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Al Iaquinta still not happy with UFC contract despite accepting a fight
When the UFC made it's long awaited debut in New York City in November, it only seemed logical that talented New York lightweight "Ragin'" Al Iaquinta would be a part of the… Read more
Matt Mitrione opens up on surgery for kidney stones following Bellator 172 withdrawal
This past weekend, MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko was slated to make his highly anticipated Bellator MMA debut against UFC veteran Matt Mitrione in a highly anticipated showdown that would have seen both… Read more
Fredde Roach not counting McGregor out of Mayweather superfight
Throughout the course of 2017, the possibility of a Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match has continued to dominate combat sports headlines. While it has been made extremely clear that the… Read more
VIDEO | Rory MacDonald and Paul Daley have first staredown ahead of Bellator 179 battle
https://youtu.be/OAOOvVxFm6I Late last year, it was announced that former UFC welterweight title challenger Rory MacDonald had signed with Bellator MMA. For a time, it looked as though the dangerous Canadian star would be… Read more
Ian McCall details illness that forced him out of UFC 208: it "scared the sh*t out of me"
Earlier this month, on the undercard of UFC 208, fan favorite flyweight Ian McCall was expected to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon. Regrettably, his comeback fight was foiled when he… Read more
Firas Zahabi eyes Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping for Georges St-Pierre's return
Last week, we learned that after months of rumors, reports, negotiations and stalemates, The UFC and Georges St-Pierre had agreed on the terms for a new contract. Given that St-Pierre is widely… Read more
VIDEO | Joe Rogan lets Todd Grisham criticism slip on his podcast
https://youtu.be/3pOL5JHvty4 On Sunday night, the UFC made its second trip to snowy Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It did so with UFC Fight Night 105. The card featured plenty of action. In the… Read more
Freddie Roach gives timeline for Georges St-Pierre's next fight, will be in his corner
Fans were ecstatic to hear that Georges St-Pierre and the UFC have finally reached an agreement for St-Pierre to fight again in the Octagon. Famed boxing trainer Freddie Roach and St-Pierre's CAA… Read more
Junior Dos Santos says Fabricio Werdum turned down three fights with him
The last few months have been pretty crazy for former heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos. After a successful surgery mid-way through 2016, he began campaigning for a fight in the fall. When no… Read more
Derrick Lewis shows no mercy with social media post following KO over Travis Browne
Derrick Lewis is now on a six-fight winning streak in the UFC heavyweight division. On Sunday, Lewis scored a huge win by knocking out Travis Browne in the main event of UFC… Read more
Johny Hendricks on Georges St-Pierre's return: 'I’m going to have to beat his face in'
Georges S-Pierre's last fight in the Octagon was against Johny Hendricks at UFC 167 back on November 16, 2013. Now, with "Rush" and the UFC working out an agreement for the former… Read more
Former UFC flyweight title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi signs with Rizin FF
Over the last few weeks, the UFC has generated some significant controversy by releasing a handful of top-flight fighters from their roster. Some of the more noteworthy of these fighters are ranked… Read more
Athlete Outfitting Pay for UFC Halifax: Johny Hendricks tops payroll at $15,000
On Sunday night, the UFC touched down in snowy Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada for the second time. In the card's main event, we saw streaking heavyweight destroyer Derrick Lewis collect another skull by… Read more
Carla Esparza releases statement on controversial loss to Randa Markos
On Sunday night, the UFC returned to Halifax, Nova Scotia with UFC Fight Night 105. On the evening's undercard, former strawweight queen Carla Esparza returned from a lengthy layoff against Canada's own… Read more
Pros react to Derrick Lewis' knockout of Travis Browne, late referee stoppage
Last night, the UFC touched down in snow covered Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada for a second time. In the evening's main event, streaking heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis faced arguably the biggest test… Read more
Pros react to Johny Hendricks' decision defeat of Hector Lombard
Last night, in the co-main event of the UFC's latest trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks sought to rebound from a tough three-fight losing streak with… Read more
UFC Halifax Results: Johny Hendricks defeats Hector Lombard
UFC Halifax Results: Johny Hendricks vs. Hector Lombard A middleweight bout between former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks and former Bellator champ Hector Lombard served as the co-main event of tonight's UFC… Read more
UFC Halifax Results: Gavin Tucker defeats Sam Sicilia
A featherweight bout between Sam Sicilia and Gavin Tucker took place on tonight's UFC Fight Night 105 main card in Halifax, Canada. Round one begins and Tucker comes forward quickly and lands… Read more