MMA News
Anthony Pettis heaps praise on CM Punk, assures "he’s definitely gotten better"
Tom Taylor - March 26, 2018
From a competitive standpoint, CM Punk’s MMA debut was a downright disaster. Though nobody has ever questioned the former pro wrestler’s cojones, he looked every bit a novice when he stepped into the cage with Mickey Gall at UFC 203 in September of 2016, and ultimately submitted to a first-round choke. While a blowout loss of this scale might have deterred a lesser competitor, however, Punk didn’t let it shake him from his goals. The former pro wrestler returned to the gym almost immediately after his loss to Gall, where he’s been working tirelessly ever since.
Tyron Woodley updates on Floyd Mayweather's MMA training
Tom Taylor - March 26, 2018
Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather wants to test his mettle in the perilous arena of mixed martial arts. At the very least, that’s what he wants us to believe. Regardless of whether or not the 41-year-old Mayweather ever actually makes this jump, he’ll reportedly begin game-planning and training with UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley very soon. Woodley, who offered to prepare Mayweather for his MMA debut, updated on the boxer’s transition in an interview with TMZ. Apparently, his role in Mayweather’s training will have more to do with game-planning than actual hands-on training, though there could be a few legitimate training sessions peppered in throughout the process.
Paige VanZant: "My poor fiancé, everyone hates him a tiny bit"
Chris Taylor - March 25, 2018
Paige VanZant: “My poor fiancé, everyone hates him a tiny bit” Popular women’s flyweight fighter Paige VanZant dropped some big news on January 28 when she announced that she had “said yes” to her boyfriend and fellow MMA fighter Austin Vanderford.
Lightweight contender Dustin Poirier has "championship language" in his new UFC contract
Chris Taylor - March 25, 2018
Lightweight contender Dustin Poirier has “championship language” in his new UFC contract Surging UFC lightweight fighter Dustin Poirier will return to action in the headliner of next month’s UFC on FOX 29 event when he squares off with perennial division contender Justin Gaethje.
Paige Vanzant on Ronda Rousey's move to WWE: "It's an amazing organization, I would definitely love to work with them"
Chris Taylor - March 25, 2018
Paige Vanzant on Ronda Rousey’s move to WWE: “It’s an amazing organization, I would definitely love to work with them” Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey recently made the move to pro wrestling.
EXCLUSIVE | Eight years ago Mike Perry realized his raw punching power during a bar brawl!
Chris Taylor - March 25, 2018
Eight years ago Mike Perry realized his raw punching power during a bar brawl! UFC welterweight standout “Platinum” Mike Perry (11-3 MMA) is known for his raw punching power.
Max Holloway roasts Floyd Mayweather and Tyron Woodley over MMA claims!
Chris Taylor - March 25, 2018
Max Holloway roasts Floyd Mayweather and Tyron Woodley over MMA claims! Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, who retired following his tenth-round TKO victory over Conor McGregor this past August, continues to make headlines.
UFC Fight Night 128: Edson Barboza vs. Kevin Lee Fight Card
Chris Taylor - March 24, 2018
UFC Fight Night 128: Edson Barboza vs. Kevin Lee Fight Card The octagon will return to Atlantic City on April 21 for UFC Fight Night 128.
Cody Garbrandt takes aim at T.J. Dillashaw and Raphael Assuncao!
Chris Taylor - March 24, 2018
Cody Garbrandt takes aim at T.J. Dillashaw and Raphael Assuncao! Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt is looking to score an immediate rematch with former teammate turned bitter rival T.J. Dillashaw.
ONE Championship Results: Bibiano Fernandes edges Martin Nguyen via split-decision
Chris Taylor - March 24, 2018
Current ONE Championship lightweight and featherweight title holder Martin Nguyen (10-1 MMA) moved down in weight to challenge Bibiano Fernandes for the promotions bantamweight title in the headliner of today’s “ONE Championship 68: Ill Will” event in Bangkok, Thailand. After four rounds of closely contested action, it appeared that today’s historic Martin Nguyen vs. Bibiano Fernandes super-fight would be decided by whichever man could win the fifth and final round of action.
VIDEO | Fighter gets DQ'd after performing a standing flip off of defeated opponents spine
Chris Taylor - March 24, 2018
VIDEO | Fighter gets DQ’d after performing a standing flip off of defeated opponents spine LFA 36 took place last night live from the Morongo Casino Resort in Cabazon, California.
Stephen Thompson plans on "finishing" Darren Till, but the Liverpool native has other ideas!
Chris Taylor - March 24, 2018
Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson will make the walk to the octagon in enemy territory on May 27 when he squares off with Darren Till in the main event of UFC Liverpool. BJPENN.com broke the news earlier this week after confirming with sources that “Wonderboy” had accepted a bout with the undefeated Liverpool native.
Daniel Cormier will be fighting for more than just the UFC heavyweight title at UFC 226
Chris Taylor - March 24, 2018
Current UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will be fighting for more than just the promotions heavyweight title when he squares off with Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 226 this July in Las Vegas. “DC” has the opportunity to join a group of fellow octagon legends in Randy Couture, BJ Penn, Conor McGregor and Georges St-Pierre who are currently the only fighters to have ever captured UFC titles in two different weight classes.
Michael Bisping Suffered Injury In the Final Training Session Before fight with Georges St-Pierre
Drake Riggs - March 23, 2018
It isn’t easy being a fighter. And you don’t need to be told that. But sometimes things can go a little bit rougher and more unexpectedly than one would like. Thus was the case for former middleweight champion, Michael Bisping as he headed into his final attempted title defense at UFC 217 this past November. Bisping, never one to back down from a challenge, had finally earned a monster fight in the biggest position of his career, the main event in Madison Square Garden. His dance partner for the evening? None other than the legendary, one and only Georges St-Pierre.
Anastasia Yankova Addresses Controversial Past Sponsorship, "That was a chance to start my career"
Drake Riggs - March 23, 2018
Bellator has always had a knack for finding good talented prospects from Russia. And without a doubt, one of their best rising young stars is the undefeated flyweight, Anastasia Yankova. Yankova has been a part of the Bellator roster since she debuted for them in 2016 with an impressive quick submission over Anjela Pink. The event also marked her first fight outside of her home country of Russia.
Josh Barnett's Recent USADA Case Has Been Reprimanded, "I proved my innocence"
Drake Riggs - March 23, 2018
To be blunt, “The Warmaster” Josh Barnett is no stranger to failing drug tests. In his illustrious forty-three fight career, he’s failed a total of three tests and all for PEDs. The second of these failures resulted in his stripping of the UFC heavyweight title back in 2002 which he won by defeating Randy Couture and making him the youngest UFC champion ever(until Jon Jones came along). The third came ten days prior to his highly anticipated showdown with MMA great, Fedor Emelianenko for Affliction. The failed test essentially killed the organization as the card couldn’t be salvaged and was canceled.
EXCLUSIVE | Kamaru Usman is willing to fight Demian Maia, but doubts Brazilian would accept
Tom Taylor - March 23, 2018
In the last 36 hours or so, the majority of the UFC’s top, available welterweights have all been linked to exciting new matchups. Rafael dos Anjos and Colby Covington are expected to scrap for the interim title at UFC 224 in Rio de Janeiro. Darren Till and Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson are expected to battle in the main event of the UFC’s upcoming trip to Liverpool. Santiago Ponzinibbio is expected to take on Neil Magny in Chile this May 19…
Kamaru Usman claims Santiago Ponzinibbio turned down UFC Chile fight with him
Tom Taylor - March 23, 2018
Yesterday evening, our own insider extraordinaire Chris Taylor reported that the UFC’s upcoming debut in Chile will feature a welterweight showdown between ranked contenders Santiago Ponzinibbio and Neil Magny. Apparently, however, the card nearly got a welterweight showdown between Ponzinibbio and Kamaru Usman instead. At least, that’s what Usman is claiming. In a Thursday evening Twitter post, Usman divulged that he’d been offered a fight with Ponzinibbio, and that he had accepted this offer. He then claimed that Ponzinibbio turned down the fight.