Tag: UFC News

Alistair Overeem Battled Food Poisoning Prior to UFC 209 Bout

Alistair Overeem had to contend with more than just dangerous slugger Mark Hunt at UFC 209. Leading up to his KO victory of Hunt Saturday night, Overeem also had to fight off a nasty case of food poisoning. UFC President Dana White broke the news at the post-fight press conference following the event, appearing briefly […]

Alistair Overeem had to contend with more than just dangerous slugger Mark Hunt at UFC 209. Leading up to his KO victory of Hunt Saturday night, Overeem also had to fight off a nasty case of food poisoning. UFC President Dana White broke the news at the post-fight press conference following the event, appearing briefly […]

Tyron Woodley: ‘My Life Was A Little Bit Better Before I Had the Belt’

UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley successfully defended his title Saturday night at UFC 209 in a rematch with Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. It was a close majority decision that lacked much in the way of action until the fifth and final frame, something not lost on the crowd in attendance, who rained down heckles and jeers […]

UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley successfully defended his title Saturday night at UFC 209 in a rematch with Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. It was a close majority decision that lacked much in the way of action until the fifth and final frame, something not lost on the crowd in attendance, who rained down heckles and jeers […]

Alistair Overeem Talks Who He Wants Next, Stipe vs. JDS 2

UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem made a successful return to the octagon Saturday at UFC 209 in his first fight back since a title fight loss to champ Stipe Miocic last fall. Knocking out veteran slugger Mark Hunt with vicious knees in the first round (his second win over Hunt following a 2008 submission victory over […]

UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem made a successful return to the octagon Saturday at UFC 209 in his first fight back since a title fight loss to champ Stipe Miocic last fall. Knocking out veteran slugger Mark Hunt with vicious knees in the first round (his second win over Hunt following a 2008 submission victory over […]

Mark Hunt Suffers Broken Tibia in UFC 209 Loss to Overeem

Saturday night at UFC 209 in Las Vegas, things just didn’t go Mark Hunt’s way. Tenderized by former UFC title challenger Alistair Overeem, then finished off with some brutal knees, it was a short night for The Super Samoan. Worse, it now appears that Hunt suffered a broken tibia in his right leg during the […]

Saturday night at UFC 209 in Las Vegas, things just didn’t go Mark Hunt’s way. Tenderized by former UFC title challenger Alistair Overeem, then finished off with some brutal knees, it was a short night for The Super Samoan. Worse, it now appears that Hunt suffered a broken tibia in his right leg during the […]

UFC Returns to New Zealand with UFC Fight Night 110 in June

After a three year absence, the UFC is returning to New Zealand. During Saturday night’s UFC 209 broadcast, the promotion confirmed plans to host UFC Fight Night 110 this June in Auckland, New Zealand. The event will be part of a four week, four nation stretch of international shows for the UFC that includes additional […]

After a three year absence, the UFC is returning to New Zealand. During Saturday night’s UFC 209 broadcast, the promotion confirmed plans to host UFC Fight Night 110 this June in Auckland, New Zealand. The event will be part of a four week, four nation stretch of international shows for the UFC that includes additional […]

Tyron Woodley Says Hesitation at UFC 209 Wasn’t Part of His Game Plan

Tyron Woodley didn’t expect to be as hesitant as he was last night (March 4). Woodley successfully defended his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title against Stephen Thompson. The title bout was a rematch from their UFC 205 match-up. While their first encounter ended in a majority draw, the rematch ended in a majority decision […]

Tyron Woodley didn’t expect to be as hesitant as he was last night (March 4). Woodley successfully defended his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title against Stephen Thompson. The title bout was a rematch from their UFC 205 match-up. While their first encounter ended in a majority draw, the rematch ended in a majority decision […]