MMA News
Report: Another MMA promotion within reach of $1 billion valuation
Russell Ess - August 6, 2016
With the recent news of the UFC being sold for $4 billion, it set the bar for the business of mixed martial arts promotional companies. Another MMA promotion company has a big price tag on it. Not quite as big as the UFC’s, but ONE Championship is reportedly “already within reach of a $1 billion valuation,” according to a report from Forbes.
VIDEO | Mood changes real quick in Dennis Bermudez and Rony Jason weigh-in staredown
Russell Ess - August 6, 2016
Dennis Bermudez and Rony Jason are set to battle in the Octagon Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 92.
VIDEO | Nearly 200-pound Nate Diaz looking fast and strong sparring after Hollywood media tour
Russell Ess - August 6, 2016
Nate Diaz recently released episode 5 of his “Road 2 War” video series featuring his path to the rematch with Conor McGregor at UFC 202 set for August 20.
VIDEO | Teruto Ishihara flirts with the Octagon Girls at UFC Fight Night 92 weigh-ins
Russell Ess - August 6, 2016
Teruto Ishihara has made it clear that his biggest motivation for fighting is the ladies.
Nate Diaz admits that Conor McGregor 'was a shortcut'
Russell Ess - August 6, 2016
Nate Diaz has gotten a lot more attention after beating Conor McGregor at UFC 196. During the UFC 202 conference call on Friday, Diaz was asked about how he leveraged to get paid what he wanted as both the UFC and McGregor were the ones pushing for a rematch.
Conor McGregor admits the strengths Nate Diaz had over him to win their first fight
Russell Ess - August 6, 2016
As UFC 202 approaches, Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz are preparing for another war in the Octagon. Their first fight was a bloody one that took fans on a wild roller coast ride with McGregor being submitted by Diaz in the end.
Tyron Woodley sends a thundering message to all his haters
Russell Ess - August 6, 2016
Tyron Woodley realized his dreams at UFC 201 by becoming the UFC welterweight champion of the world. Following his knockout win over Robbie Lawler, Woodley called out Nick Diaz who is fresh off an 18-month suspension. “The chosen one” has since gotten some criticism for trying to pick his opponent immediately after winning the belt.
Conor McGregor says he was happy to see Jose Aldo bounce back and win against Frankie Edgar
Russell Ess - August 6, 2016
Although Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo’s time in the Octagon together was just 13 seconds, the two have spent much more time building up their rivalry. Their initial bout set for UFC 189 had to be rescheduled to UFC 194 after Aldo suffered an injury in training, which brought them more media time together. With Aldo now the UFC interim featherweight champion, McGregor was asked if he will be returning to the featherweight division for another fight with Aldo following this match with Diaz.
Conor McGregor roasts Brock Lesnar and the rest of the WWE 'puss--s'
Russell Ess - August 5, 2016
Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz were asked questions from the media on a UFC 202 conference call ahead of the August 20 card that the two fighters will headline. When asked about Brock Lesnar’s return to the Octagon at UFC 200, McGregor was blunt with his opinion that blanketed most of professional wrestling.
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.
Nate Diaz is definitely moving the needle as his video goes viral
Russell Ess - August 5, 2016
UFC President Dana White once made a comment that Nate Diaz was not a needle mover and couldn’t sell fights like his older brother Nick. White could not have been more wrong now that Diaz has notched one win over the promotion’s biggest draw in Conor McGregor.
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.
Jose Aldo says there is only one way that Conor McGregor can't lose fight against Nate Diaz
Russell Ess - August 5, 2016
Current UFC interim featherweight champion Jose Aldo was in Moscow recently for a seminar put together by Reebok. Cageside.ru caught up with Aldo and did an interview and asked the interim champ about what he thinks about the rematch between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor set for UFC 202 on August 20.
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: