunately, this fight did not go as planned for the MMA legend Shogun, as he was promptly knocked unconscious by a vicious volley of strikes from his opponent. In the wake of this knockout loss, Shogun has implied that he’s not done fighting yet — that “life continues,” even after setbacks of this kind.