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Diaz fined, suspended for slur
Nate Diaz was fined and suspended for using a gay slur in a tweet directed at another fighter. Read more about what he did.
Dana White UFC on FX 8 Vlog #1
With all of the talk surrounding marijuana and the Diaz brothers this past week it's only natural that we take a trip back to 4/20 with the Baldfather himself.
Dana's first UFC on FX 8 vlog is now officially live which means it's time to go behind the scenes of UFC on FOX 7. That makes perfect sense to you if you view these vlogs on the regular. If this is your first...
UFC on FX 8 Belfort vs. Rockhold predictions and preview
In the UFC on FX 8 main event of the evening the final Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold looks to move immediately into contention for the UFC Middleweight title as he battles Vitor Belfort in a Middleweight bout.
'UFC on FOX 8: Johnson vs. Moraga' Main Card Preview
The UFC is coming back to FOX with another monster show that has a little bit of something for everybody. Having just finished perusing the main card of this promotions latest offering for the fine city of Seattle and I've decided to include my not so final assessment below of the main card below. Feel free to take a gander.
Miesha Tate vs. Liz Carmouche
Former Strikeforce...
UFC Suspends Nate Diaz Indefinetly
The more things change the more they stay the same especially for the Diaz brothers. UFC officials have announced that lightweight fighter Nate Diaz has been suspended indefinetly for making derogatory remark for a homosexual person on his official Twitter account. “I feel bad for pat Healy that they took a innocent mans money [...]
UFC 160: Is Junior dos Santos the only one who can beat Cain Velasquez?
He's done it before, and he's confident he can do it again.
Junior dos Santos was able to hand current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez his first career loss two years ago, knocking him out on prime time television at the inaugural UFC on FOX 1 event in Anaheim, California, ending his reign before it ever began with one well-placed...
Kelly Warren vs. Cortney Casey added to XFC 24
They say, “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned”. But in the world of mixed martial arts, hell hath no fury like a woman fighting on national television! On June 14, 2013, Live from the USF Sun Dome in beautiful Tampa, Florida, Xtreme Fighting Championships keeps its promise and tradition of showcasing Women’s MMA, [...]
Demetrious Johnson Goes On ESPN Radio Seattle
Flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson is a guest on ESPN radio Seattle. DJ campaigned hard to headline UFC on FOX 8 in Seattle, as he lives just hours outside the city. This will be the second consecutive title defense where fans will be able to watch Mighty Mouse on free TV. The UFC is a doing a great job of building up their champion and the 125 lb division by getting as many...
“For God and Country” TUF Winner Colton Smith
Last season’s Ultimate Fighter Winner Colton Smith (3-1) will face Australia’s Ultimate Fighter Winner from TUF: The Smashes, Robert Whittaker (10-2), at UFC 160 next Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both fighters are coming of their Ultimate Fighter finale wins to face each other in a battle of the USA versus Australia. Smith [...]
Vitor Belfort Might Actually Screw This One Up
Vitor Belfort is a much better fighter than Luke Rockhold. He’s faster, more powerful and a far more accomplished striker and grappler than the former Strikeforce middleweight champion. Luke’s resume obviously cannot compare with Vitor’s, and he should by all means get completely overwhelmed and out-classed both on the ground and on the feet. Belfort’s age and conditioning...
The resurrection of Roy Nelson
When Roy Nelson steps into the octagon, you notice his unique look. From his belly, beard and ponytail, he’s not your typical clean-cut heavyweight. Similar to many people, I’ve been very critical of Roy Nelson in the past about his conditioning and dedication to this sport.
It was sad to see someone with such a powerful right overhand punch, great Jiu-Jitsu skills, and arguably...
Video: Bruce Buffer Recalls Elevator Fight with Frank Trigg
On last Tuesday night’s edition of UFC Tonight, hosts Kenny Florian and Chael Sonnen sat down with Bruce Buffer to discuss his new book ‘It’s Time’. During the discussion, Buffer recalled a story dating back several years about ab elevator fight between himself and two-time welterweight contender Frank Trigg, with UFC President Dana White as a witness.
Watch the full discussion below:
Wanderlei Silva wants to suck on Chael Sonnen's blood
I know Wanderlei Silva has been hit in the head a lot over the last 20 years but this may be one of the strangest fighter-to-fighter threats I have ever heard. The Axe Murderer has a taste for Chael Sonnen’s blood and he wants to savor it.
Mark Hunt fighting visa issues
Mark Hunt and UFC officials remained hopeful Tuesday that the heavyweight contender's bout against Junior dos Santos at UFC 160 next weekend in Las Vegas will move forward as scheduled.
Hunt, a native of New Zealand, called his visa issues "some stupid misunderstanding" on a conference call with reporters. Hunt said on Twitter previously that the problem was the result...
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Diaz starting promotion?
All signs point to Nick Diaz planning to start a new MMA promotion company. Is this part of his exit strategy from fighting?
Four rule changes the UFC and MMA need to consider
Despite this red tape that holds the UFC back, they have promised to urge athletic commissions to consider some changes to the rules that need to be made. In support of the UFC here are four rule changes that these athletic commissions need to at least consider.
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