MMA News

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.

Chris Taylor - July 24, 2016

Prior to next weekend’s UFC 201 headliner between welterweight champ Robbie Lawler and top contender Tyron Woodley, take a look at this extended preview with UFC commentator Joe Rogan.

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.

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:

Chris Taylor - July 24, 2016

Edson Barboza utilized some brutal leg kicks to earn a unanimous decision victory over former Strikeforce title holder Gilbert Melendez in last night’s UFC on FOX 20 co-main event. Here is how the pros reacted to Barboza’s win:

Chris Taylor - July 24, 2016

UFC on FOX 20 in Chicago delivered some memorable fights and solid finishes. With that said, UFC President Dana White handed out three “Performance of the night” awards at last night’s UFC on FOX 20 post fight press conference.

bjpenndotcom - July 23, 2016

https://youtu.be/jG-uGIRs3T8 Saturday evening in Chicago, Illinois, Eddie Wineland snapped his 2-fight skid after a year away from the Octagon.

bjpenndotcom - July 23, 2016

https://youtu.be/MG_1LIByVG0 In the co-main event of ‘UFC on FOX 20’ Gilbert Melendez made his return to the Octagon against Edson Barboza.

Chris Taylor - July 23, 2016

Edson Barboza utilized some nasty leg kicks to earn a unanimous decision victory over former Strikeforce title holder Gilbert Melendez at last night’s UFC on FOX 20 event in Chicago.

Chris Taylor - July 23, 2016

Following tonight’s UFC on FOX 20 main event fight between Holly Holm and Valentina Shevchenko, current Invicta featherweight title holder Cris Cyborg sent out the following message on Twitter: The problem is none of the girls are as well rounded as me. I can wrestle, punch, and Jiu jitsu. I am an MMA fighter. #chuteboxe style

Chris Taylor - July 23, 2016

A key women’s bantamweight bout between former title holder Holly Holm and Valentina Shevchenko served as the main event of tonight’s UFC on FOX 20 card in Chicago. Round one begins and Holm starts things off with a leg kick. Shevchenko replies with a leg kick of her own. Holm with a nice front kick to the thigh of Valentina. Both women exchange leg kicks. Holm misses with a head kick. She follows up with a nice leg kick. Shevchenko with a leg kick and then a right hook. Holm with a brutal right hand that drops Valentina. Shevchenko pops right back to her feet and lands a leg kick on Holly. Holm with a jab and Shevchenko responds with a short right hook. Holly is pressing the action here. Nice jab from Valentina. Both fighters exchange kicks. Valentina presses forward and lands a takedown. Holly gets right back to her feet and they clinch against the cage. Nice knee to the body from Holm and another. She is peppering Valentina with knees. They break and round one comes to an end.

Chris Taylor - July 23, 2016

Watch former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm drop Valentina Shevchenko with a punch in the opening round. Holm strikes first with a clean knockdown! #UFCChicago https://t.co/p6hdOhi0hh

Chris Taylor - July 23, 2016

It took Francis Ngannou just 94 seconds to earn a TKO victory over Bojan Mihajlovic at tonight’s UFC on FOX 20 event in Chicago. Watch as Ngannou lands two big shots and then some hammer fists to put Bojan away:

Chris Taylor - July 23, 2016

A heavyweight bout between Francis Ngannou (8-1 MMA) and Bojan Mihajlovic (10-4) took place on tonight’s UFC on FOX 20 main card in Chicago. Round one begins and Bohan misses with a leg kick to start. Ngannou takes the center of the octagon. Bohan is using movement to try and find his way inside on the much larger Ngannou. Mihajlovic lands a leg kick. He misses with a right hand but scores with a shot to the body. Ngannou scores with back to back left hands. Bojan is down. Ngannou with hammers fists and this one is all over.

Chris Taylor - July 23, 2016

UFC strawweight Felice Herrig made a successful return to the octagon tonight in Chicago by forcing Kailin Curran to tapout in the very first-round of their UFC on FOX 20 main card bout. Here is a clip of Herrig’s slick rear-naked choke submission victory:

Chris Taylor - July 23, 2016

A strawweight fight between Felice Herrig and Kailin Curran kicked off tonight’s UFC on FOX 20 main card in Chicago. Round one begins and Herrig opens up with a front kick that misses. Felice connects with a jab. Curran responds with a kick to the body. Felice with a nice combination. She scores with a nice left kick to the body. Curran lands a jab and follows up with a high kick that partially lands. Felice grabs a hold of Kailin’s leg and takes the fight to the ground. Herrig immediately takes the back of Curran and sinks in a rear-naked choke. Curran tries to defend but it is deep. Kailan is forced to tap.

bjpenndotcom - July 23, 2016

At UFC on FOX 20 tonight, Holly Holm will look to rebound from losing her UFC women’s bantamweight championship to Miesha Tate, as she faces Valentina Shevchenko. Ahead of the fight, many aren’t giving Shevchenko much of a chance against the former champ. During a Q&A Friday afternoon, UFC women’s strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk revealed that she actually has 3 losses to Shevchenko.

bjpenndotcom - July 23, 2016

Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen made headlines once again recently when it was revealed that he was randomly tested by USADA. Sonnen, who is currently suspended by the NSAC until later this summer, has remained adamant about the fact that he is retired, however his recent USADA drug test has left many wondering if ‘The American Gangster’ will return to the Octagon when his suspension is up.