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RDA vs. Tony Ferguson Reportedly Set For UFC Mexico City Main Event

A potentially action-packed lightweight main event has reportedly been set for the UFC’s upcoming return to Mexico City. According to a report from champions.co, sources close to the situation have confirmed former champion Rafael dos Anjos will face top contender Tony Ferguson in the main event of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) Latin America 3 Finale […]

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A potentially action-packed lightweight main event has reportedly been set for the UFC’s upcoming return to Mexico City.

According to a report from champions.co, sources close to the situation have confirmed former champion Rafael dos Anjos will face top contender Tony Ferguson in the main event of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) Latin America 3 Finale on November 5.

Dos Anjos will look to rebound from his surprising first-round knockout loss to Eddie Alvarez in the main event of July 7’s UFC Fight Night 90 from Las Vegas, a loss that snapped an impressive five-fight win streak that saw him beat Anthony Pettis for the title before demolishing Donald Cerrone in his first and only defense.

The top-ranked Brazilian ill have his hands full with one of the most surging competitors in all of MMA, as “El Cucuy” has won a steamrolling eight straight bouts in arguably the mot stacked division in the UFC. Ferguson was last seen defeating late replacement Lando Vannata at July 13’s UFC Fight Night 91, an ultra-exciting bout where he was rocked by a head kick and nearly finished in the first round before rallying to come back with some huge strikes and his go-to d’arce choke to finish the fight in the second.

Added to his epic war with Edson Barboza in late 2015, Ferguson has proven to put on some of the most exciting fights in the UFC as of late. It’s hard to put RDA too far behind him in that aspect, as well, so this bout has fireworks written all over it.

The UFC has made two previous trips to Mexico City, with Fabricio Werdum knocking out Mark Hunt to win the interim heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 180 in 2014 after Cain Velasquez had withdrawn from his bout with “Vai Cavalo.” Werdum then sealed up the official heavyweight championship when the promotion returned to the capital city seven months later for UFC 188, submitting Velasquez with a vicious third-round guillotine.

Who are you picking when RDA and ‘El Cucuy’ throw down in Mexico?

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Is Championship Volatility Good Or Bad For The UFC?

It’s Sunday morning, and the MMA world is collectively left to sit and chew on yet another shocking upset in a UFC title fight. Today, it comes in the form of Tyron Woodley’s first-round knockout of Robbie Lawler in the main event of last night’s (Sat., July 30, 2016) UFC 201 from Philips Arena in […]

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It’s Sunday morning, and the MMA world is collectively left to sit and chew on yet another shocking upset in a UFC title fight.

Today, it comes in the form of Tyron Woodley’s first-round knockout of Robbie Lawler in the main event of last night’s (Sat., July 30, 2016) UFC 201 from Philips Arena in Atlanta, and while we probably shouldn’t be all that surprised due to “T-Wood’s” power and Lawler’s propensity for getting hit, it’s simply the latest in a long line of touted champions who just can’t hold onto their belts for all that long in today’s evolving MMA landscape.

All in all, seven champions have been dethroned already in 2016 after Dominick Cruz, Miesha Tate, Stipe Miocic, Michael Bisping, Eddie Alvarez, Amanda Nunes, and now Woodley unseated relatively new champions in their own right. Gone are the days of dominant champions like Anderson Silva and Georges St. Pierre. Jon Jones is still here, technically, but his own actions have put a serious halt to his otherwise dominant career that is now on hold for an undetermined amount of time.

To put it in a stark kind of perspective, since Woodley last fought and beat Kelvin Gastelum by split decision at UFC 182, the only champ from that time to still have the belt is Demetrious Johnson after Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Rafael dos Anjos, Daniel Cormier, Fabricio Werdum, Holly Holm, Luke Rockhold, and Conor McGregor all won their respective titles in 2015. That’s 14 new champs in a year-and-a-half, folks, and that’s the kind of shakeup that can only be seen in mixed martial arts.

Just what that means for a sport where the UFC was recently purchased for a record-setting $4 billion remains to be seen. On the surface, business has never been better, but it’s hard to say if that’s sustainable for any long-term timeframe.

Also on the surface, it would appear that, with Ronda Rousey absent from the sport and obviously not a champion, the UFC has one true and proven top pay-per-view (PPV) draw in McGregor, and he hasn’t even defended the belt he won from Jose Aldo last year.

There is going to be the argument that the frequent changing of titles prevents marketable stars from being built, and of course there will be the side that supports and applauds the inherent unpredictability of fighting and the excitement that comes along with it. Which side are you on?

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Edson Barboza Responds To Will Brooks’ Call Out

No. 6-ranked UFC lightweight contender Edson “Junior” Barboza picked up arguably the biggest victory of his career this past weekend (Sat., July 23, 2016), scoring a decisive decision win over former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez. With back-to-back victories over former champions under his belt, Barboza has made it clear that he’d next like to take

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Check out Barboza’s response to brooks below:

“If the UFC says you have to fight this guy to get close to the title shot, why not? But like I said, I prefer to fight somebody above me in the rankings,” Barboza said according to MMAjunkie. “If I have a choice, I’d prefer to fight somebody ahead of me. There are five guys ahead of me, and I hope the UFC gives me these guys. If you see the rankings, it’s better for my career. I have to fight the best.”

Brooks, who has been considered to be amongst the best 155 pounders in the world for a few years now, recently made his Octagon debut earlier this month, scoring a decision victory over Ross Pearson. “Ill” Will does possess solid name value, but Barboza may have a point, as a higher ranked fighter could be more suitable at this point in his career.

As far as who he would like to fight next, the Brazilian has previously expressed interest in facing off with former champion Rafael dos Anjos, top contender Khabib Nurmagomedov, or the surging Tony Ferguson. “Junior”, however, feels as if Ferguson should receive the next shot at gold so perhaps a bout with RDA or “The Eagle” would make sense:

“In my opinion, the guy who deserves it the most is Tony Ferguson. He’s busy all the time fighting everybody. Khabib stayed out for a long time, and I think he has to fight a couple more guys to get the chance.”

Who would you like to see Barboza meet next time out?

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Edson Barboza Wants Main Event With RDA, Khabib, Or Ferguson Next

No. 6-ranked UFC lightweight Edson “Junior” Barboza scored a convincing decision victory over returning former Strikeforce champion Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez in the co-main event of UFC on FOX 20 last night (July 23, 2016) from Chicago, Illinois. Barboza battered Melendez over the course of three rounds with his arsenal of devastating leg kicks, and

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In fact, the Brazilian, who spoke at the post-fight show, has his eyes set on a main event bout next time out:

“I have five guys in front of me in the rankings. If the UFC gives me one of those guys I’m ready. I think I’m ready to fight five rounds. That’s my fourth co-main event. Please UFC, give me a chance to fight five rounds. I’m ready for this.”

Barboza also has a list of possible opponents in mind, specifically citing former champion Rafael dos Anjos, longtime No. 1 contender Khabib Nurmagomedov, and former foe Tony Ferguson. “Junior” came up short against “El Cucuy” when the two met in December 2015, but he appears to have revenge on his mind:

“I say dos Anjos is a good fight or Khabib or Ferguson. I think a rematch with Ferguson is going to be a good fight. Of course no excuse, but I fought him on just five weeks’ camp…I think if I fight with him three or five rounds it’d be a big war and everybody would see a good fight.”

A fight with any of the aforementioned contenders would likely make since for Barboza, who could be nearing a title shot of his own. One key fact to note, however, is that Barboza is a friend and teammate of reigning 155-pound champion Eddie Alvarez which could provide for a tricky situation.

Who would you like to see the Brazilian striker face off with next?

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Tony Ferguson Calls Out Eddie Alvarez For Title Shot

It’s been quite the ride for Tony Ferguson this year, as he’s had opponents pull out left and right throughout the course of his 2015 season. Ferguson was originally set to meet grappling phenom Khabib Nurmagomedov at The Ultimate Fighter Season 22 Finale (TUF 22 Finale), however, the Russian was forced to pull out of the

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It’s been quite the ride for Tony Ferguson this year, as he’s had opponents pull out left and right throughout the course of his 2015 season.

Ferguson was originally set to meet grappling phenom Khabib Nurmagomedov at The Ultimate Fighter Season 22 Finale (TUF 22 Finale), however, the Russian was forced to pull out of the contest due to an injury.

Michael Johnson was briefly scheduled to meet ‘El Cucuy’ at UFC 196, but Johnson was also forced to pull out due to injury and was replaced by Nurmagomedov at UFC on FOX 19. Unfortunately Ferguson suffered an injury of his own that forced him out of the Nurmagomedov contest, and would later be scheduled against Michael Chiesa at UFC Fight Night 91.

Alas the injury bug would strike again, as Chiesa injured his back during training camp and would be replaced by UFC newcomer Landon Vannata. Vannata and Ferguson put on quite the show at last night’s (July 13, 2016) UFC Fight Night 91, as Vannata almost got the better of the lightweight veteran with a thunderous head-kick in the first round.

Ferguson would ultimately go on to submit Vannata after surviving the rookie’s striking clinic in the first round, and proceeded to call out the newly-crowned UFC lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez, as well as Nurmagomedov whom he has missed two previous set dates with.

Following the contest Ferguson joined FOX Sports, courtesy of MMA Fighting, to discuss his performance against Vannata as well as crediting the Jackson-Wink product for his impressive performance:

“We were preparing for Michael Chiesa,” Ferguson said. “So, I think if anything, I was just more prepared for a wrestler and I underestimated his [Vannata] standup, but after just getting hit a couple of times, it’s exactly what I wanted and that’s just the type of fighter I am, and I battled through it, and took some of his hardest shots, and put fear in his face.”

With his victory over Vannata, ‘El Cucuy’ is ready for title contention and proceeded to call out 155-pound champ Alvarez and the No. 2-ranked Nurmagomedov to throw down with him next:

“All my performances are right there to put me on title contention,” said Ferguson. “This fight was a short-notice fight. I know he wasn’t ranked, but it was a very risky chance to come in there and take the short-notice fight.

Props to Lando Vannata and props to JacksonWink over in Albuquerque, but every single fight is there and I’m ready for it. If Eddie Alvarez wants to sign that dotted line, or if he wants an easy fight, go ahead and fight Conor [McGregor], but I’m a hard type fight.

I’m not someone to joke around with. And with [Rafael dos Anjos], you have Khabib Nurmagomedov. I’d love to get that fight against Khabib and maybe we’ll go on The Ultimate Fighter show and put on a show for the fans.”

Who do you think Ferguson should step into the Octagon next, has he done enough to earn a shot at the coveted UFC lightweight strap?

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Rafael Dos Anjos, Roy Nelson Featured On UFC Fight Night 90 Medical List

Rafael dos Anjos, Roy Nelson and Alan Jouban are among those who were given medical suspensions following action at UFC Fight Night 90.

The Nevada Athletic Commission ordered dos Anjos suspended until August, while giving Nelson the same treatment. …

Rafael dos Anjos, Roy Nelson and Alan Jouban are among those who were given medical suspensions following action at UFC Fight Night 90.

The Nevada Athletic Commission ordered dos Anjos suspended until August, while giving Nelson the same treatment. Jouban faces a much longer time on the sidelines after injuring his left hand.

All of those fighters medically suspended can be viewed below thanks to MMAFighting.com:

*Alan Jouban: Must have fractured left hand cleared by orthopedic doctor or no contest until 01/04/17; minimum suspension no contest until 08/07

*Mitch Clarke: Must have MRI of right knee before next fight and orthopedic doctor clearance or no contest until 01/04/17

*Reginaldo Viera: Must have right orbital and nasal fractures cleared by an ENT or no contest until 01/04/17; minimum suspension no contest until 09/06, no contract until 08/22

*Marco Beltran: Must have left knee x-ray to rule out fracture, also needs dental clearance for three loose front teeth or no contest until 01/04/17

*Belal Muhammad: Suspended until 09/06, no contact until 08/22

*Mike Pyle: Suspended until 09/06, no contact until 08/22

*Anthony Birchak: Suspended until 09/06, no contact until 08/22

*Lukasz Sajewski: Suspended until 09/06, no contact until 08/22

*Rafael dos Anjos: Suspended until 08/22, no contact until 08/07 due to laceration above left eye

*Dileno Lopes: Suspended until 08/22, no contact until 08/07

*Pedro Munhoz: Suspended until 08/22, no contact until 08/07 due to small cut on top of head

*Alvaro Herrera: Suspended until 08/22, no contact until 08/07 due to right bicep pain

*Derrick Lewis: Suspended until 08/07, no contact until 07/29

*Roy Nelson: Suspended until 08/07, no contact until 07/29

*John Makdessi: Suspended until 08/07, no contact until 07/29 due lacerations above left eyebrow

*Russell Doane: Must have right foot x-ray to rule out fracture; minimum suspension no contest until 08/07, no contact until 07/29