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UFC Reportedly Cuts Middleweight Francis Carmont After 3 Consecutive Losses

Francis Carmont, a middleweight who became a UFC contender before dropping three straight contests, has been cut by the promotion. That’s according to a post appearing Wednesday morning on Carmont‘s Facebook page. The news was subsequently reported by Bloody Elbow. “I announce that after six wins and three defeats, I am no longer a UFC fighter,” […]

Francis Carmont, a middleweight who became a UFC contender before dropping three straight contests, has been cut by the promotion. That’s according to a post appearing Wednesday morning on Carmont‘s Facebook page. The news was subsequently reported by Bloody Elbow. “I announce that after six wins and three defeats, I am no longer a UFC fighter,” […]

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Rory MacDonald vs. Tyron Woodley Reportedly Being Targeted for UFC 174

With Johny Hendricks now holding the UFC welterweight title, the race for the next shot at gold is underway. While the road to title contention in the welterweight ranks isn’t necessarily clear cut at the present time, several major players in the divisional upper tier are all within striking distance of earning a championship opportunity. […]

With Johny Hendricks now holding the UFC welterweight title, the race for the next shot at gold is underway. While the road to title contention in the welterweight ranks isn’t necessarily clear cut at the present time, several major players in the divisional upper tier are all within striking distance of earning a championship opportunity. […]

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Anderson Silva Reportedly Wants Rematch With Chris Weidman in 2013

After suffering the first defeat of his UFC career at UFC 162, it seemed that revenge was the furthest thing from Anderson Silva‘s mind.  The former middleweight champion expressed no desire for a rematch with Chris Weidman when questioned after the fight, and he echoed this sentiment during the event’s post-fight presser.  But according to Ariel […]

After suffering the first defeat of his UFC career at UFC 162, it seemed that revenge was the furthest thing from Anderson Silva‘s mind.  The former middleweight champion expressed no desire for a rematch with Chris Weidman when questioned after the fight, and he echoed this sentiment during the event’s post-fight presser.  But according to Ariel […]

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UFC Reportedly Signs 14-0 Chinese Bantamweight Fighter Jumabieke Tuerxun

Chinese fighters are a rare sight in the UFC, but the promotion has recently signed an interesting addition to its bantamweight roster with Jumabieke Tuerxun. Tuerxun is notable as only the second fighter the UFC has ever signed from China, with the first being Zhang Tiequan. Carrying a perfect 14-0 career MMA record, the undefeated Tuerxun has never […]

Chinese fighters are a rare sight in the UFC, but the promotion has recently signed an interesting addition to its bantamweight roster with Jumabieke Tuerxun. Tuerxun is notable as only the second fighter the UFC has ever signed from China, with the first being Zhang Tiequan. Carrying a perfect 14-0 career MMA record, the undefeated Tuerxun has never […]

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Nick Diaz Reportedly Suspended 1 Year for Positive Test for Marijuana

The UFC welterweight division can rest easier (at least until February) now that the Nevada State Athletic Commission has ruled on Nick Diaz‘s positive test for marijuana. According to Damon Martin of MMA Weekly, the NSAC opted to slap Diaz with …

The UFC welterweight division can rest easier (at least until February) now that the Nevada State Athletic Commission has ruled on Nick Diaz‘s positive test for marijuana. According to Damon Martin of MMA Weekly, the NSAC opted to slap Diaz with a one-year suspension retroactive to his fight with (and loss to) Carlos Condit on […]

Jon Jones: UFC Champion Reportedly Arrested for DUI

The joyride through the UFC for champion Jon Jones came to a crashing halt early Saturday morning, when he was reportedly arrested for DUI after crashing his car into a pole. TMZ is reporting about the arrest and accident: UFC Light Heavyweight champ J…

The joyride through the UFC for champion Jon Jones came to a crashing halt early Saturday morning, when he was reportedly arrested for DUI after crashing his car into a pole. TMZ is reporting about the arrest and accident: UFC Light Heavyweight champ Jon “Bones” Jones was arrested early this morning for DUI after he […]