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T.J. Grant Injured; Anthony Pettis Steps in Versus Benson Henderson at UFC 164

It’s a fight that Anthony Pettis has wanted for the past two years, and now he’s finally getting his crack at the UFC lightweight title. News broke on late Friday evening that current top lightweight contender T.J. Grant suffered an injury in training and was forced out of his upcoming bout at UFC 164 against […]

It’s a fight that Anthony Pettis has wanted for the past two years, and now he’s finally getting his crack at the UFC lightweight title. News broke on late Friday evening that current top lightweight contender T.J. Grant suffered an injury in training and was forced out of his upcoming bout at UFC 164 against […]

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Josh Burkman Out 6-8 Weeks with Injured Finger

World Series of Fighting welterweight Josh Burkman, currently one of the hottest 170-pounders in any MMA promotion, has announced he will miss six to eight weeks of action because of a broken finger. Burkman tweeted the news Monday evening: Out 6-8 wks w a Mallet fracture 2 my finger… Lookin 2 make title fight happen […]

World Series of Fighting welterweight Josh Burkman, currently one of the hottest 170-pounders in any MMA promotion, has announced he will miss six to eight weeks of action because of a broken finger. Burkman tweeted the news Monday evening: Out 6-8 wks w a Mallet fracture 2 my finger… Lookin 2 make title fight happen […]

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Anthony Pettis Injured, Korean Zombie Now Fights Jose Aldo at UFC 163

Get this one: an injury has compromised a major upcoming UFC title fight. Luckily, this time there were plenty of other deserving challengers waiting in the wings.  UFC President Dana White tweeted minutes ago that Anthony Pettis injured his knee and is out of the headlining UFC 163 bout against featherweight champ Jose Aldo.  Filling […]

Get this one: an injury has compromised a major upcoming UFC title fight. Luckily, this time there were plenty of other deserving challengers waiting in the wings.  UFC President Dana White tweeted minutes ago that Anthony Pettis injured his knee and is out of the headlining UFC 163 bout against featherweight champ Jose Aldo.  Filling […]

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Report: Alexander Gustafsson Injured, Fight with Gegard Mousasi in Serious Doubt

The UFC on Fuel 9 headlining bout is in serious jeopardy after Alexander Gustafsson suffered a major cut in training, according to a report by MMA Mania.  “The Mauler” was set to headline the show, which takes place in his native country of Sweden, against Strikeforce, Dream and Pride veteran Gegard Mousasi.  The initial news […]

The UFC on Fuel 9 headlining bout is in serious jeopardy after Alexander Gustafsson suffered a major cut in training, according to a report by MMA Mania.  “The Mauler” was set to headline the show, which takes place in his native country of Sweden, against Strikeforce, Dream and Pride veteran Gegard Mousasi.  The initial news […]

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UFC on Fox 7 Fight Card: Matchmaking for Injured Dan Hardy’s Return

Dan Hardy was to have a big opportunity at UFC on Fox 7. Beating Matt Brown would have given him a third straight win and a chance to make a statement on network television. Unfortunately, Hardy suffered an injury and was forced out of his scheduled bout with Brown (via MMAJunkie.com). Strikeforce veteran and budding […]

Dan Hardy was to have a big opportunity at UFC on Fox 7. Beating Matt Brown would have given him a third straight win and a chance to make a statement on network television. Unfortunately, Hardy suffered an injury and was forced out of his scheduled bout with Brown (via MMAJunkie.com). Strikeforce veteran and budding […]

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Strikeforce Melendez vs. Healy Cancelled Due to Gilbert Melendez Getting Injured

Late breaking news on Sunday night—Strikeforce PR sent out an email stating that Saturday’s event has been cancelled. Gilbert Melendez was scheduled to put his lightweight title on the line against Pat “Bam Bam” Healy in the mai…

Late breaking news on Sunday night—Strikeforce PR sent out an email stating that Saturday’s event has been cancelled. Gilbert Melendez was scheduled to put his lightweight title on the line against Pat “Bam Bam” Healy in the main event.  Unfortunately, Melendez suffered an injury in training and was forced to pull out of the fight. […]