An injury to Tony Ferguson has scratched the planned UFC on FOX 19 main event. The card will now be headlined by Rashad Evans vs. Glover Teixeira, according to a report by FOXSports.com.
Ferguson was set to meet Khabib Nurmagomedov in a title-elimin…
An injury to Tony Ferguson has scratched the planned UFC on FOX 19 main event. The card will now be headlined by Rashad Evans vs. Glover Teixeira, according to a report by FOXSports.com.
Ferguson was set to meet Khabib Nurmagomedov in a title-eliminator in the lightweight division. Evans-Teixeira will be five rounds in the light heavyweight division.
Evans (19-4-1) is a former UFC light heavyweight champion, but is just 2-3 over his last five. He was bested last October by Ryan Bader, snapping his two-fight win streak that included victories over Chael Sonnen and Dan Henderson.
Teixeira (24-4) was a replacement for Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in this bout, as the ex-UFC champion suffered an injury of his own. The former title contender is on a two-fight win streak, having bested Patrick Cummins and upcoming interim title fighter Ovince Saint Preux after back-to-back decision defeats at the hands of Phil Davis and Jon Jones.
It remains to be seen if officials will find a replacement for Ferguson or keep Nurmagomedov – who has battled injuries of his own over the past couple of years – off the card completely.
One possible replacement would be Donald Cerrone, as “Cowboy” does have a fight lined up, but is always willing to step in on short notice.
Jon Jones will not have to worry about appearing in court again until after his UFC comeback fight at UFC 197 later this month.
The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion officially pleaded not guilty to five traffic tickets, including one for drag r…
Jon Jones will not have to worry about appearing in court again until after his UFC comeback fight at UFC 197 later this month.
The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion officially pleaded not guilty to five traffic tickets, including one for drag racing, and is not due again in court until next month, according to Camille Cordova, spokesperson for the Bernalilo County Metropolitan Court.
Originally, Jones’ traffic arraignment was set for Tuesday, however his legal team filed a waiver arraignment last week along with the not guilty plea.
Jon Jones is scheduled to make his Octagon return in an interim Light Heavyweight title fight against Ovince St. Preux in the main event of UFC 197 on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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UFC Heavyweight Champion Fabricio Werdum took to social media on Monday to reveal his desire to fight Fedor Emelianenko in a rematch of their historic fight from years back, which Werdum won.
Werdum defeated Fedor at the Strikeforce/M-1 Global co-pr…
UFC Heavyweight Champion Fabricio Werdum took to social media on Monday to reveal his desire to fight Fedor Emelianenko in a rematch of their historic fight from years back, which Werdum won.
Werdum defeated Fedor at the Strikeforce/M-1 Global co-promoted event on Showtime back in June of 2010, ending Fedor’s legendary undefeated streak and becoming the first person to legitimately beat Fedor in a MMA fight.
Tsuyoshi Kosaka had defeated Fedor via cut stoppage in a RINGS fight, but no one ever considered that a “real loss.”
Werdum took to Instagram on Monday and posted the following message, revealing his desire to fight Fedor in a rematch of their historic fight as the UFC’s first main event in Chechenia:
“I wish that, one day in the near future, Fedor and I can fight in the first UFC in Chechenia. I think this would be a glorious inaugural event in Chechenia, and I think the fans would love to see this competition between two legends. I know that Chechenia has a rich history in combative sports, and I also know that the president of Chechenia is a huge MMA Fan. He has his own team and he passionately invests and supports our sport. I would hope to make this dream come true someday.”
Talk all the time centers around Jon Jones moving to heavyweight for “dream” fights with Fabricio Werdum or Cain Velasquez.
But what about if a middleweight – not Chris Weidman or Luke Rockhold – moved up to challenge Jones?
Jones, a former stan…
Talk all the time centers around Jon Jones moving to heavyweight for “dream” fights with Fabricio Werdum or Cain Velasquez.
But what about if a middleweight – not Chris Weidman or Luke Rockhold – moved up to challenge Jones?
Jones, a former standout wrestler at the junior college level, would have a hard time with the mat skills of ex-Olympian Yoel Romero.
Now, before you start thinking about it, the prospects are slim of that bout happening – unless you can make a stop at Jackson-Wink MMA in New Mexico. It appears as if Romero, who was recently given a six-month suspension, is heading to the gym to help prepare Jones for his bout with Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 197.
Jones and Romero are managed by the same firm, which makes sense that they would help each other out.
On the heels of becoming champion, Miesha Tate has improved her own standing within the UFC.
The reigning female bantamweight titleholder inked a new deal with the promotion on Tuesday, according to KHI Management, which helps direct the career of “…
On the heels of becoming champion, Miesha Tate has improved her own standing within the UFC.
The reigning female bantamweight titleholder inked a new deal with the promotion on Tuesday, according to KHI Management, which helps direct the career of “Cupcake.”
No word yet on when Tate will make her first title defense, though rumors of a potential spot on the UFC 200 card have been floating around.
Tate (18-5), 29 years old, came over to the UFC when Zuffa purchased Strikeforce back in 2013. She made her debut, falling to Cat Zingano via TKO. A loss to Ronda Rousey for the title followed later that year, but she has now won her last five.
The winner of Season 24 of The Ultimate Fighter will earn a December title fight with the reigning UFC flyweight champion, the promotion announced on Tuesday.
Set to begin later this year, 16 flyweights will compete to become the No. 1 contender in the division. The finale for the show, and title fight, will take place in December.
Currently, Demetrious Johnson is set to defend his 125-pound title against Henry Cejudo later this month at UFC 197.
Below is a press release about the announcement:
The search for the next UFC title contender will unfold on season 24 of The Ultimate Fighter as 16 flyweight competitors will compete for a shot at the 125-pound world championship, with the winner to face the UFC flyweight champion at The Ultimate Fighter Finale in December. Tryouts are scheduled for Monday, April 25 in Las Vegas at Palace Station and are open to all competitors aged 21-34 with at least three professional fights and a winning record. The next season of The Ultimate Fighter will begin filming in June and will premiere on FS1 on Wednesday, August 31.
World class coaches, guest coaches, and former opponents of the current champion will be brought in throughout the season to break down film and help the contestants tailor their training to a game plan designed to help them become the next UFC champion. The two finalists will compete in the final episode of the season and the winner will face the flyweight champion at the Finale just days after the season concludes.
Applications, which should be completed and brought to tryouts, can be found online at http://www.ufc.com/TUF24. The athletes will be required to grapple and hit pads, please bring appropriate gear. Applicants will be notified at the end of the day if they have been selected to move on in the casting process. If selected, applicants must be prepared to stay in Las Vegas until Saturday, April 30. All questions can be directed to [email protected].
The Ultimate Fighter, which debuted in 2005, has launched the careers of some of the UFC’s most recognizable names and successful athletes. The series has produced champions such as Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, TJ Dillashaw, Carla Esparza, and Matt Serra, as well as season winners Michael Bisping, Ryan Bader, Nate Diaz, and John Dodson.
The winner of Season 24 of The Ultimate Fighter will earn a December title fight with the reigning UFC flyweight champion, the promotion announced on Tuesday.
Set to begin later this year, 16 flyweights will compete to become the No. 1 contender in the division. The finale for the show, and title fight, will take place in December.
Currently, Demetrious Johnson is set to defend his 125-pound title against Henry Cejudo later this month at UFC 197.
Below is a press release about the announcement:
The search for the next UFC title contender will unfold on season 24 of The Ultimate Fighter as 16 flyweight competitors will compete for a shot at the 125-pound world championship, with the winner to face the UFC flyweight champion at The Ultimate Fighter Finale in December. Tryouts are scheduled for Monday, April 25 in Las Vegas at Palace Station and are open to all competitors aged 21-34 with at least three professional fights and a winning record. The next season of The Ultimate Fighter will begin filming in June and will premiere on FS1 on Wednesday, August 31.
World class coaches, guest coaches, and former opponents of the current champion will be brought in throughout the season to break down film and help the contestants tailor their training to a game plan designed to help them become the next UFC champion. The two finalists will compete in the final episode of the season and the winner will face the flyweight champion at the Finale just days after the season concludes.
Applications, which should be completed and brought to tryouts, can be found online at http://www.ufc.com/TUF24. The athletes will be required to grapple and hit pads, please bring appropriate gear. Applicants will be notified at the end of the day if they have been selected to move on in the casting process. If selected, applicants must be prepared to stay in Las Vegas until Saturday, April 30. All questions can be directed to [email protected].
The Ultimate Fighter, which debuted in 2005, has launched the careers of some of the UFC’s most recognizable names and successful athletes. The series has produced champions such as Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, TJ Dillashaw, Carla Esparza, and Matt Serra, as well as season winners Michael Bisping, Ryan Bader, Nate Diaz, and John Dodson.
