Author: By Matt Parrino

 
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It makes perfect sense that the tension between current middleweight champion Luke Rockhold and former king Chris Weidman is at an all-time high going into their anticipated rematch in the main event of UFC 199.Rockhold took Weidman’s belt. The two greatest 185-pound fighters on the planet are vying for one title, and only one man can claim the top spot.Weidman said he is on a mission to reclaim his place atop the division.“I want this fight more than any other fight I’ve ever had,” Weidman said at Wednesday’s UFC 199 Media Day in Los Angeles. “ … Read the Full Article Here

Ben Rothwell (36-9) doesn’t just have sick dance moves. The No. 4-ranked heavyweight is one of the most versatile fighters in his division and is riding the second longest active finish streak in the entire UFC. Junior Dos Santos (17-4) is a former UFC heavyweight champion and his 730 career significant strikes landed put him at No. 1 in heavyweight history. Rothwell submitted Josh Barnett last time out, becoming the first fighter to submit “The War Master” in his 42-fight career. But before two straight submission wins, Rothwell knocked out Alistair Overeem and Brandon Vera … Read the Full Article Here

Acclaimed actor, comedian and screenwriter Vince Vaughn is known for his funny jokes and side-splitting comedic movies. But the 46-year-old funny man may be trying to toughen his image.Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida shared a birthday message Tuesday for Vaughn, who recently begin training jiu-jitsu with famed instructor Rener Gracie.Check out the facebook post below and don’t miss Machida in action at Fight Night Tampa free on FOX on Saturday, April 16 against future Hall Of Famer Dan Henderson.
 
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Happy Birthday to Vince Vaughn, the newest member of the G … Read the Full Article Here

 
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Former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone haven’t always seen eye-to-eye. The rivalry has spanned two organizations – UFC and WEC – and was mainly borne out of the desire to be the best at 155 pounds. But recently, the two top contenders appear to be getting along. After spending time together at a recent USO event, Pettis and Cowboy took their newfound friendship to the next level on Tuesday in Albuquerque: T … Read the Full Article Here

Mark Hunt recorded his third UFC walk-off knockout in the first round against Frank Mir at Fight Night Brisbane. The Australian has become known for his punching power. Every time he swings one of his arms through the air, the chances are high that could be the end of the fight just moments later.More from Fight Night Hunt vs Mir: Full results | Hunt gets walk-off win in main event | Magny, Matthews, Kelly all score comeback victories | Jouban, Hooker earn impressive quick wins | Pearson gets close win, Patrick rolls | FIGHT PASS members – watch the Pearson/Laprise thriller again | Backs … Read the Full Article Here

Before Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz broke records at UFC 196, Frank Mir was one half of the biggest fight of all time against Brock Lesnar. Mir has been trucking along since UFC 100, adding to a legendary resume that includes 16 UFC wins and two heavyweight world titles. Mir is a threat everywhere a fight goes and his recent renaissance despite injury trouble and sheer mileage has been awe-inspiring. In the main event of UFC 196, Mir takes on another combat sports icon in Mark Hunt. The former K-1 World Grand Prix Champion has been pound-for-pound the hardest hitting heavyweight in the divisi … Read the Full Article Here