Jones vs. Evans Official for UFC 145 in Atlanta Comment
When Rashad Evans defeated Phil Davis, he earned the right to challenge former teammate Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight championship. The promotion finally confirmed the fight.
Daniel Pineda Repairs UFC on FX 2 Fight Card Comment
The UFC on FX 2 fight card lined up for Australia lost Robert Peralta last week, but is back in repair Monday with the UFC announcing that Daniel Pineda has stepped in for him.
UFC 143 Fighter of the Night: Carlos Condit Edges Fabricio Werdum Comment
Put your scorecard away. Carlos Condit stuck to a game plan at UFC 143 and it worked out for him.
UFC 143 Medical Suspensions Equal a Long List Comment
The UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit medical suspensions were released on Monday with Fabricio Werdum leading the list of those facing lengthy stints on the sidelines.
John Hathaway vs. Pascal Krauss Added to UFC on Fox 3 Comment
UFC on Fox 3 will get some international flavor as a welterweight bout has been added pitting John Hathaway against Pascal Krauss.
MMAWeekly Radio Monday: Jake Ellenberger and UFC 143 Debate in the Sixth Round Comment
MMAWeekly Radio returns on Monday with UFC on Fuel headliner Jake Ellenberger and lots of debate surrounding the events at UFC 143.
Cesar Gracie Blames Diaz-Condit Decision On Biased Nevada Judges Comment
“I don’t think the judges like Nick. He comes off, he talks in the ring… Carlos was running at one point, and Nick slapped him in the face said, ‘Quit running.’ We were there for a dogfight. Carlos said he’d provide for the fans a dogfight, a great fight where they were going to go [...]
Josh Koscheck Blames Javier Mendez For AKA Departure Comment
Josh Koscheck dropped a bomb the other night after his victory over Mike Pierce at UFC 143. Following the fight Koscheck revealed that he was leaving the American Kickboxing Academy, the prestigious camp in San Jose where he had trained for nearly eight years. What he didn’t do was explain why he was leaving, but [...]
Camp Condit Wants Georges St. Pierre, Not A Rematch With Nick Diaz Comment
Carlos Condit’s decision victory over Nick Diaz at UFC 143 has been so controversial, it wouldn’t be that far-fetched of an idea to do an immediate rematch while Georges St. Pierre continues to rehab his knee. Dana White was open to the idea after the fight. Cesar Gracie said they would “probably” be interested in [...]
UFC on FX 2: Daniel Pineda replaces Robert Peralta, meets Mackens Semerzier Comment
After a successful promotional debut, Daniel Pineda now has his second UFC booking. Fresh off a submission win over fellow newcomer Pat Schilling at UFC on FX 1, Pineda now has stepped in as an injury replacement for Robert Peralta. He meets fellow featherweight Mackens Semerzier at UFC on FX 2.
Champ Carlos Condit on UFC 143 win: In battles, ‘you want to pick the battleground’ Comment
After watching his fight with Nick Diaz on Sunday, Carlos Condit changed his scorecard. “During the fight, I felt like I won four out of the five rounds,” he today told MMAjunkie.com Radio. “I watched it yesterday, and it looked a little bit closer. “I probably would have given Nick two (rounds) and myself three.”
UFC on FOX 3 adds John Hathaway vs. Pascal Krauss Comment
A welterweight bout between John Hathaway and unbeaten Pascal Krauss is the latest addition to the UFC on FOX 3 card. UFC officials today announced the fight. UFC on FOX 3 takes place May 5 at IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J. The main card, including a Jim Miller vs. Nate Diaz headliner, airs on [...]
Although friends with both, UFC’s Munoz closely watching Silva vs. Sonnen Comment
Although doctors denied his request, Mark Munoz wanted to carry around the bone fragments removed from his elbow like chips in a casino. There were 24 in all. That’s where MMAjunkie.com Radio found him and got an update on his return following an injury and subsequent surgery that scratched him from the recent UFC on [...]
UFC 143 medical suspensions: 15 suspensions, including seven of up to six months Comment
The list of walking wounded is lengthy following this past weekend’s UFC 143 event. The Nevada State Athletic Commission issued medical suspensions to 15 of the event’s 22 fighters, according to a list of suspensions today emailed to MMAjunkie.com. UFC 143 fighters Fabricio Werdum, Clifford Starks, Ed Herman, Edwin Figueroa, Matt Riddle, Henry Martinez and [...]
Forget About Diaz, GSP Now Has to Focus on Carlos Condit Comment
UFC President Dana White knows that Georges St-PIerre wanted to fight Nick Diaz, but that’s not happening now, so his advice is to get focused on Carlos Condit cause that’s who he’s facing when he returns.
Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Set For UFC 145 Comment
It’s finally happening. The UFC confirmed today that Rashad Evans will challenge friend-turned-nemesis Jon Jones for the light heavyweight title in Atlanta on April 21 at UFC 145. A sore hand following Evans’ win over Phil Davis almost derailed it once again, but Rashad received medical clearance recently and the fight is set to go [...]
Exclusive: Josh Koscheck Reveals The Reason Why He Left AKA Comment
In an exclusive interview, Josh Koscheck reveals the singular reason he’s leaving American Kickboxing Academy, and it has nothing to do with his teammates.
Terry Martin replaces injured Jeremy Hamilton at Superior Cage Combat 4 Comment
Hard-hitting UFC and Strikeforce veteran Terry Martin will step in on short notice for an injured Jeremy Hamilton and face middleweight prospect Tim Ruberg at this month’s Superior Cage Combat 4 event in Las Vegas. MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the change, and an official announcement is expected shortly. Featuring a main event between UFC veterans Kendall [...]
UFC 143 winner Matt Brown has no plans to call out his next opponent Comment
These days, the UFC encourages fighters to air their matchmaking wishes in a public forum. Provided it’s not too wacky a request, callouts can help gauge interest in future bouts. But that’s one offer Matt Brown is going to turn down. “I sort of called out one person in my entire career, and that [...]
UFC’s ‘Ultimate Insider’ debuts Tuesday on FUEL TV Comment
The UFC’s new weekly magazine show, “Ultimate Insider” debuts Tuesday on FUEL TV. Hosted by UFC broadcaster Jon Anik, the show promises to bring all access profiles of top UFC talent, including behind-the-scenes and never-before-seen video footage. The first 30-minute episode debuts Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT and promises features on UFC president Dana White, [...]