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Daniel Cormier vows to knock Rumble Johnson out
Scott Hernandez - January 27, 2017
In the main event of UFC 210, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will step into the Octagon to defend his title belt for the second time as he once again will… Read more
The 5 Best UFC on Fox Cards so far
Tom Taylor - January 27, 2017
This weekend, the UFC will touch down in Denver with UFC on Fox 23. Headlined by a bantamweight number one contender fight between Julianna Peña and Valentina Shevchenko, co-headlined by a welterweight… Read more
All fighters but one make weight for UFC on FOX 23 event
Russell Ess - January 27, 2017
All the fighters set to compete on the UFC on FOX 23 event took to the scales on Friday in Denver, Colorado for the official weigh-ins with every fighter on the card… Read more
VIDEO | Conor McGregor smacks fan's camera away after man approaches his car
Scott Hernandez - January 27, 2017
https://youtu.be/4ksqORh0XlA UFC superstar Conor McGregor has earned the reputation as one of the most engaging superstars on the UFC roster. McGregor is frequently seen interacting with fans, and posing for both pictures… Read more
Daniel Cormier blasts Gina Carano for advice to Ronda Rousey
Scott Hernandez - January 27, 2017
To close out 2016, former UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey made her highly anticipated return to the Octagon as she fought UFC women's bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes in the main event… Read more
UFC releases two ranked flyweights
Scott Hernandez - January 27, 2017
While UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson has arguably cleaned out his division, the UFC has now released two ranked flyweights. Former UFC flyweight title challenger Ali Bagautinov and #12 ranked Zach Makovsky… Read more
EXCLUSIVE | Jorge Masvidal on Cowboy fight: He's going to get beat down
Tom Taylor - January 27, 2017
Tomorrow night, in the co-main event of the UFC's latest stop in Denver, Colorado, dangerous veteran Jorge Masvidal will get a big step up in competition against the streaking Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone.… Read more
In a perfect world, Daniel Cormier would fight Jon Jones "over and over again"
Tom Taylor - January 27, 2017
In January of 2015, an undefeated Daniel Cormier challenged his hated rival Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight title. Though he put up an admirable fight against the seemingly unbeatable Jones,… Read more
Chael Sonnen addresses Ortiz loss, fixed fight allegations
Tom Taylor - January 27, 2017
Last weekend, in the main event of Bellator 170, MMA superstar Chael Sonnen returned to the cage after a hiatus of three years. He did so against retiring UFC Hall-of-Famer Tito Ortiz. Though… Read more
With contract dispute resolved, Al Iaquinta to return to the Octagon
Tom Taylor - January 27, 2017
Back in November, the UFC made it's long awaited debut in New York City with UFC 205. Given that this event marked the organization’s first trip to The Big Apple, it unsurprisingly… Read more
VIDEO | Anderson Silva and Jacare Souza training together for UFC 208
Russell Ess - January 26, 2017
https://youtu.be/NhegJHOH9gY Brazilian middleweight stars Anderson Silva and Ronald "Jacare" Souza are set to return to competition in the Octagon at UFC 208, which takes place at the Barcalys Center in Brooklyn, New… Read more
AUDIO | Julianna Pena says Ronda Rousey was not allowed to be hit in the face in camp, threatened training partners with $1M lawsuit
Russell Ess - January 26, 2017
https://youtu.be/ytrcJz873vI?t=5m17s #2 UFC ranked women's bantamweight Julianna Pena is set to fight #1 UFC ranked Valentina Shevchenko at UFC on FOX 23 on January 28 in Denver Colorado. With the winner likely… Read more
Joe Schilling and Phil Baroni beef on Nate Diaz's Instagram post
Russell Ess - January 26, 2017
You won't see former kickboxing and Muay Thai champion Joe Schilling and MMA pioneer Phil Baroni enjoying any time when near one another. The two scrappers have had bad blood for quite… Read more
Anderson Silva dives into why he wants a fight against Conor McGregor
Russell Ess - January 26, 2017
Former UFC middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva wants a piece of the current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor. Although technically two weight classes apart as of their last fights, McGregor has fought Nate… Read more
Yoel Romero trolls Michael Bisping on social media
Scott Hernandez - January 26, 2017
Yoel Romero is really working for the middleweight title shot! To end 2016, UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping made his first successful title defense as he picked up a unanimous decision win… Read more
VIDEO | Eddie Murphy's nephew DESTROYS opponent in pro boxing debut
Scott Hernandez - January 26, 2017
https://www.facebook.com/BrandynBadNewsLynch/videos/1253982954649595/ Eddie Murphy's nephew could have a bright career in boxing ahead of him! The famed actor and comedian was recently spotted at boxing fights with his nephew Brandyn Lynch, who was… Read more
Rafael dos Anjos details horrors of weight cut to 155 pounds
Scott Hernandez - January 26, 2017
In 2017, former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos will step in the Octagon at welterweight for the first time in his professional career after dropping back to back losses at 155… Read more
Chris Weidman promises "the old me" in Gegard Mousasi fight
Scott Hernandez - January 26, 2017
This week, news surfaced that former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman would be stepping into the Octagon at UFC 210 in April to fight streaking middleweight veteran Gegard Mousasi in a highly… Read more