Rumors about Georges St-Pierre’s impending return to the UFC have been rampant since the former welterweight champion was shown on camera at UFC 196 in the building. Some have speculated that had Conor McGregor defeated Nate Diaz on that night, that GSP would challenge McGregor inside the cage for a …
Read More »Holly Holm calls out for a rematch with Miesha Tate
Holly Holm appeared on ESPN radio today and publicly asked for a rematch with Miesha Tate. “I want a rematch. Miesha’s been around a long time. She’s a tough champion so I’m sure she’ll want to take the fight so let’s do it.” Holm stated regarding the new Bantamweight Champion. …
Read More »Miesha Tate unsure if Ronda Rousey will come back
Miesha Tate was on the Jim Rome show today, and expressed some doubt that Ronda Rousey will ever return to fighting. “There are things I can recognize in other athletes. I can recognize greatness; Ronda has greatness, Holly has greatness. I feel like those are things that are similar that …
Read More »Smackdown’s Mauro Ranallo to co-host “Inside MMA”
Mauro Ranallo is a busy guy. In addition to being the go-to guy for boxing, kickboxing, and the new voice of Smackdown, the Ranallo will now be co-hosting the popular “Inside MMA” on Axs TV. Inside MMA is a longstanding show that for many years was hosted by Kenny Rice and …
Read More »Chris Leben Serious Health Condition Discovered – Comeback Over
Chris Leben, a longtime UFC veteran, and member of the original TUF cast, was discovered to have a severe heart condition that may require a heart transplant. While undergoing routine medical tests as part of his application with the athletic commission to be cleared to fight again, it was discovered …
Read More »Accidental Poetry: Nate Diaz suspended until 4/20
The UFC 196 medical suspensions have been announced, and while Conor McGregor is free to resume training whenever he wishes, Nate Diaz is going to have to sit out 45 days. Diaz sustained a laceration just above his right eye, meaning the athletic commission has suspended him 45 days, with …
Read More »Conor McGregor posts statement on Instagram
Conor McGregor, who was defeated by Nate Diaz at UFC 196 despite being a -500 favorite heading into the bout, posted the following on Instagram I stormed in and put it all on the line. I took a shot and missed. I will never apologize for taking a shot. Shit …
Read More »Dana White: Miesha Tate’s 1st Challenger will be Ronda Rousey
After a dramatic come from behind win in the 5th round against then-champion Holly Holm new champion Miesha Tate will need to prepare for an eventual re-match with rival Ronday Rousey, according to an interview Dana White gave to ESPN post-UFC 196. “I think that Ronda now will fight Miesha …
Read More »UFC 196 Results: Conor McGregor and Holly Holm Both defeated – 2 New Champions Crowned
UFC 196 is now over, but not before delivering a few major surprises. Nate Diaz became the new UFC featherweight champion by defeating Conor McGregor by submission in the second round with a rear-naked chokehold. McGregor who is now 7-1 in the UFC and 19-3 overall in his MMA career …
Read More »Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz at UFC 196
With only a little bit over 1 week left to go before UFC 196, Conor McGregor has a new opponent. That man will be Nate Diaz. As reported earlier Rafael Dos Anjos who was scheduled to fight McGregor broke his foot while training and was forced to withdraw from the …
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