Nate Diaz says UFC 196 numbers proved he was needle-mover all along
“I knew that I brought the numbers. When I fought on Fox it was like 3, 4, 5 million viewers every time I fight and headline these Fox shows. That’s where my argument was in […]
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Cain Velasquez vs. Travis Browne reportedly in the works for UFC 200 in July
With Stipe Miocic getting the shot at UFC Heavyweight Champion Fabricio Werdum, former champion Cain Velasquez needs a new opponent for his return from injury, and according to Wednesday’s UFC Tonight program, that may be […]
Luke Rockhold says Chris Weidman “like a lost puppy,” UFC 199 bout will be “over before he even knows it”
“Obviously, not having the belt has gotten to him. He’s just making up a lot of things in his head, seemingly – I don’t know where he’s coming from. It’s just really emotional. Maybe he’s […]
Holly Holm’s coach believes Ronda Rousey rematch would bring same outcome, wants Miesha Tate rematch at UFC 200
With Holly Holm’s loss to Miesha Tate at UFC 196, the UFC is expecting Rousey’s return to now come against the new champion given their history together. She had delayed her return due to a […]
Frank Mir targeting leg locks against Mark Hunt, warns him to tap if he wants to continue career
“I’ve worked a lot of leg attacks. I love leg locks and heel hooks and kneebars. They’re complex and hard to avoid. I feel like if we get down to the ground, defending his legs […]
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Corey Anderson reportedly headed to UFC 198 “Werdum vs. Miocic” card in Brazil
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua was pulled from a planned with with Rashad Evans on next month’s UFC on Fox 19 event after a knee injury flared up in training. It was the UFC’s call to pull […]
New York State Assembly Speaker reportedly to bring MMA vote next week; UFC releases statement
The New York MMA push is continuing to gain steam Tuesday following a report from Vice’s Fightland early in the day. A follow up from the New York Daily News, citing sources within the Assembly, […]
Nate Diaz says there’s nothing wrong with tapping out, Conor McGregor was “all the way done” at UFC 196
While Conor McGregor’s reaction to losing to Nate Diaz at UFC 196 has been mostly met positively. However, he’s gotten some criticism for tapping out in the first place, especially after Holly Holm went out […]
Quick Tweet: Jon Jones excited over brother Chandler’s trade to Arizona Cardinals
Jon Jones’ little brother Chandler is heading closer to him. The NFL pro bowl defensive end was traded from the New England Patriots to the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday, bringing him just a state away […]
Junior dos Santos assesses UFC 198’s Werdum-Miocic title bout, believes Miocic “has an advantage”
“Werdum has evolved a lot, he impressed in the few times he fought. He has evolved a lot. His ground game is the best in the heavyweight division, no question about it. He has what […]
Report: MMA bill in New York could be pushed through State Assembly this week
The overlong wait to lift the ban on mixed martial arts in New York may finally come to an end this year (deja vu), with Vice’s Fightland reporting that the Democratic Conference of the New […]
UFC newcomer Curtis Blaydes now in against Francis Ngannou at UFC Fight Night 86 in Zagreb
There’s been a slight change to next month’s UFC Fight Night 86 event in Zagreb, as Curtis Blaydes is now in against Francis Ngannou. The UFC’s French Twitter account first announced the change. Ngannou was […]
UFC’s MacDonald looking at free agency after “Wonderboy” bout: “Whoever wants to pay me the most is where I’ll go”
“I want to make the most money I can. I want to get paid for what I bring to the table. I’ve sacrificed a lot to get to the top, to the world title. I […]
WSOF Lightweight Champ Justin Gaethje plans to finish out current WSOF contract, then find his worth on the market
More and more fighters are looking to find out how much they’re worth on the open market, and it’s not just those in the UFC. World Series of Fighting Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje is the […]
Nate Diaz after UFC 196 win over Conor McGregor: “I feel like the UFC wants to weed me the f*** out of this position”
“I feel like, honest, I feel like the UFC wants to weed me the f*** out of this position. I don’t know if I’m supposed to say that. Sorry. I feel like a lot of […]
Zubaira Tukhugov meets Renato “Moicano” at UFC 198 in Brazil this May
25-year-old Chechen featherweight Zubaira Tukhugov will seek his fourth UFC win in four UFC appearances this May, as the organization announced on Monday that he’ll meet the unbeaten Renato “Moicano” Carneiro at UFC 198 in […]
Alan Patrick remains on UFC Fight Night 85 card in Australia, meets newcomer Damien Brown
Alan Patrick will remain on this weekend’s UFC Fight Night 85 event in Australia, with the UFC announcing Monday that he’ll take on newcomer Damien Brown. Patrick lost opponent Chad Laprise over the weekend due […]
Carlos Condit “on hiatus,” but would find UFC 200 rematch with Robbie Lawler “ideal”
“I’m still kind of up in the air for me. I don’t know. I want the title fight with Lawler. I feel like I should be the champion and I should be defending the belt. […]
Dustin Poirier vs. Bobby Green booked for UFC 199 in California this June
Dustin Poirier has been fantastic since moving back up to the lightweight division, and he’ll look to score his fourth straight win in the division this June when he takes on Bobby Green at UFC […]
Greg Jackson says he promised Andrei Arlovski he’d work with him against teammate Alistair Overeem
Two Jackson-Winkeljohn fighters will be competing against one another this May when Andrei Arlovski and Alistair Overeem meet at UFC Fight Night 87 in Rotterdam. In a rare move for coach Greg Jackson, he’ll actually […]
Rory MacDonald reflects on brutal Robbie Lawler title bout at UFC 189, explains long layoff
Rory MacDonald is returning to the cage this June for the first time since his epic title fight with Robbie Lawler last July. The fight was a grueling and violent as any title fight the […]
Chris Weidman wants to dominate Luke Rockhold at UFC 199, prove title loss a fluke
“I knew what I was getting myself into, but I still thought I could go out there and beat him. Even with [foot and elbow injuries]. And he proved that I was wrong. He came […]
ROUNDTABLE: After UFC 196 title win, will Miesha Tate’s third bout with Ronda Rousey play out any differently?
Given Miesha Tate’s victory over Holly Holm, do you believe her expected third fight with Ronda Rousey will play out any differently? Why or why not? What should be next for Holm if that fight […]
UFC Fight Night 87 in Rotterdam adds intriguing lightweight bout between Nick Hein and Jon Tuck
An intriguing lightweight matchup is coming to the UFC Fight Night 87 card in Rotterdam this May, with the UFC announcing this week that Nick Hein will take on Jon Tuck. Hein, the 31-year-old German […]
Chris Leben on heart condition that scrapped return in Bellator: “Basically, my heart is failing”
Chris Leben’s hopes of returning to MMA in 2016 were dashed for medical reasons, as he failed several EKG tests before doctors determined that his heart was pumping at only 18% of where it should […]