MMA News
Jessica Andrade breaks down Rose Namajunas vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk rematch
Tom Taylor - March 11, 2018
In the co-main event of UFC 223, which goes down on April 7 in Brooklyn, New York, former UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk will get a shot at redemption against the woman who ended her reign: Rose Namajunas. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the winner of this fight is then likely to take on fearsome contender Jessica Andrade. Speaking to Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com this week, Andrade made her prediction for this anticipated strawweight title rematch.
Mirko Cro Cop fires back at "fat, disrespectful" Roy Nelson after "special supplements" comment
Tom Taylor - March 11, 2018
Earlier this week, it was announced that former UFC heavyweights Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic and Roy Nelson will collide at Bellator 200 this May 25. The bout will be a rematch of a 2011 fight, which Nelson won via third-round TKO. Ahead of this fight, Nelson has mentioned Cro Cop’s previous brush with the United States Anti-Doping Agency, and wonders if the MMA legend might still be using “special supplements” – though he doesn’t really care one way or the other.
Jose Aldo believes Frankie Edgar made "biggest mistake" fighting Brian Ortega on short notice
Tom Taylor - March 11, 2018
If things had gone according to the original plan, Frankie Edgar would have battled UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 222. Regrettably, Holloway was forced out of this fight with an injury, which left Edgar in a short-notice, non-title fight with Brian Ortega – a fight he would lose by first-round knockout. In the opinion of former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo, who has defeated Edgar twice, Edgar made the wrong choice by accepting a short-notice fight with Ortega.
Gegard Mousasi wants showdown with Rory MacDonald after Bellator 200
Tom Taylor - March 11, 2018
It was recently announced that former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion and UFC middleweight contender Gegard Mousasi will return to the Bellator cage at Bellator 200 on May 25. On this stacked card, which goes down in London, England, Mousasi will take on Bellator’s reigning middleweight champion Rafael Carvalho. If Mousasi can get passed Carvalho at Bellator 200, he’s hoping it’ll open the door to more big opportunities in the Bellator cage – namely, a showdown with Bellator welterweight champ Rory MacDonald.
Santiago Ponzinibbio has two names in mind for possible UFC Chile headliner
Tom Taylor - March 11, 2018
On May 19, the UFC will touch down in Santiago, Chile. This trip to Chile will mark the promotion’s first trip to a South American country other than Brazil, and Argentine welterweight contender Santiago Ponzinibbio is hoping to headline the occasion. If Ponzinibbio does receive headlining honors for the UFC’s debut in Chile, he’s got two names in mind as far as opponents go. The first is two-time UFC title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson, who he has called out previously. The second is Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, who he also called out recently.
Henry Cejudo makes prediction for potential Demetrious Johnson vs. TJ Dillashaw super fight
Tom Taylor - March 11, 2018
Having established himself as the most dominant champion in UFC history, UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson is now being linked to a showdown with current UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw. Unsurprisingly, this clash of incredibly talented fighters has got the fight world divided, as some people believe the ultra-dominant Johnson will win, while others favor Dillashaw, who is likely to be the bigger, stronger man in the cage.
Jose Aldo still interested in boxing, but currently focused on reclaiming UFC title
Tom Taylor - March 11, 2018
Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo currently only has four fights left on his UFC contract. In the past, the former champ has said that he will move to boxing when this current UFC contract expires. “He’s training boxing because he has this dream of competing in professional boxing,” Aldo’s coach Andre Pederneiras told MMAFighting last year. “If it was up to him, he’d fight all of his UFC fights (left on the contract) in three months and go box. He wants to box professionally.”
Gervonta Davis beefs with Sean O'Malley and UFC champion Max Holloway chimes in!
Chris Taylor - March 10, 2018
Gervonta Davis beefs with Sean O’Malley and UFC champion Max Holloway chimes in! Undefeated boxing phenom Gervonta Davis (19-0) will return to the squared circle on April 21 at the Barclays Center in New York where he will square off with Jesus Cuellar for the vacant WBA Super Featherweight Title.
Yoel Romero vs. Robert Whittaker 2 set for UFC 225 in Chicago!
Chris Taylor - March 10, 2018
The octagon will return to Chicago on June 9 for UFC 225. The pay-per-view event will be headlined by a middleweight title fight rematch featuring current title holder Robert Whittaker taking on top division contender Yoel Romero.
Phil Baroni returns to fighting on March 24! (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - March 10, 2018
Phil Baroni returns to fighting on March 24! Former UFC and PRIDE veteran, Phil “The New York Bad Ass” Baroni, will return to fighting on March 24 in Liverpool, England when he squares off with fellow mixed martial arts veteran Goran Reljic under the Bare Knuckle Boxing banner.
UFC on FOX 29: Gaethje vs. Poirier Fight Card
Chris Taylor - March 10, 2018
UFC on FOX 29: Gaethje vs. Poirier Fight Card The octagon invades Glendale, Arizona on April 14 for the promotions UFC on FOX 29: Gaethje vs. Poirier event.
Cody Garbrandt Teases a Fight Announcement Soon
Justin Golightly - March 10, 2018
It’s crazy how a single number, a single little line can make people obsess so much, but for Cody Garbrandy that number is everything. He’s 11 – 1. That tiny little black line represents his loss to TJ Dillashaw. It represents the man that took his belt. He’s been campaigning to right that wrong ever since it happened in November of last year and he may get his wish soon. Garbrandt just announced that he should have a fight booked soon. Excited to return back to the Top! Hopefully I will have fight news for everyone soon!! #TeamNolove https://t.co/GM7NJqY9qw
VIDEO | Chael Sonnen Confident Georges St-Pierre and Conor McGregor Will Have 'Biggest Fight in MMA History'
Justin Golightly - March 10, 2018
Prediction: GSP vs Conor at 165 lbs. pic.twitter.com/V7LGRkVUNp — Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) March 8, 2018
VIDEO | Clay Guida Calls Out '209 B-tch' Nate Diaz for UFC 225
Justin Golightly - March 10, 2018
Hey Natalie. Want a Rematch? I'll see you in "The 312” ChiTown. Unless you're scared. Oh, and don't forget to bring your Painkilling Weed Pen. You're gonna need it… Homey!!! #dontbescared @natediaz209 @danawhite @seanshelby @ufc #mma #ufc225 #chicago #natediaz #ufc #rematch A post shared by Clay Guida (@clayguida) on Mar 9, 2018 at 12:17pm PST
Alexander Gustafsson Warns 'Chinny' Luke Rockhold Not To Fool Himself
Justin Golightly - March 10, 2018
Ever since Luke Rockhold teased that he was going to be moving up to the light heavyweight division, there has been one man waiting to welcome him to the division. Alexander Gustafsson was quick to stand in the doorway to Rockhold’s entrance into the new weight class. The former UFC middleweight champion is happy to oblige Gustafsson whenever they can step into the Octagon, but it looks like he already landed a pretty big blow. @LukeRockhold . Heard u coming for me.. Can’t ask for more .chinny as middle weight. KO’d as a LHW. Fool yourself to believe its the weight cut.
VIDEO | One-Handed Fighter Nick Newell is Ready to Kick Down Door to the UFC After LFA 35
Justin Golightly - March 10, 2018
If you don’t know Nick Newell, right now is a great time to find out. He’s one of the top prospects outside of the UFC with or without both of their hands. Since 2009, the fighter has racked up 14 wins, a regional title, and 2013 Submission of the Year in Word Series of Fighting. Last night he came out of retirement like a man possessed and neck cranked Sonny Luque at Legacy Fighting Alliance in the first round and put his foot down with a declaration to Dana White: ‘I belong in the UFC.’ “Life is a cold hard place. It will chew you up and spit you out, but if you make it your b-tch, you can do anything. You can either become a victim of circumstances or you can create your own. I’m out here, I’m creating my own circumstances. I’m one of the best fighters in the world and I belong in the UFC. That’s it. That’s final. I gave you 14 reasons why I belong in the UFC. I’m one of the best fighters in the world and I proved it 14 times.” — Nick Newell in his post-fight speech at LFA 35 via MMA Fighting.
Rory MacDonald Still Recovering, Not Sure Who's Next But Doesn't Think It's A Douglas Lima Rematch
Drake Riggs - March 9, 2018
The new Bellator welterweight champion is none other than the veteran UFC Canadian phenom, the ‘Red King’ Rory MacDonald. He earned his very first world title in his last outing which was a war with former two-time Bellator champion, Douglas Lima. In the bout, MacDonald had Lima’s number in the wrestling department as he continually hit takedowns throughout. But his title win didn’t come without some adversity as Lima landed some devastating leg kicks that caused a massive hematoma on MacDonald’s shin. An injury that the new champion told MMAJunkie he’s still recovering from.
VIDEOS | Chuck Liddell Beats Up Jukka From the Dudesons And Tells What It's Like to Get KO'd
Drake Riggs - March 9, 2018
“Daniel Cormier – Jon Jones fight… A good fight. Cormier got knocked out pretty good. And they interviewed him afterwards.