MMA News
Stunning BJJ world champion Michelle Nicolini looking to make her name in MMA
Russell Ess - July 25, 2016
Michelle Nicolini has established herself as one of the most decorated female Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitors in the history of the sport. Now, the eight-time world champion and member of the BJJ Hall of Fame is looking to put her stamp down in the world of mixed martial arts.
Conor McGregor gunning to become the highest paid athlete in the world
Russell Ess - July 25, 2016
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor recently linked up with superstar soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo. The two had a classic faceoff in the Octagon while Ronaldo visited McGregor at his gym in Las Vegas where he has been training recently for his rematch with Nate Diaz.
VIDEO | Fighters make predictions on Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor 2
Russell Ess - July 25, 2016
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is getting the rematch that has had him “obsessed” over after losing for the first time in the UFC. McGregor is getting a shot to avenge his second-round submission loss to Nate Diaz at UFC 202 on August 20.
Chael Sonnen: 'I took everything in the world that you can't take!'
Russell Ess - July 25, 2016
Former UFC title contender Chael Sonnen is being completely honest regarding his recent drug testing done by USADA. With his two-year suspension complete after testing positive for multiple banned substances in 2014, “The American Gangster” says that he is still unsure if his recent test results will come out clean.
VIDEO | John Kavanagh unsure if Conor McGregor will defend his featherweight belt
Russell Ess - July 25, 2016
https://youtu.be/bFGU7_BCKPU UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is scheduled for a non-title welterweight rematch with Nate Diaz at UFC 202 on August 20.
Urijah Faber questions if PED use could end up leading to 'attempted murder' charges
Russell Ess - July 25, 2016
UFC bantamweight contender Urijah Faber prides himself on being a clean fighter. With all the buzz of UFC stars Jon Jones and Brock Lesnar being flagged for Anti-Doping Policy violations, Faber questioned what it could lead to if something devastating were to happen in a fight. For instance, Michael Page recently crushed Evangelista Santos with a perfectly timed flying knee that ended up fracturing Santos’ skull. Faber used that grueling injury as an example if someone were to be on PEDs and inflicted that type of damage on an opponent.
VIDEO | BJJ highlight getting a lot of attention
Russell Ess - July 25, 2016
https://www.facebook.com/BJJPix/videos/991070134287030/ Well, it’s Monday and it’s time to get motivated and back in the gym.
VIDEO | UFC 201 Countdown: Robbie Lawler vs Tyron Woodley
Russell Ess - July 25, 2016
https://youtu.be/MZSH91dYiuo As UFC 201 approaches this weekend, take a closer look at the main event of the card featuring UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler and contender Tyron Woodley.
VIDEO | Boxing champion Danyelle Wolf looking to make the transition to MMA
Russell Ess - July 24, 2016
DANYELLE WOLF – THE ROAD TO MMA – Part 1
Dan Henderson: 'Win or lose I’m ready mentally to retire'
Russell Ess - July 24, 2016
MMA legend Dan Henderson had all the stars align for him at UFC 199. On the main card of UFC 199 leading up to the middleweight title bout between Luke Rockhold and Michael Bisping, “Hendo” delivered another signature knockout over the tough contender Hector Lombard.
Chael Sonnen claims he holds an NSAC record
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2016
Former UFC middleweight and light heavyweight title challenger Chael Sonnen claims he holds a Nevada State Athletic Commission record. A Brock Lesnar fan took to Twitter to voice his displeasure with Sonnen for Chael’s comments regarding Brock Lesnar’s failed USADA drug test at UFC 200.
VIDEO | Holm and Shevchenko post-fight presser highlights
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2016
Valentina Shevchenko would like another shot at current UFC women’s champ Amanda Nunes following her big main event win at last night’s UFC on FOX 20 event in Chicago.
VIDEO | Guy DeLumeau scores a twister submission at Pancrase 279
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2016
Pancrase 279 aired live on UFC Fight Pass last night, and the lucky fans who tuned in got to witness veteran Guy DeLumeau land this slick twister submission on Satoshi Inaba. Get to the storm cellar! A Twister has touched down at #Pancrase279! https://t.co/VbG6Zqg013
VIDEO | UFC on FOX 20 Post-fight Press Conference
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2016
Watch the post-fight press conference from last night’s UFC on FOX 20 event in Chicago.
VIDEO | Valentina Shevchenko's Backstage Interview
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2016
Valentina Shevchenko scored the biggest win of her UFC career last night in Chicago by earning a unanimous decision victory over former title holder Holly Holm.
VIDEO | Shevchenko and Holm's post-fight octagon interviews
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2016
Valentina Shevchenko scored the biggest victory of her UFC career last night in Chicago by earning a unanimous decision victory over former title holder Holly Holm.
VIDEO | UFC 201 Free Fight: Tyron Woodley vs Josh Koscheck
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2016
https://youtu.be/mYZm1ZOF9Kc Prior to next weekend’s UFC 201 pay-per-view main event, watch top welterweight contender Tyron Woodley take on former title challenger Josh Koscheck at UFC 167.
UFC champ Amanda Nunes reacts to Shevchenko's big win
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2016
Current UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes took to Twitter last night where she shared her thoughts on Valentina Shevchenko’s upset victory over former title holder Holly Holm. Nunes believes Shevchenko and Julianna Pena should now square off in a number one contenders bout: