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Chael Sonnen: I was supposed to the the bad guy, not Wanderlei Silva

When UFC president Dana White announced Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva would serve as opposing coaches on the third season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil, many fans expected one of the most explosive and confrontational seasons since the program’s inception in 2005. Sonnen, after all, had long played the role of the villainous American who […]
10 years ago
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Floyd Mayweather remains perfect following bout with Marcos Maidana

The greatest fighter of this century remains perfect. In front of a sold-out crowd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather had his hand raised for the 46th consecutive time as he walked away with the majority decision over Marcos ‘El Chino’ Maidana on Saturday night. In the months […]
10 years ago
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Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum to coach TUF: Latin America, fight at UFC 180 in November

The UFC has finally broken into Mexico. On Tuesday, UFC President Dana White met with the media during a special press conference in Mexico City to officially announce the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America. Also on hand were UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez and current number one contender Fabricio Werdum, who will […]
10 years ago
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Power MMA Rankings – April 27: ‘Rumble’ Rockets Into Top 5, Davis Plummets

Power MMA Rankings – April 27: ‘Rumble’ Rockets Into Top 5, Davis Plummets Following UFC 172, find out who moved up and who fell down the Power MMA Show’s official pound-for-pound rankings. Fighters who have been inactive for at least one year are not eligible for ranking. POUND-FOR-POUND Jon Jones Jose Aldo Cain Velasquez Renan […]
10 years ago
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UFC 172: Jon Jones successfully defends title against Glover Teixeira in dominant fashion

BALTIMORE — The last time fight fans saw Jon Jones in action, his trainers were carrying him out of the octagon after a 25-minute war with Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165 in Sept. 2013. He may have successfully defended his UFC light heavyweight belt for a record sixth time, but the sight of seeing the […]
10 years ago
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UFC 172: Jon Jones vs. Glover Teixeira Head-to-Toe Breakdown

To say UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones has dominated his division would be a tremendous understatement. Since being crowned champion after a thrashing of Maruicio ‘Shogun’ Rua at UFC 128 back in 2011, the man known as ‘Bones’ has demolished every single opponent thrown his way. His 13 wins in the division tie Chuck […]
10 years ago
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Power MMA Rankings – April 20: Middleweight shake up, Khabib nears top 5

Following The Ultimate Fighter: Nations Finale & UFC on FOX 11, find out who moved up and who fell down the Power MMA Show’s official pound-for-pound rankings. Fighters who have been inactive for at least one year are not eligible for ranking. POUND-FOR-POUND Jon Jones Jose Aldo Cain Velasquez Renan Barão Demetrious Johnson Chris Weidman […]
10 years ago
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Cain Velasquez vs. Fabricio Werdum targeted for upcoming fight card in Mexico

In the days leading up to last Saturday’s highly anticipated UFC on FOX 11 fight card, UFC president Dana White announced that the winner of the main event between Travis Browne and Fabricio Werdum would be crowned the new number one contender for Cain Velasquez’s heavyweight championship. If that prize wasn’t enough, the UFC’s head […]
10 years ago
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Jules Tompkins

UFC on FOX 11: Fabricio Werdum vs. Travis Browne Head-to-Toe Breakdown

The UFC is heading down to the Sunshine State to bring fight fans the first FOX card of the spring. Headlining the card is a fight between a pair of surging heavyweights in Fabricio Werdum and Travis Browne in a bout that will reshape the top of their division. Since making his return to the […]
10 years ago
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Former ASU wrestler Patrick Williams to make UFC debut at UFC 172

Another former Arizona State University athlete has been welcomed into the biggest fight promotion on the planet. Former Sun Devil wrestler Patrick Williams took to Twitter Tuesday to announce he had officially been signed to the UFC and would be making his octagon debut against TUF 18 cast member Chris Beal at UFC 172 later […]
10 years ago
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Power MMA Rankings – April 13: Nelson cracks top 10, Woodley climbs

Following UFC Fight Night 39, find out who moved up and who fell down the Power MMA Show’s official pound-for-pound rankings. Fighters who have been inactive for at least one year are not eligible for ranking. POUND-FOR-POUND Jon Jones Jose Aldo Cain Velasquez Renan Barão Demetrious Johnson Chris Weidman Anthony Pettis Anderson Silva Johny Hendricks […]
10 years ago
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Ronda Rousey set to defend belt against Alexis Davis at UFC 175

For more than a month, rumors swirling around over who would be next in line to challenge UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey have been running rampant throughout the mixed martial arts community. Rousey (9-0 MMA), currently the number one ranked female and 10th ranked pound fighter according to the official Power MMA Show rankings, is […]
10 years ago
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UFC Flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson vs. Ali Bagautinov set to headline UFC 174 in Vancouver

The UFC flyweight division will be headlining is first pay-per-view since it was added to the biggest fight promotion in the world back in 2011. On Tuesday, UFC officials announced current flyweight kingpin Demetrious ‘Mighty Mouse’ Johnson will put his title on the line against the heavy handed Ali Bagautinov in the main event of […]
10 years ago
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Kelvin Gastelum vs. Nico Musoke added to UFC Fight Night 45 in San Antonio

A welterweight bout between a pair of the division’s hottest fighters has officially been added to the UFC Fight Night card in San Antonio. On Wednesday, UFC officials announced Kelvin Gastelum will put his perfect record on the line against Sweden’s own Nico Musoke. Gastelum (8-0) has taken the mixed martial arts world by storm, […]
10 years ago
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Henry Cejudo vs. Damacio Page set for title fight at Legacy FC 31

A flyweight title fight has officially been added to Legacy FC 31. On Monday, MMAFighting announced the highly-touted Henry Cejudo would square off against UFC veteran Damacio Page for the vacant 125-pound championship at the Houston Arena Theatre in Houston, Texas, on June 13. Cejudo (6-0), a 2008 U.S. Olympic gold medalist, became the youngest […]
10 years ago
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UFC releases former contender Jake Shields

On Monday, the UFC announced it has decided to part ways with former title contender Jake Shields. Three years ago Shields entered the UFC riding a tidal wave of hype in the form of an impressive 15-fight winning streak that dated back to 2004. During this streak, fans saw Shields pick up victories over several […]
10 years ago
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Ryan Bader vs. Rafael ‘Feijao’ Cavalcante in talks for UFC 174 in Vancouver

On Wednesday, Ariel Helwani of UFC Tonight revealed a light heavyweight matchup between former Strikeforce champion Rafael ‘Feijao’ Cavalcante and Power MMA Show co-host Ryan Bader is currently being targeted for UFC 174 in Vancouver. Feijao (12-4, 1 NC) is perhaps best known for his successful run under the Strikeforce banner where he earned victories […]
10 years ago
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UFC champ Chris Weidman undergoes successful knee surgery

A few weeks ago the mixed martial arts community was buzzing with excitement as UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman’s highly anticipated matchup against former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida quickly approached. The two were originally set to meet in the main event of UFC 173 on Memorial Day weekend. This was until it was […]
10 years ago
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Possible leaked images of new UFC uniforms surface

A few weeks ago reports surfaced revealing the UFC was close to reaching a deal with a major apparel company in order to create uniforms for the company’s fighters. Since this announcement, a handful of fighters have voiced their displeasure at the thought of being told what to wear. Soon to be UFC straweight Felice […]
10 years ago
Adam Green

Benson Henderson: ‘I don’t want to lose the mindset of getting ready for five rounds’

Benson ‘Smooth’ Henderson has already faced the best the UFC lightweight division has to offer. With victories over former champions Frankie Edgar, Gilbert Melendez, Josh Thomson and Jamie Varner, the Glendale native has not only cemented himself as one of the best fighters at 155-pounds but also one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in all […]
10 years ago
Adam Green

John Moraga vs. John Dodson added to UFC Fight Night card in Albuquerque

The UFC’s first trip to New Mexico just got a little more exciting as a pair of top ranked flyweights has officially been added to the card. On Wednesday, the UFC announced former title challengers John Moraga and John Dodson will square off the second time. The two previously met at Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global […]
10 years ago
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Power MMA Rankings: Henderson proves age isn’t a factor, Formiga climbs

Following UFC Fight Night 38, find out who moved up and who fell down the Power MMA Show’s official pound-for-pound rankings. Fighters who have been inactive for at least one year are not eligible for ranking. POUND-FOR-POUND Jon Jones Jose Aldo Cain Velasquez Renan Barão Demetrious Johnson Chris Weidman Anthony Pettis Anderson Silva Johny Hendricks […]
10 years ago
Adam Green

Chris Weidman out of UFC 173 with knee injury

On Monday, UFC officials announced UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman had been forced to pull out of his upcoming title fight against Lyoto Machida originally scheduled UFC 173 on May 24. Weidman (11-0) suffered a knee injury during training camp, which will require minor surgery. Instead of scrapping the fight altogether, the UFC has decided […]
10 years ago
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Former Sun Devils go 2-0 at UFC Fight Night 38

Sunday night, two former Arizona State wrestlers emerged victorious in front of a hostile crowd at the Ginásio Nélio Dias in Natal, Brazil at UFC Fight Night 38. The first up was former All-American C.B. Dollaway who was given the task of squaring off against highly-touted Brazilian prospect and The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 1 champion, […]
10 years ago
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UFC Fight Night 38: Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua vs. Dan Henderson II Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Author’s note: This fight card will air on Sunday, March 23, NOT Saturday, March 22 Back at UFC 139, fans witnessed what has widely been considered the greatest fight in mixed martial arts history. In an epic 25-minute war, former 2005 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix Champion and UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua dropped […]
10 years ago
Adam Green

Ben Henderson vs. Rustam Khabilov set to headline June 7 fight card in Albuquerque

For the first time in company history, the UFC is heading to Albuquerque, NM. Headlining the bout is a lightweight matchup between former champion Benson Henderson and Albuquerque’s adopted son Rustam Khabilov. Henderson, who currently holds the number two spot at 155-pounds according to the official Power MMA fighter rankings, is coming off a controversial […]
10 years ago
Adam Green

Power MMA Rankings – March 16: Welterweight shake up, Curran reclaims title

Following UFC 171, find out who moved up and who fell down the Power MMA Show’s official pound-for-pound rankings. Fighters who have been inactive for at least one year are not eligible for ranking. POUND-FOR-POUND 1. Jon Jones 2. Jose Aldo 3. Cain Velasquez 4. Renan Barão 5. Demetrious Johnson 6. Chris Weidman 7. Anthony […]
10 years ago
Adam Green

Yuma’s Kelvin Gastelum remains perfect with win over Ricky Story at UFC171

In one of the closest fights on the entire card, The Ultimate Fighter 17 champion and Yuma’s own Kelvin Gastelum edged out UFC veteran Rick Story in their matchup at UFC 171. The welterweight bout closed out the prelim card on Fox Sports 2 and left the sold out crowd at the American Airlines Center […]
10 years ago
Adam Green

UFC 171: Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler Head-to-Toe Breakdown

2,065. Those are the amount of days Georges St. Pierre spent as the reigning UFC welterweight champion before making the decision to vacate the title in order to take an indefinite leave of absence from the sport he dominated for so long. So with the 170-pound suddenly up for grabs belt, the UFC quickly booked […]
10 years ago
Adam Green

Robbie Lawler: I didn’t enjoy fighting outside of the UFC

When the UFC acquired its rival promotion Strikeforce back in 2011, fans quickly began to foam at the mouth with the thought of the all the possible fights that were once only dreamt of. With superstars like Nick Diaz, Alistair Overeem and Luke Rockhold all making the leap from Strikeforce to the UFC, as they […]
10 years ago