D. FOX: Preliminary card preview for UFC 196 “McGregor vs. Diaz”
For all the excitement there is behind Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz at UFC 196, it’s easy to forget that Holly Holm and Miesha Tate will be fighting for the title. So if that fight […]
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Quick Video: Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz nearly come to blows in staredown after UFC 196 press conference
We’re still two days out from UFC 196, but Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz were about ready to come to blows this afternoon in Las Vegas. Check out their staredown after the final pre-fight press […]
Live Video – Watch final UFC 196 pre-fight press conference with McGregor, Diaz, Holm, and Tate
Their first impromptu press conference led to some fantastic quips and quote, and this afternoon Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz will be on the mic against one another in the final pre-fight press conference for […]
Nate Diaz says he was talking like Conor McGregor before McGregor was in the UFC: “They tried to quiet me down”
“I’ve been already talking that, before he was even in the UFC. And now he’s this new guy with all this new stuff coming out and everybody is pushing him, everyone is like, ‘yeah!’ and […]
Cain Velasquez to return to training in two weeks, targeting UFC return before July
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez is healing up well from back surgery, and according to a report from UFC Tonight on Wednesday, he’s hoping to fight before July. Velasquez lost out on a title […]
Chael Sonnen’s manager thinks he’ll “jump at the change” to fight again after suspension expires this summer
Chael Sonnen may be looking to return to the Octagon. The former multi-time UFC title challenger announced his retirement in 2014 after he was handed a two-year suspension for failing several drug tests for a […]
Conor McGregor says Robbie Lawler bout for Welterweight Title “leading option” for UFC 200: “I would beat Robbie”
“That’s there. I mean, why not? That’s probably the leading option. I like Robbie. I won’t say a bad word about Robbie. He fights with his heart. He’s been around the game so, so long. […]
UFC reportedly discussing welterweight contender bout between Rory MacDonald and Stephen Thompson
A highly intriguing welterweight matchup may be in the works, as it was reported on Wednesday’s UFC Tonight program that the UFC is discussing a fight between Rory MacDonald and Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. MacDonald hasn’t […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, Bad, and Ugly from Bellator 150 and UFC Fight Night 84
Bellator 150 and UFC Fight Night 84 were this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. Bellator 150 BAD/GOOD: Lena Ovchynnikova vs. Rebecca Ruth This was a solid fight, but it was pretty uneventful. […]
Jones to Cormier: Let’s pretend you’re the real Light Heavyweight Champion, and I’ll let you hold my belt
Daniel Cormier’s been taking shots at Jon Jones regarding his failed drug test for cocaine prior to their January 2015 fight, and Jones decided to respond in typical Jones-troll fashion. In a quick video posted […]
Video – Catch up on prep from McGregor, Diaz, Holm, and Tate on “UFC 196 Embedded” episodes two and three
Catch up on the latest episodes of “UFC 196 Embedded,” following Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, Holly Holm, and Miesha Tate into Saturday’s pay-per-view event from Las Vegas. Parts two and three came online Wednesday, and […]
Miesha Tate says she’s “Holly Holm’s kryptonite” into UFC 196: “I am the worst matchup that Holly could ask for”
“I really think that I’m Holly Holm’s kryptonite. I am the worst matchup that Holly could ask for. I have more ring experience. I have a wrestling background, which is a threat there and it’s […]
Pettis on not getting McGregor bout at UFC 196: “I figured he wouldn’t pick me… easier guys for him to fight”
Former UFC Lightweight Champion Anthony Pettis put his name in the hat for this weekend’s UFC 196 main event, but he wasn’t expecting to be selected for the fight, especially because it was Conor McGregor […]
Rafael dos Anjos’ manager lashes out at “bulls*** guy” Conor McGregor, posts picture of dos Anjos’ foot in cast
While Conor McGregor tried to downplay the severity of Rafael dos Anjos’ injury, saying the UFC Lightweight Champ simply bruised his foot, dos Anjos’ manager Ali Abdelaziz this week sought to fire back with a […]
Nate Diaz on short notice UFC 196 main event with Conor McGregor: “Might get murked. Don’t care, though.”
Nate Diaz has no delusions about what the fight he’s taken on short notice this week, and regardless of what happens in his UFC 196 main event bout against Conor McGregor, he won’t be making […]
Jon Jones feels he’s got to beat Alexander Gustafsson again more than he does Daniel Cormier
“Right now there isn’t any [animosity], but I’m sure when I see him, things will ramp up a bit. I haven’t really thought about it at all. I’ve been in the UFC for so many […]
Lightweight Daron Cruickshank announces UFC release after 13-fight run; two others out as well
After 13 fights in the UFC, Daron Cruickshank’s run in the Octagon has come to an end. The Ultimate Fighter Live vet revealed his release on Twitter Tuesday afternoon. I’ve officially been released. It’s been […]
Albert Tumenov vs. Gunnar Nelson booked for UFC Fight Night Rotterdam this May
A highly intriguing welterweight matchup has been added to the UFC Fight Night event in Rotterdam this May, with the UFC announcing on Tuesday that Albert Tumenov will take on Gunnar Nelson. Tumenov’s been on […]
Video – Episode one of “UFC 196 Embedded” with Conor McGregor, Holly Holm, Miesha Tate
The first episode of “UFC 196 Embedded” has been posted online, following Conor McGregor, Holly Holm, and Miesha Tate ahead of Saturday’s event in Las Vegas. Check it out below: Attention iPhone/iPad and Android users, […]
Nate Diaz says he was angling to be GSP’s return opponent before UFC offered Conor McGregor bout
Nate Diaz wasn’t one of the numerous fighters who hit up the UFC to step in against Conor McGregor this week after Rafael dos Anjos was forced to withdraw from UFC 196, but he got […]
Holly Holm doesn’t want to be “one-hit wonder,” thinks Miesha Tate tougher fight than Ronda Rousey “in a lot of ways”
“Now there’s pressure that I don’t want to be this one-hit wonder. I want to be able to show another performance. And in a lot of ways, this is a tougher fight for me. A […]
Ref Herb Dean says Michael Bisping “was not unconscious” after flying knee from Anderson Silva at UFC Fight Night 84
“Well, [Silva] hit him with the knee and dropped him, and then he walked off and started to celebrate. He had been dropped, but you know, in MMA we don’t stop the match just because […]
Matt Mitrione files appeal with Massachusetts commission over Travis Browne loss due to eye gouges, referee incompetence
Matt Mitrione is appealing his loss to Travis Browne at UFC Fight Night 81 due to a multitude of infractions in the bout, and the questionable officiating of referee Gary Forman throughout the fight. In […]
Silva’s coach questions non-stoppage after round three in Bisping bout, scoring of decision at UFC Fight Night 84
I disagree [with the decision]. First of all, I disagree with the knockout. He landed the knee, [Bisping] went down completely out. Anderson stopped hitting him, celebrated. He couldn’t have pushed forward, but stopped. According […]
Nick Diaz takes shot at Michael Bisping after UFC Fight Night 84, Bisping says he’s in if Diaz “wants to throw down”
It never seems to take long for Michael Bisping to find himself a new feud, and after his win over Anderson Silva on Saturday, Nick Diaz became the latest name brought into the mix. It […]