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Russell Ess - March 21, 2016

Joe Rogan is as well known in the UFC as the most famous fighters that step into the Octagon. As a well-versed martial artist himself, Rogan’s personality and knowledge of the fight game go hand in hand with his job as a color commentator for the UFC.

Russell Ess - March 21, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor was humble in defeat after Nate Diaz was able to submit him in their non-title UFC welterweight bout at UFC 196. However, McGregor’s only loss in the UFC has apparently been eating at him and it is McGregor who has called for an immediate rematch with Diaz. The latest reports are that McGregor and Diaz will meet once again in the main event for the historical UFC 200 taking place in July.

Russell Ess - March 21, 2016

Last week, it was reported by Ariel Helwani that the UFC was working on a rematch between UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and UFC veteran Nate Diaz for UFC 200. Helwani gave his update on the MMA Hour on Monday reiterated that the immediate rematch is still in the works. Helwani said, “Oh by the way, it’s not happening at a more natural 155-pounds. It’s happening at 170-pounds and an interesting thing has happened since I put out this report. Of course, a lot of other media sources confirmed it and that’s all well and good, and they did it right, they credited, I have no beef. But, a lot of what was said and reported was incorrect. By the time that the news came out, a lot of people said they are working on it, but there were no contracts, they verbally agreed. I can assure you that the contracts had already been issued, not signed, but anyone who told you that there were no contracts issued, thus making it a little less of a real thing, that was inaccurate.”

Russell Ess - March 21, 2016

Should Magny – Lombard fight have been stopped?

Russell Ess - March 21, 2016

Mark Hunt delivered another one of his signature walk-off knockouts at UFC Fight Night 85 in Brisbane, Australia over the weekend. Hunt landed a thudding blow to former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir that sent him to the canvas. Hunt knew he didn’t need to follow up with more strikes seeing that Mir was out of it. The reactions from the MMA community regarding Hunt’s KO blew up immediately after the fight.

Russell Ess - March 21, 2016

Russell Ess - March 21, 2016

🔥Та самая идиотская ошибка создателей игры @easportsufc A video posted by UFC | MMA Mixed Martial Arts (@redfurymma) on Mar 20, 2016 at 5:59am PDT

Russell Ess - March 21, 2016

Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo is on his campaign to get a rematch for the featherweight title against the current champion Conor McGregor. McGregor took just 13 seconds to KO Aldo in their title fight at UFC 194, but the former champion says that there needs to be a rematch.

Russell Ess - March 21, 2016

There was no blood between the main event fighters at the UFC Fight Night 85, which took place in Brisbane, Australia over the weekend. However, the lack of tension between the two competitors didn’t stop the two fighters from giving their all in the fight.

Chris Taylor - March 20, 2016

‘UFC Fight Night 85’ in Brisbane delivered some memorable fights and solid finishes. With that said, UFC President Dana White handed out three “Performance of the night” awards at tonight’s post fight press conference.

bjpenndotcom - March 19, 2016

Walk off homerun knockout by @MarkHunt1974! #UFCBrisbane https://t.co/Gt1okMdt26 — FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) March 20, 2016

Chris Taylor - March 19, 2016

UFC welterweight Hector Lombard does not believe that current UFC featherweight title holder Conor McGregor has any place in the 170-pound division.

Chris Taylor - March 19, 2016

A welterweight bout between Hector Lombard (34-5-1 MMA) and Neil Magny (18-4 MMA) served as the co-main event for tonight’s UFC Fight Night 85 event in Brisbane, Australia. Round one begins and Lombard presses forward and lands a couple leg kicks. Big uppercut from Hector. Magny is hurt. Huge shots from the top by Hector. He has Neil flattened out and is landing some monster shots. Magny is trying to get up but Hector is relentless. Neil gets to his feet but is sent right back down. Lombard is working from side control. Magny scrambles and gets back to his feet. Neil dives in for a takedown but Lombard sprawls and gains top control. The fighters return to their feet and Magny lands a leg kick. Good left jab from Magny. Neil lands a good combo to finish up round one.

Chris Taylor - March 19, 2016

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Chris Taylor - March 19, 2016

A lightweight bout between Jake Matthews (10-1 MMA) and Johnny Case (22-5 MMA) took place on tonight’s UFC Fight Night 85 main card in Brisbane, Australia. Round one begins and Matthews opens up with two big right hands. Case with a low kick. Matthews with another nice punch. Case with a good combo. Johnny throws a kick but Jake catches it. Good shot to the body from Matthews. Case with a good jab and then a leg kick. Jake shoots in but Johnny tosses him aside. Case is looking comfortable in there. Matthews with a leg kick and then a nice right hand. Both fighters trade good shots. Nice leg kick from Matthews.  Good push kick and then a right hand to close out round one for Case.

bjpenndotcom - March 19, 2016

[ooyala code=”ZyMmw2MjE6Z_1D5GZznVy48NY1kuVotp” player_id=”631143aa3982447caf394a185941cb69″ width=”1280″ height=”720″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] Following his spectacular win over Conor McGregor at UFC 196, Nate Diaz and the rest of the Diaz Brothers crew headed to the club to celebrate his win over the featherweight champ.

bjpenndotcom - March 19, 2016

HOLY KNOCKOUT! @SteveBosseMMA just shut the lights out on James Te Huna! #UFCBrisbane https://t.co/UvrRfsejFS — FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) March 20, 2016

Chris Taylor - March 19, 2016

UFC lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov is not happy with EA Sports. “The Eagle” took to Twitter to share his unhappiness stating that his in-game post-fight celebration (which you can see here) is disrespectful towards his Muslim fans.