UFC 194 talking points: Conor, Luke and more

Conor McGregor predicted his shots would make Jose Aldo crumble, but after just 13 seconds all it took was one.Saturday night in the main event of a record-breaking UFC 194, McGregor landed a perfectly placed left counter hook directly on the chin of a…

Conor McGregor predicted his shots would make Jose Aldo crumble, but after just 13 seconds all it took was one.Saturday night in the main event of a record-breaking UFC 194, McGregor landed a perfectly placed left counter hook directly on the chin of a charging Aldo, who was left unconscious on contact before falling to the canvas in the middle of the MGM Grand Garden Arena.More from UFC 194: Experience the history again, order UFC 194 replay | Results | Bonus recap | Watch: Dana White offers his final verdict | McGregor makes history in KO win over Aldo | Rockhold TKO’s Weidman to claim title … Read the Full Article Here

Weidman, Rockhold lay out 194 gameplans

Things are sure to be intense between Chris Weidman and Luke Rockhold when they finally meet at UFC 194 for the middleweight title.But on a pre-fight week media call, Weidman couldn’t help but laugh off Rockhold, who thinks he’s got the cha…

Things are sure to be intense between Chris Weidman and Luke Rockhold when they finally meet at UFC 194 for the middleweight title.But on a pre-fight week media call, Weidman couldn’t help but laugh off Rockhold, who thinks he’s got the champ all figured out.

 
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“Chris has a lot of holes in his game and he hasn’t fought anybody that’s been able to exploit them until now,” Rockhold said. “I’m not going to sit there and coward down and let him control the ring. I’m going to stop him in the middle of the cage…”The … Read the Full Article Here

Weidman and Rockhold, on a collision course for years, meet at UFC 194

 
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On July 6, 2013 the UFC changed forever when Chris Weidman left the legendary Anderson Silva unconscious in the middle of the Octagon.It was the end of an era, but at the same time, unbeknownst to the MMA world, it was the beginning of a n…

 
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On July 6, 2013 the UFC changed forever when Chris Weidman left the legendary Anderson Silva unconscious in the middle of the Octagon.It was the end of an era, but at the same time, unbeknownst to the MMA world, it was the beginning of a new one. Just a month later, Luke Rockhold, the last man to hold the Strikeforce middleweight title, made his UFC debut. We didn’t know it then, but these two superstars, both champions rising in the sport, were destined to meet one day. That day has come – Dec. 12 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena when Weidman defends his UFC midd … Read the Full Article Here

Holly Holm’s Victory Tour Continues With ESPN Appearance

It’s been more than a week since Holly Holm pulled off her historic upset win against Ronda Rousey at UFC 193, but the new champ is still basking in the all the glory.On Tuesday, Holm continued her victory press tour, appearing on ESPN’s SportsCenter t…

It’s been more than a week since Holly Holm pulled off her historic upset win against Ronda Rousey at UFC 193, but the new champ is still basking in the all the glory.On Tuesday, Holm continued her victory press tour, appearing on ESPN’s SportsCenter to talk about how she frustrated Rousey. Holm also demonstrated once again how she pulled off the highlight reel KO head kick and spoke about possibly being overlooked by the Rousey camp.Watch all four ESPN videos below and then check out more video content from Holm’s amazing tour.

More from Holly Holm’s Media Tour: Holly on LIVE wi … Read the Full Article Here

Holm shares secret to success in upset win

MELBOURNE, AustraliaJust minutes after pulling off what UFC commentator Joe Rogan called the biggest upset in UFC history over the most dominant woman in the history of combat sports, Holly Holm was asked how she pulled off the impossible.Holm thought …

MELBOURNE, AustraliaJust minutes after pulling off what UFC commentator Joe Rogan called the biggest upset in UFC history over the most dominant woman in the history of combat sports, Holly Holm was asked how she pulled off the impossible.Holm thought back a few moments, to her walk out to the Octagon, her emotions swirling, and explained how she was able to stay composed.“I kept telling myself, ‘It’s right now. Don’t get too relaxed. Be confident in your training and be confident in yourself. Now is the time to perform.’ And I just kept running that through my he … Read the Full Article Here

Comfortable Holly Holm, Unfazed by #RouseyRevolution, Ready To Fight

MELBOURNE, AustraliaHolly Holm isn’t just enjoying her moment – she’s found comfort in the days before the highest stakes fight of her life.Unable to contain her excitement at the UFC 193 Open Workouts, a bouncy and jubilant Holm, spo…

MELBOURNE, AustraliaHolly Holm isn’t just enjoying her moment – she’s found comfort in the days before the highest stakes fight of her life.Unable to contain her excitement at the UFC 193 Open Workouts, a bouncy and jubilant Holm, sporting a broad smile, playfully joked with teammates, showed off her dance moves, and even brought a fan up on stage to help her warm up ahead of the biggest fight of her career against UFC megastar Ronda Rousey.More on Rousey vs. Holm: Holm’s chances of finding the sweet victory | Family bond molds Holm for UFC 193 | Holm re … Read the Full Article Here