UFC News

Scott Hernandez - January 16, 2016

Since the UFC announced that Conor McGregor would be going up to fight Rafael dos Anjos for the UFC lightweight title at UFC 197, and that Holly Holm would be defending her UFC women’s bantamweight championship against Miesha Tate, fans have been anxiously awaiting ticket information. MMAJunkie is reporting that the tickets will go on sale to UFC Fight Club members on January 20th, UFC.com e-newsletter subscribers on January 21st, and the general public on January 22nd.

Scott Hernandez - January 16, 2016

Ahead of Cris Cyborg’s Invicta FC 15 fight against Daria Ibragimova tonight, there has been much speculation as to whether or not she would still be open to dropping to 135 for a potential superfight with Ronda Rousey. While the hype behind a potential Rousey vs. Cyborg fight has certainly dwindled since Rousey lost to Holly Holm at UFC 193, Holm has since stated that she would be open to fighting Cyborg.

Scott Hernandez - January 16, 2016

The #2 women’s bantamweight Miesha “Cupcake” Tate is finally getting what she wanted after all that headache, stress and retirement talk.

Scott Hernandez - January 16, 2016

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3ms3jk_sage-northcutts-in-young-age-knocks-out-guy-with-headkick-in-russia_sport Sage Northcutt started his martial-arts journey at the age of 4 years old.  At the age of 9 was the youngest person ever to be on the cover of Sport Karate Magazine.  ‘Super’ was also inducted in the Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame in 2012.

Scott Hernandez - January 15, 2016

While Urijah Faber and TJ Dillashaw certainly aren’t on the best of terms following Dillashaw’s departure from Team Alpha Male, it’s extremely surprising that Faber is sending someone from Team Alpha Male to assist Dillashaw’s cornermen. Justin Buchholz will be in Dillashaw’s corner along with Duane Ludwig and several coaches from the Elevation Fight Team. However the reason Faber is sending Buchholz is because he wants to ensure Dillashaw retains the belt, so he can take it from him.

Scott Hernandez - January 15, 2016

Ahead of Sunday’s highly anticipated ‘UFC Fight Night’ card headlined by Dominick Cruz and TJ Dillashaw as they compete for the UFC bantamweight championship the fighters took to the cage for open workouts.

Scott Hernandez - January 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/ZiisXLYa0BA Sunday night’s main card bout between Travis Browne and Matt Mitrione will not only be a pivotal fight, but it’s also almost guaranteed to be exciting.

Scott Hernandez - January 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/6PNKfJtZx5I Sunday night in Boston, Anthony Pettis will look to bounce back from losing his UFC lightweight title to Rafael dos Anjos, as he faces off against Eddie Alvarez.

Scott Hernandez - January 15, 2016

News broke late Friday evening that Ronda Rousy and Tina Fey would be starring in a ‘Do Nothing Bitches’ movie inspired by Ronda Rousey’s popular catchphrase. According to Variety, Rousey will play a “no-nonsense” instructor who gives pampered wives a rude awakening. In addition, the script will be written and produced by Tina Fey.

Scott Hernandez - January 15, 2016

While UFC President Dana White is on board with Conor McGregor’s plan to move up to lightweight and fight Rafael dos Anjos for the UFC lightweight championship in order to simultaneously hold the UFC featherweight and lightweight championship belts, Jose Aldo’s coach thinks McGregor should vacate the featherweight strap. McGregor will fight Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 197 on March 5th, and then will likely defend his UFC featherweight championship at UFC 200, most likely against Frankie Edgar, however Andre Pederneiras thinks Aldo and Edgar should fight for an interim featherweight championship in the meantime.

Scott Hernandez - January 15, 2016

UFC 195 was a rough enough night for Diego Brandao to begin with. The featherweight appeared to be closing in on what would have surely been a decision victory over Brian Ortega, however a late third round submission from Ortega had Brandao tapping out.

Scott Hernandez - January 15, 2016

[ooyala code=”Nmcms0MDE6iVtk-7tihY8W8e-QgyoVzn” player_id=”631143aa3982447caf394a185941cb69″ width=”1280″ height=”720″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] In case you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to walk to the arena with a UFC champion prior to a title defense, check out this exclusive clip of Ronda Rousey making the walk with her team.

Scott Hernandez - January 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/k1-PbDapHRI Not too many people would be brave enough to get into a scuffle with 6’4 240 pound former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski, however Russell Crowe did.

Russell Ess - January 15, 2016

On March 5, UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor will get a chance to make history at UFC 197. McGregor could become the first fighter in UFC history to hold two different weight class championship belts simultaneously, if he beats lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. Andre Pederneiras, coach of former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo revealed in an interview with Sherdog that they requested to do the same thing, but were continually denied.

Scott Hernandez - January 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/NMNxp4015e4 At UFC 190 Ronda Rousey picked up a 1st round KO win over Bethe Correia, who many believed would be the toughest test for ‘Rowdy’. The loss was the first for Correia, who had gone 9-0 until that point.

Russell Ess - January 15, 2016

MMA legend Wanderlei Silva has been released from his contract with the UFC. FOX Sports says that their sources have confirmed the release, althought the UFC has yet to release a statement on situation. Per FOX Sports:

Russell Ess - January 15, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has been in the gym as he should be with a tough task ahead of him. McGregor looks to become the first fighter in UFC history to hold two championship belts simultaneously. “The Notorious” is set to fight lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight title at UFC 197 on March 5. McGregor posted a video of him in the gym working on some kicking drills in preparation for his fight with dos Anjos.

Scott Hernandez - January 15, 2016

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