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Conor McGregor explains why single discipline fighters would be "killed" in fight
Myself and @sbgcharlestown have been working together on unrestricted, unarmed fighting, since we are kids. Not much will change when I fight under the famed, yet very limited, Queensbury rules. No disrespect… Read more
Dismal update emerges on Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather negotiation
While talk of a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing superfight has the entire combat sports community talking, updates regarding the potential scrap have continued to pour out. As of late… Read more
Report | Vitor Belfort retirement fight set for UFC 212
Former UFC champion Vitor Belfort has been on quite the skid as of late. The MMA legend went into 2016 hoping to build momentum on a 1st round KO win over Dan… Read more
'Big' John McCarthy breaks down Chris Weidman - Gegard Mousasi controversy
Recently, at UFC 210, former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman stepped into the Octagon with Gegard Mousasi in hopes of snapping a 2-fight skid and returning to the win column. After going… Read more
Tutorial: ONE Atomweight World Champion Angela Lee from the EVOLVE Fight Team Demonstrates How to do an Anaconda Choke
This article/video was first published on Evolve Vacation. At the tender young age of 19, Singapore’s “Unstoppable” Angela Lee became the youngest world champion in mixed martial arts history. She captured the… Read more
Jessica Eye vs. Aspen Ladd set for July in Las Vegas
Jessica Eye vs. Aspen Ladd set for July in Las Vegas A women's bantamweight scrap between Jessica Eye and Aspen Ladd has been added to July's "The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale" event… Read more
Marc Diakiese and Drakkar Klose go at it in a hilariously savage twitter exchange
Two rising prospects are set to meet in the Octagon as Marc Diakiese will take on Drakkar Klose at The Ultimate Fighter Finale on July 7 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Diakiese is… Read more
Kevin Lee fires back at Al Iaquinta: 'Nobody give a f**k if u retire'
UFC lightweight Al Iaquinta made his return to the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 108 last weekend after a short retirement. "Raging" Al made quick work of the tough and always game… Read more
Jorge Masvidal still has $200,000 sitting aside for a bet with Dana White
“Dana White, bring me somebody that can beat me. I got $200K. You can’t find nobody that can beat me.” That is the challenge Jorge Masvidal threw out to UFC President Dana… Read more
TJ Dillashaw puts beef aside, congratulates Cody Garbrandt on engagement
While former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw, and UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt certainly have a very public and very longstanding feud, the pair momentarily put their beef aside recently after Garbrandt… Read more
Jimi Manuwa hopes to be on Cormier-Jones card, will be ready to replace either man
When Jimi Manuwa knocked out Corey Anderson in their March light heavyweight showdown, he established himself as one of the top contenders at light heavyweight. In fact, were it not for the… Read more
UFC reportedly considering shocking potential catchweight fight for Anderson Silva
Recently, former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva found himself without an opponent for his UFC 212 scrap after streaking contender Kelvin Gastelum was forced out of the fight with a USADA violation… Read more
Cub Swanson broke his hand in Artem Lobov fight
In the main event of 'UFC Fight Night: Nashville', top ranked UFC featherweight veteran Cub Swanson stepped into the Octagon with unranked Artem Lobov for a highly anticipated fight which was prefaced… Read more
VIDEO | Luke Rockhold back training, eyeing summer return
Back in the Bay doing what we do. Waiting on an opponent for July or maybe June... A post shared by Luke Rockhold (@lukerockhold) on Apr 26, 2017 at 6:21pm PDT Former… Read more
Daniel Cormier demands Jon Jones accepts July rematch
UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier is looking to secure himself a fight with former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones when 'Bones' becomes eligible to fight again in July following his… Read more
Glover Teixeira discusses Anthony Johnson's retirement, potential Jimi Manuwa title shot
UFC light heavyweight Glover Teixeira is currently gearing up for his May scrap against former light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson in May in Stockholm, however he has been keeping a close… Read more
Jorge Masvidal doesn't think Nick Diaz should get an immediate title shot upon his return
In a few short weeks, on the main card of the stacked UFC 211, Jorge Masvidal will take on streaking jiu jitsu specialist Demian Maia in what appears to be a welterweight… Read more
“Untouchable” Jimi Manuwa Believes he can KO “Short, Fat Wrestler” Daniel Cormier
When Jimi Manuwa knocked out Corey Anderson in their March light heavyweight showdown, he established himself as one of the top contenders at light heavyweight. In fact, were it not for the… Read more