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Luke Rockhold: “I’m coming for him and I’m gonna kick his a**!”
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UFC middleweight Luke Rockhold has been quick to criticize UFC on FX 8 foe Vitor Belfort for the elder statesman’s use of testosterone replacement therapy despite having been popped for PEDs in the past. However, Rockhold has a new bone to pick with “The Phenom” based on the Brazilian’s behavior during the final build up…
This has been a rough week if you are the PR department at the UFC, but the bottom line to all of this is that one of the standout fighters from UFC 159: Jones Vs Sonnen tested positive for marijuana. Pat Healy and his management have been very forward about the details surrounding his positive…
It is now exactly one week before Mark Hunt is supposed to step into the octagon for a number one contender match with former UFC Heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos at UFC 160: Velasquez Vs Silva II, but Hunt is still 8 thousand miles away in Australia dealing with visa issues. Although the UFC is…
Former UFC welterweight Matt Riddle recently announced that he would be heading to Legacy Fighting Championships to continue fighting. However, it is now being reported that Riddle will not go to to Legacy FC, but will head to Bellator MMA instead. It’s no secret that Riddle left the UFC under bad terms after testing positive…
It wouldn’t be a UFC event with a video blog from UFC President Dana White, and your favorite combat sports CEO doesn’t disappoint. The video centers around the backstage happenings during UFC On FOX 7: Henderson Vs Melendez. At the chance you forgot how the card went, it came close to being the card with…
The UFC has concluded their internal inquiries with regard to Nate Diaz’s homophobic slur on twitter on Thursday. The UFC has suspended the fighter for 90 days and they have also fined him $20,000. The money will be donated to charity. The full text of the statement from the UFC is posted in full. UFC:…
Future UFC Hall of Famer, pound for pound best fighter on the planet, and greatest mixed martial artist of all time are just a few of the things you will hear about Anderson Silva. The reigning, defending, middleweight champion recently sat down with FUEL TV for one of the most compelling Silva interviews ever done.…
In a recent interview, UFC Lightweight Nate Diaz was as candid as I have ever heard him. He said many things that were over the top, and many things I do not agree with, but I had never heard him as relatable as he was during that conversation. It was so fascinating that it prompted…
Ronaldo Souza: “I will always be ready to fight anyone.”
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The stakes are high UFC middleweight Ronaldo Souza this weekend when he locks horns with Chris Camozzi in a co-headlining clash at UFC on FX 8. “Jacare” will enter the effort as the favorite based on his past accomplishments, plus the bout happens to be taking place in Brazil where Souza hails from. Though Souza…
Roger Hollett: “There’s no pressure on me, this is just fun for me”
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After some contract confusion with Bellator, UFC Light Heavyweight Roger Hollett made his debut in front of his countrymen in Canada at UFC 152. Hollett dropped the fight to Matt Hamill, but now that his UFC debut is out of the way and he is fighting overseas for the first time in his career, Hollett…
Hacran Diaz Is Looking For A Life Changing Win On Saturday Night (VIDEO)
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UFC Featherweight Hacran Diaz is now training along some of the best fighters in the world, and while he isn’t literally betting his house on getting the win, he is hoping to end up with one if he gets his hand raised on Saturday. Diaz was originally supposed to fight Manny Gamburyan, but Gamburyan was…
UFC 159 was a great night for Strikeforce refugee Pat Healy. He waged an absolute war against the affable Jim Miller, came out on top via a gutsy performance and tap out via rear naked choke, and was awarded a hefty “submission of the night” and “fight of the night” bonus to go with his…
Paulo Thiago Looking Forward To Fighting Another Police Officer On Saturday
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An odd story has unraveled around UFC welterweight Paulo Thiago heading into UFC On FX 8: Belfort Vs Rockhold. Thiago was Lance Benoist but Benoist was forced off of the card with an injury. UFC newcomer Michel ‘Trator’ dos Prazeres stepped in to take the fight on a months notice and prevented the bout from being…
Dana White Responds To Nate Diaz’s Inappropriate Twitter Post
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Just a few weeks removed from his UFC On FOX loss to Josh Thomson, UFC Lightweight Nate Diaz may find himself out of a job. The mma blogosphere has been a buzz about the punishment that was levied against Pat Healy for failing his UFC 159 drug test, and Diaz took to twitter to criticize…
UFC On FX 8: Belfort Vs Rockhold Live Weigh-In Results and Video (Friday, 3:00 PM EST)
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The UFC On FX 8: Belfort Vs Rockhold weigh ins take place Friday afternoon to make all of the fights official for Saturday’s card, and you can keep up with the results and watch the video right here on Fighters.com. In the main event, Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold will lock horns to see who…
UFC Bantamweight Cat ‘Alpha’ Zingano has found a new home, and is now training at Black House. The 30 year old took a lot of people by surprise when she finished Miesha Tate in the third at their fight at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale, and she now finds herself coaching opposite of UFC Bantamweight Champion…
Georges St-Pierre Credits Ability to Adapt as Key to His Success
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UFC welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre is seen by most as one of the greatest fighters to compete in Mixed Martial Arts and for good reason considering his record/past accomplishments. While GSP is physically gifted and works as hard as any of his peers inside the training room, he recently revealed his mental approach to in-ring…
Bellator Reveals Heavyweight Lineup for Summer Series Tournament
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MMA fans will get a double-dose of tournament action from Bellator on June 19 when the organization returns to Spike TV for the annual Summer Series of shows. Already featuring a light heavyweight quartet including Muhammed Lawal and Renato Sobral, heavyweights will also take to the cage at Bellator 96 in the form of a…
UFC On FX 8: Belfort Vs Rockhold Press Conference (VIDEO @ 10:30 EST AM)
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The UFC On FX 8: Belfort Vs Rockhold pre fight press conference takes place today in Brazil and you can watch the main card fighters discuss the event right here on Fighters.com. Luke Rockhold, Vitor Belfort, Chris Camozzi and Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza will all be on hand to answer questions from the media and fans.…
It has been sort of weird in the build up to the main event at UFC On FX 8: Belfort Vs Rockhold, with a convincing win either fighter could find themselves in a title fight. One thing I have noticed is both Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold have been doing very little talking about the…
Rafael Cordeiro: “Chael Sonnen will get knocked out in the first round.” (VIDEO)
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As reported earlier on Fighters.com, Wanderlei Silva is pretty angry at Chael Sonnen, and it sounds like he wants to teach him a lesson in the . The fans that have been following Silva’s career closely would probably say that Silva is in the sunset years. Even hardcore Silva fans must be wondering about his…
Bryan Caraway Picks Up UFC 159: Jones Vs Sonnen Submission Of The Night Bonus
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When UFC President Dana White said that UFC 159: Jones Vs Sonnen bonuses would be $65k, he insisted it would be the last time the UFC handed out a bonus that wasn’t $50k, and the winners of the bonuses should thank Bryan Caraway for speaking up. Now that Pat Healy has tested positive for marijuana,…
Last week UFC heavyweight Shane Carwin decided to call it a career. The cement-fisted slugger made his professional debut at 30, going on to win twelve straight tilts with all of the victories featuring a first round finish and came close to winning an undisputed UFC title by brutalizing Brock Lesnar before ultimately succumbing to…
Luke Rockhold: “Do I think Belfort is cheating? Yes.”
Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold is just days away from his octagon debut against Vitor Belfort at UFC On FX 8: Belfort Vs Rockhold. It has been secret, mainly because Belfort has been publicly commenting on it, that he has an exemption to use TRT. While Belfort seems to be getting cleared in Brazil, the…
Anderson Silva Nearly Retired Before Signing with the UFC
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UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva has achieved status as arguably the greatest fighter in Mixed Martial Arts history based on his incredible run inside the Octagon. “The Spider” has won all sixteen of his scraps inside the infamous eight-sided cage including numerous title-defenses and a handful of wins at 205 pounds. However, the story of…
Rafael dos Anjos: “My dream is coming true.”
UFC Lightweight Rafael dos Anjos faces Evan Dunham this Saturday at UFC On FX 8: Belfort Vs Rockhold and if you ask the promising young fighter, he is living the dream. Dos Anjos has surrounded himself by the right people at Kings MMA, and with his wife and kids motivating him, he is more focused than…
Last week, UFC light heavyweight Chael Sonnen took to the media and social networks to call out former Pride Champion Wanderlei Silva, and even said he would donate part of his purse if the Silva took the fight. Silva spoke to UFC Tonight on Tuesday to let everyone know that he had no idea that…
The UFC has announced the date and location for UFC 165, and the UFC is returning to Toronto, Canada. Officials made the announcement via UFC Tonight on Tuesday night, and the rumors are already circling as to who may be on the card. While no fighter specific information was released regarding the card, but they…
Jorge Masvidal Steps In For Madadi, Will Face Michael Chiesa On FOX
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There has been a change to the UFC On FOX 8: Johnson Vs Moraga card. Reza Madadi has run into visa issues according to a report on UFC Tonight, and has been forced out of his scheduled bout with Michael Chiesa. It has now been announced that Jorge Masvidal will step in and fight Chiesa.…
UFC Lightweight Pat Healy has released a statement confirming he that he tested positive for marijuana following his UFC 159 bout with Jim Miller. Healy won the bout by submission and also picked up two fight night bonuses totaling $130,000, but the result has now been changed to a no contest and he finds himself…
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