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Drake Riggs - March 26, 2018

A fight result doesn’t get quite as shocking as the first of three title changes from November 4th, 2017. UFC 217 marked a historic and incredible night for the UFC and one of those reasons was due to how the then title challenger, Rose Namajunas was able to cut through reigning champion, Joanna Jedrzejczyk with her striking. No one had ever had as much success against Joanna in such a short amount of time let alone defeat her. Rose was able to score a big early knockdown before finally capping the night off with a big left hook that forced echoing, ‘Thug Rose!’ chants out of the light heavyweight champion, Daniel Cormier on commentary.

Drake Riggs - March 26, 2018

One of the more underrated light heavyweight competitors of the last decade has been the winner of The Ultimate Fighter season 8 and current Bellator 205-pound champion, Ryan ‘Darth’ Bader. Bader has fought practically his entire MMA career in the UFC but has recently ventured over to Bellator where he’s had nothing but success. That’s not to say he didn’t find success in the UFC either though as he amassed a record of 15-5 with the organization before they decided to let him walk as a free agent. Including Bellator and UFC, better has won nine of his last ten fights.

Chris Taylor - March 26, 2018

REPORT | Another key welterweight fight in the works for UFC Liverpool The UFC’s welterweight division is finally back in motion as three huge 170-pound matchups were confirmed to be in the works last week.

Tom Taylor - March 26, 2018

On April 28, at Bellator 198, grappling export Dillon Danis will make his anticipated MMA debut. The Conor McGregor training partner will be welcomed to the world of cage fighting by Kyle Walker. Danis has oozed confidence ever since his signing with Bellator was announced – so much so that some fans are wondering if he’s taking the challenge ahead lightly.

Tom Taylor - March 26, 2018

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Tom Taylor - March 26, 2018

Volkan Oezdemir’s first shot at the UFC light heavyweight title did not go as planned, as he was thwarted by the ground-and-pound of champion Daniel Cormier in the bout’s second stanza. Despite this tough loss, the Swiss knockout artist doesn’t seem to be discouraged in the slightest. In fact, he believes he can be the UFC light heavyweight champion within a year. “It’s all about the goal,” Oezdemir told MMAjunkie late last week. “It’s all about where I’m headed… I’m still heading toward the same goal. It was not even one year to [earn] my title shot, and I guarantee you it’s not going to be another year until I’m champion.”

Tom Taylor - March 26, 2018

When it comes to making the featherweight division’s 146-pound limit, Charles Oliveira’s track record is not particularly good. Throughout his 12 attempts to hit this mark in the UFC, he’s succeeded just eight times. It’s for this reason that the promotion recently sent him packing up to the lightweight division. Since returning to the lightweight division, Oliveira has gone 1-1, first defeating Will Brooks by submission, then losing to Paul Felder by KO. In this loss to Felder in particular, Oliveira claims he felt he was at a significant strength disadvantage – which is why he and his management are currently fighting hard for the opportunity to return to featherweight.

Tom Taylor - March 26, 2018

Love him or hate him, Conor McGregor training partner Artem Lobov has proven he can hang with the best fighters on earth. Sure, he’s experienced some tough losses of late, but his going five rounds with Cub Swanson is proof enough that he is absolutely no slouch. Lobov’s professional record, of course, would suggest otherwise. The Russian-born Irishman has actually lost more times than he’s won, as he currently sits at 13-14-1 overall.

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.

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.

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.

Chris Taylor - March 25, 2018

Lorenz Larkin chews out Drew Chatman for spine flipping off of defeated opponent at LFA 36! Heavyweight fighter Drew Chatman made headlines for all the wrong reasons at Friday’s LFA 36 event in Cabazon, California.

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.

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.

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.

Chris Taylor - March 24, 2018

Josh Barnett reacts to beating USADA: “The time I lost though can never be regained.” Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett received some great news on Friday when it was announced that he had received a reprimand instead of a suspension from USADA.

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.

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.