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From the moment Ronda Rousey got over the shock of losing her UFC title to Holly Holm, she vowed she was going to get it back and return to The Octagon. It may have taken her a while to regain her confidence and build up her stamina, speed, and strength, but, after months of training, […]

Paige VanZant returned to the UFC octagon Saturday with a victory after delivering a vicious head kick to her opponent Bec Rawlings. This was VanZant’s first fight back since finishing in second place of last season’s Dancing with the Stars. It was an impressive finish by Paige, who suffered a beat down in her last […]

Now that the ongoing battle between dual-weight contenders Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz has reached a standstill and the UFC doesn’t seem too interested in booking a trilogy bout, speculation about the Irishman’s next opponent has made its way into the headlines, and some intriguing options have surfaced. Among the names already mentioned, newly-crowned UFC […]

Benson Henderson beat out Patricio “Pitbull” Freire via TKO at Bellator 160 after Freire signaled he couldn’t go on midway through the second round. According to Sherdog, Benson and “Pitbull” were in a clinch in which Henderson was clamping Freire’s lower leg between his shins. After the two fighters separated and Freire unloaded a flurry […]

UFC 202 delivered one of the best cards the sport has ever produced. Conor McGregor came out on top in a closely contested five-round war with Stockton’s Nate Diaz. According to UFC president Dana White, Ronda Rousey’s highly anticipated return could be bigger than UFC 202. UFC 202 PPV buys put the event as the […]

The UFC 205 card is a bit more anticipated than normal because the promotion has never held a show in New York City before. Obviously, MMA fans are going to want to know which big-name fighters are going to be appearing that night. According to ESPN, Ronda Rousey will not be one of them. At […]

Since 2013, Donald Cerrone has had 15 fights in the UFC only losing to Rafael Dos Anjos and Anthony Pettis. After losing a lightweight title fight, Cerrone has moved up to Welterweight and has been on a tear with three finishes and Performance of the Night bonuses. Cowboy Cerrone beat Rick Story at UFC 202 […]

Anthony Johnson adds another highlight reel to his collection with a 13-second knockout win over Glover Teixeira at UFC 202. Rumble Johnson landed a vicious uppercut that sent the Brazilian slugger unconscious. With that victory Johnson has earned a title shot against Light Heavyweight champion who welcomed the challenge at UFC 202 as he sat […]

UFC 202 was filled with instant classics with knockouts and a full on war between rivals Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. Conor McGregor, who is known for trash talking and walking down his opponents, was quiet and focused throughout his bout with Nate Diaz. The Notorious looked to exploit Diaz’s weakness by kicking his lead […]

UFC 202 lived up to the hype with Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz slugging it out in a five-round battle. The Notorious edged out a victory in the closely contested match-up; however, both fights are winners when it comes their net worth. Conor McGregor will make a disclosed $3 million fight salary at UFC 202 […]

Conor McGregor did what he said he would when he took down Nate Diaz at UFC 202. The rematch between Conor McGregor and his rival came after months of feuding and trash talk following McGregor’s unexpected loss to Diaz in UFC 196. The first time the pair squared off, Conor McGregor talked some serious trash […]

Two weeks ago, UFC Featherweight champion Conor McGregor called out Brock Lesnar for his doping violation following his UFC 200 victory over Mark Hunt. Lesnar reportedly tested positive for Clomiphene which is an Estrogen blocker which is banned by the USADA and McGregor didn’t mince words when asked what he thought of Brock’s suspension. Conor […]

Today, August 20, 2016, UFC will present UFC 202: McGregor vs. Diaz 2, only through pay-per-view. The event will take place in the T-Mobile Arena located in Las Vegas, Nevada. For those who are unable to attend the fight live, it is a pay-per-view costing $50 in standard definition, $10 more for high-definition. RT b/c […]

Fans can watch UFC 202 live online and see all the action leading up to the much-hyped rematch between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. Saturday’s rematch will give McGregor a chance to avenge his shocking second-round submission at UFC 196 earlier in the year and Diaz the chance to show that his win wasn’t a […]

Conor McGregor carries himself in a manner that rubs people the wrong way. His brashness only stands up if he can close the deal on fight night, and the last time McGregor stood across from Nate Diaz at UFC 196 he was submitted in the second round. Both will make the jump to the 170-pound […]

The Connor McGregor versus Nate Diaz rematch has been on our minds ever since the first time they fought. Their rivalry has continued to build steam ever since their bout at UFC 196. On that night, last-minute replacement Nate Diaz came to rumble with an always confident Connor McGregor. They would fight for the middleweight […]

It’s looking like former UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen is preparing for a comeback, as his two-year suspension came to an end last month. Sonnen recently entered the United States Anti-Doping Agency’s [USADA} testing pool, and according to “The American Gangster” himself, his first USADA test has come back, and it revealed that he was […]

Since earning one of the biggest upset victories in MMA history on less than two weeks notice by submitting UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor at UFC 196 in March, Nate Diaz has occupied the center of the sport’s spotlight and seen his stock rise accordingly. But for McGregor, that loss sparked an obsession with revenge […]

Gabrielle Garcia, simply known as Gabi Garcia, is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner, grappling world champion, and member of the IBJJF Hall of Fame. These days, she is making headlines in women’s MMA, but it is very rare to find fighters in her weight class. As a result, Gabi Garcia made it known that she […]

Julianna Pena wants to settle a score with Ronda Rousey, but caught some controversy for her choice of words. In an interview with TMZ, Pena blasted Ronda Rousey and was consequently accused of fat shaming. “She’s broken a little bit. I just think no one really cares about Ronda Rousey and her fat arms anymore. […]

Conor McGregor has to fight Nate Diaz next week at UFC 202 and he was asked about future fights. Floyd Mayweather came up and Conor states that the undefeated boxer has to show him the money if he wants a fight. When asked about a potential bout with Floyd “Money” Mayweather, Conor McGregor replies “of […]

Dana White made it clear that while UFC champions have a say in who they fight next, it is ultimately not their decision. Tyrone Woodley knocked down Robbie Lawler after a long layoff and won the UFC welterweight championship. Stephen Thompson, who is on a seven fight win streak, is next in line for a […]

The Anthony Johnson vs. Jon Jones fight has been in talks for over a year when Rumble was promised a title shot with a defeat of Alexander Gustafsson. In Stockholm, Sweden, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson became the only man to finish the Swedish native with punches and was set to fight Jon Jones. UFC 187 came […]

Earlier this year, on March 5, Nate Diaz shocked the world when he not only faced off against Conor McGregor, but defeated him in the middle of the Octagon. Most of the MMA community, both the fans and the media, thought that “The Notorious” would come out on top. For starters, McGregor had been preparing […]

For many years, Cristiane Justino — professionally known in MMA as Cris Cyborg — has been criticized for her inability to cut her weight down to the bantamweight division maximum of 135 pounds. Usually the criticisms come up during the argument on who would win in an MMA fight, Cyborg or Ronda Rousey. For those […]

Former professional wrestler CM Punk is scheduled to make his pro MMA debut at UFC 203 on September 10 in Cleveland, Ohio, as he’s going to be taking on the 2-0 Mickey Gall, who made his debut in the company back in February. It’s been nearly two years since CM Punk signed with the UFC, […]

We’ve heard Nate Diaz say it multiple times while referring to most of the competitors in mixed martial arts, particularly the UFC: “they’re all on steroids.” And if there’s one thing that Diaz and Conor McGregor can agree on, it’s the PED situation in MMA. On Friday, Conor McGregor, who will be facing Nate Diaz […]

We’re a little over a month away from former professional wrestler CM Punk’s UFC debut. It’s been nearly two years since Punk signed on the dotted line with the UFC, and some were beginning to doubt that he’d ever step inside the Octagon. Well, he is, and his first opponent will be the 24-year-old Mickey […]

Chinzo Machida, the brother of UFC middleweight fighter and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida, will be making his Bellator MMA debut at Bellator 160. According to an article written by MMA Fighting, it reports Bellator MMA officials confirmed Chinzo Machida will be facing Mario Navarro in a featherweight fight in the preliminary card […]

Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk is finally going to make his UFC debut against Mickey Gall at next month’s UFC 203 show in Cleveland, Ohio. It’s been nearly twoyears since the former pro wrestler signed on the dotted line with the UFC, and since then, many have predicted that he would never step […]

Despite their rivalry, many MMA fans find that Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor are similar in many ways. They both have an anti-establishment persona and mutual respect for each other. Many fans where surprised when Nate Diaz stated that he was happy to see Conor McGregor get acknowledgement for his accomplishments as a fighter, when […]

UFC 200 was meant to be a monumental event, but Conor McGregor pulled out, Jon Jones was popped for PEDs, and Brock Lesnar seems to have dodged a bullet. According to a report, Brock Lesnar, who tested positive for clomiphene, could have been pulled out before UFC 200. As we now know, Jon Jones failed […]

Conor McGregor took to Twitter last week to celebrate his three-year anniversary with the UFC, but he did it in a very Conor McGregor way. The MMA star shared a post aimed at the UFC bigwigs, calling them “bums” and boasting about his ability to draw a crowd as well as make millions for the […]

Former UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen has been out of action for the better part of the last two years due to a suspension, but now his suspension has ended, and there’s a good chance that the “American Gangster” will step inside the Octagon at some point in the near-future. Last week, Sonnen appeared on […]

Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 2 is two weeks from today, and they had a UFC 202 conference call to promote the fight. Eventually, Conor McGregor was quizzed on the possibility of appearing on WWE following the footsteps of UFC superstar Ronda Rousey. Conor makes it clear he is not interested in anything that doesn’t […]

Mixed Martial Arts, which is often known simply as MMA, sure was different when it could only be seen through home videos. Back then, it seemed as if anyone, from amateur wrestlers to bar brawlers, could partake in the violent sport. The fighters who stood out from the rest were actual martial arts masters, those […]

Ever since its initial beginnings back in the 90s, mixed martial arts — often known by its stylized abbreviation of MMA — has grown exponentially in popularity. What started out as a niche combat sport that was seen only through home videos has grown to a multi-million dollar business with tantamount opportunity. Case in point: […]

MMA fighter Conor McGregor is in the news a lot lately thanks to his upcoming match with Nate Diaz, but today, he has made the news for a very different reason. TMZ stopped the fighter on the street today to discuss the death of Joao Carvalho, the MMA fighter who was notoriously killed in a […]

Despite winning just one UFC fight in more than nine years, and none since the fall of 2011, MMA veteran Nick Diaz believes that he’s one of the sport’s hottest tickets now that he’s finally returned from an 18-month suspension for a third failed drug test. But as crazy as it may sound, Diaz might […]

Ronda Rousey may be closer than ever in naming the next fight dates against the reigning belt holder, Amanda Nunes. She has been out for a while, recovering from the trauma of losing to Holly Holm as well as getting some surgical work done. While some have hinted that she took this long hiatus to […]

Conor McGregor has started his infamous trash talking leading up to UFC 202: Diaz Vs. McGregor 2. “The Notorious” made it known that Nate Diaz “won the lottery” when he beat him earlier this year back in March at UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz. The trash talking began when Nate Diaz made an appearance on […]

In the UFC, there are a few must-see fights. Joanna Jedrzejczyk versus Karolina Kowalkiewicz is one of them. And the fight between the two Polish mixed martial artists may happen sooner, rather than later. A stunning turn of events took place UFC 201. In the co-main event, Rose Namajunas fought Karolina Kowalkiewic. If Namajunas was […]

There’s no denying Ronda Rousey has had it tough outside the ring, since her defeat inside the ring. The UFC fighter is struggling to get back on track and back in the ring, so rumors that she’s pregnant and considering giving it all up for a family with long-time boyfriend Travis Browne are only making […]

Even if the UFC 202 fight card is still being fleshed out, none of the other potential and current fights on the card will have the draw of Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor 2. It’s just too big of a fight, highly anticipated ever since McGregor took the first loss at UFC 196 in March. […]

In MMA today, clearly the most dominant female fighter in the sport, hands down, is Cristiane Justino, professionally known as Cris Cyborg. With an official record of 16 wins, one loss (her first fight), and one no contest (originally a win but turned into a “no contest” after Cyborg failed a USADA drug test), Cyborg […]

Despite his high-profile loss to Nate Diaz back on Saturday, March 5, at UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz, Conor McGregor is still recognized as one of the biggest draws and moneymakers for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Prior to Diaz, “The Notorious” had a winning streak that was 15 fights long. Some of the UFC […]

Robbie Lawler appeared on the latest edition of the UFC Unfiltered podcast to discuss his upcoming fight against Tyron Woodley, a man who trained with the same camp, but “Ruthless” wanted one thing to be known. “He’s not my teammate.” Lawler, the welterweight champion, blossomed later in his career after having started martial arts as […]

Amanda Nunes recently appeared on the UFC Unfiltered podcast after a bit of confusion on the part of show hosts Matt Serra and Jim Norton, who initially called a reporter named Amanda who worked for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. After getting that mess sorted out and the right Amanda Nunes on the phone, the new […]

The overall popularity of mixed martial arts, and more specifically, the UFC, has risen to new heights in 2016 due largely to a recent rash of unprecedented upsets in some of the sport’s biggest bouts. But after the disappointment of UFC 200, fight fans might want to pass on paying for this weekend’s main card […]

Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor 2 is coming next month at UFC 202, and the two fighters have been trash talking each other since the press conference. Nate Diaz appeared on Conan to talk about his upcoming fight against “The Notorious,” who left a message for their rematch: “I’m taking this contest very, very seriously,” […]