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Stephen Thompson tore MCL at UFC 209, plans to earn Woodley trilogy fight
In the main event of UFC 209, Tyron 'The Chosen One' Woodley and Stephen Thompson stepped into the Octagon for a highly anticipated rematch that had been several months in the making.… Read more
Jose Aldo hints at "secret" plan for "superfight"
UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo may currently be gearing up for his UFC 212 fight with Max Holloway on June 3rd to unify the interim and undisputed featherweight titles, however the UFC… Read more
Chael Sonnen says Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather "Is ON"
Throughout the course of 2017, conflicting reports have continued to emerge regarding the status of a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing superfight. While offers have been made on both sides,… Read more
Mayday! Former title challenger granted release from the UFC
Former UFC interim bantamweight title challenger Michael "Mayday" McDonald (17-4 MMA) has been granted an official release from his contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship according to ESPN. McDonald cited "dishonest" business… Read more
VIDEO | UFC Hall of Fame fighter Matt Hughes considering comeback
https://youtu.be/CYeJHPk-Ygc UFC Hall of Fame fighter and former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes recently sat down with Joe Buck for an upcoming episode of AT&T's "Undeniable with Joe Buck", where he hinted… Read more
Lorenz Larkin leaves UFC in favor of Bellator contract
Bellator has scooped up another fighter from the UFC as Lorenz Larkin was announced under the Bellator promotion on Thursday. Bellator President Scott Coker tweeted a link to Larkin's signing and said,… Read more
Chris Weidman weighs-in on Michael Bisping vs. Georges St-Pierre
This year, UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping will step into the Octagon to fight former UFC welterweight kingpin Georges St-Pierre in a highly anticipated middleweight title fight. While there has been no… Read more
Alan Jouban on Georges St-Pierre: I think he sees Bisping as a more favorable fight than Tyron Woodley
Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre has signed a shiny new deal with the UFC, and is poised for a return to the Octagon later this year. His return, however, will not… Read more
VIDEO | Dana White: I would never keep Conor McGregor from making that kind of money
https://youtu.be/Ze5EWZTVomI UFC President Dana White seems to have recently changed his tone on the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match. Just a short time ago, White was adamant that the boxing… Read more
Duane Ludwig on infamous Garbrandt-Dillashaw KO video: From what I understand it was from a wrestling scramble
The next title fight in the ever-exciting UFC bantamweight division will pit reigning champion Cody Garbrandt against former champion and estranged teammate TJ Dillashaw at a to-be-determined date. Before the two bantamweight… Read more
VIDEO | Dana White talks about the latest with Nick and Nate Diaz
https://youtu.be/Ze5EWZTVomI UFC President Dana White has his finger on the pulse for what is happening with his biggest stars in the UFC, which include Nick and Nate Diaz. TMZ recently caught up… Read more
Makwan Amirkhani will not fight after this Saturday until the UFC visits Finland
Streaking UFC featherweight prospect Makwan Amirkhani has certainly proven himself to be one of the hottest rising stars on the UFC's roster as he has gone 3-0 in the UFC, with two… Read more
Alan Jouban is leaving no stone unturned in preparation for Gunnar Nelson
This Saturday, in the co-main event of the UFC's latest trip to London, England, rising welterweight Alan Jouban will take on dangerous Icelandic star Gunnar Nelson. Nelson is known primarily for his… Read more
Dana White reveals time he & Tito Ortiz brawled on a private plane
It's no secret that UFC President Dana White and UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz certainly have their fair share of animosity dating back many years. At one point in time, the… Read more
Invicta champ Megan Anderson defends "Cyborg," criticizes USADA
Late last year, featherweight superstar Cristiane "Cyborg" Justino failed a drug test administered by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). Given that Cyborg has had issues with performing enhancers in the past, the… Read more
Dana White now confident McGregor-Mayweather will happen
Throughout the course of 2017, conflicting reports have continued to emerge regarding the status of a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather superfight in the boxing ring. While Mayweather and the UFC… Read more
Invicta champ Megan Anderson breaks down potential clash with "Cyborg"
Megan Anderson, who currently holds the Invicta interim featherweight title, is one of the best female featherweights on the planet today. While there is no indication that she'll sign with the UFC… Read more
Duane Ludwig on TUF 25: This is by far the best season for the fights themselves
The next season of The Ultimate Fighter, TUF 25, looks like it should be a good one. The season will be coached by reigning bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt and former champion TJ… Read more