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UFC 218 Results: Holloway Vs. Aldo, Overeem Vs. Ngannou Video Highlights

Saturday night’s UFC 218 results delivered plenty of power with no major surprises seen unless one counts the surprising punch that one top fighter received. The reigning UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway put his title on the line against Jose Aldo for the main event and walked away still champion. In addition, Francis Ngganou showed […]

By Matt Couden | 5y ago

UFC 209 Results: Alistair Overeem’s Brutal Knee Puts Down Mark Hunt

UFC 209 opened with a massive fight between two premiere heavyweights, Alistair Overeem and Mark Hunt. The battle between the two contenders was hard-fought, bloody and intense, ultimately ending with Overeem connecting with a hard knee to Hunt’s face in the third round, causing the veteran MMA fighter to fall unconscious. With his win, Overeem […]

By Simon Alvarez | 6y ago

Fox To Air CM Punk Documentary On August 15

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 […]

By Aaron Sass | 7y ago

Mark Hunt Would Like A Rematch With Brock Lesnar

After being away from mixed martial arts for five years, former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar made his return to the UFC at this past Saturday nights UFC 200 event, where he faced off with top ten heavyweight Mark Hunt. Most believed that Hunt would knock Lesnar out in the very first round, but the […]

By Aaron Sass | 7y ago

Cain Velasquez, Alistair Overeem Emerge As Possible Opponents For Brock Lesnar If The WWE Star Ever Returns To The UFC

Former UFC and WWE Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar made his return to the Octagon at this past Saturday night’s UFC 200 against heavyweight contender Mark Hunt. Prior to the fight, many experts believed that Lesnar would have trouble against the “Super Samoan,” but the current WWE star easily won Rounds 1 and 3, as he […]

By Aaron Sass | 7y ago

Brock Lesnar Non-Committal On UFC Future Following UFC 200

Brock Lesnar is set to fight Mark Hunt this coming Saturday night at UFC 200, but we don’t really know if it’ll be a one-off fight for Lesnar, or if the current WWE star will step inside the Octagon again. The belief is that if Lesnar wins, he’ll want to continue fighting, but if he […]

By Aaron Sass | 7y ago

Brock Lesnar Says He ‘Doesn’t Give A S**t’ If A Loss At UFC 200 Hurts His WWE Drawing Power

Former UFC and WWE world heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is taking a big risk on July 9 by stepping inside the Octagon with MMA knockout artist Mark Hunt, who was the number one contender for the heavyweight championship just a little over a year ago. And with a win over Lesnar, he could move back […]

By Aaron Sass | 7y ago

Paul Heyman Won’t Accompany Brock Lesnar To The Octagon At UFC 200

Former WWE and UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar will be making his return to the UFC at UFC 200 on July 9. He’ll be facing Mark Hunt, who’s currently the eighth ranked heavyweight in the world. The Hunt vs. Lesnar fight will be the show’s co-main-event ahead of two title fights – Miesha Tate vs. […]

By Aaron Sass | 7y ago

Brock Lesnar On UFC Return: ‘I’m Not Doing This For The Fans, This Is All About Me’

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar is returning to the UFC with one person in mind, and that person is, well, Brock Lesnar. Lesnar’s UFC return was announced during the UFC 199 pay-per-view, and his opponent, which is going to be Mark Hunt, was announced by Lesnar himself just a few days later. Last week, […]

By Aaron Sass | 7y ago

Mark Hunt Thinks Brock Lesnar Is ‘Juiced To The Gills’

We’re only a week removed from the UFC’s announcement that former Heavyweight Champion and current WWE superstar Brock Lesnar will be returning to the Octagon next month to face top 10 heavyweight Mark Hunt at UFC 200, and Hunt is already throwing jabs at Lesnar. While speaking with Fox Sports Australia, Hunt shared his thoughts […]

By Aaron Sass | 7y ago

Mark Hunt On Brock Lesnar: ‘I’m Knocking His Lips Off At UFC 200’

Brock Lesnar will be making his return to the UFC on July 9 to face former heavyweight title contender Mark Hunt, who is currently ranked at number 8 in the UFC’s heavyweight division. Most were shocked when they heard the news that Lesnar was going to be returning at UFC 200 to face Hunt, mostly […]

By Aaron Sass | 7y ago

Brock Lesnar To Face Knockout Puncher Super Samoan Mark Hunt At UFC 200

Brock Lesnar will tangle with Australian bet Mark Hunt in a heavyweight collision at UFC 200, the Ultimate Fighting Championship event slated for July 9 at the T-Mobile Center in Las Vegas. The official announcement came out on Monday, June 6, amid social media rumor and speculation. According to Forbes, American Brock Lesnar‘s comeback to […]

By Kenneth Lim | 7y ago

Brock Lesnar Challenged By Rusev To Fight At ‘UFC 200,’ Dana White Says ‘No’

Brock Lesnar has been challenged by Rusev to fight at UFC 200, the Ultimate Fighting Championship event slated for July 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. World Wrestling Entertainment four-time heavyweight champion Lesnar has been asking for a return bout at UFC, and current WWE United States champion Rusev has offered to come in as his […]

By Kenneth Lim | 7y ago

WWE Superstar Brock Lesnar Fighting At UFC 200 May Be The Biggest Mistake Of His Entire Career

If UFC 200 couldn’t get any bigger than it was already, they totally topped it by announcing on UFC 199 last night that WWE Superstar Brock Lesnar will be returning to fight on the card next month. WWE fans will be happy that The Beast Incarnate is only returning for one night, where he will […]

By Joe Burgett | 7y ago

Alistair Overeem Hints On Possible Rematch With Brock Lesnar, Says ‘Maybe One Day In WWE’

On December 30, 2011, Alistair Overeem made his UFC debut after over a decade of MMA grinding in other smaller promotions including Pride Fighting Championships and Strikeforce. “The Demolition Man” would be tried and tested in his first match in the top promotion in MMA as he would take on former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Brock […]

By Jan Omega | 7y ago

Alistair Overeem And Teammate Andrei Arlovski Set For A Main Event Fight In The Netherlands

Alistair Overeem will fight his teammate Andrei Arlovski in a main event match in the Netherlands on May 8 in what will be the first UFC card in the country. Reports emerged on Twitter on Saturday that the former kickboxer would face his teammate Arlovski for the first time thereby sending the MMA Twittersphere abuzz. […]

By Nicholas Kitonyi | 7y ago

UFC News: Alistair Overeem Vs. Junior Dos Santos Made Official For UFC On Fox 17

One of the most anticipated heavyweight fights has finally been made official, as the UFC has announced that former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem will take on former UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos on December 19, at the UFC on Fox 17 event. Overeem and Dos Santos have been scheduled to fight previously, as […]

By Aaron Sass | 8y ago

Dana White: ‘UFC Was Not Even Close To Signing Brock Lesnar’

It seems that Brock Lesnar’s name never goes away in the MMA world, even though he’s now officially announced that his career inside the octagon is over. The latest news surrounding the former WWE World Heavyweight and UFC Heavyweight Champion is that he was never even close to signing with the UFC, according to UFC […]

By Aaron Sass | 8y ago

UFC President Dana White Comments On Brock Lesnar Deciding To Re-Sign With WWE

After retiring from the sport of MMA following a first round TKO loss to Alistair Overeem in December of 2011, Brock Lesnar — a little over three years later — has officially announced that he won’t be returning to the UFC, and that he’s done with the sport of MMA altogether. While one man — […]

By Aaron Sass | 8y ago

WWE News: UFC Already Discussing Opponents For Brock Lesnar, Does This Confirm Lesnar Will Leave WWE Soon?

We’ve heard the rumors, but they may now be coming true. Could current WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar leave WWE after WrestleMania 31? While somewhat unlikely before, recent developments have seemingly confirmed it. From the thought of Seth Rollins cashing in on him, to the somewhat face turn on WWE RAW, it looks as […]

By Joe Burgett | 8y ago

WWE News: Brock Lesnar Is Contracted To Appear After WrestleMania 31

Brock Lesnar, the former UFC and current WWE World Heavyweight Champion, is widely expected to drop the belt at WrestleMania 31 on March 29, 2015. But new insight into his contract may call these plans into question. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Lesnar is scheduled to appear after the company’s biggest event of the […]

By Aric Mitchell | 8y ago

Alistair Overeem On Brock Lesnar UFC Return Rumors: ‘He’s Not Coming Back, Because He’ll Get His A** Kicked’

Back in February, UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem called out Brock Lesnar, saying that if Lesnar is really coming back to the UFC, he’ll be there waiting for him. Overeem calling out Lesnar was a bit strange because Overeem had already dismantled Lesnar in what turned out to be Lesnar’s final fight in the UFC. After […]

By Aaron Sass | 8y ago

Brock Lesnar Using Possible Return to UFC As Leverage in WWE Contract Negotiations

There are reports that Brock Lesnar’s WWE contract is set to expire in April of next year, just after WrestleMania 31. Lesnar, who retired from the UFC after his loss to Alistair Overeem in December of 2011, has been rumored to return to the UFC for almost the entire duration of his current run in […]

By Aaron Sass | 9y ago

Results For UFC 169: Jose Aldo And Renan Barao Retain UFC Titles

Coming to you live from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, UFC 169 promised a lot of fast-paced action in the lighter weight classes, with only a single scheduled bout over the 185lb middleweight class, highlighted by championship fights in the bantamweight and featherweight divisions. UFC 169 is the fourth consecutive card the UFC has […]

By 'Inquisitr' Editorial Staff | 9y ago

UFC President Dana White Says Jones Vs. Teixeira Not Headlining UFC 169

UFC president Dana White shot down a recent report that Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira would headline UFC 169 on February 1. It was initially reported that Jones and Teixeira would meet in the main event of the promotion’s annual Super Bowl card but, according to Bloody Elbow‘s Mookie Alexander, White said on a media […]

By Tayla Holman | 10y ago

UFC 168 Adds Heavyweight Tilt: Travis Browne Vs. Josh Barnett

The Ultimate Fighting Championship just beefed up an already strong fight card for the end of the year’s UFC 168. Veteran heavyweight Josh “the Warmaster” Barnett will take on well-rounded striker Travis Brown in an event already stacked with two championship rematches. Former champ Anderson Silva challenges Chris Weidman for the middleweight strap and former […]

By 'Inquisitr' Editorial Staff | 10y ago

Alistair Overeem Vs. Frank Mir Set For UFC 167

Former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem and former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir have been added to the fight card for UFC 167. Officials confirmed the bout Thursday. Overeem is coming off back-to-back KO losses to Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva and Travis Browne. In the heavyweight title eliminator at UFC 156 on February 2, Silva knocked […]

By Tayla Holman | 10y ago

Cain Velasquez, Daniel Cormier: More Drug Testing, Please

Cain Velasquez has called for increased drug testing in recent comments to MMA Fighting, the website reported on Monday. The UFC heavyweight champion, who dismantled Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva and Junior dos Santos on his way to regaining the belt he lost to dos Santos after a yearlong layoff, credited himself and unbeaten contender Daniel Cormier […]

By Aric Mitchell | 10y ago

Lesnar and Overeem agree on one thing: fight won’t go 5 rounds

Brock Lesnar’s fight with Alistair Overeem is coming up soon on December 30th. UFC president Dana White, who arranged the match, noted at the time of the agreement back in September that the fight would go five rounds. That’s all fine and dandy, except that neither Lesnar nor Overeem agree with White at all. “That’s […]

By Dusten Carlson | 11y ago

Strikeforce Continues Saturday Without Alistair Overeem

Strikeforce continues this Saturday night, but without heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem, some of the fighters are wondering what they’re fighting for. Overeem, Strikeforce’s last heavyweight champion, signed on with the UFC and will fight Brock Lesnar at the end of the year. It’s easy to see why Overeem decided to move to the UFC, he’ll […]

By Dan Evon | 12y ago

Brock Lesnar Vs. Alistair Overeem At MGM Grand [Dec. 30]

Brock Lesnar will return to the Octagon on December 30 when he takes on Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Speaking to The Times Overeem revealed: “Brock is a big name, a dangerous guy, and this is a dream matchup.” Alistair added, “Brock’s a big guy, an exciting wrestler […]

By James Johnson | 12y ago

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