Bellator has added another former UFC fighter to its roster.
Sam Sicilia will be joining Bellator’s 145-pound division after signing a multi-fight deal with the promotion. The news was first …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Aiemann Zahabi and Ricardo Lucas Ramos will square off in a bantamweight bout at UFC 217, promotion officials announced Wednesday. …read more
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If the beef wasn’t enough between Conor McGregor and Paulie Malignaggi, bring in Dana White.
White was the one to release a couple short clips of McGregor and Malignaggi’s second sparring …read more
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Fresh off today’s announcements from Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), including the referee and judging assignments, as well as the change in glove size, one half of “The Money Fight” …read more
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The fight that could break all the records and be the richest fight in all of combat sports is less than two weeks away as Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor …read more
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News erupted on Tuesday when UFC President Dana White announced that Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee will be fighting for the UFC interim lightweight title at UFC 216.
Many were wondering …read more
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Last week, Dan Hardy got brought into the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fray and he quickly proved his worth breaking down the glove issue. The former UFC welterweight title …read more
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UFC champion Conor McGregor is happy with the Nevada Athletic Commission after Wednesday’s meeting. The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) not only appointed the referee and three judges for the August …read more
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Charles Byrd doesn’t plan on slowing down after earning his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contract. Byrd earned two victories on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series. The second time was …read more
Source:: MMANews
Listen to UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor’s media conference call at 5 PM ET/2 PM PT on Wednesday, August 16th. With just ten days to go before UFC lightweight champion …read more
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http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4621179066001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAABvaL8JE~,ufBHq_I6FnxR-PQW_F3sm5QdUbP7D6E9&bctid=5541881052001Filed under: Featured, News, UFC, VideosWill UFC fighters watch the upcoming boxing showdown between Floyd Mayweather and one of their own, Conor McGregor?
Whether they begrudge or applaud McGregor’s one-in-a-million fight …read more
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UFC featherweight Dennis Bermudez is one of the more unique characters in the sport. For proof, look no further than his Guinness World Record for “fastest time to drink one …read more
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Seven-time Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Nordine Taleb seems to have scored himself a potentially lucrative side gig. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
While a constant double-edged sword, the internet is a wonderful tool. Since the announcement of Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather, the gears have been turning and steam blowing out of …read more
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Episode 124 of The MMA Circus features UFC light heavyweight Mike Rodriguez and UFC flyweight Alex Perez. EPISODE 124: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin and guest co-host Wes …read more
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Today is a great day for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight champion Conor McGregor, who was “pleased” that Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) allowed his Floyd Mayweather boxing match to …read more
Source:: MMAMania
The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) made some key announcements in regards to the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather showdown. McGregor and Mayweather will meet inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las …read more
Source:: MMANews
The Nevada State Athletic Commission made the final details of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing super-fight official on Wednesday.
The commission revealed that Boxing Hall of Fame referee Robert …read more
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UFC featherweight champion Cris Cyborg discusses a potential clash with Holly Holm, if the former bantamweight champion deserves a shot at the UFC featherweight gold, the anniversary of …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
The Nevada Athletic Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to allow the use of eight-ounce boxing gloves in the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Sam Sicilia is the latest free-agent fighter to move over to Bellator from the UFC.
Sicilia (15-8 MMA, 0-0 BMMA), who completed his UFC contract with a unanimous-decision loss to Gavin …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
There is no shortage of controversy surrounding the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing match slated of Aug. 26 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. And why wouldn’t there be? …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
The mission has been accomplished. Floyd Mayweather played the system to get the gloves changed to a smaller size to push the betting lines, since he’s betting on himself. Conor …read more
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UK boxer Tony Bellew is up for a boxing match will fellow countryman Michael Bisping. The news of Conor McGregor’s boxing megafight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. – set to take …read more
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Competing in the UFC since 2005, Thiago Alves is no longer a full-time MMA fighter.
With 22 appearances inside the Octagon, including a title bout with Georges St-Pierre at UFC 100, …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
The reason Dana White gave for Ferguson vs. Lee was that Nurmagomedov wasn’t ready. This was him yesterday. #UFC216 https://t.co/lQQbSVoNyJ pic.twitter.com/j5u3ODg5r6
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) August 16, 2017
Yesterday evening, we learned …read more
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Safety fourth!
Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) today (Weds., Aug. 16, 2017) ignored concerns voiced by the Association of Ringside Physicians (ARP) and approved a change in glove size for this …read more
Source:: MMAMania
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4621179066001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAABvaL8JE~,ufBHq_I6FnxR-PQW_F3sm5QdUbP7D6E9&bctid=5541945051001Filed under: Blue Corner, Featured Videos, News, UFCA notable change to the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing match occurred today when the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) voted to …read more
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The Nevada Athletic Commission has made a one-time exception to allow eight-ounce gloves for this 154-pound matchup between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. At Wednesday’s Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) meeting …read more
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As the spectacle of Conor McGregor boxing Floyd Mayweather draws near, the media parade heats up. Mayweather is fresh from his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk about the …read more
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Connor Ruebusch and Patrick Wyman review the most influential camps and coaches in North American MMA. Greg Jackson. Firas Zahabi. Rafael Cordeiro. Mike Brown. Matt Hume. Henri Hooft. If you …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
The social media banter between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor has become a reality.
The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) approved Wednesday a “one-time” waiver to allow Mayweather and McGregor to wear …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4621179066001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAABvaL8JE~,ufBHq_I6FnxR-PQW_F3sm5QdUbP7D6E9&bctid=5541945051001Filed under: Featured, News, UFCThe Nevada State Athletic Commission today voted unanimously to grant a request from Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor’s camps to allow eight-ounce gloves to be used …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The contracted weight for Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor‘s August 26 boxing match is 154 pounds. That said, neither man is likely to weigh exactly that much on fight night. …read more
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Mayweather, McGregor to wear 8-ounce gloves …read more
Source:: ESPN
The officials have been selected to oversee the historic clash between undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor on Aug. 26.
The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) on Wednesday …read more
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The final pieces of the puzzle for Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor are in place.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday confirmed the referee and judges for the fight on …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) was back in session on Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2017) to vote on all things combat sports, including the highly-anticipated — kinda/sorta — “Money Fight” between …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Veteran referee Robert Byrd will be the third man in the ring when Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor square off at the T-Mobile Arena on Aug. 26. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor is a circus show with many rides and many moving pieces. The latest merry-go-round is the contested glove size. Originally, the glove size was set …read more
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Floyd Mayweather is very confident Conor McGregor won’t throw any kicks on Aug. 26. The details haven’t been revealed, but expect Conor McGregor to face a ‘heavy fine’ if he …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will fight in eight-ounce gloves after the Nevada State Athletic Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve the measure.
Because the fight between Mayweather and McGregor …read more
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Mayweather, McGregor camps OK Byrd as ref …read more
Source:: ESPN
Cris Cyborg wants Holly Holm to put up or shut up. While Holm isn’t known for being brash, Cyborg feels the former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women’s bantamweight champion has …read more
Source:: MMANews
Stream or download Tuesday’s episode of MMAjunkie Radio with guests Jorge Masvidal, Muhammed Lawal and Cheyanne Vlismas.
Masvidal said he is fairly certain of a fight with Stephen Thompson on Nov. …read more
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MMAjunkie Radio kicks off today at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) with guests Andrea Lee and Ali Abdelaziz.
Lee is LFA’s women’s flyweight champion. Abdelaziz, who joins us in studio, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The Nevada State Athletic Commission is currently in session, as it irons out a few of the most important details for Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s blockbuster August 26 …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4621179066001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAABvaL8JE~,ufBHq_I6FnxR-PQW_F3sm5QdUbP7D6E9&bctid=5540466102001Filed under: News, UFCVeteran boxing referee Robert Byrd will oversee “The Money Fight.”
The Nevada State Athletic Commission today voted unanimously to appoint Byrd for the pay-per-view boxing match between Floyd …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
On August 26, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will step into the boxing ring with undefeated pugilist Floyd Mayweather in a contest being hailed as “the biggest fight in combat …read more
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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw wanted the chance to fight for the 135-pound strap, currently held by Cody Garbrandt, but a back injury benched “No Love” …read more
Source:: MMAMania
In a rant about Conor McGregor, Paulie Malignaggi saved a bit of his ire for UFC president Dana White.
Malignaggi blasted White in an interview with Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Filed under: Blue Corner, Featured Videos, News, UFC, VideosAlistair Overeem is the center of one arguably the most well-produced documentary series in MMA. Just weeks after his UFC 213 victory …read more
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Filed under: News, UFC, VideosPrior to his upcoming boxing match with undefeated Floyd Mayweather, UFC champion Conor McGregor hosts a media call today at 5 p.m. ET (2 p.m. PT).
McGregor …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Julius Indongo is the underdog against Terence Crawford this Saturday night, but that’s nothing new for Indongo. Is he worth a bet this time? On Saturday night, boxing crowns …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4621179066001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAABvaL8JE~,ufBHq_I6FnxR-PQW_F3sm5QdUbP7D6E9&bctid=5542354385001Filed under: Featured Videos, News, UFC, VideosLAS VEGAS – It took two tries and two finishes, but Charles Byrd is now officially a UFC fighter.
Byrd (9-4) stamped his octagon ticket …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Newly-crowned Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women’s featherweight champion Cristiane Justino is ready to make her first title defense after disposing of Tonya Evinger at UFC 213 back in July.
The logical …read more
Source:: MMAMania
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4621179066001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAABvaL8JE~,ufBHq_I6FnxR-PQW_F3sm5QdUbP7D6E9&bctid=5542377802001Filed under: News, UFC, VideosLAS VEGAS – Grant Dawson was just 15 when he chose his profession and focused on one dream: securing a contract with the world’s largest MMA …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Conor McGregor’s striking coach Owen Roddy isn’t worried about who the referee will be for his fighter’s bout against Floyd Mayweather on Aug. 26. Sometime today (Aug. 16), the Nevada …read more
Source:: MMANews
The trend of mixed martial artists chasing fights with boxers – and vice versa – doesn’t appear to be going anywhere. In a recent interview with SkySports, former WBC cruiserweight …read more
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More than five years have passed since Invicta FC hosted its first event. During that time the all-female organization has gone through a number of different incarnations.
Despite having its roster …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
If you want a lean and mean physique like Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight champion Conor McGregor (sorry, Francis), all you need is a souped-up bicycle and 1800 miles of …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Paulie Malignaggi’s time as a part of Conor McGregor‘s training camp for Floyd Mayweather was brief. Just days into his work with McGregor, the former two-division boxing champ began feeling …read more
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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre is finally making his return to mixed martial arts (MMA) after more than three years on the sidelines.
“Rush” won’t be returning …read more
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Cyborg responds to Mike Winkeljohn’s previous claims that she will be ‘picked apart’ by Holly Holm. After Cris Cyborg finally won the UFC featherweight title at UFC 214, the next …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Conor McGregor will address the media during a conference call Wednesday evening. The UFC lightweight champion will discuss the upcoming fight against Floyd Mayweather on Aug. 26 and much more. …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Last night, we learned that top lightweight contender Tony Ferguson would be fighting Kevin Lee – not the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov – for the UFC interim lightweight title at UFC …read more
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This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
We’re 10 days out from Mayweather vs. McGregor. Today at a hearing for the Nevada Athletic Commission, the regulatory body will decide who will …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
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Source:: MMAJunkie
Yves Edwards isn’t afraid to admit that one loss 11 years ago still haunts him. Back in March 2006, Edwards took on Mark Hominick at UFC 58. The “Thugjitsu Master” …read more
Source:: MMANews
T.J. Dillashaw only had Cody Garbrandt in mind and says his previous challenge to Demetrious Johnson was just his second option. Cody Garbrandt’s back injury in May had led …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White has added fuel to the fire on the Conor McGregor-Paulie Malignaggi sparring fiasco. On Aug. 26, McGregor will take on Floyd Mayweather inside …read more
Source:: MMANews
On Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour, Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre explained that, if he beats Michael Bisping to capture UFC middleweight gold at UFC 217 this November, …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Jul 30, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ryan Benoit (red gloves) competes against Fredy Serrano (blue gloves) during UFC 201 at Phillips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; …read more
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One of the most crucial meetings regarding the polarizing boxing bout between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather will take place on Wednesday when the Nevada Athletic Commission will decide on …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4621179066001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAABvaL8JE~,ufBHq_I6FnxR-PQW_F3sm5QdUbP7D6E9&bctid=5542297051001Filed under: Featured, News, UFC, VideosLAS VEGAS – Dana White has “nothing against” former Conor McGregor sparring partner Paulie Malignaggi, though the UFC president did offer Showtime some of their …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
On Monday, former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre went on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani and dropped a minor bit of news about his upcoming title shot against middleweight …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
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In advance of the most anticipated event of the summer, UFC champion Conor McGregor hosts an international media conference call on Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET.
TRENDING > Georges …read more
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Vote now in the Bloody Elbow Baddest Tournament to determine the Greatest MMA Light Heavyweight of All Time. Today’s match-up: #2 Lyoto Machida vs. #7 Glover Teixeira. Vote now! One …read more
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Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series has been the surprise hit of the summer, delivering a bevy of entertaining fights every Tuesday night from the jump, and somehow the combatants …read more
Source:: UFC
UFC president Dana White inked two more of his Tuesday Night Contender Series fighters to UFC contracts. After their submission wins in week 6 of the weekly web series, Grant …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
White: Ferguson, Lee will fight for interim title …read more
Source:: ESPN
While reigning lightweight champ Conor McGregor remains on hiatus, an interim 155-pound king will be crowned at UFC 216. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
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Many questioned why Floyd Mayweather had his business partner, Leonard Ellerbe, petition the Nevada State Athletic Commission for smaller gloves for his boxing superfight with UFC champion Conor McGregor.
It’s simple, …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Charles Byrd put Randall Wallace in a vice. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
An interim UFC lightweight title fight between Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee will take place later this year — likely at UFC 216 — according to Dana White. The interim …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Earlier tonight UFC President Dana White announced that an interim lightweight title fight between surging division contenders Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee will be taking place at UFC 216 on …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Well, it looks like the UFC’s lightweight division will finally be getting some clarity.
The promotion is targeting an interim title fight between top lightweight contenders, Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee, …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Welcome to http://BloodyElbow.com’s If I Did It, the show where we discuss PR kerfluffles from the world of MMA and beyond. This week it’s pretty much all Mayweather vs McGregor. …read more
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Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Dana White confirmed tonight that Kevin Lee and Tony Ferguson will fight …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Ferguson/Lee likely for interim 155-lb title fight …read more
Source:: ESPN
UFC president Dana White informed members of the media present for his “Contender Series” show Tuesday night that another interim title is coming to the promotion. Top lightweight contenders Tony …read more
Source:: MMANews
Jun 25, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Michael Chiesa (red gloves) fights Kevin Lee (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sean Pokorny-USA TODAY Sports
Jun …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
With Conor McGregor less than two weeks away from his fight against Floyd Mayweather, the lightweight division will move forward without him as a new interim champion will be crowned.
Tony …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) executive Bob Bennett has responded to the criticism for approving Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather. McGregor and Mayweather will meet inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las …read more
Source:: MMANews
Charles Byrd put Randall Wallace in a vice. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Check out what happened at Dana White’s Contender Series episode 6, as two contracts were awarded for two rear-naked chokes. Dana White’s Contender Series 6 has concluded, and UFC contracts …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Middleweight Charles Byrd became the first fighter to win twice on Dana White’s Contender Series after submitting short-notice replacement Randall Wallace.
Byrd toughed it out after Wallace set up a rear-naked …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Looking back on his win this past April over Jake Lindsey at LFA: Sioux Falls Fight Night, welterweight veteran David Michaud is pleased with just about everything that happened in …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
The sixth edition of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series was likely the most lackluster event in the show’s short history.
Yet, despite the lack of action in the majority …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC President Dana White just broke some huge news!
Lightweights Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee will square off for the UFC interim lightweight title at October’s UFC 216 event in Las …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com