MMA News
Tyron Woodley fires back at Kelvin Gastelum after recent rematch comments
Tom Taylor - May 7, 2018
Back in 2015, Tyron Woodley stepped into the cage for a bout with The Ultimate Fighter 17 winner Kelvin Gastelum, who missed the welterweight limit by 10 pounds. On that night, Woodley walked away with a close, split decision win. Years later, Gastelum still feels he won the fight, and that the cage-side judges should have sided with him over Woodley. Though he’s now firmly embedded as a member of the UFC middleweight roster, he hopes to return to the welterweight division in the future for a do-over with Woodley; for a chance to “make it right.”
Returning Chad Mendes calls for rematch with Frankie Edgar: he’s a guy that I know I can beat
Tom Taylor - May 7, 2018
Chad Mendes has not fought since December of 2015, when he was knocked out in a featherweight contender bout with Frankie Edgar. Now, as he’s poised to return to action after an unfortunate USADA suspension, he’s hoping to run it back with Edgar. “I honestly would like to get that Frankie fight back,” Mendes said of his imminent comeback on a recent edition of The MMA Hour (transcribed by Dave Doyle for MMA Fighting). “Frankie is obviously a top-level guy and he’s a guy that I know I can beat. That fight would be great. I honestly feel like any of the guys I match up with in the top ten, I match up great.”
Paul Daley not happy with treatment from Bellator, Scott Coker: They’re playing me for an idiot
Tom Taylor - May 7, 2018
Paul Daley still isn’t happy with Bellator MMA. The British knockout artist, who battles former UFC welterweight title challenger and World Series of Fighting champ Jon Fitch at Bellator 199 this weekend, recently aired his grievances in an interview with MMAJunkie. “I’ve had great times with Bellator,” Daley said. “I just don’t like the recent treatment of me. I’ve made it clear, and I will continue to make it clear through all the interviews – at the post-fight, at the pre-fight, during fight week – I ain’t happy with what you guys are doing. I can see through what you guys are doing.
EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington assures he isn't mimicking "coked-up little leprechaun" Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - May 7, 2018
In the span of a year, Colby Covington has become known as one of the UFC’s biggest trash talkers. The American, who battles Rafael dos Anjos for interim welterweight gold at UFC 225 this June 9, is constantly generating headlines with his words.
Dillon Danis takes aim at Colby Covington on social media
Tom Taylor - May 7, 2018
Colby Covington has become one of the most polarizing fighters in mixed martial arts, generating massive amounts of backlash for his controversial comments and brash actions. The top welterweight contender has already been lambasted by a number of his fellow fighters, and now, we can add Conor McGregor training partner and current Bellator star Dillon Danis to the list. Several days ago, a fan on Twitter made a comparison between Danis and Covington, calling Danis “the Colby Covington of Bellator.”
Gokhan Saki calls for "MMA legend vs. kickboxing legend" bout with Michael Bisping
Tom Taylor - May 7, 2018
If former UFC middleweight king Michael Bisping fights again, it will be the final bout of his career. Given that his next fight will be his last, “The Count” has been waiting for a special opponent. Kickboxing legend Gokhan Saki is hoping to be that opponent. Saki, who picked up his first UFC win back in September, called for a bout with the Brit on social media, after Bisping asked the fans who they wanted to see him fight.
VIDEO | Nick Diaz predicts potential Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomev fight
Chris Taylor - May 6, 2018
VIDEO | Nick Diaz predicts potential Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomev fight Fight fans are hoping that 2018 will be the year that they finally get see current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov square off with former division title holder Conor McGregor.
VIDEO | Joe Rogan responds to Colby Covington's "slap" threat
Chris Taylor - May 6, 2018
VIDEO | Joe Rogan responds to Colby Covington’s “slap” threat Earlier this week top ranked welterweight contender Colby Covington issued a warning to long time UFC commentator Joe Rogan suggesting that he “might just have to slap him” the next time he sees him.
Bitter rivals Luke Rockhold and Michael Bisping continue to beef on social media
Chris Taylor - May 6, 2018
Bitter rivals Luke Rockhold and Michael Bisping continue to beef on social media Former UFC middleweight champions and bitter rivals Luke Rockhold and Michael Bisping continued to trade barbs on social media over the weekend.
VIDEO | UFC veteran Phil Baroni scores a brutal knockout at King of The Cage
Chris Taylor - May 6, 2018
VIDEO | UFC veteran Phil Baroni scores a brutal knockout at King of The Cage Former UFC and PRIDE veteran Phil Baroni turned back the clock at this weekend’s ‘King Of The Cage’ event in Alpine, California scoring a vintage first-round knockout victory over opponent Matt Lagler.
VIDEO | Kyoji Horiguchi KO's Ian McCall in just nine seconds
Chris Taylor - May 6, 2018
VIDEO | Kyoji Horiguchi KO’s Ian McCall in just nine seconds Former UFC flyweight title challengers Kyoji Horiguchi (26-2 MMA) and Ian McCall (13-7-1 MMA) squared off last night in a bantamweight bout which headlined RIZIN FF 10.
Report | Georges St-Pierre could return at UFC 227 in Los Angeles
Chris Taylor - May 6, 2018
Report | Georges St-Pierre could return at UFC 227 in Los Angeles Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre (26-2 MMA) could potentially return to the octagon on August 4 in Los Angeles.
VIDEO | Alexander Emelianenko KO's Gabriel Gonzaga in Russia
Chris Taylor - May 5, 2018
VIDEO | Alexander Emelianenko KO’s Gabriel Gonzaga in Russia Alexander Emelianenko (26-6 MMA) extended his current win streak to four in a row at last night’s Russian Cagefighting Championship 2 event scoring a second-round knockout victory over former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel Gonzaga.
Betting Odds: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Chael Sonnen
Chris Taylor - May 5, 2018
Betting Odds: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Chael Sonnen Former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko (37-5 MMA) will square off with former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen (30-15-1 MMA) in semi finals of Bellator’s Heavyweight Grand Prix event.
VIDEO | Horrifying arm injury halts LFA 39 flyweight scrap
Chris Taylor - May 5, 2018
VIDEO | Horrifying arm injury halts LFA 39 flyweight scrap LFA 39 took place last night live from Dodson Arena in Vail, Colorado.
UFC 224 Fight Card and Start Time
Chris Taylor - May 5, 2018
UFC 224 Fight Card and Start Time The octagon will return to Brazil on May 12 for the promotions UFC 224 pay-per-view event.
Kevin Lee eyes a fight with "The Stockton Slugger" at UFC 227 in Los Angeles
Chris Taylor - May 5, 2018
Kevin Lee eyes a fight with “The Stockton Slugger” at UFC 227 in Los Angeles Former UFC interim lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee (17-3 MMA) believes he is the man who will eventually dethrone current 155-pound champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Bas Rutten Believes Fans Should Give Conor McGregor a Pass on UFC 223 Incident, Breaks Down Potential Khabib Nurmagomedov Fight
Drake Riggs - May 4, 2018
When it comes to MMA legends, there are few quite like the former UFC heavyweight champion, ‘El Guapo’ Bas Rutten. Rutten captured the hearts of many throughout his mesmerizing run from 1993 to 1999 in Pancrase and the UFC as well as his super fun self-defense videos and commentary for PRIDE FC that followed his competitive career.