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Jose Aldo opens up on why he turned down fight with Conor McGregor
Russell Ess - March 1, 2016
It was the fight Jose Aldo has been having dreams of ever since he lost at UFC 194 back in December. However, with less than two weeks given for an opportunity to rematch Conor McGregor, Aldo turned down the fight when McGregor’s originally scheduled opponent Rafael dos Anjos pulled out due to an injury and spoke on the MMA Hour about his decision. “Any professional needs time to train,” Aldo said (transcribed by MMA Fighting). “It’s not a cockfight where I go there and put my rooster to fight. It’s a high-level sport, I’m going there to do my job. When I have time to train, it can happen at any time, anywhere.”
Mikey Burnett and son shot.
bjpenndotcom - February 29, 2016
According to a source close to the situation MMA Pioneer Mikey Burnett and his son Freddie were shot in a busy parking lot near 31st and Garnett in Tulsa, OK. Police say it was a botched robbery. Freddie was shot once in the leg and Mikey was shot three times in the abdomen.
Herb Dean explains why he didn't end the fight after Anderson Silva's knee
bjpenndotcom - February 29, 2016
A flying Knee at 4:59 of the 3rd round. Anderson Silva thought he had a come from behind walk off KO over Michael Bisping. Not according to Herb Dean. Heres why.
Mouth Piece Problem - Michael Bisping says it's his fault
bjpenndotcom - February 29, 2016
At the end of the 3rd round, actually the final second of the 3rd round, Anderson Silva jumped off the canvas and hit Michael Bisping in the face with a flying knee. Down goes Bisping, Silva jumps up on the cage to celebrate his 3rd round KO. Unfortunately referee Herb Dean did not call an end to the fight and Silva had to be taken off the top of the cage and convinced the fight was still on. Bisping makes it thru the next 2 rounds and, as most of you know now, wins an unanimous-decision victory.
EXCLUSIVE - Bisping's coach: "We are not interested in a rematch, we want the title shot!"
Chris Taylor - February 29, 2016
Michael Bisping scored the biggest win of his mixed martial arts career this past Saturday in London, when he defeated former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva via unanimous decision. Many expected Bisping to call for a title shot in his post-fight speech, but “The Count” opted against making the callout and instead just chose to enjoy the moment.
Exclusive Video: BJ Penn explains which strength Nate Diaz must utilize to defeat Conor McGregor
Russell Ess - February 29, 2016
[ooyala code=”Bld2tkMTE68Eoa558oHlL26rmpwrwt5_” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”1280″ height=”720″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] Last week when it was announced that UFC lightweight Rafael dos Anjos had broken his foot and had to pull out of his fight with UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor, the MMA world went crazy.
Video: Dan Hardy doesn't give Conor McGregor much of a chance against Robbie Lawler at 170
Russell Ess - February 29, 2016
Former UFC veteran and current analyst Dan Hardy recently spoke with MMA Crazy TV on Conor McGregor and his future in the UFC. One thing that has many fans excited with just the thought of is a match between McGregor and UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler.
Nate Diaz's coach says their gameplan for UFC 196 will make Conor McGregor 'look silly'
Russell Ess - February 29, 2016
It seemed like UFC 196 was lacking some magic with one of the most historic fights about to take place with UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor looking to make history and become the first simultaneous two-weight UFC champion by taking on lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. When news broke that dos Anjos pulled out of the fight with McGregor less than two weeks from their scheduled fight date of March 5th, it seemed like the excitement for UFC 196 really started to snowball. The various fighters that were in the hat to fight McGregor on short notice had both fans and fighters excitedly awaiting who would be announced as the official replacement.
Frankie Edgar gives his insight on what Nate Diaz will have to do to beat Conor McGregor
Russell Ess - February 29, 2016
Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar was absolutely furious last week when he heard that he “refused” to take a fight with the featherweight champion Conor McGregor. Edgar who is injured with a torn groin is unable to fight and appeared on Monday’s MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani to talk about getting over his situation with the UFC and also gave his insight on the matchup between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. When asked what kind of shot he is giving Nate Diaz in the fight with Conor McGregor, Edgar said, “I give him a real shot. His pressure and volume is just tough to deal with for anybody.
PHOTO | Conor McGregor posts new photo with his 'angel'
Russell Ess - February 29, 2016
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has been buzzing with his recent fight change with his original opponent Rafael dos Anjos pulling out. McGregor’s new opponent Nate Diaz seems to have fans more excited about the UFC 196 match taking place on March 5th. With the excitement surrounding the fight with his new opponent in Diaz, McGregor is surely seeing the dollar signs falling from the sky for UFC 196. McGregor recently posted a photo with his “angel” and it will be likely we will see “The Notorious” add more luxury automobiles to his collection.
Vince McMahon wanted to fight Dana White at WrestleMania 27
Russell Ess - February 29, 2016
What do you think the PPV numbers would be like if UFC President Dana White stepped in the ring against WWE CEO Vince McMahon? Apparently McMahon saw the match pulling a big draw, but apparently Dana White was not interested in the idea.
Cat Zingano hints on her return for a rematch with Ronda Rousey
Russell Ess - February 29, 2016
UFC bantamweight veteran Cat Zingano has not fought since losing to the former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey at UFC 184, which took place back in February of last year. Zingano took to Twitter to reveal on the anniversary of her last fight that a rematch may be in the works against Rousey. Zingano said, “One year ago today, next one TBD sooner than you think!!! @ufc #alphacatzingano #alpha…”
Video: Conor McGregor working hard to "Get the money"
Chris Taylor - February 29, 2016
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor will square off with former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz this weekend in a welterweight bout which headlines UFC 196. As you can see in the video below, McGregor has been putting in some hard work in order to “Get the money” at this weekend’s pay-per-view event.
Michael Bisping responds to Nick Diaz: "If you want to throw down I'm in!"
Chris Taylor - February 29, 2016
Michael Bisping scored the biggest win of his mixed martial arts career this past weekend in London, when he defeated former UFC champion Anderson Silva via unanimous decision. Shortly after “The Count’s” upset victory, former UFC title challenger Nick Diaz took to social media to post a meme insinuating that Bisping should have actually lost the fight.
Video: Holly Holm is ready to defend her championship!
Chris Taylor - February 28, 2016
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm will make her first title defense at UFC 196 on March 5 when she defends her strap against former Strikeforce champion Miesha Tate in the evening’s co-main event slot.
Photo: Bisping and Silva show true sportsmanship backstage
Chris Taylor - February 28, 2016
This. 🙌🏽 @mikebisping @spiderandersonsilva #Repost @rebeccabisping ・・・ Sportsmanship!! 👍🏼 A photo posted by ufc (@ufc) on Feb 28, 2016 at 1:37am PST
Video: Nate Diaz details how he will defeat Conor McGregor and come home rich
Chris Taylor - February 28, 2016
Former UFC lightweight title contender Nate Diaz will square off with current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor in a welterweight bout which headlines next week’s UFC 196 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. When asked by a reporter what his gameplan was for defeating McGregor, Nate came up with the following hilarious response: