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Luke Rockhold slams Dana White: Think before you run your mouth
When it was announced earlier this year that the next shot at Michael Bisping's middleweight title would go to former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre – a man riding a multi-year layoff with… Read more
Tyron Woodley discusses next title defense
This past weekend, on the main card of UFC 211, top ranked UFC prospect Demian Maia picked up a win over Jorge Masvidal to extend his win streak to 7, and cement… Read more
Rory MacDonald taking sponsorship money cut moving from UFC to Bellator
For many fighters that moved over to Bellator from the UFC, the sponsorship dollars were likely a big factor in their decisions to switch things up. Take Ryan Bader for example. Bader… Read more
VIDEO | This Fedor vs. Mitrione promo will have you counting the days to Bellator NYC
https://youtu.be/DyhpPxl4FIM On June 24, Bellator MMA will take over New York City's hallowed Madison Square Garden with the aptly titled Bellator NYC card. This event will mark the rising promotion's second effort… Read more
Herb Dean reflects on controversial Eddie Alvarez-Dustin Poirier ending
Saturday night in the preliminary card main event of UFC 211, former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez stepped into the Octagon against streaking lightweight Dustin Poirier for a highly anticipated showdown. Dustin… Read more
Report: UFC's trip to Long Island gets clash of top-15 featherweights
On July 22, the UFC will debut in Long Island, New York with UFC on Fox 25. As this card draws ever closer, it is beginning to come together with several key… Read more
Anthony Johnson: "I was never a fighter"
Recently, former UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Johnson announced his retirement from MMA following his 2nd round submission loss to Daniel Cormier at UFC 210, marking his second defeat to Cormier. In… Read more
Derrick Lewis is planning for a quick finish against Mark Hunt
On June 12, the UFC will return to beautiful New Zealand with an exciting looking card. This card will be topped by a big main event, as MMA legend Mark Hunt collides with streaking… Read more
Tyron Woodley believes he matches up better with Demian Maia than any other top-10 welterweight
Last weekend, on the main card of UFC 211, Demian Maia scored a close but impressive win over Jorge Masvidal, and appeared to earn himself his long awaited shot at the UFC… Read more
Jorge Masvidal diagnoses Neil Magny with medical condition, calls out "Wonderboy"
Last weekend, on the main card of the blockbuster UFC 211, Jorge Masvidal took on Demian Maia in what appeared to be a welterweight number one contender fight. Though Masvidal was the… Read more
Cat Zingano calls for a featherweight tournament, Cris Cyborg responds
Cat Zingano calls for a featherweight tournament, Cris Cyborg responds This past December the Ultimate Fighting Championship made the exciting announcement that they would be introducing a women's featherweight division to their… Read more
UFC 211 medical suspensions released
UFC 211 took place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas over the weekend with some exciting bouts taking place. UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic was able to defend his belt… Read more
Is a Tyron Woodley vs. Georges St-Pierre matchup now in the cards?
Now that UFC President Dana White announced that Michael Bisping vs. Georges St-Pierre is not happening and St-Pierre still aiming for a return to fight in the Octagon, who will be selected… Read more
Francis Ngannou isn't impressed by Stipe Miocic, does not consider him the best heavyweight on the planet
Last weekend, UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic defended his title for a second time, clubbing Junior Dos Santos to a first-round stoppage. This win impressed the hell out of most members of… Read more
Michael Bisping appears in court over $349k contract dispute with former gym
UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping is currently involved in a pretty significant fight outside the confines of the UFC's Octagon. The champ is embroiled in a lawsuit with his former gym, Wolfslair,… Read more
Nick Diaz was not impressed by Demian Maia's defeat of Jorge Masvidal
On Saturday night, on the main card of the stacked UFC 211, Jorge Masvidal met Demian Maia in what appeared to be a welterweight number one contender fight. In advance of this… Read more
Tyron Woodley: Demian Maia will struggle to take me down, jump on my back
Last Saturday night, on the main card of an action-packed UFC 211, Demian Maia met Jorge Masvidal in what appeared to be a welterweight number one contender fight. Though Masvidal certainly had… Read more
Jake Shields defeats Dillon Danis in grappling match, Danis issues statement on loss
Last night, in the main event of Chael Sonnen's Submission Underground 4, long-time Nate Diaz training partner Jake Shields met Conor McGregor jiu jitsu coach Dillon Danis in the latest chapter of… Read more