Author: UFC Press Releases

Steve Steinbeiss -Ready for Redemption

Rhett Butler, UFC – For former kickboxer turned MMA fighter Steve Steinbeiss, when he entered the UFC he expected a different outcome. The event was UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard and it was the UFC’s first appearance in Oklahoma. The s…

Rhett Butler, UFC – For former kickboxer turned MMA fighter Steve Steinbeiss, when he entered the UFC he expected a different outcome. The event was UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard and it was the UFC’s first appearance in Oklahoma. The striker was facing a veteran talent in Ryan Jensen and the stage was all set to show why he was chosen for the biggest show in the sport.

Featherweight title fight set for Sept 30 in Colorado

One of the sport’s pound-for-pound elite returns this fall to defend his title against one of the division’s most dangerous fighters. Featherweight champion Jose Aldo, universally recognized as the number one ranked lighter weight fighter in …

One of the sport’s pound-for-pound elite returns this fall to defend his title against one of the division’s most dangerous fighters. Featherweight champion Jose Aldo, universally recognized as the number one ranked lighter weight fighter in MMA, makes the second defense of his crown against judo ace Manny Gamburyan when World Extreme Cagefighting® invades the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colo. on Thursday, Sept. 30.

The Blueprint: Jones vs. Matyushenko

Michael DISanto, UFC – Jon Jones will tell you that he has been in this position before, but he hasn’t.
Headlining a UFC event is a big deal. Distractions increase—from additional media interviews to multiple promotional appearances t…

Michael DISanto, UFC – Jon Jones will tell you that he has been in this position before, but he hasn’t.
Headlining a UFC event is a big deal. Distractions increase—from additional media interviews to multiple promotional appearances to friends coming out of the woodwork with advice and ticket requests—which means that the pressure to perform also increases.

Rob Kimmons: The Hunger Strike

Rhett Butler, UFC – Rob Kimmons has just divulged a secret he never thought he would casually unearth during an interview. The secret is more of an admission into his mental state at what he at one time considered the apex of his career and …

Rhett Butler, UFC – Rob Kimmons has just divulged a secret he never thought he would casually unearth during an interview. The secret is more of an admission into his mental state at what he at one time considered the apex of his career and this secret has also haunted his UFC performances to date.

Paul Kelly: Thanks, Jacob

Elliot Worsell, UFC – Here’s a tip to all future opponents of UFC lightweight Paul Kelly – be nice. Compliment his grade-one haircut, the colour of his eyes or the unique twang of his Liverpool accent. Marvel at his ability to speak in jumble…

Elliot Worsell, UFC – Here’s a tip to all future opponents of UFC lightweight Paul Kelly – be nice. Compliment his grade-one haircut, the colour of his eyes or the unique twang of his Liverpool accent. Marvel at his ability to speak in jumbled morse code, yet still sound as passionate and direct as any competitor in mixed martial arts today. Tell him how strong his ground-and-pound is, how sharp his elbows are and how relentless his pace is. Whatever you do, don’t question his punch power, and please don’t wind him up.

UFC Serves Subpoenas on Streaming Sites

Zuffa, LLC, (“Zuffa”), the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®), announced today that it has served subpoenas on two streaming video websites, commanding them to reveal the identities of users who have uploaded…

Zuffa, LLC, (“Zuffa”), the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®), announced today that it has served subpoenas on two streaming video websites, commanding them to reveal the identities of users who have uploaded video of live Pay-Per-View UFC events.