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Holly Holm's coach calls for harsh punishment for Cris Cyborg failed drug test
Scott Hernandez - February 17, 2017
In December of 2016, news surfaced that Invicta FC women's featherweight champion Cris Cyborg, who was 2-0 in the UFC in catchweight fights, had been notified of a potential USADA anti-doping violation… Read more
TJ Dillashaw accuses Urijah Faber of purposely continuing beef
Scott Hernandez - February 17, 2017
It's no secret that former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw's split with Team Alpha Male was a very bitter one. After Dillashaw left TAM to join Elevation Fight Team in Colorado, Urijah… Read more
AUDIO | Ariel Helwani reasons why the UFC and Georges St-Pierre have finally reached an agreement
Russell Ess - February 17, 2017
https://youtu.be/QCTgz3hMAxY It is no secret that former UFC welterweight kingping Georges St-Pierre has been trying to make a return to fighting in the UFC. Recently, UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping said on… Read more
Michael Page books next fight at Bellator 179 in London
Russell Ess - February 17, 2017
Bellator announced on Friday the next challenge for rising welterweight star Michael Page. "MVP" will take on Derek Anderson at Bellator 179 in London, which features a main event matchup between Paul… Read more
Travis Browne will not have Edmond Tarverdyan in his corner for UFC Halifax bout against Derrick Lewis
Russell Ess - February 17, 2017
A hard-hitting main event matchup between two UFC heavyweights takes place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada this weekend. #8 UFC ranked heavyweight Derrick Lewis takes on #9 ranked Travis Browne as the… Read more
VIDEO | UFC Rankings updated following UFC 208 - Ronda Rousey moves up after Holly Holm loses
Russell Ess - February 17, 2017
https://youtu.be/qXuXJwBfgQc The UFC rankings have been updated following UFC 208 where Holly Holm and Germaine de Randamie fought for the inaugural UFC women's featherweight championship in the main event. Randamie had her… Read more
BREAKING: Georges St-Pierre returns! OFFICIALLY back in UFC
Scott Hernandez - February 17, 2017
This just in! Former UFC welterweight kingpin Georges St-Pierre has reportedly officially signed his new contract with the UFC. This news that Georges St-Pierre returns comes on the heels of reports surfacing… Read more
Travis Browne fires back at "ignorant" Derrick Lewis
Scott Hernandez - February 17, 2017
Ahead of their scheduled 'UFC Fight Night: Halifax' scrap Sunday night, heavyweights Derrick Lewis and Travis Browne have continued to increase the amount of trash talk they are doing. Lewis lobbed a… Read more
The time Gian Villante & Chris Weidman fought gangsters
Scott Hernandez - February 17, 2017
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman may seem like a family man now, but just seven years ago Chris Weidman fought gangsters with fellow UFC fighter Gian Villante. Weidman recalled the situation… Read more
VIDEO | Referee's incompetence causes cornerman to jump cage and rescue fighter
Tom Taylor - February 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/Jolassanda/status/832594945131368449 Mixed martial arts officiating is an ever controversial topic. It seems that every week, we have a new reason to criticize the sport's judges and referees for their blunders and missteps.… Read more
Derrick Lewis gets personal with Travis Browne, calls for top 5 opponent
Scott Hernandez - February 17, 2017
Sunday in Halifax, streaking UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis will step into the Octagon with Travis Browne, who will be looking to bounce back from his current 2-fight skid. After controversially defeating Matt… Read more
Michael Bisping: Anderson Silva is "tarnishing his legacy"
Tom Taylor - February 17, 2017
Last weekend, in the co-main event of UFC 208, former middleweight champion and bona fide MMA legend Anderson Silva took on dangerous middleweight contender Derek Brunson. Despite the propensity for violent finishes… Read more
Conor McGregor flaunts lavish lifestyle on social media
Tom Taylor - February 17, 2017
It's now been a few months since we've seen Conor McGregor in the UFC's Octagon. That, however, doesn't mean the MMA megastar hasn't been busy. McGregor is currently in the midst of… Read more
Valerie Letourneau no longer with UFC
Scott Hernandez - February 16, 2017
Longtime UFC women's straight fighter Valerie Letournaeu has been on a bit of skid lately, going 0-3 over the course of the past year and a half as she had a 4-fight… Read more
Rafael dos Anjos names desired opponents at welterweight
Scott Hernandez - February 16, 2017
After dropping his second straight loss at lightweight in 2016, Rafael dos Anjos announced that he would be making the jump up to welterweight in hopes of experiencing a bit of a… Read more
Anderson Silva releases statement after controversial win, asserts himself as 'the best in the world'
Russell Ess - February 16, 2017
Anderson Silva picked up his first official win in over four years last weekend at UFC 208. However, the fight did not go without some controversy. Silva was awarded a unanimous decision… Read more
First Las Vegas casino accepting bets on Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor with staggering odds
Russell Ess - February 16, 2017
If you're the betting type and are able to place a wager in Las Vegas, Nevada, a casino has started accepting bets on a Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing match with… Read more
Georges St-Pierre open to fighting Nick Diaz or Michael Bisping
Scott Hernandez - February 16, 2017
Throughout the course of the past year, reports and rumors have continued to surface in regards to a potential return of Georges St-Pierre. In 2016, reports surfaced that Georges St-Pierre and the… Read more