[embedded content] Take a look back at the epic trilogy fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira from 2004. Emelianenko defeated Nogueira in March 2003 to capture the Pride FC heavyweight title. The two fighting legends faced each other again at Pride FC: Final Conflict 2004 in August of the same year. The bout
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Image via @ufc on Instagram (photographer not listed) Conor McGregor has reflected on his remarkable UFC 246 win over Donald Cerrone. McGregor was making his highly-anticipated return to the Octagon in the main event against Cerrone. He was also moving up a weight class to welterweight, where he was looking to get back into the
7:31 PM ET UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo says he is still willing to defend his 135-pound title on the originally scheduled date of May 9 but would like the promotion to let him know soon if it’s feasible. Cejudo (15-2) was scheduled to face Jose Aldo at UFC 250 in Rio de Janeiro, but
Image Credit: Steven Ryan/Getty Images Hollywood megastar, The Rock, has nothing but kind words for UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou. The Rock is no stranger to the world of mixed martial arts. He was a special guest during UFC 244, handing the one-time-only BMF championship to Jorge Masvidal. He is also starring in a biopic of
Welcome to Midnight Mania! Though now retired, Roger Gracie is a pretty special athlete. He found solid success in the mixed martial arts (MMA) realm, competing in both Strikeforce and UFC before capturing a title in One Championship. On the mats, however, Gracie is widely known as the best ever — he’s won numerous gold
[embedded content] It’s a tough time to pick sides. After all, during the current global pandemic, we are talking about people’s lives at stake in many cases. But when it comes to UFC President Dana White trying so hard to move forward with UFC 249 on April 18, former dual-division champion Daniel Cormier believes it
Former UFC middleweight Roger Gracie says he has recovered from the coronavirus and warned others to be aware of its devastating impacts. The 38-year-old Gracie, who is the cousin of BJJ legend Renzo Gracie, told Combate that he contracted he coronavirus in March. He was put into self-isolation for 10 days and has since recovered,
7:00 AM ET Devin Gordon IF THIS STORY WERE a prizefight, Bruce Buffer would get introduced first. He’s the challenger, after all, the baby brother by 13 years. Coming up in the shadow of a legend drove him to find his own voice, conquer his own sport, be his own Buffer. And so he should
Image Credit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Darren Till isn’t convinced that the UFC will be able to hold an event for quite a bit. The coronavirus pandemic has made its presence felt globally and the sports world has been rocked. Major sports organizations have suspended operations indefinitely. UFC president Dana White did
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is getting back to the business of live television on Monday night with its flagship program RAW, which adds insult to injury to all the fans and fighters who were hoping to see Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) return to action this weekend on ESPN. Especially considering that WWE had someone from
[embedded content] Remember when Jon Jones was just 6-0 and first stepping foot into the Octagon? Neither do we. But let’s get a refresher. The beginnings of the Jon Jones era Jones emerged out of the Northeastern U.S. regional mixed martial arts scene on Aug. 9, 2008, to make his UFC debut. He fought his
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones did an impromptu Easter fan Q&A on Twitter where he opened up about his difficulties with alcohol. ‘Bones’ was arrested earlier this month on four different counts, including aggravated DWI, negligent use of a firearm, possession of open container, and no proof of insurance in vehicle. According to the
Image Credit: Getty Images Michael Bisping is convinced that Anthony Smith’s home intruder was on hard drugs. Smith had to fight off an intruder in his home in Omaha. While Smith is a UFC light heavyweight competing at the highest of levels, he admitted that he struggled to keep the intruder contained. Fortunately for “Lionheart,”
This whole Coronavirus lockdown situation is boring enough to make anyone crazy. That’s why I cut Jon Jones some slack when it comes to his most recent aggravated DWI arrest. It’s obviously not good that the cops caught him drunk as all hell off mescal with a fired off handgun, but I get it. I
Check out Uriah Hall’s most impressive UFC finishes [embedded content] Eleven of UFC middleweight Uriah Hall’s 15 professional wins have come via knockout. Relive some of Hall’s top finishes so far in his UFC career. Currently riding a two-fight winning streak, Hall was expected to face Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza at UFC 249 on April 18. With
Check out videos of the top five submissions from the early days of the UFC, from UFC 1 to UFC 10, featuring the legendary BJJ expert Royce Gracie. In our latest series here at BJPenn.com “Top 5 Submissions” we take a look at the most lethal submissions from the first 10 UFC events. All the
6:28 PM ET Associated Press The Professional Fighters League has put its season on hold indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. The mixed martial arts promotion was expected to begin competition in May. CEO Peter Murray said the PFL made the decision to safeguard its fighters’ health. “We are adjusting our plan for the rest
Image Credit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog Daniel Cormier believes the bitterness of his feud with Jon Jones won’t soon be forgotten. The rivalry between Cormier and Jones is well-documented. The two have expressed disdain for one another over the years. While things have cooled down since both men are now on different paths, few can forget how