MMA News
Dana White on Vince McMahon: "He's an animal and I respect it"
Chris Taylor - August 29, 2016
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey shocked fans in March of 2015 when she jumped into the pro wrestling ring with “The Rock” at WrestleMania 31. Earlier this summer former UFC heavyweight champion and current WWE star Brock Lesnar made waves when he returned to the octagon for a fight with Mark Hunt at July’s blockbuster UFC 200 card in Las Vegas.
Cody Garbrandt on Bryan Caraway: "He's a bigger b*tch than Dominick Cruz"
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2016
Following Cody Garbrandt’s first-round destruction of Takeya Mizugaki at UFC 202, UFC bantamweight contender Bryan Caraway reached out to UFC officials requesting a fight with the surging Team Alpha Male product. “No Love” has his sights set on a title bout with current UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz for his next fight and couldn’t help but laugh that Caraway was now trying to fight him as he told Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour:
Khabib Nurmagomedov destroys Eddie Alvarez on social media
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2016
Undefeated UFC lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov (23-0 MMA) has been campaigning for a title fight with current UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez. However, Eddie Alvarez seems to be more interested in making his first title defense against current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor.
Anthony Pettis is looking for title shots
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2016
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis returned to the win column at last night’s UFC on FOX 21 event in Vancouver, this after he submitted Charles Oliveira in the third-round of their co-main event bout. The fight with Oliveira served as Pettis’ featherweight debut and the submission victory snapped Anthony’s three-fight losing skid.
Tyron Woodley appears to be getting fed up with the "Wonderboy" talk
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2016
Tyron Woodley realized his dream at last month’s UFC 201 event in Atlanta, when he became the UFC’s welterweight champion after scoring a first-round knockout victory over Robbie Lawler. Since winning the title Woodley has expressed his interest in having a “big money fight” for his first title defense.
VIDEO | Stephen Thompson: Tyron Woodley should earn his 'money fight' by defending the title a couple of times
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2016
Top UFC welterweight contender Stephen Thompson was interviewed prior to last night’s UFC on FOX 21 event in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Jim Miller and Joe Lauzon have the utmost respect for each other
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2016
UFC lightweight veterans Jim Miller and Joe Lauzon went to war at last night’s UFC on FOX 21 event in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The bout, which was later awarded “Fight of the night” honors, went the full fifteen minutes and in the end Jim Miller was awarded a split-decision victory from the judges.
UFC on FOX 21 Reebok Fighter Pay: VanZant and 10 others take home $2,500
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2016
UFC on FOX 21 took place last night in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The event was headlined by a key welterweight fight that saw Demain Maia submit Carlos Condit in the very first-round.
Tyron Woodley details which fights he thinks should be next in the UFC's welterweight division
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2016
UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is eyeing a “big money fight” for his first title defense which is expected to take place later this year. “The Chosen One” has expressed interest in fighting either former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre or former Strikeforce welterweight title holder Nick Diaz in recent weeks.
Multiple UFC strawweights call out Paige VanZant following her UFC on FOX 21 win
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2016
UFC strawweight star Paige VanZant scored a highlight reel knockout win over Bec Rawlings at last night’s UFC on FOX 21 event in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Following the impressive victory, which earned Paige a $50k performance bonus, multiple UFC strawweight competitors took to social media to express their interest in fighting VanZant:
Pros react to Paige VanZant's switch kick KO victory over Bec Rawlings
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2016
UFC strawweight Paige VanZant scored a beautiful second-round KO victory over Bec Rawlings on the main card of last night’s UFC on FOX 21 event in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. “PVZ” was able to land a switch kick to the head of Bec, which sent Rawlings crashing to the canvas.
VIDEO | Paige VanZant talks about her KO victory over Bec Rawlings
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2016
UFC strawweight star Paige VanZant scored a beautiful second-round KO victory over Bec Rawlings at last night’s UFC on FOX 21 event in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
McGregor's coach John Kavanagh is ‘slightly terrified’ by Nate Diaz
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2016
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor was able to drop Nate Diaz on three different occasions during their five-round war at UFC 202 in Las Vegas. Although “Mystic Mac” was able to find a home for his big left hand on frequent occasion against Diaz, Nate took all of the shots and just kept coming back.
Donald Cerrone calls out Robbie Lawler for a UFC 205 fight at MSG
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2016
During last night’s UFC on FOX 21 event in Vancouver, Damon Martin reported that former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler had been calling UFC president everyday trying to get his next fight lined up. Dana White says Robbie Lawler is calling him everyday trying to get a fight right now#UFCVancouver
MMA community reacts to Demian Maia's submission win over Carlos Condit
bjpenndotcom - August 28, 2016
In the main event of UFC on Fox 21 in Vancouver, Demian Maia kept his win streak going as he submitted Carlos Condit with a rear naked choke in the very first round. Below are some of the best reactions to Maia’s win:
VIDEO | Anthony Pettis discusses his UFC on FOX 21 submission victory over Charles Oliveira
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2016
Former UFC lightweight title holder Anthony Pettis made his featherweight debut at last night’s UFC on FOX 21 event in Vancouver, Canada.
VIDEO | Carlos Condit discusses his UFC on FOX 21 loss to Demian Maia
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2016
Matt Mitrione to Rory MacDonald: "You'll be happy here in Bellator. It's like it used to be."
Chris Taylor - August 28, 2016
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Rory MacDonald recently inked himself a deal with Bellator MMA. MacDonald talked about his decision to leave the UFC at the Bellator 160 press conference (watch here).
Robbie Lawler is looking for a fight!
Chris Taylor - August 27, 2016
Former UFC welterweight champion “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler is looking for a fight. UFC president Dana White told Damon Martin that Robbie Lawler is calling him everyday trying to get a fight right now.