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EXCLUSIVE | Jimmie Rivera plans to punish Marlon Moraes for "douche bag" manager's comments
Tom Taylor - March 30, 2018
On June 1, when the UFC touches down in Utica, New York, streaking bantamweight contender Jimmie Rivera is expected to lock horns with former World Series of Fighting bantamweight champ Marlon Moraes.
EXCLUSIVE | Jorge Masvidal makes prediction for Colby Covington's battle with RDA, trip to Brazil
Tom Taylor - March 30, 2018
On May 12, streaking UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington is expected to head south to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to battle former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 224. This setting of this fight is particularly interesting as Covington recently alienated the entire country of Brazil by calling it “a dump” and referring to its people as “filthy animals.”
EXCLUSIVE | Kyoji Horiguchi shares his reasons for leaving the UFC—and one of them is beautiful
Tom Taylor - March 29, 2018
Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto protege and current American Top Team staple Kyoji Horiguchi has long stood out as one of the best flyweights on earth. In late 2016, however, the one-time UFC flyweight title challenger left the UFC, and set up shop under the Rizin Fighting Federation banner in his native Japan.
EXCLUSIVE | Jorge Masvidal recounts another heated run-in with Michael Bisping
Tom Taylor - March 29, 2018
At this stage, it’s no secret that UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal and former UFC middleweight champ Michael Bisping are not particularly fond of one another. The two fan favorites have had numerous run-ins in the past, and have not been shy about engaging one another on social media.
EXCLUSIVE | Alex Caceres didn't know who Artem Lobov was before UFC 223 bout offer
Tom Taylor - March 29, 2018
On the undercard of the upcoming UFC 223 card, TUF veteran Alex Caceres will collide with Artem Lobov. Though Lobov has become quite well-known, thanks largely to his association with Conor McGregor, Caceres says he didn’t know he was before the bout was offered to him. Then again, he rarely knows who his opponents are before they’re offered to him.
EXCLUSIVE | Benson Henderson argues fighters should have chance to research judges before fights
Tom Taylor - March 29, 2018
Former UFC lightweight champ and current Bellator lightweight contender Benson Henderson has been in some very close fights over the course of his illustrious career. Sometimes, the judges have scored these razor-close fights in his favor. Other times, they haven’t…
EXCLUSIVE | Eight years ago Mike Perry realized his raw punching power during a bar brawl!
Chris Taylor - March 25, 2018
Eight years ago Mike Perry realized his raw punching power during a bar brawl! UFC welterweight standout “Platinum” Mike Perry (11-3 MMA) is known for his raw punching power.
EXCLUSIVE | Kamaru Usman is willing to fight Demian Maia, but doubts Brazilian would accept
Tom Taylor - March 23, 2018
In the last 36 hours or so, the majority of the UFC’s top, available welterweights have all been linked to exciting new matchups. Rafael dos Anjos and Colby Covington are expected to scrap for the interim title at UFC 224 in Rio de Janeiro. Darren Till and Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson are expected to battle in the main event of the UFC’s upcoming trip to Liverpool. Santiago Ponzinibbio is expected to take on Neil Magny in Chile this May 19…
EXCLUSIVE | Garry Tonon not motivated by money ahead of MMA debut
Tom Taylor - March 23, 2018
This weekend, BJJ ace Garry Tonon will make his anticipated MMA debut, as he’s set to battle Richard Corminal at ONE:IRON WILL. While “The Lion Killer’s” move to MMA might look like a scheme to make more money in a more mainstream sport, this actually isn’t his main motivator.
EXCLUSIVE | Artem Lobov explains how he'll deal with Alex Caceres's unorthodox style at UFC 223
Tom Taylor - March 23, 2018
At UFC 223, which goes down on April 7 in Brooklyn, New York, Conor McGregor training partner Artem Lobov will return to the Octagon for a scrap with TUF veteran Alex Caceres.
EXCLUSIVE | Duane Ludwig reveals his ideal backup plan for TJ Dillashaw if "Mighty Mouse" fight falls through
Tom Taylor - March 22, 2018
Right now, one of the most talked about fights in the MMA bubble is a potential flyweight title fight between dominant divisional champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, and a slimmed-down version of UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw.
EXCLUSIVE | Duane Ludwig believes student Curtis Blaydes has the power to stop Alistair Overeem
Tom Taylor - March 22, 2018
Curtis Blaydes is one of the fastest-rising contenders in the UFC heavyweight division, and Duane Ludwig has played a definite role in the wrestling specialist’s emergence as such.
EXCLUSIVE | Martin Nguyen explains how he'll defend 3 ONE Championship titles if he defeats Bibiano Fernandes
Tom Taylor - March 22, 2018
As the owner of ONE Championship’s lightweight and featherweight titles, Martin Nguyen is already a two-division champion. For the man they call “The Situ-Asian,” however, two titles is simply not enough.
EXCLUSIVE | Artem Lobov got "very good financial offers" from boxing and kickboxing promotions, feels he'd perform well in both sports
Tom Taylor - March 22, 2018
SBG Ireland’s Artem Lobov is currently on a two-fight losing-streak, having recently given up decisions to dangerous foes in Cub Swanson and Andre Fili.
EXCLUSIVE | Greg Hardy explains what's surprised him about MMA training, shares timeframe for pro debut
Jordan Colbert - March 21, 2018
Former NFL’er Greg Hardy is off to a fantastic start as a mixed martial artist, having recently improved his amateur record to 3-0 with a 14-second stoppage of Ryan Chester under the LFA banner. This week, Greg Hardy took time out of his busy training schedule to update us on his progress in the sport, his goals as a fighter, and much more.
EXCLUSIVE | After having a Crown Royal bottle thrown at her, Raquel Pennington isn't worried about being booed at UFC 224
Tom Taylor - March 13, 2018
In her next fight, Raquel Pennington will challenge Amanda Nunes for the UFC women’s bantamweight title. This title fight is scheduled for UFC 224, which goes down on May 12 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Nunes’ backyard. While Pennington will be in hostile territory for this fight, she’s not worried about being booed by the crowd in attendance in Rio. As long as she’s got her usual group of supporters, she’s fine. Besides, she’s had a Crown Royal Bottle thrown at her in a previous fight, so a little bit of booing isn’t particularly daunting anymore.
EXCLUSIVE | John Moraga gives his take on possible Demetrious Johnson vs. TJ Dillashaw fight
Tom Taylor - March 13, 2018
While nothing is official just yet, it’s still looking like UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson’s next title challenger could be a slimmed-down version of UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw. As one of the flyweight division’s long-time contenders, John Moraga would watch this fight very closely. Speaking on the latest episode of BJ Penn Radio, Moraga shared his interest in this fight.
EXCLUSIVE | Raquel Pennington relieved she got Amanda Nunes fight over Cyborg: Common sense prevailed
Tom Taylor - March 13, 2018
On May 12, in what is expected to be the main event of UFC 224 in Brazil, Raquel Pennington will get her long-awaited crack at the UFC women’s bantamweight title, as she takes on champion Amanda Nunes. While this fight is now official there was a stretch when it looked like the UFC would go in another direction. The plan, it seemed, was to pit Nunes against dominating UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg.