MMA News
Conor McGregor makes his 'Mystic Mac' prediction for rematch with Nate Diaz
Russell Ess - August 5, 2016
Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz were asked questions from the media on a UFC 202 conference call on Friday ahead of the August 20 card that the two star fighters will headline. As McGregor is known for his eerie predictions, “Mystic Mac” gave his vision for the rematch with Diaz and said that he will take the Stockton fighter out in the second round by KO.
Melvin Guillard fined and suspended by Kansas AC after testing positive for banned substance
Russell Ess - August 5, 2016
Melvin Guillard has been suspended and fined by the Kansas Athletic Commission after it was revealed that Guillard tested positive for a “non-PED banned substance.” Ariel Helwani broke the news via twitter saying, “The Kansas AC has suspended the license of Melvin Guillard for one year & fined him $10,000 for testing + for a non-PED banned substance.”
Michael Bisping suggests that Dan Henderson will be on PEDs for their UFC title fight
Russell Ess - August 5, 2016
With the recent news that both Dan Henderson and UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping have verbally agreed to fight at UFC 204 in Machester, the hype has just started. Bisping announced on his radio show, “The Countdown with Michael Bisping” that the two will meet in the Octagon on October 8 to fight for the middleweight title.
Chael Sonnen responds in typical 'American Gangster' fashion to his recent USADA test results
Russell Ess - August 5, 2016
Former UFC title contender Chael Sonnen recently put his name in for testing with USADA to be deemed eligible to fight again, just in case he ever decides to make the choice of getting back to competition. Following his suspension for testing positive for multiple banned substances, Sonnen said that prior to taking the drug tests with USADA, he wasn’t even sure if he would pass the tests.
Frankie Edgar to drop down to 135 to challenge for the title?
Russell Ess - August 5, 2016
Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar fell short of capturing another belt in his last fight with Jose Aldo at UFC 200. Edgar lost a unanimous decision to Aldo in a five-round UFC interim featherweight title fight and now Edgar and his team are thinking about what comes next for his career.
VIDEO | Fighters just can't wait, go at each other during weigh-in!
Russell Ess - August 5, 2016
Cris Cyborg weighs over 170 pounds!
Russell Ess - August 5, 2016
Invicta featherweight champion Cris Cyborg is set to make her second UFC appearance at UFC Fight Night 95 in Brazil. Cyborg will welcome Lina Lansberg to the Octagon in what will be her second UFC catchweight fight set at 140 pounds.
VIDEO | Nick Diaz tells boxing promoters to buy out his UFC contract
Russell Ess - August 5, 2016
Nick Diaz is fresh off an 18-month suspension after testing positive for marijuana.
Michael Bisping vs. Dan Henderson 2 official for UFC 204
bjpenndotcom - August 5, 2016
After a period of much speculation, it has officially been announced that Michael Bisping’s first middleweight title defense will be against Dan Henderson at UFC 204. Bisping made the announcement on his podcast:
VIDEO | UFC 202 appetizer - Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 1 full fight
Russell Ess - August 5, 2016
https://youtu.be/p3VN21wOq2A As UFC 202 approaches, the UFC has unlocked for a limited time the full fight between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz 1, which took place at UFC 196.
VIDEO | Conor McGregor talks about the changes he has made for rematch with Nate Diaz
Russell Ess - August 5, 2016
.@TheNotoriousMMA on how putting in training miles has helped his overall game. #Zprint 3D pic.twitter.com/9zAumRfUlI — Reebok (@Reebok) August 4, 2016
Russian star Anastasia Yankova to fight in the U.S. for the first time at Bellator 161
Russell Ess - August 5, 2016
Undefeated Russian star Anastasia Yankova will be making her U.S. debut at Bellator 161 on Sept. 16 in Cedar Park, Texas. Bellator announced on Thursday that Yankova will meet Veta Arteaga in a flyweight competition.
Officials announce Cris Cyborg to headline her first UFC event, Renan Barao also added
Russell Ess - August 4, 2016
The UFC announced on Thursday that Cris “Cyborg” Justino is set to headline UFC Fight Night 95 in Brazil on September 24. É OFICAIL! @criscyborg fará a luta principal do #UFCBrasília, 24 de setembro. Saiba mais > https://t.co/OWylweiUwq pic.twitter.com/6lCc8bfF8G
VIDEO | Joanna Jedrzejczyk jokingly taps out 6'8 Olympic Volleyball player
bjpenndotcom - August 4, 2016
https://youtu.be/pFqGwmTT7Sw Joanna Jedrzejcyzk might have been over a foot shorter than Olympic Volleyball player Lukas Kadziewicz, however that didn’t stop the UFC women’s strawweight champion from jokingly submitting Kadziewicz.
Roy Nelson and Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva set to clash in heavyweight match
Russell Ess - August 4, 2016
UFC heavyweights Roy “Big County” Nelson and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva are set to face one another in the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 95, which takes place in Brazil on September 24. The UFC announced the exciting heavyweight bout on Thursday.
VIDEO | Gabi Garcia smashes in training with Babalu Sobral
Russell Ess - August 4, 2016
Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Gabi Garcia has found a new drive competing in mixed martial arts.
VIDEO | Peggy Morgan shows her insanely swollen face from the night of her fight
Russell Ess - August 4, 2016
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VIDEO | Team Alpha Male fighter forced out of fight due to staph
bjpenndotcom - August 4, 2016
Team Alpha Male prospect Erick Sanchez was unfortunately forced out of his upcoming Combate Americas fight on UFC Fight Pass with a horrific staph infection.