MMA News
VIDEO | CM Punk bashes WWE stars for "getting worked" by Conor McGregor
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2016
Former WWE champion Phil Brooks (CM PUNK) talks about the ongoing feud between Conor McGregor and the stars of the WWE with “Hot 97” in the above video.
VIDEO | Nate Diaz recalls the 'real ghetto' early years of the MMA scene
Russell Ess - August 15, 2016
UFC star Nate Diaz is now slated to fight UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor in what could another record pay-per-view card for the promotion.
UFC targeting Rashad Evans vs. Tim Kennedy for historic pay-per-view card
Russell Ess - August 15, 2016
After nearly two years since a controversial loss to Yoel Romero, UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy is being targeted to face former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans who will be dropping down a weight class for a middleweight bout, according to Flocombat. According to their sources, the fight is being targeted for UFC 205, which will be at the Madison Square Garden in New York.
VIDEO | Nate Diaz puts Tyron Woodley and Georges St-Pierre on blast, calls both out to camp vs. camp challenge
Russell Ess - August 15, 2016
UFC star Nate Diaz is set to fight Conor McGregor in a highly anticipated non-title welterweight rematch this weekend at UFC 202.
GIF | The evolution of Joe Rogan's ability to f--k you up!
Russell Ess - August 15, 2016
Joe Rogan Turning Side Kick Then & Now
Rio 2016 Olympic wrestler gets choked unconscious, yet manages to win gold!
Russell Ess - August 15, 2016
Submitting was not an option for Russia’s Roman Vlaslov when he found himself in a tight situation in the 75kg Greco-Roman competition Olympic semi-finals. Vlaslov was put in a chokehold by Croatia’s Bozo Starcevic and went unconscious during their match (Watch the video here.)
Dan Henderson vs. Michael Bisping and 6 other bouts announced for UFC 204
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2016
The UFC officially announced that Dan Henderson will square off with Michael Bisping for the UFC middleweight championship on October 8 in Manchester, England. The UFC finally make it official. Michael Bisping vs Dan Henderson headlines UFC 204, taking place at the Manchester Arena on October 8th.
UFC officially announces BJ Penn to headline UFC Fight Night Manila
Russell Ess - August 15, 2016
The UFC announced early Monday that Hall of Fame legend BJ Penn is set to return to the Octagon at UFC Fight Night Manila. Penn, the former UFC welterweight and lightweight champion will meet UFC #4 ranked featherweight Ricardo Lamas in the main event of the card, which takes place on October 15.
VIDEO | Ultimate display of disrespect in Olympic judo match ends with heavy boos from crowd
Russell Ess - August 15, 2016
WATCH: Israeli Or Sasson beats Egypt’s Islam El Shehaby in #Judo #Rio2016 #Olympics pic.twitter.com/3nh6h0UA2e — Zionist Federation (@ZionistFed) August 12, 2016
VIDEO | Whole neighborhood shows up to watch wild backyard brawl
Russell Ess - August 15, 2016
https://www.facebook.com/theMMAUG/videos/1023869554329341/ There is something about backyard fights that just attracts all types of viewers and in this case, of all ages.
VIDEO | Nate Diaz clarifies his diet ahead of UFC 202 rematch with Conor McGregor
Russell Ess - August 15, 2016
Big fans of the Diaz brothers like to keep up and know exactly what is going on in their lives with training and nutrition.
Benson Henderson made about the same amount as Reebok deal with a single sponsor in Bellator
Russell Ess - August 14, 2016
Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson made a bold move to leave the UFC for Bellator for what he believes is a better overall package. In doing so, Henderson said on The MMA Hour recently that his move is already reassuring him of the choice in terms of sponsor pay.
VIDEO | Behind the scenes of McGregor's media day and open workout
Chris Taylor - August 14, 2016
Go behind the scenes of Conor McGregor’s recent media day and open workout in Las Vegas.
Breaking! Jon Jones: “I’m expecting to be back in the Octagon really soon.”
Chris Taylor - August 14, 2016
On Sunday afternoon former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones took to his Instagram where he discussed what he has been doing since being forced out of the UFC 200 main event due to a USADA anti-doping violation. Here is what Jones had to say:
Conor McGregor wants $100 million for potential Floyd Mayweather fight
Chris Taylor - August 14, 2016
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor will rematch Nate Diaz in the headlining bout of next weekend’s UFC 202 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. Diaz scored a second-round submission victory over the Irish star in their first encounter at UFC 196 this past March.
Report | GSP turns down title fight with Woodley after failed negotiations with the UFC
Chris Taylor - August 14, 2016
It appears that newly crowned UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will not be squaring off with former title holder Georges St-Pierre in his first UFC title defense. UFC president Dana White stated earlier this week that Woodley would be making his first title defense against current division number one contender Stephen Thompson.
Report | Ronda Rousey will not return at UFC 205
Chris Taylor - August 14, 2016
Who will headline UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden in New York? According to MMA insider Dave Meltzer, it will not be former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey.
VIDEO | Mackenzie Dern's mixed martial arts debut (highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 14, 2016
Strawweight prospect Mackenzie Dern was unable to finish Kenia Rosas in her mixed martial arts debut at Legacy 58, but the current number one pound-for-pound grappler did put on a dominating performance. Dern spoke to MMAFighting‘s Ariel Helwani about the fight and outlined her future goals in the sport: “I’m always confident in my jiu-jitsu, especially since it was Kenia Rosas’ pro debut, and it was my first fight, so I was definitely confident in my jiu-jitsu,” Dern told Ariel Helwani on a recent edition of The MMA Hour. “I hoping to get a submission, but, man, she was so flexible and very tough.