UFC 189: With Jose Aldo Out, Chad Mendes Tests to See If Conor McGregor Is Legit

To borrow a phrase from former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, UFC 189 has been in “chicken salad” mode for more than a week now. From the moment reports surfaced that featherweight champion Jose Aldo had broken a rib during the final stages of his training camp, our hopes for an epic clash with Conor […]

To borrow a phrase from former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, UFC 189 has been in “chicken salad” mode for more than a week now. From the moment reports surfaced that featherweight champion Jose Aldo had broken a rib during the final stages of his training camp, our hopes for an epic clash with Conor […]

Lorenzo Fertitta: Selecting Between Mendes and Edgar for UFC 189 Was a Coin Flip

When UFC officials selected Chad Mendes as the main event “Plan B” for UFC 189, Frankie Edgar fans—not to mention the man himself—felt a little short-changed. After all, the former lightweight champ is on a four-fight winning streak, going 4-1 overall since dropping down to 145 pounds in early 2013. Mendes is on a pretty […]

When UFC officials selected Chad Mendes as the main event “Plan B” for UFC 189, Frankie Edgar fans—not to mention the man himself—felt a little short-changed. After all, the former lightweight champ is on a four-fight winning streak, going 4-1 overall since dropping down to 145 pounds in early 2013. Mendes is on a pretty […]

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 […]

Chad Mendes Calling for 3rd Shot at Featherweight Title

Chad Mendes wants another opportunity to get his hands on championship gold. The Team Alpha Male staple is only one fight removed from his last attempt to claim the UFC featherweight title, but his most recent performance solidified the fact that “Money” is still in elite form. The Sacramento-based fighter and perennial contender destroyed fellow […]

Chad Mendes wants another opportunity to get his hands on championship gold. The Team Alpha Male staple is only one fight removed from his last attempt to claim the UFC featherweight title, but his most recent performance solidified the fact that “Money” is still in elite form. The Sacramento-based fighter and perennial contender destroyed fellow […]

UFC Fight Night 63 Results: The Real Winners and Losers from Mendes vs. Lamas

Welcome, one and all, to Breakfast at The Octagon.  The only thing missing from UFC Fight Night 63, which began Saturday morning at 11 a.m. ET in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Fairfax, Virginia, was the strawberries and cream. Those have always looked delicious. Maybe next time. This time, MMA fans had to settle for […]

Welcome, one and all, to Breakfast at The Octagon.  The only thing missing from UFC Fight Night 63, which began Saturday morning at 11 a.m. ET in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Fairfax, Virginia, was the strawberries and cream. Those have always looked delicious. Maybe next time. This time, MMA fans had to settle for […]