MMA News
Mark Hunt directs intense threat at his next opponent
Tom Taylor - December 12, 2017
Having been cleared to fight again by doctors, and given the ‘OK’ by the UFC, long-time heavyweight contender Mark Hunt is now getting ready for his next challenge. While the opponent for his next bout is not yet known, he has a threatening message for one nameless heavyweight who has apparently called him out. He’s also got plenty to say about former champion Fabricio Werdum, who apparently turned down a fight with him. U have called me out and now I’m going to give it to u right in that big mouth of yours I’m going to wrap this gift 🎁 up nice and tight for u boiii so u never compete again at this level the only good thing I can say about u is u are not a spineless coward mutt like werbum there isn’t anything worst for me than someone who is scared to fight like werbum #standupinthegameormovethefuckasidebitch #FUKMEDED #someonesgettingrolled 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👀👀👀👀👀👀
VIDEO | Joe Schilling calls out person behind Keaton Jones' GoFundMe for running 'a money scam' with viral bullying video
Russell Ess - December 11, 2017
Go look at her ig watch her story posts she just running a money scam. Really really sad and disgusting. Tagging celebrities trying to get them to donate to her go fund me account smfh. @kimberlyjones_38 @danawhite @gracegracieworld @snoopdogg @plies A post shared by Joe Schilling 🦍 (@joe_schilling) on Dec 11, 2017 at 7:12am PST
Frankie Edgar Still Wants Fight With Max Holloway, Eyeing Fight Date in 4-5 Months
Drake Riggs - December 11, 2017
Prior to the Max Holloway vs Jose Aldo rematch at UFC 218, it was supposed to be Frankie Edgar stepping into his ninth UFC title fight(his fifth as a challenger and third at Featherweight). Edgar is one of the greatest fighters to ever compete and a legend of the lighter weight classes. Prior to Brian Ortega’s huge win over Cub Swanson last Saturday, Max Holloway had fought and beaten everyone in the UFC’s Featherweight top 5 that wasn’t named Frankie Edgar. Therefore, it makes sense that Edgar would still want the fight that he was expected to get in the first place as he told Ariel Helwani on today’s MMA Hour.
Former UFC Title Challenger turned Bellator Fighter, Michael McDonald: "If you don’t win a UFC bonus, you’re starving."
Drake Riggs - December 11, 2017
Michael “Mayday” McDonald was at a time one of the UFC’s brightest young stars. At 135 lbs, his power and speed seemed unmatched for almost everyone he fought. McDonald went on an impressive eight-fight winning that consisted of six finishes(five KO/TKOs and one submission) before earning his first and only UFC title shot against the then interim champion, Renan Barao. McDonald would alternate wins and losses following his loss to Barao before asking for and receiving his release from the UFC. Still just the young age of twenty-six years old, McDonald is seeming much happier with his new Bellator deal than he was with his UFC deal. He spoke to MMA Fighting recently and didn’t hold back when discussing the difference in their contracts.
Alvarez Willing to Keep Being the Most Violent Lightweight, Says the Title has Lost Value
Drake Riggs - December 11, 2017
It seems that former Bellator and UFC Lightweight champion, Eddie Alvarez is in no rush to get back to the title. Primarily because he knows it will take awhile for things to get back into motion atop the always stacked 155 lb division. Top contender @EAlvarezFight is in no hurry to fight the UFC lightweight title, believes the UFC belt has lost its value. Watch #TheMMAHour LIVE: https://t.co/LhsTRQ4VCo pic.twitter.com/6Ldjcadto1
UFC on Fox 26 - Lawler vs. Dos Anjos: Official fight card and start times
Tom Taylor - December 11, 2017
This Saturday, the UFC will return to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada with UFC on Fox 26. This event’s stacked main card will air on Fox. In the main event, former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler will take on former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos in a bout that could well produce the next challenger for reigning welterweight champ Tyron Woodley. Elsewhere on the main card, long-time UFC featherweight contender Ricardo Lamas will take on Team Alpha Male prospect Josh Emmett, who steps in on short notice to replace Jose Aldo. The other two features of the four-fight main card, finally, are a welterweight contender bout between knockout artists Santiago Ponzinibbio and Mike Perry, and a light heavyweight showdown between top-10 fighters Glover Teixeira and Misha Cirkunov.
Brendan Schaub makes pick for possible Conor McGregor vs. Manny Pacquiao matchup
Tom Taylor - December 11, 2017
The latest Conor McGregor buzz surrounds a possible boxing match with legendary pugilist Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao himself is responsible for these swirling rumors, having recently divulged that his team had begun preliminary negotiations with the McGregor side.
VIDEO | Bob Arum on Dana White getting into boxing promotions: Who gives a sh*t about White, he’s a piece of crap
Russell Ess - December 11, 2017
UFC President Dana White and longtime boxing promoter Bob Arum are not very fond of one another. When asked about each other by the media, it’s likely that they will both come out with some scathing remarks directed at one another. The tune has not changed as Arum spoke with the media after the Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux card in New York. Arum was asked about White’s plans of getting into boxing promotions and the Top Rank CEO fired away with another boxing vs. MMA fueled response.
Dana White clarifies on the featherweight title shot situation
Tom Taylor - December 11, 2017
Last Saturday night, in the main event of the UFC’s debut in Fresno, California, surging featherweight contender Brian Ortega picked up the biggest win of his career, tapping long-time contender Cub Swanson in the second round. With this win, Ortega immediately stands out as one of the top contenders in the featherweight division – perhaps even the next man in line for the champ Max Holloway. Post-fight, UFC President Dana White sang Ortega’s praises, hailing him as the next big thing at featherweight.
Dana White, multiple UFC stars rally around bullying victim Keaton Jones
Tom Taylor - December 11, 2017
Over the weekend, footage of a young bullying victim named Keaton Jones went viral. In this gut-wrenching video, the teary-eyed boy recounted his many struggles with bullying, which included everything from insults to being doused with milk and food in the cafeteria of his school.
NAC Executive Director discusses possible boxing license for Nate Diaz
Tom Taylor - December 11, 2017
Not long ago, fan favorite UFC lightweight Nate Diaz took to Twitter to claim that the UFC had offered him a title shot in “any weight class,” but that he was interested in testing his skills in the boxing ring instead. Ufc offered me title fight in any weight class Im kool though I’ll givem a shot when they do something good On to the next sport for now 🥊🥊
Cub Swanson issues statement on submission loss to Brian Ortega
Tom Taylor - December 11, 2017
Over the weekend, in the main event of the UFC’s anticipated debut in Fresno, California, long-time featherweight contender Cub Swanson stepped into the cage with surging prospect Brian Ortega. Ahead of this bout, which marked the final obligation on his current UFC contract, Swanson repeatedly suggested he planned to test his value as a free agent post-fight. Unfortunately, he lost this contest by second-round submission, which makes his future quite a bit murkier.
VIDEO | Brian Ortega vs. Cub Swanson full fight highlights
Tom Taylor - December 10, 2017
T-CITY! BRIAN ORTEGA JUST DID THAT! WOW! #Taps #UFCFresno https://t.co/3XzNcCAvXG — FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) December 10, 2017
UFC President Dana White updates on whether Cub Swanson will stay with the UFC
Tom Taylor - December 10, 2017
Last night, in the main event of the UFC’s anticipated debut in Fresno, California long-time featherweight contender Cub Swanson stepped into the cage with surging prospect Brian Ortega. Ahead of this bout, which marked the final obligation on his current UFC contract, Swanson repeatedly suggested he planned to test his value as a free agent post-fight. Unfortunately, he lost this contest by second-round submission, which makes his future quite a bit murkier.
VIDEO | Watch Bellator champ Rafael Carvalho defend title with crushing 44-second KO
Tom Taylor - December 10, 2017
#AndStill and it was lightning quick. @RafaCarvalhoMMA #Bellator190 pic.twitter.com/XweAryvKiq — Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) December 10, 2017
Brian Ortega explains why he's willing to wait for Frankie Edgar to get title shot
Tom Taylor - December 10, 2017
Last night, surging featherweight contender Brian Ortega picked up the biggest win of his career, tapping long-time contender Cub Swanson in the second round. With this win, Ortega immediately stands out as one of the top contenders in the featherweight division – perhaps even the next man in line for the champ Max Holloway.
Dana White reacts to the Conor McGregor vs. Manny Pacquiao rumors
Tom Taylor - December 10, 2017
Earlier this week, rumors began to surface with respect to UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor‘s next fight. Contrary to widespread expectations that his next bout will occur in the Octagon, these rumors suggest McGregor will once again compete in boxing, where he would take on a bona fide legend in Manny Pacquiao. These rumors began with comments from Pacquiao himself, who claimed that he’s been in preliminary negotiations with McGregor and his team, and that they’re working toward a spring showdown.
Pros react to Brian Ortega's submission of Cub Swanson
Tom Taylor - December 10, 2017
Last night, in the main event of the UFC’s long awaited debut in the fight hub of Fresno, California, surging featherweight contender Brian Ortega stepped into the cage for the biggest test of his career: a battle with the ever-dangerous Cub Swanson. After a competitive first round, Ortega found the win he sought, locking up a standing guillotine as the second round wore down, and forcing the tap in the subsequent seconds.