Author: By Juan Cardenas

MEXICO CITY Rising UFC featherweight Yair Rodríguez was officially recognized by the Mexico’s Congressional Chamber of Deputies on Thursday as an outstanding and exemplary Mexican athlete. “I am very excited — it is important for me and for all Mixed Martial Arts athletes in my country to feel the support of one of the highest levels of power,” said Rodriguez, 24, a native of Parral in Chihuahua. “My family and I are very proud. “This is a recognition for me and for all those who have helped me during my career in one way or another. For my parents and my brothers &hellip … Read the Full Article Here

HOUSTONThe MMA world knows Alexa Grasso as a Mexican fighter, and the rising UFC star feels immense pride representing her home state of Jalisco. While Jalisco is best known for giving us Tequila, mariachi music, boxer Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, soccer star Javier “Chicharito” Hernández and Ferrari’s Formula 1 driver Sergio “Checo” Perez, Grasso is intent on making a name for herself among the legends. Grasso has a long road ahead to join that list, but at age 23, she’s in no hurry.”I’m still far (away) to think about the belt,” Grasso said. “First I’m going fo … Read the Full Article Here

PHOENIXUFC fighters with Phoenix ties gave back to the community this week with a visit to Ryan House, which provides hospice and pallative care for children and their families navigating life-limiting or end-of-life journeys. “This is a place of happiness, remember that,” Ryan House staff members reminded UFC fighters and Phoenix-area residents Henry Cejudo, CB Dollaway, Johnny Case and Lauren Murphy as they invited them to begin their visit during UFC Fight Night Rodriguez vs. Penn fight week. For several hours, the UFC group served food to children and families, as well as staff and volunte … Read the Full Article Here

Brandon Moreno’s fight against Ryan Benoit in The Ultimate Fighter Finale on Saturday comes with high expectations following the Mexican fighter’s impressive debut in the Octagon in October.That showing, a stunning first-round submission victory over (then) No. 8-ranked Louis Smolka, cemented Moreno as a fighter to watch. He accepted the bout on eight days’ notice as a fill-in, and the outcome helped secure Moreno a place on Saturday’s card. Moreno, 22, joins Ultimate Fighter finalist Tim Elliot on the action-packed card celebrating the exciting flyweight division.The e … Read the Full Article Here

After his historic victory last Saturday at UFC 205 when he became the first UFC champion in two divisions at the same time, Conor McGregor was honored by another sport superstar, French soccer player Paul Pogba, who posted in his Instagram account where he is followed by more than 10 and half million fans, a video where he mimicks the classic walk of the Irish champ.

 
A video posted by Paul Labile Pogba (@paulpogba) on Nov 14, 2016 at 1:28pm PST

The Manchester United and France player captioned the video: “The Notorious walking. Good week to all”.
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MEXICO CITYHow much of a risk is it to accept a match in the lofty altitude of Mexico City against the winner of eight consecutive fights, Tony Ferguson? For former lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos, this challenge presents just the opposite: the perfect opportunity.For the Brazilian, UFC’s Fight Night in Mexico City and Tony Ferguson will be his platform toward taking back the belt that Dos Anjos has already carried.Nothing personal against Ferguson. He just happens to be the next step. “I do not choose fights. I wanted my rematch but it did not happen, so I said, … Read the Full Article Here