Babalu vs. Manhoef Headlines One FC 3 Comment
Just a day after One FC announced their new television partnership with ESPN Star Sports, the promotion has now confirmed their third show for March 31 with two familiar faces at the top of the card.
UFC 143 Pre-Fight Interview: Nick Diaz Comment
Nick Diaz faces Carlos Condit for the UFC interim welterweight title this Saturday, Feb. 4 at UFC 143.
UFC 143 Pre-Fight Interview: Carlos Condit Comment
Carlos Condit takes on Nick Diaz for the UFC interim welterweight title this Saturday, Feb. 4 at UFC 143.
Alistair Overeem Charged With Misdemeanor Battery In Las Vegas For Allegedly Pushing Woman Comment
Uh oh. Looks like Alistair Overeem is going to have more legal troubles than just his money dispute with Golden Glory in the next few months. The Las Vegas Review-Journal is reporting that Overeem has been charged with one count of misdemeanor battery for allegedly pushing a woman in the face “causing her to stagger [...]
Georges St-Pierre: I Am Not the Champ Anymore Comment
Georges St-Pierre recently declared that he no longer sees himself as the UFC champion, but wants to fight Nick Diaz to prove that he is still the best welterweight in the world.
UFC on Fox 2 Averages 4.6 Million Viewers Comment
The second UFC on Fox event that happened last weekend in Chicago ended with an average of 4.6 million viewers for the 2-hour plus broadcast.
UFC on FOX 2 ratings: Event averages 4.7 million viewers, second-best all-time Comment
This past weekend’s UFC on FOX 2 event, which featured three main-card bouts, averaged 4.7 million viewers and a 2.6 household rating. MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the figures with industry sources. Overall, the Jan. 28 event – which ran two hours and 19 minutes – scored a 3.21 rating among men 18-49 and a 3.21 among [...]
MMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC’s Jonathan Brookins Comment
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC fighter and “The Ultimate Fighter 12″ winner Jonathan Brookins, who discusses next month’s UFC on FUEL TV 1 bout with Vagner Rocha. We also unveil this week’s expanded radio schedule ahead of Saturday’s UFC 143 event. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. [...]
Bellator’s Rogent Lloret vs. Bobby Brents headlines Cage Warriors 45 Comment
A heavyweight bout between Bellator fighter Rogent Lloret and American competitor Bobby Brents will headline next month’s Cage Warriors 45 event. Officials today announced the main-event booking. Cage Warriors 45 takes place Feb. 18 at HMV Forum in London. The main card streams live and free on MMAjunkie.com.
UFC 145 tickets on sale Feb. 17, pre-sale begins Feb. 15 for Atlanta show Comment
Tickets for UFC 145 – an April event that’s expected to feature UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones vs. recent UFC on FOX 2 winner Rashad Evans – go on sale in a few weeks. The event takes place April 21 at Atlanta’s Philips Arena. Ticket prices haven’t been announced for the show, which includes a [...]
Report: UFC’s Alistair Overeem charged with battery in Las Vegas Comment
Top UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem has been charged with one count of misdemeanor battery following an incident in a Las Vegas casino soon after his UFC 141 bout this past month. According to the “Las Vegas Review-Journal,” Overeem is slated to appear in court on Feb. 21, and if convicted, he faces a maximum [...]
Dennis Hallman vs. Tony Ferguson added to UFC on FOX 3 in New Jersey Comment
A lightweight bout between veteran Dennis Hallman and “The Ultimate Fighter 13″ winner Tony Ferguson has been added to UFC on FOX 3. UFC officials announced the fight late Monday. UFC on FOX 3 takes place May 5 at IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J. The main card airs on FOX, and the prelims are [...]
The Last Man Standing – Carlos Condit Comment
When Carlos Condit steps into the Octagon, it becomes kill or be killed, every man for himself, and he plans on being the last man standing in his fight at UFC 143 against Nick Diaz.
Jon Jones Opens as Huge Favorite, Evans Predicts Similar Outcome as Last Atlanta Fight Comment
The oddsmakers have made Jon Jones a huge favorite for his bout with Rashad Evans, but Evans isn’t worried and predicts a similar outcome to the last fight he had in Atlanta 4 years ago.
Leonard Garcia Injured and Out of UFC 144 Comment
UFC 144 is starting to feel the sting of injuries as Leonard Garcia is the latest to fall victim, forcing him out of his scheduled fight with Tiequan Zhang.
GSP’s Road to Recovery: Part One Comment
It seems Georges St. Pierre’s recovery from ACL surgery is going well. He tells fans in this short video that he’s already doing gymnastics training again. It’s very limited though, so he’s probably not doing stuff like this just yet.
UFC 143 Office Space Promo Comment
Michael Bolton FTW!
UFC on FOX 2′s Cub Swanson wants to fight strikers after KO win Comment
If you want more highlight-reel finishes, pair Cub Swanson with those who like to stand up. “That makes the best fights for me and for the crowd,” he told MMAjunkie.com Radio not long after he sent George Roop’s mouthpiece flying at UFC on FOX 2. Suggestions? Swanson has Erik Koch or Dustin Poirer, who fights [...]
UFC on FOX 2 winner Johnson credits football background for new fighting attitude Comment
From now on, Michael Johnson is taking a new approach to fighting. “I had good footwork because I was a running back,” the lightweight told MMAjunkie.com Radio. And following his win over Shane Roller on the preliminary card of UFC on FOX 2, Johnson hopes to charge into spring with a fight in late March [...]
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Burt Watson (in studio), Dr. Johnny Benjamin, Jeff Stern Comment
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes into the studio UFC site coordinator and “babysitter to the stars” Burt Watson. Additionally, the crew looks back to this past weekend’s UFC on FOX 2 event, as well as talking to MMAjunkie.com medical columnist and consultant Dr. Johnny Benjamin and Las Vegas Fight Shop’s Jeff Stern. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from [...]