Tag: Jeopardy

Updated Report: Champ Jon Jones’ UFC 187 Title Bout in Jeopardy

Jon Jones may not defend his UFC light heavyweight title against Anthony Johnson this May as originally scheduled. Jones was scheduled to defend the title May 23 at UFC 187 in Las Vegas, but unnamed sources told MMAWeekly.com on Sunday evening that Jones will not compete in the event.  UPDATE: Though the MMA Weekly report initially stated that […]

Jon Jones may not defend his UFC light heavyweight title against Anthony Johnson this May as originally scheduled. Jones was scheduled to defend the title May 23 at UFC 187 in Las Vegas, but unnamed sources told MMAWeekly.com on Sunday evening that Jones will not compete in the event.  UPDATE: Though the MMA Weekly report initially stated that […]

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Bellator Files Lawsuit Against Rampage, Puts UFC Return in Jeopardy

Bellator isn’t letting Quinton “Rampage” Jackson go without a fight. A statement was released to Bleacher Report on Monday detailing a lawsuit that has been filed against the MMA legend for signing with the UFC and breaching his exclusive six-fight contract with Bellator: Today, Bellator MMA was compelled to go to court to stop Quinton […]

Bellator isn’t letting Quinton “Rampage” Jackson go without a fight. A statement was released to Bleacher Report on Monday detailing a lawsuit that has been filed against the MMA legend for signing with the UFC and breaching his exclusive six-fight contract with Bellator: Today, Bellator MMA was compelled to go to court to stop Quinton […]

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Nick Diaz’s Refusal to Fight Puts His Legacy in Jeopardy

It has been approximately eight months since Nick Diaz decided to step away from the sport after being defeated by Georges St-Pierre at UFC 158. After he voiced his decision, he went on to say he might come back for the right fight(s), which seems to translate to big fights and “big money.” In a […]

It has been approximately eight months since Nick Diaz decided to step away from the sport after being defeated by Georges St-Pierre at UFC 158. After he voiced his decision, he went on to say he might come back for the right fight(s), which seems to translate to big fights and “big money.” In a […]

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John McCarthy on Steve Mazzagatti Refereeing: Jon Fitch’s Safety Not in Jeopardy

If there’s one thing mixed martial arts fans, fighters and pundits can agree on, it’s the fact that the refereeing and judging in the sport needs a lot of work.  The latest talking point on the subject of refereeing has been the June 14 World Series of Fighting bout between Jon Fitch and Josh Burkman. […]

If there’s one thing mixed martial arts fans, fighters and pundits can agree on, it’s the fact that the refereeing and judging in the sport needs a lot of work.  The latest talking point on the subject of refereeing has been the June 14 World Series of Fighting bout between Jon Fitch and Josh Burkman. […]

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UFC on FX 5: Jeremy Stephens Arrested, Fight with Edwards in Jeopardy (Updated)

It is being reported by mmajunkie.com that Jeremy Stephens was arrested in Minneapolis this morning, and his fight with Yves Edwards may now happen now. As being reported by MMAjunkie: According to a Minneapolis Police Department representative, S…

It is being reported by mmajunkie.com that Jeremy Stephens was arrested in Minneapolis this morning, and his fight with Yves Edwards may now happen now. As being reported by MMAjunkie: According to a Minneapolis Police Department representative, Stephens was arrested at the Marriott City Center Hotel, which is this week’s UFC host hotel, and arrived at […]

Alistair Overeem Fails UFC 146 Drug Screening; Title Fight in Jeopardy

There may be a new challenger to Junior dos Santos’ heavyweight belt at UFC 146 after former Strikeforce champion and current No. 1 contender Alistair Overeem failed a pre-fight drug screening. In a press release sent to Bleacher Report, the Neva…

There may be a new challenger to Junior dos Santos’ heavyweight belt at UFC 146 after former Strikeforce champion and current No. 1 contender Alistair Overeem failed a pre-fight drug screening. In a press release sent to Bleacher Report, the Nevada State Athletic Commission announced that the Dutch fighter tested positive for an elevated ratio […]