MMA News

Russell Ess - June 14, 2016

MMA journalist Ariel Helwani was making headlines himself last week when he tweeted that he was kicked out of UFC 199 and “banned for life” after breaking the news of Brock Lesnar’s return to the UFC.

Russell Ess - June 13, 2016

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has not fought since losing the belt to Holly Holm at UFC 193 back in November. UFC color commentator Joe Rogan feels that Rousey got caught up in her fame, which ultimately led to her being knocked out by Holm.

Russell Ess - June 13, 2016

Frankie “The Answer” Edgar has a big fight coming up at UFC 200 as he is set to rematch Jose Aldo for the interim featherweight title. Edgar’s coach Mark Henry startled a lot of fight fans with his message he posted on Instagram on Monday. Henry said, “Apologize to fans UFC 200 EDGAR vs ALDO fight MIGHT be OFF @frankieedgar was tested today by USADA and tested positive!! Substances found in blood – TOUGHNESS – SPEED – RESILIENCE – POWER – GRIT – HEART – DETERMINATION & IRON. Sorry again.”

Russell Ess - June 13, 2016

It’s hard to believe that UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier was a victim of bullying.

Russell Ess - June 13, 2016

UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate took to the speedway on Sunday at NASCAR’s FireKeepers Casino 400.

Russell Ess - June 13, 2016

Newly-crowned UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has walked into a new realm as a fighter. The veteran who later this month is coming up on the 10th anniversary fighting with the UFC also is tied for the most wins in the UFC with former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre.

Russell Ess - June 13, 2016

What is the Muhammed Ali Boxing Reform Act you ask?

Russell Ess - June 13, 2016

Most are probably back to work this Monday and getting ready to take on another work week. To make things easier, at least on the eyes for you, here is fan favorite Octagon Girl Arianny Celeste showing off her bikini body in Puerto Rico.

Russell Ess - June 13, 2016

Rory MacDonald and Robbie Lawler had one of the most exciting fights that saw both men battle and show an unbelievable amount of heart at UFC 189. Ahead of MacDonald’s next fight, Dr. Patrick Wyman of Bleacher Report tweeted a GIF of MacDonald’s face during each round, showing the amount of physical damage that progressed through the fight.

Russell Ess - June 13, 2016

When the first reports surfaced that a fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor was in the works, many people thought it was a joke. Although McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh says that the bout between the two superstars from different sports is put on hold with McGregor set to rematch Nate Diaz at UFC 202, he believes the fight with Mayweather will take place at some point.

Russell Ess - June 13, 2016

Brock Lesnar is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 200 against Mark Hunt. Lesnar signed a contract with the UFC to fight at UFC 200 and has bypassed three of four months of random drug testing done by the U.S. Anit-Doping Association (USADA) due to an exemption from the UFC and a lot of people are raising an eyebrow on the situation.

Russell Ess - June 13, 2016

https://youtu.be/NkPj08uz8CY UFC 199 seems like there was a lot going on backstage with some fights that did not make it to any broadcast.

Russell Ess - June 13, 2016

Newly-crowned UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has made it clear that he doesn’t care to fight former champions Chris Weidman or Luke Rockhold. It seems Bisping is more interested in avenging a brutal knockout loss handed to him by Dan Henderson.

Chris Taylor - June 12, 2016

The octagon will be in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada this Saturday night for the “UFC Fight Night 89: MacDonald vs. Thompson” fight card. The event is headlined by a key welterweight bout between top contenders Rory MacDonald and Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. In the evening’s co-main event perennial lightweight contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone will continue his welterweight journey when he squares off with former middleweight title challenger Patrick “The Predator” Cote.

Chris Taylor - June 12, 2016

Anthony “Showtime” Pettis (18-5 MMA) recently announced that he would be making the drop to the UFC’s featherweight division. The former UFC lightweight champion is coming off three-straight decision losses in the promotions lightweight division and is looking to find new life at 145-pounds. Waiting for Pettis at 145-pounds appears to be the hard-hitting striker known as “Lil Heathen”. Jeremy Stephens sent out the following tweet requesting to ‘settle the score’ with “Showtime”, with Pettis having defeated him via split-decision in 2011:

Chris Taylor - June 12, 2016

https://youtu.be/5PdWH_F_twk Former PRIDE champion Fedor Emelianenko will return to fighting later this month when he squares off with former UFC veteran Fabio Maldonado in the main event of ‘EFN 50’ which will air on UFC Fight Pass on June 17.

Chris Taylor - June 12, 2016

Top UFC welterweight contender Tyron Woodley will get his shot at UFC gold this summer when he squares off with current champion Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC 201 on July 30 in Atlanta. “T-Wood” is confident that he will be able to take the belt from Lawler, as he posted the following on Twitter:

Chris Taylor - June 12, 2016

Mixed martial arts legend Fedor Emelianenko will return to fighting on when he squares off with former UFC veteran Fabio Maldonado in the main event of EFN 50 on June 17, 2016.