TJ Dillashaw may have emerged from his UFC fight with Cory Sandhagen victorious but he did not come out unscathed. Dillashaw (17-4 MMA), the UFC’s former bantamweight champion, was returning …read more
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LAS VEGAS – T.J. Dillashaw experienced multiple layers of adversity during his UFC on ESPN 27 main event win over Cory Sandhagen – a theme he carried into the fight …read more
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Perhaps surprisingly, given the number of finishes and tremendous back-and-forth battles, UFC on ESPN 27 saw just four bonuses. …read more
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Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan obviously tuned in to watch TJ Dillashaw make his Octagon return against Cory Sandhagen this evening. Dillashaw (17-4 MMA), the UFC’s former bantamweight champion, …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Cory Sandhagen predicts a bantamweight title shot isn’t far out of reach despite his loss to T.J. Dillashaw at UFC on ESPN 27.
Sandhagen (14-3 MMA, 7-2 UFC) experienced a heartbreaking …read more
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The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, including one to a fighter known for his comebacks.
After UFC on ESPN 27, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 …read more
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T.J. Dillashaw returned to the octagon in successful fashion on Saturday when he beat Cory Sandhagen in the UFC on ESPN 27 main event.
After more than two years away due …read more
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T.J. Dillashaw returned in style at UFC on ESPN 27 after 30 months away from the cage.
A former UFC bantamweight champion, Dillashaw (16-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) defeated Cory Sandhagen (14-3 …read more
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T.J. Dillashaw earns split decision over Cory Sandhagen in UFC on ESPN 27 main event on Saturday in Las Vegas. …read more
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In his first fight since 2019, TJ Dillashaw proved he’s still among the UFC’s best bantamweights with a thrilling split-decision win over Cory Sandhagen. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Cody Garbrandt clearly tuned in to watch his former friend turned bitter rival TJ Dillashaw return to the Octagon this evening at UFC Vegas 32. Dillashaw (17-4 MMA), the UFC’s …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
TJ Dillashaw returned to action in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Vegas 32 event for a bantamweight showdown with Cory Sandhagen. Dillashaw (17-4 MMA), the UFC’s former bantamweight champion, was …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
TJ Dillashaw returns to action in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Vegas 32 event for a bantamweight showdown with Cory Sandhagen. Dillashaw (16-4 MMA), the UFC’s former bantamweight champion, will …read more
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Raulian Paiva’s move up to the bantamweight division was a success Saturday with an upset of Kyler Phillips at UFC on ESPN 27.
After spending his previous octagon appearance at flyweight, …read more
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Darren Elkins did it again.
Synonymous with the unlikeliest of comebacks, Elkins (25-9 MMA, 15-8 UFC) once again defied the odds when he rallied from a difficult first round to finish …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Think Paige VanZant is dwelling on her latest setback? Think again.
Since parting ways with the UFC, VanZant moved to 0-2 as a bare-knuckle boxer Friday night when she lost a …read more
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Streaking bantamweight prospect Adrian Yanez captured another UFC finish earlier tonight (Sat., July 24, 2021) at UFC Vegas 32 live …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Dr. Pepper has reigned supreme.
After weeks of junk food trash talk, Dr. Pepper enthusiast Adrian Yanez defeated Reese’s lover Randy Costa by TKO (punches) at 2:11 of Round 2.
The bantamweight …read more
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Brendan Allen danced with danger and survived to tell the tale. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Conor McGregor is already back in the gym training just two weeks removed from breaking his leg in a loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 (see it HERE).
McGregor, who …read more
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Mickey Gall put on arguably the most complete performance of his octagon tenure Saturday when he stopped Jordan Williams in the first round at UFC on ESPN 27.
Gall (7-3 MMA, …read more
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Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Mickey Gall returned to the UFC win column earlier tonight (Sat., July 24, 2021) at UFC Vegas 32 live on …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Sijara Eubanks was the biggest betting favorite on the UFC on ESPN 27 fight card, and she showed why.
Eubanks (7-6 MMA, 5-4 UFC) gave octagon newcomer and short-notice replacement Elise …read more
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Check out these photos from the fights at UFC on ESPN 27 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Fight and venue photos courtesy of the UFC via Getty Images) …read more
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Check out the official scorecards from all 11 fights at UFC on ESPN 27 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Gallery will be updated throughout the event.) …read more
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The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 32 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by TJ Dillashaw vs Cory Sandhagen. Dillashaw (16-4 MMA), the UFC’s former bantamweight champion, …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 32 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by TJ Dillashaw vs Cory Sandhagen. Dillashaw (16-4 MMA), the UFC’s former bantamweight champion, …read more
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Sherdog’s live UFC on ESPN 27 coverage will begin Saturday at 4 p.m. ET. …read more
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Verbal agreements are in place for a UFC bantamweight title rematch between champ Aljamain Sterling and Petr …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Before T.J. Dillashaw’s return against Cory Sandhagen at UFC Vegas 32, take a look back at his first fight against rival …read more
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Jake Paul is about to enter the ring to face his toughest test to date in former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley.
At a pre-fight press conference in Los Angeles, Paul …read more
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Raulian Paiva (right) competes for the first time as a bantamweight in the UFC this Saturday. | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Raulian Paiva stepped in …read more
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Jason Wilnis is the latest kickboxer entering MMA who has history with UFC champion Israel Adesanya.
Wilnis beat Adesanya in a somewhat controversial unanimous decision at GLORY 37 in January 2017, …read more
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LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 27 event, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results beginning at …read more
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Sean O’Malley when he beat Kris Moutinho at UFC 264. | Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images
The former UFC bantamweight champion broke down the rest …read more
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LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 27 event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, which kicks off at 3 p.m. …read more
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BKFC 19, which took place at the Florida State Fairgrounds, was headlined by a women’s flyweight bout between former UFC fighters Paige VanZant and Rachael Ostovich.
Watch the live BKFC 19 …read more
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Macy Chiasson has issued a statement on her late withdrawal from the UFC on ESPN 27 co-main event with Aspen Ladd.
Chiasson (7-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) was forced to pull out …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Holly Holm wants to avenge her UFC 196 loss to Miesha Tate. Holm was defending her bantamweight title for the first time against Tate back in 2016. It was a …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Questions on your mind about recent happenings in the UFC or sport of MMA in general? MMA Junkie’s Twitter Mailbag is here – and this week, @mma_kings answers:
Could Conor McGregor be …read more
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LAS VEGAS – Cheyanne Buys hasn’t let go of her spat with Montserrat Ruiz.
Buys (5-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) dropped a unanimous decision to Ruiz in her UFC debut in March when …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
A lightweight matchup between two prolific finishers is the latest addition to UFC Fight Night on Oct. 2
Devonte Smith (11-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) will take on Jamie Mullarkey (13-4 MMA, …read more
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LAS VEGAS – All the pre-fight activities are in the books for UFC on ESPN 27 following Friday’s official weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs.
In the main event, Cory Sandhagen (14-2 MMA, …read more
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Learn all about “The Tale of the Five Town Tough Guy” and hear Jim and Matt’s preview of this weekend’s event on today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered!
Read the Full …read more
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MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event for UFC on ESPN 27.
UFC on ESPN 27 takes place Saturday at …read more
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Aljamain Sterling before his fight with Cory Sandhagen at UFC 250. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
A bantamweight title shot could be on …read more
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As if the combat sports landscape could not get anymore interesting, YouTuber and professional boxer Logan Paul is in talks to box former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, according to …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
LAS VEGAS – The UFC on ESPN 27 weigh-ins took place Friday, with fighter faceoffs afterward, and MMA Junkie was on the scene for the festivities.
The weigh-ins and faceoffs took …read more
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to ESPN airwaves for the second straight week with UFC on ESPN 27, featuring a disgraced former champion. …read more
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T.J. Dillashaw | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
T.J. Dillashaw is officially back at bantamweight.
The former UFC champion stepped to the scales at 136 pounds …read more
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LAS VEGAS – The UFC on ESPN 27 main event became official Friday after for bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw and Cory Sandhagen made weight.
Dillashaw (16-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) and Sandhagen …read more
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Sandhagen
vs.
Dillashaw
Paiva
vs.
Phillips
Elkins
vs.
Minner
Barber
vs.
Maverick
Costa
vs.
Yanez
MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
2021: 109-63
Sandhagen
(65%)
Phillips
(84%)
Elkins
(53%)
Maverick
(55%)
Yanez
(71%)
Ken Hathaway
@kenshathaway
2021: 111-61
2018 Champion
Sandhagen
Phillips
Minner
Maverick
Yanez
John Morgan
@MMAjunkieJohn
2021: 108-64
Sandhagen
Phillips
Minner
Maverick
Yanez
Simon Samano
@SJSamano
2021: 108-64
Sandhagen
Phillips
Minner
Maverick
Yanez
Dan Tom
@DanTomMMA
2021: 105-67
2020 Champion
Dillashaw
Phillips
Elkins
Maverick
Yanez
Mike Bohn
@MikeBohnMMA
2021: 105-67
2014 Champion
Sandhagen
Phillips
Elkins
Maverick
Yanez
Nolan King
@mma_kings
2021: 104-68
Sandhagen
Phillips
Elkins
Maverick
Yanez
Brian Garcia
@thegoze
2021: 104-68
2017 Champion
Sandhagen
Phillips
Elkins
Maverick
Costa
Matt Erickson
@MMAjunkieMatt
2021: 103-69
Sandhagen
Phillips
Elkins
Barber
Yanez
Farah Hannoun
@Farah_Hannoun
2021: …read more
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Check out photos of fighters on the scale at the UFC on ESPN 27 official weigh-ins, as well as their faceoffs, in Las Vegas. (Photos by MMA Junkie) …read more
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Islam Makhachev is rising up the UFC lightweight rankings, and Max Kellerman is already showering him with glowing praise. Makhachev is coming off a submission victory over Thiago Moisés at …read more
Source:: MMANews
Dustin Poirier believes that Conor McGregor has exposed just how mentally weak he is. Poirier and McGregor did battle a third time at UFC 264 on July 10. McGregor was …read more
Source:: MMANews
Cody Garbrandt slammed TJ Dillashaw for the comments he has made ahead of his UFC return, saying there is “nothing honest about this guy.” Dillashaw returns to the Octagon this …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
UFC lightweight contender Thiago Moises called out Dan Hooker following his recent submission loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC Vegas 31. Moises, the No. 15 ranked lightweight in the UFC, …read more
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TAMPA, Fla. – Rachael Ostovich spoke to MMA Fighting about her BKFC 19 headliner against Paige VanZant in a bare-knuckle rematch of their UFC meeting in 2019 that VanZant won …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
T.J. Dillashaw when he weighed in for UFC 217 in 2017. | Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
See what happens on …read more
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Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images
After more than two years of inactivity, former — and some might say disgraced — UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw …read more
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BKFC
Three years into its existence, the BKFC appears to have found a winning formula.
You want to see former UFC fighters throw down without those …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Rising bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen welcomes former champ TJ Dillashaw back from suspension on Saturday. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Cory Sandhagen rebounded from his first UFC setback in emphatic fashion.
Looking to bounce back from a quick submission loss to current bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling, Sandhagen faced former title challenger …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday’s official UFC on ESPN 27 fighter weigh-ins, which kick off at noon ET (9 a.m. PT).
The weigh-ins take …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
It might be an understatement to say the UFC has some questionable rankings. You would expect rankings to be questionable as they are subjective; however, in this column, I will …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Dustin Poirier speaks out about Conor McGregor’s claims of a pre-existing injury ahead of UFC 264. | Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Source:: BloodyElbow
This weekend’s scheduled bout between Aspen Ladd and Macy Chiasson has been canceled due to a Chiasson injury. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Former UFC Bantamweight champion “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holly Holm is known for her striking prowess inside the octagon and boxing ring.
The multiple division boxing champion and UFC titleholder …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
The night before weigh-ins for the next Ultimate Fighting Championship card, the co-main event has fallen through. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
TAMPA, Fla. – Rachael Ostovich is taking on a familiar opponent, but everything else surrounding her upcoming bout is different.
The former UFC fighter headlines Friday’s Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 19 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Take a look back at former two-time bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw’s top finishes inside the UFC octagon.
Dillashaw (16-4) returns on Saturday in the UFC Vegas 32 main event against no. …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
On the eve of the UFC on ESPN 27 weigh-ins, Saturday’s card has lost its co-main event.
The women’s bantamweight matchup between contenders Macy Chiasson and Aspen Ladd has been canceled, …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
UFC Vegas 32 has taken a hit ahead of Saturday’s card.
UFC officials revealed on Thursday that the fight between Aspen Ladd …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Aspen Ladd celebrates her TKO victory over Yana Kunitskaya of Russia in their UFC women’s bantamweight bout in December 2019. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
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Islam Makhachev competed against Thiago Moises in his first main event at UFC on ESPN 26, and dominated his opponent.
After securing the victory by fourth-round submission, he says he’s ready …read more
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Looking back on his unanimous decision loss to Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 258 this past February, middleweight Ian Heinisch feels like he’s able to identify the biggest cause for his …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Conor McGregor gets set for his UFC 264 bout with Dustin Poirier. | Photo By Thomas King/Sportsfile via Getty Images
The top ranked women’s bantamweight …read more
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Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
While things may have gotten ugly in the build toward and the aftermath of UFC 264 between …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Francis Ngannou lands a left hook to the jaw of Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 260. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Source:: BloodyElbow
Mickey Gall will have the most experienced welterweight in UFC history in his corner Saturday at UFC on ESPN 27.
Gall (6-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) returns to the octagon from a …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling thinks the UFC on ESPN 27 headliner should only have title implications for one bantamweight.
T.J. Dillashaw returns from a two-year U.S. Anti-Doping Agency suspension to face …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Paige VanZant during her fight with Britain Hart at BKFC: KnuckleMania earlier this year. | Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images
The former UFC star …read more
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Charles Oliveira poses with the lightweight title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada ahead of the UFC 264 pay-per-view. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
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June M. Williams
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are back to break down this week’s UFC event in Las Vegas, NV. With picks and odds …read more
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“Knockout of the Year” winner Joaquin Buckley will attempt to rebound when he meets Antonio Arroyo.
Buckley and Arroyo have …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
One of the viral stars of 2020 is back as he seeks to rebound from the second knockout loss of his UFC career.
Joaquin Buckley, known for his wild spinning back …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
No. 2 ranked UFC bantamweight Cory Sandhagen believes his main event against former teammate and two-time UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw at UFC Vegas 32 is a no. 1 contender …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier slammed “mentally weak” rival Conor McGregor for his injury excuses following UFC 264. Poirier defeated McGregor via first-round TKO at UFC 264 earlier this month …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Who better to show UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno the ropes than the pound-for-pound No. 1 boxer in the world?
Moreno (19-5-2 MMA, 7-2-2 UFC) took in some striking tips from …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Paige VanZant and Rachael Ostovich when they faced off in the UFC back in 2019. | Photo by Michael Owens/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC
See what happens …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Ian Heinisch fighting Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 258 | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Get the scoop on the early action of UFC Vegas 32, …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Raulian Paiva is done with the UFC flyweight division.
After a disastrous run in the UFC’s lightest men’s weight class that includes losses, failed weight cuts, and fight withdrawals, Paiva is …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Miesha Tate is back in the UFC and is ready to settle some old scores. After a five-year layoff, Miesha Tate is ready to continue her MMA career and is …read more
Source:: MMANews
Thursday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here and will be live at noon ET (9 a.m. PT).
On Episode 3,177, the guys welcome guest …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
For a moment, habit kicked in for UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns and an apology formed in his mind. Then, he …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Rafael dos Anjos says he wants to beat Islam Makhachev at UFC 267 and then get the rematch with his teammate Khabib Nurmagomedov. Dos Anjos and Nurmagomedov fought back in …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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Newly-crowned lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is expecting to make his first UFC title defense against top contender and former interim …read more
Source:: MMAMania
LAS VEGAS – A 14-year pro with a reputation for putting on some of the wildest fights in UFC history, Darren Elkins admits were it not for a November win, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie