Author: By Matt Parrino

When Stephen Thompson dismantled former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks in spectacular KO fashion, the title shot whispers began to permeate.But like most great championship stories, “Wonderboy” must overcome one final challenge to reach the top of the mountain for the chance at his storybook ending. And Rory MacDonald will be his toughest test to date.RELATED: Canada’s finest: the 10 most impactful fighters out of Canada | Get your tickets for Fight Night Ottawa | Make your fantasy picks for this weekend | Get your MacDonald or Thompson official fight kit … Read the Full Article Here

Cody Garbrandt let out a ferocious scream as he stepped into the Octagon to take on fellow undefeated rising star Thomas Almeida.During the majority of the lead-up to the anticipated clash of potential future title contenders, Garbrandt was calm and focused. Come to think of it, he seemed like a man who knew what was about to happen.That’s amazing, considering those in attendance and watching at home had no idea.Garbrandt landed 18 significant strikes in under half a round – and that’s all the Team Alpha Male power puncher needed to drop Almedia, who crumbled under the barrag … Read the Full Article Here

The UFC 199 main event went from one heated rivalry to the next when Michael Bisping replaced injured Chris Weidman to face Luke Rockhold at the The Fabulous Forum in Inglewood, Calif. on June 4.It’s no secret that Rockhold and Bisping despise each other – that’s nothing new. But what is a changeup for this new main event is the storyline. Weidman was just a +145 underdog to Rockhold in his quest to reclaim his lost title. But Bisping stands as an astounding +650 dog to take Rockhold’s strap. A $1,000 bet on Rockhold will yield just a $100 payout. Vegas is giving Bispin … Read the Full Article Here

Thomas Almeida and Cody Garbrandt face off during the UFC Fight Night: Weigh-Ins inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on May 28, 2016 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC)” align=”center” />The superstars of tomorrow usually get their crack on the big stage at an FS1 Fight Night.UFC megastar Conor McGregor began his meteoric rise on the network in a five-round main event against Dennis Siver back on Jan. 18, 2015. After that epic night in Boston, McGregor was one of the most talked about names in all of combat sports.Tonight bantamweights Cody Garbrandt and Thomas Almeida, … Read the Full Article Here

Team Alpha Male is one of the hottest teams in mixed martial arts today. Urijah Faber is set to challenge for the bantamweight title at UFC 199; Paige VanZant has taken over the world on Dancing with the Stars; and Cody Garbrandt is set to headline Fight Night Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay this Sunday night.Garbrandt (8-0) puts his undefeated record on the line against No. 7-ranked bantamweight Thomas Almeida (21-0), who is one of the hottest prospects in all of MMA. This amazing five-round main event is the No. 1 reason to watch Fight Night Las Vegas.RELATED CONTENT: Under the radar fights a … Read the Full Article Here

It was a banner night for Brazil as the UFC took over Curitiba for one night to showcase the biggest stars and the greatest legends the country has to offer. And Brazil delivered, racking up nine wins on the night. But less than three minutes into the heavyweight title main attraction, the 45,000-seat arena went silent as Ohio firefighter and paramedic Stipe Miocic knocked out Brazilian hero Fabricio Werdum to become the new heavyweight champion. Miocic landed a counter right hand to a charging Werdum that landed directly on the chin, turning the lights out on the former champ and in the aren … Read the Full Article Here