Author: Dana Becker

Brazilian MMA Teams Nova Uniao, Kimura no Longer Working Together

Andre Pederneiras confirmed a split between Nova Uniao and Kimura, two Brazilian-based MMA teams who have worked together for 20 years. “There’s a restructuring in Nova Uniao today that doesn’t involve only the competition part,” Pederneiras told…

Andre Pederneiras confirmed a split between Nova Uniao and Kimura, two Brazilian-based MMA teams who have worked together for 20 years. “There’s a restructuring in Nova Uniao today that doesn’t involve only the competition part,” Pederneiras told reporters at Nova Uniao’s new training center. “Some rules were created and some teams, not only Kimura, couldn’t […]

Tony Ferguson Responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov, Tells Him ‘Take a Number’

Interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has heard enough from Khabib Nurmagomedov. Ferguson, who is coming off a decisive win over Kevin Lee last month at UFC 216, responded to a recent Twitter post made by Nurmagomedov. .Listen Ya Fragile Fatas…

Interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has heard enough from Khabib Nurmagomedov. Ferguson, who is coming off a decisive win over Kevin Lee last month at UFC 216, responded to a recent Twitter post made by Nurmagomedov. .Listen Ya Fragile Fatass, The Last Time We Tried To Fight That Hat Of Yours Collected Cobwebs. How […]

Cage Warriors 89 Results: Dominique Steele Earns Main Event Victory

Dominique Steele lost his chance to compete for Cage Warriors gold when he failed to make weight on Friday. But the veteran proceeded as planned, besting Karl Amoussou via decision in the main event of Cage Warriors 89. Amoussou was expected to defend …

Dominique Steele lost his chance to compete for Cage Warriors gold when he failed to make weight on Friday. But the veteran proceeded as planned, besting Karl Amoussou via decision in the main event of Cage Warriors 89. Amoussou was expected to defend his welterweight title for the first time before Steele missed weight. Cindy […]

UFC 218: Sean Shelby, Mick Maynard Provide Insider Info on Bouts

UFC matchmakers Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard are back for another edition of “Watch List” for next Saturday’s UFC 218 event. Hosted by Jon Anik, Shelby and Maynard provide their insider information into the bouts, including the headli…

UFC matchmakers Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard are back for another edition of “Watch List” for next Saturday’s UFC 218 event. Hosted by Jon Anik, Shelby and Maynard provide their insider information into the bouts, including the headline fight which will see Jose Aldo challenge Max Holloway for the featherweight title. Other key bouts include […]

Jake Shields, Tim Sylvia Featured in Upcoming Submission Underground 6

Jake Shields and Tim Sylvia will be in the main and co-main event for the December 3 edition of Submission Underground 6. The event takes place from Portland and airs live on FloGrapling. Shields will headline the card, as the former Strikeforce champi…

Jake Shields and Tim Sylvia will be in the main and co-main event for the December 3 edition of Submission Underground 6. The event takes place from Portland and airs live on FloGrapling. Shields will headline the card, as the former Strikeforce champion and UFC title contender takes on Gilbert Burns. Shields picked up a […]

Urijah Faber vs. Conor McGregor? It Almost Happened at UFC 196

The two fights between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz that helped elevate the mass appeal for both fighters almost didn’t happen. At least not how it actually went down. Urijah Faber explained during a special Q&A with fans in China that he had…

The two fights between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz that helped elevate the mass appeal for both fighters almost didn’t happen. At least not how it actually went down. Urijah Faber explained during a special Q&A with fans in China that he had accepted the spot opposite McGregor back at UFC 196 before Diaz stepped […]