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Cain Velasquez "wouldn’t mind taking another belt" from Brock Lesnar
Tom Taylor - February 26, 2018
Last night, WWE returned to the screens of pro wrestling fans with its Elimination Chamber event. Amid the madness, former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey signed her WWE contract. That said, she wasn’t the only big UFC name on site. UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez were also in the building, taking in the mayhem from ringside. Cormier and Velasquez seemed to have a great time, so much so that Velasquez suggested he’d be interested in trying his hand at pro wrestling one day, where he could wrest another title from the waste of former UFC heavyweight champ and current WWE star Brock Lesnar.
Coach John Kavanagh drops major hint about UFC Dublin main event
Tom Taylor - February 26, 2018
Last week, MMAFighting reported that the UFC is plotting a return to the MMA mecca of Dublin, Ireland on May 27. Early on Monday morning, SBG head coach John Kavanagh ran a poll on Twitter, asking fans how they’d feel about a potential Dublin main event pitting his student Gunnar Nelson against surging British contender Darren Till. If UFC were coming to Dublin late May 😉😉😉 how would you the fans feel about a Gunni v Till main event?
VIDEO | Watch Ronda Rousey slam Triple H through a table, sign WWE contract
Tom Taylor - February 26, 2018
On Sunday night, during the WWE Elimination show, former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey signed her WWE contract – and as expected, things got a pretty wild as she put pen to paper. See the highlights of Rousey’s first night as a member of the WWE roster in the Tweets below.
PHOTO | Dana White meets with Brock Lesnar in Las Vegas
Tom Taylor - February 26, 2018
On Monday night, UFC President Dana White posted to his various social media channels, sharing of a photo of himself with current WWE star and former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar. And just like that, the world is buzzing about a possible Brock Lesnar MMA return. Let the rampant speculation begin! See White’s photo, which was captioned with nothing more than a smiley face emoji, below.
The "Platinum Princess" ignores Colby Covington, issues positive statement following Mike Perry's loss at UFC Orlando
Chris Taylor - February 25, 2018
The “Platinum Princess” ignores Colby Covington, issues positive statement following Mike Perry’s loss at UFC Orlando. Mike Perry suffered his second straight setback on the main card of last night’s UFC on FOX 28 event in his hometown of Orlando, Florida.
Why last night's UFC Orlando main event should make you appreciate Mark Hunt
Chris Taylor - February 25, 2018
Why last night’s UFC Orlando main event should make you appreciate Mark Hunt. Last night’s UFC on FOX 28 main event in Orlando produced arguably one of the most brutal finishes in the promotions history when perennial featherweight contender Jeremy Stephens knocked Josh Emmett out cold in the second-round.
Mike Perry and fellow UFC fighters fire back at Colby Covington!
Chris Taylor - February 25, 2018
Mike Perry and fellow UFC fighters fire back at Colby Covington! Perennial UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington did not compete at last night’s UFC on FOX 28 event in Orlando, but he still managed to make headlines.
UFC Orlando Reebok Payouts: Five of the eight main card fighters take home just $5,000
Chris Taylor - February 25, 2018
UFC Orlando Reebok Payouts: Five of the eight main card fighters take home just $5,000. UFC featherweight contender Jeremy Stephens pocketed an event high $20,000 for his brutal (and controversial) second-round knockout victory over Josh Emmett in last night’s UFC on FOX 28 main event.
EXCLUSIVE | Steven Ray recounts tough negotiations with UFC, says he almost signed with another promotion
Tom Taylor - February 25, 2018
After fighting out his previous UFC contract under the advisement of his former manager, there was some doubt as to whether or not rising lightweight contender Steven Ray would re-sign with the promotion. Luckily, the Scottish fighter was ultimately able to hash out a new deal with the UFC, and is now set to return to the cage opposite Kajan Johnson when the UFC touches down in London on March 17. Speaking on the latest episode of BJ Penn Radio, Ray recounted the turbulent process that led to his new UFC deal.
Max Griffin explains the one thing that surprised him about Mike Perry
Tom Taylor - February 25, 2018
When Max Griffin stepped into the Octagon with “Platinum” Mike Perry on Saturday night in Orlando, he did so as a significant underdog. In the end, however, he came out on top, busting Perry up to an impressive unanimous decision victory. While this win certainly surprised MMA oddsmakers, and seemed to surprise many fans, it was no surprise for Griffin and his team, who feel Perry has become a little predictable in his approach to fighting.
After huge win over 'OSP,' Ilir Latifi explains why he deserves shot at Daniel Cormier
Tom Taylor - February 25, 2018
On Sunday night, on the main card of the UFC’s exciting stop in sunny Orlando, Florida, Sweden’s Ilir Latifi stepped into the Octagon with Ovince Saint Preux. Though Latifi entered this bout as a slight Octagon, he came through in the biggest way possible, dropping his opponent with two rocket-fuelled punches before lulling him to sleep with perhaps the most frightening standing guillotine we’ve seen since Jon Jones sent Lyoto Machida to the shadow realm in 2011. https://www.instagram.com/p/BfnJ8pHliqT/
Robert Whittaker reaches out to Yoel Romero, proposes date for middleweight title rematch
Tom Taylor - February 25, 2018
When Yoel Romero knocked out Luke Rockhold in the main event of UFC 221, he earned himself a rematch with reigning middleweight champion Robert Whittaker. While some fans felt Romero didn’t deserve this opportunity on the basis of his weigh-in flub, UFC President Dana White confirmed the plan was indeed a Whittaker-Romero rematch. While we have known this rematch is the plan for a few weeks, the date and venue of the rematch have remained nebulous. Whittaker is hoping he can fix that.
Update: You won't believe the damage Jeremy Stephens did to Josh Emmett's face
Tom Taylor - February 25, 2018
On Saturday night, the UFC returned to beautiful Orlando, Florida with a thrilling 12-fight card. In the main event, cinderblock-fisted featherweight contenders Jeremy Stephens and Josh Emmett collided in a fight that had Performance of the Night written all over it. In the end, this fight met those expectations, with Stephens coming out on top in the most vicious way possible. After a close first round, Stephens found the opportunity to do what he does best. After wobbling his foe with a punch, he punished him with a series of questionable elbows and knees (many onlookers felt they were illegal as they seemed to land on the back of the head), and a salvo of absolutely brutal ground punches. Seconds later, Emmett was supine on the canvas, staring lifelessly up at the jumbotron, as a triumphant Stephens paraded around the Octagon. (Relive the finish here).
UFC Orlando: Jeremy Stephens vs. Josh Emmett full fight video highlights
Tom Taylor - February 25, 2018
Last night, the UFC touched down in sun-soaked Orlando, Florida with an exciting 12-fight card. In the main event, cinderblock-fisted featherweight contenders Jeremy Stephens and Josh Emmett collided in a fight that had Performance of the Night written all over it.
Mike Perry releases statement following hometown loss to Max Griffin at UFC Orlando
Chris Taylor - February 24, 2018
Mike Perry releases statement following hometown loss to Max Griffin at UFC Orlando. UFC welterweight Mike Perry (11-3 MMA) suffered his second straight setback at tonight’s UFC on FOX 28 event in his hometown of Orlando, dropping a unanimous decision to Max Griffin on the evening’s main card.
VIDEO | Urijah Faber was not at all happy following tonight's UFC Orlando main event
Chris Taylor - February 24, 2018
Urijah Faber was not at all happy following tonight’s UFC Orlando main event! Former UFC bantamweight title challenger Urijah Faber was not happy after he witnessed his friend and pupil Josh Emmett suffer a brutal knockout loss at the hands (and knee) of Jeremy Stephens.
UFC Orlando Results: Jeremy Stephens KO's Josh Emmett (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - February 24, 2018
UFC Orlando Results: Jeremy Stephens KO’s Josh Emmett A key featherweight tilt between Josh Emmett and Jeremy Stephens headlined tonight’s UFC on FOX 28 event in Orlando, Florida.
MMA Community reacts to Jesscia Andrade's victory over Tecia Torres!
Chris Taylor - February 24, 2018
MMA Community reacts to Jesscia Andrade’s victory over Tecia Torres! Former UFC strawweight title challenger Jessica Andrade made her case for a second shot at the belt tonight in Orlando, earning a unanimous decision victory over surging contender Tecia Torres.