Chris Weidman Injured, Title Fight vs. Lyoto Machida Moved to UFC 175 in July

UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman will undergo minor knee surgery after suffering an injury during training. Consequently, his scheduled UFC 173 title defense against Lyoto Machida has been moved to UFC 175 on July 5 in Las Vegas.  The UFC made the announcement via its official website Monday morning. The promotion also said it will reveal […]

UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman will undergo minor knee surgery after suffering an injury during training. Consequently, his scheduled UFC 173 title defense against Lyoto Machida has been moved to UFC 175 on July 5 in Las Vegas.  The UFC made the announcement via its official website Monday morning. The promotion also said it will reveal […]

Frankie Edgar vs. BJ Penn 3 Headlines The Ultimate Fighter Finale in July

The third fight between Frankie Edgar and BJ Penn will take place at The Ultimate Fighter Finale scheduled for Sunday, July 6 in Las Vegas. The bout is expected to serve as the main event. It will air on Fox Sports 1, and include the finals of the Ultimate Fighter reality show tournament.  UFC Tonight […]

The third fight between Frankie Edgar and BJ Penn will take place at The Ultimate Fighter Finale scheduled for Sunday, July 6 in Las Vegas. The bout is expected to serve as the main event. It will air on Fox Sports 1, and include the finals of the Ultimate Fighter reality show tournament.  UFC Tonight […]

UFC 175, TUF 19 Finale Scheduled for Consecutive Days in Las Vegas This July

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will mark yet another first this summer by running two events on consecutive days in the same city. UFC 175 is scheduled to cap off the 2014 version of International Fight Week, a weeklong gathering for UFC fans in Las Vegas. It takes place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on […]

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will mark yet another first this summer by running two events on consecutive days in the same city. UFC 175 is scheduled to cap off the 2014 version of International Fight Week, a weeklong gathering for UFC fans in Las Vegas. It takes place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on […]

Ronda Rousey Rumored to Fight Gina Carano or Cris Cyborg in July

The first ever women’s MMA superfight could be on the horizon, pitting UFC champ Ronda Rousey against either Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino or Gina Carano. During an appearance on KROQ’s Kevin & Bean Show on Friday (h/t MMAFighting.com), UFC commentator Joe Rogan teased at a “huge announcement” coming from the UFC, possibly within the next week, […]

The first ever women’s MMA superfight could be on the horizon, pitting UFC champ Ronda Rousey against either Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino or Gina Carano. During an appearance on KROQ’s Kevin & Bean Show on Friday (h/t MMAFighting.com), UFC commentator Joe Rogan teased at a “huge announcement” coming from the UFC, possibly within the next week, […]

Dana White on Anthony Pettis Injury: Knee Recovering but July 4 Weekend Too Soon

Speaking at a media conference, Dana White revealed news on Anthony Pettis‘ recovery from his various injuries. Our own Jeremy Botter was in attendance for the press conference and reported the following (via Twitter): On Pettis: doc says screws out of hand. Knee recovering but July 4 week too soon. — Jeremy Botter (@jeremybotter) February […]

Speaking at a media conference, Dana White revealed news on Anthony Pettis‘ recovery from his various injuries. Our own Jeremy Botter was in attendance for the press conference and reported the following (via Twitter): On Pettis: doc says screws out of hand. Knee recovering but July 4 week too soon. — Jeremy Botter (@jeremybotter) February […]

Dana White: Chris Weidman vs. Vitor Belfort Targeted for July 4 or Memorial Day

The UFC apparently has a date (or two) in mind for the middleweight title fight between Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort.  Speaking with Fox Sports, UFC President Dana White said the promotion was looking to have Weidman and Belfort face off either July 4 or Memorial Day. Per Bloody Elbow: Weidman‘s pushing for it to […]

The UFC apparently has a date (or two) in mind for the middleweight title fight between Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort.  Speaking with Fox Sports, UFC President Dana White said the promotion was looking to have Weidman and Belfort face off either July 4 or Memorial Day. Per Bloody Elbow: Weidman‘s pushing for it to […]