UFC News

Scott Hernandez - January 20, 2016

The UFC tentatively has reserved the Madison Square Garden on April 23rd for a highly anticipated Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier rematch at UFC 198 without knowing for certain whether or not New York will allow the UFC to host an event there. On January 19th the UFC requested a ruling from Judge Kimba Wood in regards to their Primary Injunction filed back in September.

Scott Hernandez - January 20, 2016

Since Dominick Cruz reclaimed his UFC bantamweight championship on Sunday night in Boston there has been much speculation as to who he would defend his title against first. While many felt that the fight with Dillashaw was close enough to warrant an immediate rematch, Urijah Faber played the role of the opportunist and called out Cruz within moments of ‘The Dominator’ reclaiming his belt.

Scott Hernandez - January 20, 2016

Today the UFC will hold its UFC 197 press conference ahead of the highly anticipated March 5th event.

Scott Hernandez - January 20, 2016

#UFC197 promos done, straight to the gym! #Boom #Igetshitdone A photo posted by Miesha Tate (@mieshatate) on Jan 19, 2016 at 4:09pm PST

Scott Hernandez - January 20, 2016

Former UFC fighter Cung Le went back to his bread and butter doing action films and he’s just as action packed as always.   In 2008 Le one the Strikeforce middleweight title and entered the UFC in 2011.   His first task was Wanderlei Silva at UFC 139, the scrap ended  in a TKO loss for Le.

Russell Ess - January 20, 2016

BJ Penn has buzzing in the media after announcing he will be coming out of retirement for a run at the UFC featherweight title. Penn, a UFC Hall of Fame legend has taken a step out of the comfort of his hometown in Hilo, Hawaii and finds himself in one of the most established MMA training camps in the world at JacksonWink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Penn spoke with KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello on his plans for fighting again in the UFC.

Russell Ess - January 20, 2016

Many people who watched the UFC bantamweight title fight between Dominick Cruz and T.J. Dillashaw on Sunday can agree that the fight was extremely close. Cruz ended up winning a split decision to reclaim the belt from Dillashaw in a competitive five-round fight Dillashaw poured his feelings out in an Instagram post talking about the fight and calls Joe Rogan out for what he feels was bias commentating in favor of Cruz. Although judges do not hear what the UFC color commentators are saying during the fight, Dillashaw simply seemed bothered by Rogan’s commentating.

Scott Hernandez - January 19, 2016

Conor McGregor attempts the highly technical “Showtime” kick made famous by none other than Anthony “Showtime” Pettis.   Unfortunately for Pettis he never had the time or the moment for this signature maneuver against Eddie Alvarez last weekend.

Scott Hernandez - January 19, 2016

The UFC announced Tuesday afternoon that Jacare Souza vs. Vitor Belfort would headline a May 14th card in Brazil. The bout is a pivotal one for both fighters. Jacare is coming off a split decision loss to Yoel Romero at UFC 194 that saw Romero become the #1 contender at middleweight, however due to a failed drug test this bout between Jacare and Belfort will likely determine the #1 contender spot at middleweight.

Scott Hernandez - January 19, 2016

Heading into Fedor Emelianenko’s MMA return on New Year’s Eve at Rizin FF there was much speculation as to who Fedor Emelianenko’s opponent would be.. Ultimately, Emelianenko fought and defeated Jaideep Singh, in the very first round of their main event scrap. Following the bout it was revealed that WSOF President and kickboxing legend Ray Sefo was offered the fight, as well as former UFC champion Randy Couture.

Scott Hernandez - January 19, 2016

Former champ TJ Dillashaw lost his title over the weekend, but the 25 minutes in the octagon may of been the most ‘drama free’ time for Dillashaw will be having these days. Duane Ludwig seems to be going on the defensive and letting everyone know that he is the reason where Dillashaw is at in his career ‘success wise’ and Urijah Faber had little to do with the former champs success. Ariel Helwani grabs the quotes:

Scott Hernandez - January 19, 2016

The new age of combat sports is truly remarkable if you think about it.   Could you imagine if Mike Tyson had a twitter account back in the mid 80’s?   Hathtag forget about it.    Now a twitter account from a young Ali would of been magic for the G.O.A.T.  who boasts one of the greatest combat ‘verbal arsenals’ of all time when it came to talking trash.

Scott Hernandez - January 19, 2016

Urijah Faber has been jockeying for a trilogy fight with Dominick Cruz since ‘The Dominator’ reclaimed his UFC bantamweight championship from TJ Dillashaw this past Sunday in Boston. Following the bout, Faber spoke to media members to discuss a potential trilogy fight with Cruz, where he revealed that the pair have been exchanging heated words via text messages for years.

Scott Hernandez - January 19, 2016

It’s time to hear from the champ Robbie Lawler as he enjoys healing up after the insane battle with Carlos Condit at UFC 195 earlier this month.

Scott Hernandez - January 19, 2016

There has been much speculation as to whether or not our namesake BJ Penn would be coming out of retirement for a fight with Nik Lentz. Recently, Lentz penned an open letter to ‘The Prodigy’ in which he stated his terms for a fight, and that a fight wouldn’t happen unless Penn agreed to those specific terms. Penn joined Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, where he revealed that his retirement is officially over, and that he’s going for the featherweight strap with famed coach Greg Jackson in his corner.

Scott Hernandez - January 19, 2016

Cain Velasquez is back in action after losing his title to Fabricio Werdum in Mexico last year.   #1 Velasquez interviews with Karyn Bryant as she breaks down the former champ on the past and future for the AKA fighter.

Russell Ess - January 19, 2016

Ronda Rousey has been laying low since her knockout loss to Holly Holm at UFC 193 back in November of last year. Both fans and critics of Rousey excitedly click and keyboard their opportunity to either praise her in her rise to stardom or criticize her for her hardships she has faced in her career as a polarized superstar. Rousey was buzzing after the weekend simply because she was spotted backstage with a couple competitors from the event including her boyfriend Travis Browne and fellow UFC fighter Maximo Blanco.

Scott Hernandez - January 19, 2016

Making weight for a fight though the years has been taken and broken down to a science.   One of the major variables of ‘peaking’ appropriately for the fight is  having proper food intake program.    George Lockhart is the nutrition consultant that will getting the featherweight champ properly to a heavier weight.