Author: MMA Fighting Newswire

WINNIPEG — UFC president Dana White discussed a whole host of topics after the UFC 161 post-fight press conference, including Jon Fitch’s WSOF debut, why referee Steve Mazzagatti is ‘dangerous’, Roy Nelson’s future, Anthony Pettis’ health, a fight in England and much much more above.

UFC heavyweight Pat Barry joined Ariel Helwani on Monday’s The MMA Hour to discuss splitting his training between Minneapolis and Denver, submitting a heavyweight purple belt in a local grappling tournament, how hard it is to watch his girlfriend Rose Namajunas fight, the challenge of fighting Shawn Jordan at UFC 161, what the potential of getting two wins in a row means for his career, the health of his parents and much more.

As he prepares to face former Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields at UFC 161 on Saturday, former Strikeforce welterweight champion Tyron Woodley spoke to Ariel Helwani on Monday’s The MMA Hour. Woodley discussed not bummed about his being on the prelims rather than pay-per-view, why he wanted to fight Shields, his belief he’ll fight for a title within a year of his UFC debut, who he may want to fight next, and why, stylistically, he believes he’s a ‘nightmare’ for Shields.

WINNIPEG – The UFC 161 weigh-ins took place Friday afternoon at the MTS Centre. Watch the highlights above.

WINNIPEG — UFC president Dana White announced a host of fights, including UFC 165’s main event between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson, and discussed UFC 161 complaints, TUF 18, TRT, Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez, and much more.

LOS ANGELES — At the Metamoris 2 post-fight press conference highlights, Shinya Aoki and Kron Gracie break down their main event fight at Metamoris 2 on Sunday afternoon. Gracie won the fight via submission.