Carlos Condit to Face Tyron Woodley at UFC 171, After Nick Diaz Balks

The UFC didn’t get its first wish on a next opponent for Carlos Condit. Now, Tyron Woodley will get his. After UFC president Dana White initially balked at the idea of Condit vs. Woodley—joking that Woodley was bombarding him with text messages on the subject—the fight company confirmed on Tuesday that the two welterweight contenders […]

The UFC didn’t get its first wish on a next opponent for Carlos Condit. Now, Tyron Woodley will get his. After UFC president Dana White initially balked at the idea of Condit vs. Woodley—joking that Woodley was bombarding him with text messages on the subject—the fight company confirmed on Tuesday that the two welterweight contenders […]

Nick Diaz Turns Down Opportunity to Face Carlos Condit at UFC 171

Former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz was offered a chance to come out of retirement at UFC 171 and face Carlos Condit. A source close to the fight informed Bleacher Report that UFC president Dana White was in contact with the Diaz camp throughout Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. But Diaz ultimately turned down the […]

Former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz was offered a chance to come out of retirement at UFC 171 and face Carlos Condit. A source close to the fight informed Bleacher Report that UFC president Dana White was in contact with the Diaz camp throughout Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. But Diaz ultimately turned down the […]

Rich Franklin: Who Should the UFC Legend Face in His Final Trip to the Octagon?

Rich Franklin wants one more fight.  Realizing that his championship days are behind him, Franklin recently announced intentions to take a glory lap inside the UFC Octagon and hang up his gloves for good, cementing his legacy inside the sport’s most venerated cage.  The former middleweight champion has not fought since a brutal knockout loss […]

Rich Franklin wants one more fight.  Realizing that his championship days are behind him, Franklin recently announced intentions to take a glory lap inside the UFC Octagon and hang up his gloves for good, cementing his legacy inside the sport’s most venerated cage.  The former middleweight champion has not fought since a brutal knockout loss […]

Jimi Manuwa to Face Alexander Gustafsson When the UFC Visits London

Former title challenger Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson will now face Jimi “The Posterboy” Manuwa when the UFC visits London in March. The bout was announced on BT Sport’s “Beyond the Octagon” on UK television by Gareth A. Davies, but the rumour was doing the usual Twitter rounds days before. The Swedish light heavyweight was originally […]

Former title challenger Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson will now face Jimi “The Posterboy” Manuwa when the UFC visits London in March. The bout was announced on BT Sport’s “Beyond the Octagon” on UK television by Gareth A. Davies, but the rumour was doing the usual Twitter rounds days before. The Swedish light heavyweight was originally […]

Daniel Cormier Wants to Face Phil Davis or Lil’ Nog in His LHW Debut

Daniel Cormier is on his way to the light heavyweight division, and he’s already plotting the course for his arrival. The former Olympian made a triumphant exit from the heavyweight division with his unanimous-decision victory over Roy Nelson last Saturday at UFC 166, and now he’s eyeing his first challenge as a light heavyweight. With […]

Daniel Cormier is on his way to the light heavyweight division, and he’s already plotting the course for his arrival. The former Olympian made a triumphant exit from the heavyweight division with his unanimous-decision victory over Roy Nelson last Saturday at UFC 166, and now he’s eyeing his first challenge as a light heavyweight. With […]

Ross Pearson Fired Up to Face Melvin Guillard at Fight Night 30

When a fighter finds his groove, it can be a beautiful thing to watch, and Ross Pearson believes he’s firing on all cylinders heading into Fight Night 30. While the journey has certainly come with a fair share of adversity, the former TUF winner is confident everything is falling into place at precisely the right […]

When a fighter finds his groove, it can be a beautiful thing to watch, and Ross Pearson believes he’s firing on all cylinders heading into Fight Night 30. While the journey has certainly come with a fair share of adversity, the former TUF winner is confident everything is falling into place at precisely the right […]