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Kevin Lee explains why he believes Khabib Nurmagomedov pulled out of UFC 209
While Khabib Nurmagomedov's last-minute withdrawal from UFC 209 was certainly a surprising move, UFC President Dana White was very open about the fact that he believes Nurmagomedov's team could have saved the… Read more
2 American Animals Episode 32 - Cris Cyborg Joins the Show!
On this episode of American Animals, Erik Apple and TJ De Santis review all of the latest and greatest in MMA news, including the announcement of Georges St-Pierre versus Michael Bisping. Also,… Read more
Tony Ferguson gives demands for Khabib Nurmagomedov rebooking
This past weekend at UFC 209, top ranked lightweights Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson were set to face off in the co-main event for the interim lightweight title. Unfortunately, the day of… Read more
VIDEO | Tyron Woodley describes touching story on why he is giving his newest UFC belt away
https://youtu.be/ms3g5Bx4L_I Tyron Woodley had another new UFC welterweight champion belt wrapped around his waist on Saturday night. "The Chosen One" successfully defended his title as judges awarded him a majority decision in… Read more
VIDEO | Watch Elkins' comeback, Overeem's KO, and other UFC 209 highlights in slow motion
https://youtu.be/DP-Zc2NX8Io Last Saturday night, the UFC returned to the combat sports mecca of Las Vegas, Nevada with UFC 209. Though this anticipated card was rocked by the last minute cancelation of its… Read more
VIDEO | Brendan Schaub explains why Michael Bisping was snapping at Eddie Bravo
https://youtu.be/0RopTWl2HJw?t=1h13m11s Last week in Las Vegas after the World MMA Awards, we saw a video of UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping in a heated argument with Eddie Bravo. It wasn't clear from… Read more
Daniel Cormier is not happy with the official UFC 210 poster
In a few short weeks, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will attempt to defend his title against absurdly powerful knockout artist Anthony "Rumble" Johnson. The pair's light heavyweight title showdown, which… Read more
Two big fights added to UFC 211 lineup
UFC 211, which will occur on May 13 in Dallas, Texas, is already absolutely stacked. The card will be headlined by a heavyweight title fight between champ Stipe Miocic and challenger Junior… Read more
Georges St-Pierre explains how draining being a UFC champion is
Former UFC welterweight kingpin Georges St-Pierre has not fought in over three years now. The last time 'Rush' stepped into the Octagon to fight, he was competing against Johny Hendricks in hopes… Read more
Amanda Nunes wants 145 belt, doesn't want Cyborg fight
UFC women's bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes has been extremely open about the fact that she would like to become the first ever two-division UFC women's champion. With the recent addition of the… Read more
Jacare Souza goes off on Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold
Top ranked UFC middleweight contender Ronaldo Jacare Souza has been on a tear of the UFC's middleweight division. With a controversial split decision loss to Yoel Romero being the only mark on… Read more
Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager opens up on UFC 209 fiasco
This past weekend, undefeated UFC lightweight Khabib 'The Eagle' Nurmagomedov was set to step into the Octagon with streaking lightweight contender Tony Ferguson for a highly anticipated interim lightweight title fight. Unfortunately,… Read more
Frustrated Floyd Mayweather tells Conor McGregor to "sign the paper"
The biggest ongoing narrative in combat sports today surrounds a potential boxing mega fight between UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor, and semi-retired boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr. Each week, this prospective showdown… Read more
Ben Rothwell flagged by USADA for potential anti-doping violation
UFC heavyweight fighter Ben Rothwell has been flagged by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for a potential anti-doping violation. The UFC released the following statement on their notification from USADA on Tuesday:… Read more
Eddie Alvarez vs. Dustin Poirier official
The UFC's lightweight division is going to get much more interesting in Conor McGregor's absence! While UFC 209's Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson interim lightweight title fight was scrapped, two other top… Read more
UFC rankings updated following UFC 209 - Nate Diaz dropping in lightweight ranks
The UFC updated their rankings following UFC 209, which took place over the weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley was able to jump up a spot to the… Read more
VIDEO | Ahead of UFC Fight Night 106, Watch Vitor Belfort KO Luke Rockhold
https://youtu.be/HKY9GiJgUHw This weekend, former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort will return to the Octagon. He will do so in his native Brazil, where he will be taking on former welterweight contender… Read more
VIDEO | Diego Sanchez strengthening jaw muscles ahead of
https://youtu.be/eM_UVKacqPA Ahead of UFC veteran Diego Sanchez's UFC Fight Night 108 scrap with Al Iaquinta, 'The Nightmare' is looking to strengthen his chin in an effort to avoid being knocked out. Details… Read more