Conor McGregor Talks Lightweight Move, Says He’ll Go ‘Right Up to Welterweight’

Conor McGregor is booked to fight one of the most fearsome fighters on the UFC roster on July 11 at UFC 189. He will face 25-1 featherweight champion Jose Aldo.  But he’s already planning future moves.  Speaking with the press during the ongoing UFC 189 World Championship Tour, McGregor said he can make the move […]

Conor McGregor is booked to fight one of the most fearsome fighters on the UFC roster on July 11 at UFC 189. He will face 25-1 featherweight champion Jose Aldo.  But he’s already planning future moves.  Speaking with the press during the ongoing UFC 189 World Championship Tour, McGregor said he can make the move […]

Pat Healy in the Desert: Lightweight Talks Titan, Retirement, Life on the Ranch

When someone tells you they’ve wandered into the desert, literally or metaphorically, it’s usually not a sign that things are going super well. Pat Healy displayed all the warning signs. The lightweight fighter hit on hard times after hitting the UFC in 2013. He lost four straight there, and the only win he did get […]

When someone tells you they’ve wandered into the desert, literally or metaphorically, it’s usually not a sign that things are going super well. Pat Healy displayed all the warning signs. The lightweight fighter hit on hard times after hitting the UFC in 2013. He lost four straight there, and the only win he did get […]

The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 Bantamweight, Lightweight Cast Unveiled

Several interesting prospects are part of the fourth season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. The cast will comprise fighters from the bantamweight and lightweight divisions and will be coached by legendary Brazilian champs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. UFC officials formally announced the rosters Wednesday in a press release (via Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com). […]

Several interesting prospects are part of the fourth season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. The cast will comprise fighters from the bantamweight and lightweight divisions and will be coached by legendary Brazilian champs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. UFC officials formally announced the rosters Wednesday in a press release (via Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com). […]

Anthony Pettis Is Looking to Become One of the Best in the Lightweight Division

Anthony Pettis is slated to make his second title defense this Saturday at UFC 185 against Rafael dos Anjos. After being sidelined with injuries for more than a year, Pettis finally had his first successful title defense against Gilbert Melendez in December. Now, he’s making up for lost time with another title defense within three […]

Anthony Pettis is slated to make his second title defense this Saturday at UFC 185 against Rafael dos Anjos. After being sidelined with injuries for more than a year, Pettis finally had his first successful title defense against Gilbert Melendez in December. Now, he’s making up for lost time with another title defense within three […]

Edson Barboza vs. Michael Johnson: What We Learned From Lightweight Tilt

The celebratory post-fight champagne is sitting in a pool of melted ice somewhere in Brazil, following Michael Johnson’s decision win over Edson Barboza at UFC Fight Night 61. The Ginasio Gigantinho in Porto Alegre, Brazil, was filled to capacity with thousands of eager fans awaiting Barboza’s return to Brazil. Unfortunately, Barboza, a human highlight reel, […]

The celebratory post-fight champagne is sitting in a pool of melted ice somewhere in Brazil, following Michael Johnson’s decision win over Edson Barboza at UFC Fight Night 61. The Ginasio Gigantinho in Porto Alegre, Brazil, was filled to capacity with thousands of eager fans awaiting Barboza’s return to Brazil. Unfortunately, Barboza, a human highlight reel, […]

Michael Johnson Pressures Way to Contention in Stacked Lightweight Class

Michael Johnson still has a long road in front of him before he earns a shot at the UFC lightweight title. Given his forward progress against Edson Barboza at Fight Night 61, however, he seems capable of covering that distance fairly expeditiously. Johnson’s pressure told the tale on Sunday, as he got in Barboza’s face […]

Michael Johnson still has a long road in front of him before he earns a shot at the UFC lightweight title. Given his forward progress against Edson Barboza at Fight Night 61, however, he seems capable of covering that distance fairly expeditiously. Johnson’s pressure told the tale on Sunday, as he got in Barboza’s face […]