MMA News
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.
Jeremy Stephens defends controversial strikes thrown during finish of Josh Emmett
Tom Taylor - February 25, 2018
On Saturday night, in the main event of the UFC’s anticipated return to Orlando, Florida, featherweight knockout artist Jeremy Stephens authored yet another brutal stoppage win, this time at the expense of Josh Emmett. Unfortunately, Stephen’s knockout win, which left Emmett with a shattered orbital bone, was shadowed in controversy, as several of the strikes in the fight-ending sequence were widely believed to be illegal. The most questionable strikes of the bunch were a series of elbows that seemed to land on the back of the head, and a knee strike (which thankfully didn’t seem to land which much impact), that was certainly illegal under some MMA rulesets…
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).
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.
MMA Community reacts to Jeremy Stephens brutal knockout of Josh Emmett!
Chris Taylor - February 24, 2018
MMA Community reacts to Jeremy Stephens brutal knockout of Josh Emmett! UFC featherweight Jeremy Stephens added another finish to his highlight reel tonight in Orlando scoring a savage second-round knockout victory over surging division contender Josh Emmett.
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.
UFC Orlando Results: Jessica Andrade defeats Tecia Torres (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - February 24, 2018
UFC Orlando Results: Jessica Andrade defeats Tecia Torres A key women’s strawweight bout between top contenders Jessica Andrade and Tecia Torres served as the co-main event of tonight’s UFC on FOX 28 fight card in Orlando.
MMA Community reacts to Max Griffin's victory over Mike Perry!
Chris Taylor - February 24, 2018
MMA Community reacts to Max Griffin’s victory over Mike Perry! Max Griffin scored the biggest win of his mixed martial arts career tonight in Orlando, scoring a unanimous decision victory over hometown favorite Mike Perry.
UFC Orlando Results: Ilir Latifi sleeps Ovince Saint Preux in Round 1 (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - February 24, 2018
UFC Orlando Results: Ilir Latifi sleeps Ovince Saint Preux in Round 1 A key light heavyweight tilt between Ovince Saint Preux and Ilir Latifi took place on tonight’s UFC on FOX 28 main card in Orlando.
UFC Orlando Results: Max Griffin defeats Mike Perry (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - February 24, 2018
UFC Orlando Results: Max Griffin defeats Mike Perry A welterweight showdown between Mike Perry and Max Griffin kicked off tonight’s UFC on FOX 28 main card in Orlando, Florida.
UFC Orlando Results: Marion Reneau submits Sara McMann (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - February 24, 2018
UFC Orlando Results: Marion Reneau submits Sara McMann A key women’s bantamweight scrap between perennial contenders Sara McMann and Marion Reneau took place during tonight’s UFC on FOX 28 prelims in Orlando, Florida.
UFC Orlando Results: Angela Hill defeats Maryna Moroz
Chris Taylor - February 24, 2018
UFC Orlando Results: Angela Hill defeats Maryna Moroz A women’s strawweight tilt between Angela Hill and Maryna Moroz took place during tonight’s UFC on FOX 28 prelims in Orlando, Florida.
UFC Orlando Results: Alan Jouban KO's Ben Saunders (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - February 24, 2018
UFC Orlando Results: Alan Jouban KO’s Ben Saunders A welterweight scrap between Ben Saunders and Alan Jouban kicked off tonight’s UFC on FOX televised prelims in Orlando.
Fight Think: The Starting Line-Up of UFC's Hypothetical 165 Division
Justin Golightly - February 24, 2018
After a wild firestorm created by Conor McGregor revealing that he offered to step in to fight Frankie Edgar at UFC 222, fans were baffled and Edgar’s coach and manager were pissed off to say the least. After refuting McGregor’s claims, Edgar’s manager Ali Abdel-Aziz said he requested a new division be created: The 165-pound division. This isn’t the first time the weight class has been talked about. Super lightweight interests more than just the Champ Champ™ supposedly looking for a third title, there’s a whole potential top five who are waiting for it to be formed. When conor called the ufc he asked them create a 165lb belt. He thinks @danawhite was born yesterday. This is fact. Waiting for response Mr. Helwani. #BeefIsReal
Scott Coker Unsure if He Could Promote Another Chuck Liddell Fight With Tito Ortiz
Justin Golightly - February 24, 2018
It seems like every year there is a tease that Chuck Liddell may come out of retirement for one or two more fights. This year, it seems to be a fight with former rival and UFC light heavyweight champion, Tito Ortiz. However, Bellator president Scott Coker is on the fence about the idea. It’s not that he wouldn’t put on the trilogy between Liddell and Ortiz, he’s just that he literally doesn’t know if he can. “My understanding is that Chuck [Liddell] is still under contract with the UFC. I’m not sure. I just thought that to be true. I don’t know the details, but when he retired, I think the contract freezes and they maintain some rights. Listen, is it a fight that would be fun to watch [between Liddell and Tito Ortiz]? I think if they both pass a physical and Tito was healthy and his neck was healthy and he was able to perform at a high level, and they were fighting, to me is it interesting? I would definitely watch it.”
VIDEO | Dana White Thinks Nick Diaz is More Interested in Fighting Than Nate Diaz
Justin Golightly - February 24, 2018
The UFC has been playing the hot and cold game with Nate Diaz for as long as grizzled veteran MMA fans can remember. It wasn’t until he took out Conor McGregor and then fought him again, earning the first and second place of most pay-per-view buys of all-time, that Diaz was able to play the game back. He had leverage and still does. Despite a back-and-forth about a possible Tyron Woodley fight, White doesn’t believe he’ll return unless it’s to finish the trilogy with McGregor. Older brother Nick Diaz though, may be a different story. “The thing is for Nate Diaz, We’ve been offering Nate Diaz fights, Nate doesn’t want to fight and right now Nate isn’t in line for a title shot. [Rafael] dos Anjos just beat Robbie Lawler, which is a big deal, and was very impressive in how he did it. He deserves the fight [with Tyron Woodley]. […] We’ve been offering [Diaz] fights. Guys don’t just come out and say, ‘Yeah, I want fights’ and then we don’t react on it. We’ve been hitting him up since the last time he fought, offering him fights and he’s not interested in fighting.”