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Gegard Mousasi blasts UFC for pay structure
UFC middleweight Gegard Mousasi is one of the most experienced fighters in the UFC. With 49 professional MMA fights, Mousasi has compiled an impressive 41-6 record over the course of his fourteen… Read more
VIDEO | Behind the scenes of Conor McGregor's appearance at MSG with Michael Conlan
https://youtu.be/6XsvnPQP_4w Last month, UFC superstar Conor McGregor made his first public appearance in the combat sporting world in quite some time. McGregor managed to remain out of the public eye throughout the… Read more
Dillon Danis says Bellator NYC will be a failure if he's not on the bill
Not long ago, we learned that Conor McGregor training partner and world class jiu jitsu competitor Dillon Danis had signed with Bellator MMA. In the weeks since he signed with the organization,… Read more
Stephen Thompson explains "weird" second fight with Tyron Woodley
Last month, in the main event of UFC 209, Stephen Thompson came up short in a rematch with welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, failing to capture the UFC welterweight crown in the process.… Read more
Ray Longo explains what led to Chris Weidman's 2-fight skid
At one point in time, UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman was considered one of the most dominant fighters on the UFC roster. Unfortunately for 'The All American' that changed in 2015, when… Read more
Cris 'Cyborg' Justino: why I want to meet Ronda Rousey in the WWE ring
Late last month, UFC featherweight star Cris "Cyborg" Justino challenged former bantamweight champ and long-time rival Ronda Rousey to a showdown in the WWE ring. The featherweight did so on Twitter, after… Read more
Gunnar Nelson gives inside info on Conor McGregor's future & potential Mayweather scrap
Throughout the course of 2017, conflicting reports continue to emerge regarding the status of a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight. While reports have begun to slow down, McGregor himself recently… Read more
VIDEO | Rory MacDonald calls for headbutts in MMA
https://youtu.be/WsPObJUQ_0g Former UFC title challenger Rory MacDonald, who is scheduled to make his Bellator debut against Paul Daley in London on May 19, is one of the best welterweights on earth. He's also an… Read more
Stephen Thompson discusses the possibility of fighting in different weight classes
In early March, in the main event of UFC 209, Stephen Thompson gave up a majority decision to welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Given that he fought Woodley to a draw back in… Read more
Mackenzie Dern targets summer return to MMA, but "likely not" not in the UFC
Though Mackenzie Dern came up short on the mats last weekend, giving up a choke to three-time world champion Bia Mesquita in the absolute division of the IBJJF's Rio Falls event, she remains one of… Read more
VIDEO | BJ Penn signs bout agreement for Dennis Siver fight
Late last month, we learned that former two-division UFC champ and bona fide MMA legend BJ Penn will be returning to the Octagon for a featherweight battle with Germany's Dennis Siver. The… Read more
Cris "Cyborg" Justino: Rousey is "too good" to stay down, but she'll only return for one opponent
Cris "Cyborg" Justino, who has owned both the Strikeforce women's featherweight title and the Invicta featherweight title, has long stood out as one of the best female fighters on the planet. As… Read more
Stephen Thompson explains why he is not interested in fighting Gunnar Nelson next
Stephen Thompson explains why he is not interested in fighting Gunnar Nelson next Two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson underwent successful knee surgery last month and is hoping to return… Read more
Robbie Lawler vs. Donald Cerrone set for July in Las Vegas
Robbie Lawler vs. Donald Cerrone set for July in Las Vegas! A key welterweight scrap will take place this July in Las Vegas as ESPN's Brett Okamoto just announced that former UFC… Read more
Khabib Nurmagomedov on UFC 209 hospitalization: 'I feel I almost died'
Many fans were upset when they heard the news that the UFC 209 interim lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson was canceled a day before the fight was supposed… Read more
Breakdown: Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor's height, weight, and reach
"A lot of things make this fight intriguing but the reality is this — anybody who has ever seen Floyd Mayweather, he’s this big. Conor McGregor is huge.” This is what UFC… Read more
Report: Viacom tells Bellator officials to 'sign every single big name out there'
The last 12 months have been massive ones for Bellator. To recount, the number-two MMA promotion has picked up notable free agents such as: former UFC lightweight champ Benson Henderson, former UFC light… Read more
VIDEO | Fighter fixes his opponent's dislocated shoulder mid-fight
https://youtu.be/Qm0G265IJh4 MMA is a beautiful sport, but it can also be a dangerous one. Any long-time fan of the sport has witnessed dozens of gruesome injuries, ranging from nasty cuts, to broken… Read more