Jose Aldo Publishes X-Rays of Broken Rib, Takes Shot at Conor McGregor

Reigning king of the UFC’s featherweight division Jose Aldo has been catching a lot of heat since he made the decision to withdraw from his highly anticipated bout against Conor McGregor at UFC 189. The Brazilian phenom was slated to settle his beef with the Irish upstart on July 11 in Las Vegas, but an […]

Reigning king of the UFC’s featherweight division Jose Aldo has been catching a lot of heat since he made the decision to withdraw from his highly anticipated bout against Conor McGregor at UFC 189. The Brazilian phenom was slated to settle his beef with the Irish upstart on July 11 in Las Vegas, but an […]

Conor McGregor Spits Fire on UFC 189 Call, Says Win Makes Him Rightful Champ

The UFC 189 media conference call had one star. It’s Conor McGregor’s world, Conor McGregor says. And July 11 is a mere formality. The oddsmakers and, you know, real life will have their say on that, but there’s no question McGregor stole the show on a call with MMA reporters Wednesday. Chad Mendes—announced a day […]

The UFC 189 media conference call had one star. It’s Conor McGregor’s world, Conor McGregor says. And July 11 is a mere formality. The oddsmakers and, you know, real life will have their say on that, but there’s no question McGregor stole the show on a call with MMA reporters Wednesday. Chad Mendes—announced a day […]

UFC Returns to Ireland in October, and Conor McGregor Wants in

UFC officials on Wednesday announced their intention to hold another card in Dublin, Ireland.  And guess what? Conor McGregor is hoping to be the headliner. The initial news came from UFC officials Wednesday afternoon (h/t Tristan Critchfield of Sherdog). According to the report, the event would take place October 24 at the 3Arena in Dublin.  […]

UFC officials on Wednesday announced their intention to hold another card in Dublin, Ireland.  And guess what? Conor McGregor is hoping to be the headliner. The initial news came from UFC officials Wednesday afternoon (h/t Tristan Critchfield of Sherdog). According to the report, the event would take place October 24 at the 3Arena in Dublin.  […]

Sorry Conor McGregor: Jose Aldo Is the Real UFC Champion Until You Beat Him

There is no such thing as consensus when discussing MMA history. It’s both fractured and fiercely contested, with fans separating into self-selected groups and arguing on message boards and Twitter. Dividing lines have been drawn and hyperbole reigns. If you want to see how bad it can get, simply ask any group of hardcore fans […]

There is no such thing as consensus when discussing MMA history. It’s both fractured and fiercely contested, with fans separating into self-selected groups and arguing on message boards and Twitter. Dividing lines have been drawn and hyperbole reigns. If you want to see how bad it can get, simply ask any group of hardcore fans […]

Twitter Reacts to Aldo Pulling Out, McGregor vs. Mendes for Interim Title

So much for that 100 percent confidence. Merely hours ago, UFC President Dana White’s answer was “yes” when MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani asked if he was 100 percent confident Jose Aldo would still defend his featherweight title against Conor McGregor at UFC 189. Aldo had reportedly injured his ribs last week during a sparring session when […]

So much for that 100 percent confidence. Merely hours ago, UFC President Dana White’s answer was “yes” when MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani asked if he was 100 percent confident Jose Aldo would still defend his featherweight title against Conor McGregor at UFC 189. Aldo had reportedly injured his ribs last week during a sparring session when […]

Jose Aldo Out, Chad Mendes in vs. Conor McGregor for Interim Title at UFC 189

UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo was unable to overcome a rib injury and has now bowed out of his blockbuster title defense at UFC 189. Now, top contender Chad Mendes will face McGregor for the interim featherweight title July 11. UFC President Dana White announced the news Tuesday evening on SportsCenter. UFC officials and MMA […]

UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo was unable to overcome a rib injury and has now bowed out of his blockbuster title defense at UFC 189. Now, top contender Chad Mendes will face McGregor for the interim featherweight title July 11. UFC President Dana White announced the news Tuesday evening on SportsCenter. UFC officials and MMA […]