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UFC Announces Demetrious Johnson vs John Dodson for UFC on FOX 6

Looks like FOX is getting yet another title fight for network television with the announcement that Demetrious Johnson will defend his flyweight belt against John Dodson in January.  The news was confirmed by Ariel Helwani on UFC Tonight this even…

Looks like FOX is getting yet another title fight for network television with the announcement that Demetrious Johnson will defend his flyweight belt against John Dodson in January.  The news was confirmed by Ariel Helwani on UFC Tonight this evening. This will be the first title defense for Johnson, who won the inaugural flyweight tournament […]

John Maguire Replaces Besam Yousef Against Matt Riddle

Originally, a welterweight matchup at UFC 154 was to feature Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson facing off against Besam Yousef. However, that fight has now changed drastically. When Thompson went down with an injury, Matt Riddle stepped up to re…

Originally, a welterweight matchup at UFC 154 was to feature Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson facing off against Besam Yousef. However, that fight has now changed drastically. When Thompson went down with an injury, Matt Riddle stepped up to replace Thompson (via ESPN). Riddle is fresh off a drug suspension—which ended last month—as he tested positive for […]

John Albert Talks the Ultimate Fighter, Dennis Hallman and More

Following his loss on season 14 of the Ultimate Fighter, John Albert believed his dream of fighting in the UFC was about to go up in smoke. Fortunately for Albert, he was wrong. Instead, he found himself celebrating his first win inside the Octagon in …

Following his loss on season 14 of the Ultimate Fighter, John Albert believed his dream of fighting in the UFC was about to go up in smoke. Fortunately for Albert, he was wrong. Instead, he found himself celebrating his first win inside the Octagon in a 69-second knockout over Dustin Pague. Albert would fall in […]

UFC on Fox 3: John Lineker Came to Fight Without Corner Men or Gear

Even before getting choked out by Louis Gaudinot on Saturday night, John Lineker had a pained look on his face. Pain be damned, the Brazilian prospect brawled his heart out against Gaudinot. Although he was tapped out in the second round, it’s am…

Even before getting choked out by Louis Gaudinot on Saturday night, John Lineker had a pained look on his face. Pain be damned, the Brazilian prospect brawled his heart out against Gaudinot. Although he was tapped out in the second round, it’s amazing Lineker fought as well as he did, given his pre-fight tribulations. Matheus […]

UFC on Fuel TV 2: What We Learned from DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire

Other than a slight scare in the first round where DaMarques Johnson almost locked in an omoplata, John Maguire looked fantastic in this fight. Maguire‘s wrestling looked as good as it did in his UFC debut and his fight-ending armbar was a thing …

Other than a slight scare in the first round where DaMarques Johnson almost locked in an omoplata, John Maguire looked fantastic in this fight. Maguire‘s wrestling looked as good as it did in his UFC debut and his fight-ending armbar was a thing of beauty. Johnson has been in the UFC for a long time, […]

UFC on Fuel: What We Learned from Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert

In one of the craziest UFC rounds in recent memory, Ivan Menjivar and John Albert traded big shots, submission attempts and some entertaining positions on the ground. Menjivar scored an early takedown, but after an active guard from Albert almost stole…

In one of the craziest UFC rounds in recent memory, Ivan Menjivar and John Albert traded big shots, submission attempts and some entertaining positions on the ground. Menjivar scored an early takedown, but after an active guard from Albert almost stole the fight, they went back to the feet. Shortly after, Albert rocked Menjivar with […]