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Gegard Mousasi: Michael Bisping has "a good chance" against Yoel Romero
Tom Taylor - January 31, 2017
In June of 2016, British middleweight veteran Michael Bisping shocked the world by snuffing Luke Rockhold in the first round to win the UFC middleweight title. Bisping followed this win by defending… Read more
Conor McGregor rips Georges St-Pierre, offers advice to MMAAA
Scott Hernandez - January 31, 2017
In 2016, former UFC welterweight kingpin Georges St-Pierre, former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez, former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw, and top ranked fighters Donald Cerrone & Tim Kennedy announced the formation… Read more
Mairbek Taisumov is "tired of waiting" for Anthony Pettis to sign his contract
Tom Taylor - January 31, 2017
Chechen-Austrian talent Mairbek Taisumov is one of the hottest prospects in UFC lightweight division. For the reasoning behind this claim, look no further than his four most recent fights in the Octagon.… Read more
Conor McGregor breaks silence on Ronda Rousey's media blackout
Scott Hernandez - January 31, 2017
While Conor McGregor may have had a pay-per view interview this past weekend to discuss his future plans in the Octagon, talks ultimately shifted to Ronda Rousey. Leading up to UFC 207,… Read more
Gegard Mousasi worries Trump's travel ban will keep him out of UFC 210 fight with Chris Weidman
Tom Taylor - January 31, 2017
At UFC 210, which is scheduled for April 8 in Buffalo, New York, Gegard Mousasi has the opportunity to burst into middleweight title contention with a win over former champion Chris Weidman… Read more
Jorge Masvidal is down for an "easy money" fight with Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - January 31, 2017
Last weekend, in the co-main event of the UFC's latest trip to Denver, American Top Team staple Jorge Masvidal secured one of the best wins of his career by knocking out Donald… Read more
UFC Fight Night 104: Bermudez vs. Korean Zombie official fight card
Tom Taylor - January 31, 2017
This Sunday, the Super Bowl will take over the NRG Stadium in Houston Texas. One night before the big game, the UFC will touch down in Houston's Toyota Center with UFC Fight… Read more
Artem Lobov: Conor McGregor would beat Manny Pacquiao in "one or two rounds"
Tom Taylor - January 31, 2017
Over the last few months, the combat sports world has been abuzz with the possibility of a boxing mega fight between MMA superstar Conor McGregor and semi-retired boxing great Floyd Mayweather. Yet while… Read more
Opening odds favor TJ Dillashaw to take the bantamweight title from Cody Garbrandt
Tom Taylor - January 30, 2017
Late last year, in the co-main event of UFC 207, Cody Garbrandt wrested the UFC bantamweight title from the waist of Dominick Cruz with a surprisingly dominant unanimous decision win. Several weeks… Read more
Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone's first social media post after losing to Jorge Masvidal
Russell Ess - January 30, 2017
Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone's streak at welterweight came to a halt on Saturday night when he met Jorge Masvidal in the Octagon at UFC on FOX 23. Cerrone, who went into the fight… Read more
VIDEO | Conor McGregor goes off on why he lost all respect for 'f***ing bitch' Nate Diaz
Russell Ess - January 30, 2017
https://www.facebook.com/MysticMac88/videos/1200097753438702/ The history between Conor McGregor and rival Nate Diaz is simply captivating. The two UFC stars have fought each other twice in the UFC and hold a win apiece, giving them… Read more
VIDEO | Jorge Masvidal explains conversation he had with Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone's grandmother after their fight
Russell Ess - January 30, 2017
https://youtu.be/0QpI0chNNJc Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone and his grandmother have one of the most adoring bonds that you will find in the sport of mixed martial arts. Cerrone, who spent his time growing up… Read more
VIDEO | Dana White gives Conor McGregor a stern warning for his 'F**k the UFC' comment
Russell Ess - January 30, 2017
https://youtu.be/wPqZ6Cf3n-8 It surely seems like UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor feels he is overtaking the entire UFC promotion. On Saturday, McGregor was a part of a live Q&A with MMA journalist Ariel… Read more
UFC featherweight champ Jose Aldo is interested in a career in boxing
Tom Taylor - January 30, 2017
These days, the biggest ongoing story in combat sports is a potential boxing mega bout between UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and semi-retired boxing great Floyd Mayweather. As it turns out, however,… Read more
Radio host Jason Ellis is campaigning for a fight with CM Punk
Tom Taylor - January 30, 2017
In September of 2016, pro wrestling star CM Punk made his long-awaited first steps into the Octagon against young prospect Mickey Gall. Punk did so with little in the way of martial… Read more
VIDEO | Daniel Cormier says Ronda Rousey will never be dominant again
Tom Taylor - January 30, 2017
https://youtu.be/FVlukR4icXQ Late last year, in the main event of UFC 207, former women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey returned to the cage for the first time since she was turned off by a… Read more
Julianna Peña releases statement after submission loss to Valentina Shevchenko
Tom Taylor - January 30, 2017
On Saturday night, in the main event of the UFC's latest trip to Denver, Julianna Peña stepped into the cage with dangerous Kyrgyzstani striker Valentina Shevchenko. She entered this bout on an… Read more