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Diaz's manager explains use of 'homophobic slur': "It has nothing to do with homosexuals"

Date: 18/05/2013

Former lightweight title contender Nate Diaz was suspended by the UFC this week for use of the term “f*g” on Twitter, aiming what many consider to be a homophobic slur at fellow fighter Bryan Caraway. Read the full story HERE.

Diaz's manager, Mike Kogan recently spoke with MMAJunkie.com, defending his client's use of the phrase.

He explained: “Nate voiced a personal opinion about an Read More

Nate Diaz to be suspended, fined or cut following homophobic slur aimed at Bryan Caraway

Date: 17/05/2013

Former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz looks to be in hot water with Dana White, after a homophobic comment made on Twitter earlier today.

Commonly referred to as The Stockton bad boy, Diaz took to twitter and made the following comments regarding fellow fighter Bryan Caraway:

"I feel bad for pat Healy that they took a innocent mans money and I think the guy who took the money is the biggest F*g in the world."

Diaz' comments were made Read More

UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold weigh-in results

Date: 17/05/2013

Only one fighter failed to make weight on his first attempt at the weigh-in’s for tomorrow UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold event. Lightweight fighter, John Cholish was given an hour to make the weight limit for his fight with Gleison Tibau.

The Brazilian who will feature in tomorrows co-main and main events received the loudest ovations of the with Ronaldo “Jacare: Souza looking pumped at the prospect of his UFC debut against Chris Camozzi.

In contrast the tension Read More

Duke Roufus on Pettis: "He could be the Mayweather of our sport right now"

Date: 16/05/2013

Renowned striking coach Duke Roufus recently spoke with the US's Sportsradio 1250 WSSP to discuss UFC 163, where RoufusSport student Anthony Pettis (16-2) drops from top lightweight contender to featherweight title challenger when he faces Brazil's Jose Aldo (22-1) for the 145lb crown.

The former heavyweight world kickboxing champion stated: “Two [of the best] strikers versus each other in the UFC to this point, this is probably going to be Read More

Vera looks set for heavyweight return against Ben Rothwell at UFC 164

Date: 15/05/2013

Brandon “the Truth” Vera (12-6) and Ben Rothwell look set to lock horns this summer in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

According to MMAJunkie the bout will be contested at heavyweight and looks likely to be added to the UFC 164 fight card, which takes place on Aug. 31 at Bradley Center in Milwaukee.

Rothwell, will look to get back to winning ways after his 2^nd round submission loss to Gabriel Gonzaga on the UFC on FX 7 card, on January Read More

Visa issues nix Reza "Mad Dog" Madadi's UFC on Fox 8 fight with Mike Chiesa

Date: 15/05/2013

Reports have emerged this morning that Sweden's Reza "Mad Dog" Madadi (13-3) has been pulled from July's UFC on Fox 8 card. The lightweight was who was due to face TUF winner Mike Chiesa (9-0) has been removed from the card due to last minute issue with his visa.

Madadi had recently bounced back from a contraversal spilt decision loss to Cristiano Marcello (13-5) at UFC 153, by defeating via d'arce choke Blackzilian fighter Michael Johnson (12-8) this past April at UFC on Fuel TV Read More

Pat Healy tests positive for marijuana after win over Jim Miller at UFC 159

Date: 15/05/2013

Pat Healy announced Tuesday in an official statement through his management that he tested positive for marijuana at UFC 159.

According to a statement released by Iridium Sports Agency Healy said:

“I would like to start off by apologizing to the UFC, Jim Miller, the MMA community, its fans, my family, teammates and coaches for my positive testing for marijuana after my UFC 159 fight with Jim Miller,” Healy wrote. “I was fully aware of the UFC and state commission’s Read More

Big Country plan B, if Hunt visa issues not resolved in time for UFC 160 fight with Dos Santos

Date: 15/05/2013

UFC heavyweight Roy "Big Country" Nelson (19-7) could sensationally be asked to fill the gap left by Mark Hunt if his visa issues are not resolved in time for Saturday’s co-main event at UFC 160, according to UFC tonight.

No official offer has been made at the time of reporting this story, but it is believed that with time rapidly running out, an offer will be mad to the Las Vergas resident within the next 24-48 hours.

Hunt's current Read More

Wanderlei Silva responds to Sonnen: "I want to suck his blood"

Date: 15/05/2013

Following a loss to UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones at UFC 159, former 205 and 185lb title challenger Chael Sonnen (27-13-1) revealed he intends to remain in the light-heavyweight division, and issued a 24-hour challenge to MMA icon Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1) due to an unresolved verbal rivalry.

Followed by a series of tick-tock tweets, Sonnen challenged the 'Axe Murderer' via Twitter: "Wand- you have 24 hours to accept, If you Read More

Thiago Alves vs Matt Brown second bout added to UFC on Fox Sport 1

Date: 14/05/2013

Today sources have claimed that another bout has been set for the Ultimate Fighting Championship first show on Fox Sports, as welterweights Thiago Alves (19-9) and Matt Brown (17-11) will go to war.

UFC on Fox Sports 1 will mark American Top Team fighter Alves first foray into the octagon, since his 3^rd submission loss to Martin Kampmann over a year ago. In stark contrast his opponent Brown is currently riding a 5 fight winning streak the last of which Read More

UFC on FX 8: Camozzi faces Souza with "nothing to lose"

Date: 14/05/2013

Stepping in to compete at UFC on FX: Belfort vs Rockhold on May 18 in Jaragua do Sul, Brail, Chris Camozzi replaced the injured CB Dollaway and prepared to face Cezar Ferreira. Ferreira then bowed out with an injury of his own, making way for Rafael Natal to step in. However, Cypriot middleweight Constantinos Philippou pulled out of the card with injury leaving Brazil's Ronaldo Souza (17-3, 1NC) without an opponent for the co-main event. Read More

Josh Thompson addresses Diaz directly “You didn't make weight.”

Date: 13/05/2013

Despite suffering the first knockout loss of his career to Josh Thompson at UFC on Fox in April, Nate Diaz (16-9, pictured) continued to discredit the former Strikeforce Lightweight champion, despite claiming a strong desire to leave 155lbs behind, and go up in weight to compete in the welterweight division.

The previously reserved Thompson (20-5, 1NC) spoke out in response to Diaz' accusations, most interestingly claiming that Diaz failed to Read More

Joe Lauzon vs Michael Johnson agreed for UFC on Fox Sports 1

Date: 13/05/2013

With UFC on Fox having never failed to provide high octane and memorable bouts, the card for UFC's debut on Fox Sports is continuing to please as one-time knockout of the Night winner Michael Johnson (12-8, pictured) agrees to face multi-time Fight of the Night and Submission on the Night winner Joe Lauzon (22-8), according to MMA Weekly.

Set for August 17 at the TD Garden in Boston, UFC on Read More

Alistair Overeem looks set to make his return at UFC 164 against unknown opponent

Date: 13/05/2013

Rumors have surfaced this evening that former Strikeforce champion, Alistair Overeem will make his return at UFC 164 on August 31st.

The story was first reported at MMAJunkie.com who received the news via sources close to the situation, although those sources could not confirm the identity of his opponent.

The Reem was originally scheduled to face former UFC heavyweight champion, Junior dos Santos at this month’s UFC 160 but the British born, Dutch striker was replaced by Mark Hunt, due Read More

UFC on FOX 8: Yaotzin Meza and John Albert set to go to war

Date: 11/05/2013

A clash between bantamweight prospects Yaotzin Meza and John Albert looks set to be added to the UFC on FOX 8 fight card, sources are reporting this evening.

Meza, who fights out of the MMA Lab and counts his brother Victor as well as current UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson amongst his training partners, has been out of action since he suffered KO loss at the hands of Chad Mendes at UFC on FX 6 on Dec. 15, 2012.

In Albert, Meza face a Read More

The Ultimate Fighting Championship partners up with YouTube to launch paid subscription channel

Date: 10/05/2013

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has launched UFC Select, one of many new pay-to-play channels emerging on popular video site Youtube.

The channel, found at www.youtube.com/ufcselect, is one of 53 new pay channels on the website, and the UFC are set to be one of the first to take advantage of the new feature, which was initially announced by the New York Times on Wednesday.

It will provide subscribers with replays of fights and full shows like UFC Unleashed, keeping Read More

UFC hope to resolve Mark Hunt's Visa issues

Date: 10/05/2013

Hoping to face former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos (15-2) on May 25, heavyweight contender Mark Hunt (9-7) has now been denied access to the United States on two occasions this week while attempting to fly from New Zealand to Las Vegas.

Despite having last competed in the United States at UFC 135 in September of 2011, Hunt revealed a previous US arrest dating back to 2002 is what has him tied. While he was cleared to enter in Read More

On the road to recovery Gegard Mousasi looks to make his UFC return ahead of schedule, move to middleweight still on the cards

Date: 10/05/2013

MMA fans may not have to wait as long as originally thought for the return of the man known as the “Dream Catcher” to make his return to the octagon.

Speaking today on MMAjunkie radio, the UFC's #9 ranked light heavyweight Gegard Mousasi (34-3-2) revealed that he is likely to compete again sooner then anticipate and should be ready to go by November or December this year. It was originally thought that Mousasi would not be able to compete before Read More

Dana White gives his insight into the prospect of new UFC gloves

Date: 09/05/2013

The UFC is curently in the process of creating new gloves, in an aim to cut down the recurring problem of eye pokes.

While the issue with the fingerless gloves has always been there, this decision comes after UFC 159, where an unusual number of fights were altered because of accidental eye pokes. The bout between Ovince St. Preux and Gian Villante was ended premeturely, and Michael Bisping’s fight with Alan Belcher was stopped and had to go to the Read More

Sonnen gives the Axe Murderer 24 hours to accept challenge

Date: 09/05/2013

Chael Sonnen is at it again. 11 days after being soundly beaten by Jon Jones at UFC 159, Sonnen has issued another challenge - this time to Wanderlei Silva.

Sonnen (27-13-1) and Silva’s (35-12-1-1) history stretches back years, from when the 36-year-old wrestler added his name to a list of several fighters he’s called out during the most recent branch of his career.

On Twitter, Sonnen said: “Wand – you have 24 hours to accept. If you do, I will Read More

Coach Duane Ludwig studies footage with the aid of marijuana

Date: 09/05/2013

When it comes to unorthodox training methods, Duane Ludwig’s use of marijuana while studying film might just be the most unusual.

A kickboxing specialist and UFC veteran, Ludwig has taken over as head coach at Team Alpha Male, and has seen astonishing results in the mere four months he’s been there. His unique approach includes watching films of fights under the influence of marijuana.

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OMMAC become 5th UKMMA promotion to join Safe MMA

Date: 09/05/2013

(London.9th May 13) Next month, OMMAC is set to become the 5th promotion to register with Safe MMA, in the run up to its September 7th event at the Liverpool Olympia. The promotion’s breaking news deal with LOADED TV, which extends to the end of 2013, will see OMMAC 18 present Safe MMA to an extended television audience.

This comes hot on the heels of Quest Fighting Championships becoming the Read More

Anderson Silva explains media day no show

Date: 09/05/2013

UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva (33-4) has issued a statement, having been fined $50,000 by UFC officials this past Monday following a day of media obligations of which he failed to attend in Los Angeles, California.

The pound-for-pound king of MMA claims he was simply unaware of the media day...

Via Sherdog, 'The Spider' explained: “I’ve never missed any commitment to the UFC. I would Read More

Has the rumoured fight between Brad “One Punch” Pickett and Urijah Faber moved a step closer to becoming reality?

Date: 09/05/2013

It appears UFC bantamweight contender Urijah Faber has British slugger Brad “One Punch” Pickett in his sights as a potential future opponent in his next trip inside the octagon.

In an interview published on ESPN.co.uk, the California Kid Faber said:

There’s not too many big personalities in our weight class. I would say Pickett and I have the biggest fan followings. He’s got a lot of personality, he fights really well, he’s got a good look and he’s dangerous. I Read More

Shane Carwin Announces Retirement

Date: 08/05/2013

Shane Carwin, the former UFC interim heavyweight champion, has announced his retirement from mixed martial arts after a difficult rehab from multiple injuries.

Carwin, (12-2) who anounced his retirement earlier today on Twitter, took the interim belt by demolishinhg Frank Mir in 2010, and went on to dominate Brock Lesnar in the first round of their unification bout, before ultimately losing out to a second-round submission.

Carwin said: "Officially retired 2day :) thank you to my family, friends Read More

UFC cull continues with Garcia and 7 others cut from the UFC this week

Date: 08/05/2013

It seems the UFC cull continues as Lenard Garcia appears to be the latest in an ever growing list of fighters cut from their rosters, following five consecutive defeats.

Garcia's name, along with eight other fighters, has recently been removed from the UFC's online roster, hinting at the cut. Garcia always captured fans' attentions with his willingness to push forward and attempt to finish fights, but wasn't securing the results required to stay in the organisation.

It seems Read More

550,000 ppv buys makes Sonnen Jon Jones' second most watched title opponent

Date: 08/05/2013

Initial draw estimates for UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen suggest that total pay-per-view buys reached up to 550,000, making this Jones' second most watched title bout.

As UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones (18-1) successfully defended his title on April 27, against Chael Sonnen (27-13-1) via a first round TKO victory, UFC 159 is understood to be the promotion's second most watched event of 2013 so far, coming second to St-Pierre Read More

UFC sign landmark 3 year deal with BT Sports

Date: 07/05/2013

London, UK – The Ultimate Fighting Championship^® (UFC^®) has signed a breakthrough broadcast agreement with BT for its UK and Ireland television rights.

The three-year partnership will see all of UFC’s live and taped programming broadcast on the BT Sport channels and, for the first time, will include originally produced programming for the UK and Irish audience with exclusive access which will result in up to 400 hours of TV programming to UFC’s loyal fanbase.

BT will begin airing UFC programming from the Read More

Antonio Carvalho announces his departure from the Ultimate Fighting Championship

Date: 07/05/2013

Featherweight Antonio Carvalho has become the latest fighter to be cut from the UFC, after amassing a 2-2 record in his last four fights.

The 33-year-old announced his release from the UFC on May 6, following a TKO defeat to Darren Elkins at UFC 158. While fighters often stay on the UFC’s books with worse records, the defeat was enough to prompt the organisation to release the Canadian from the stacked division.

On his Facebook, Carvalho said: “Just got word Read More

Belfort talks TRT controversy

Date: 07/05/2013

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort has defended his use of testosterone replacement therapy, ahead of his May 18 bout with Luke Rockhold.

While use of TRT has caused wide-spread controversy, Belfort (22-10) firmly believes that it’s his skill that wins fights, rather than medically-enhanced testosterone levels.

The 36-year-old uses TRT to balance the testosterone levels, and claims to have always used the therapy in full view of the UFC, as he discussed at a press conference for UFC Read More

Middleweight champion Anderson Silva fined by the UFC for media day no show

Date: 07/05/2013

Main-event fighters are expected to fulfill media obligations, but Anderson Silva recently decided to skip a media day for his UFC 162 bout with Chris Weidman, and was handed $50,000 fine.

While members of the media were expecting ‘The Spider’ (33-4) to promote his June 6 title defence, taking place at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena, the long-time UFC middleweight champion had flown home to Brazil.

Silva has become known for his disdain for the press, and often gives Read More

Pablo "The Scarecrow" Garza cut from the UFC

Date: 06/05/2013

Former UFC featherweight Pablo "The Scarecrow" Garza has announced today via his facebook page that he has been cut by the worlds largest mixed martial arts organization.

Garza’s statement read:-

First off I would like to say thank you to Dana White, Joe Silva and the entire UFC for the entirety of my UFC career.

Second I would like to thank all my coaches that have helped my get to where I am and to where I have been. Greg Read More

Roy Nelson wants 'Big Nog' bout, open to Cormier at 205

Date: 03/05/2013

Since adding yet another knockout victory to his career highlights at UFC 159, heavyweight contender Roy Nelson (19-7) is open to a mix of potential bouts despite having initially campaigned for a title shot after finishing Cheick Kongo in the first round on April 27.

'Big Country' revealed he would gladly face either Daniel Cormier or Mark Hunt for his next outing however, mixed messages came from the Nelson camp with 'Big Country's' manager stating that a bout with Strikeforce Read More

Peralta suspended for Marijuana following UFC on Fuel TV 9 drug test

Date: 01/05/2013

In a statement released by the UFC, it was revealed that featherweight contender Robbie Peralta has been suspended for 6-months, having tested positive for marijuana following the UFC on Fuel TV 9 post-fight drug test.

In response, Peralta (16-4-1NC) has agreed to attend drug rehab classes along with another drug test, in order to be reinstated by the promotion following the completion of his suspension.

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Chael Sonnen wants Wanderlei Silva at 205lbs - "I'm not going anywhere"

Date: 01/05/2013

Following a first round TKO loss to UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones at UFC 159, Chael Sonnen (27-13-1) has revealed he intends to fight on in the 205lb division and aims for another entertaining rivalry, this time with Wanderlei Silva.

"I will definitely continue, and at 205 pounds," Sonnen told UFC Tonight. "Unless they come up with a catchweight.

"I have a lot of goals I want to achieve still, and retirement won't help me get them done."

Facing Read More

Kongo Update: 'Rampage' - "Kongo was not cut. He refused a new deal"

Date: 01/05/2013

Following his loss to Roy Nelson at UFC 159, long time UFC heavyweight Cheick Kongo (18-8-2) appears to have been released from the promotion due to the Frenchman's profile having been removed from the active roster on ufc.com. However, the move is yet to be officially confirmed.

One of the most experienced faces in the heavyweight division, Kongo made his UFC debut at UFC 61. Seven years on, his record with the Las Vegas based promotion is 11-6-1 and he Read More

Maia vs Koscheck at UFC 163

Date: 30/04/2013

According to Brazil's NewsMMA, sources close to UFC welterweight Demian Maia (18-4) have revealed the former Middleweight title challenger is set to face Josh Koscheck (17-7) on August 3, at UFC 163.

A former welterweight title challenger, Koscheck was surprisingly taken out in the first round by veteran big hitter Robbie Lawler at UFC 157. Now on a 2-fight losing streak for the first time in his career, another bad Read More

UFC 159: Movers and Shakers

Date: 28/04/2013

To cap off a packed April for the UFC, the Light Heavyweight title was on the line as Jon 'Bones' Jones set out to improve his legacy as champion. He squared off against the ultra charismatic Chael Sonnen, in a fight that capped off Season 17 of The Ultimate Fighter.

Also on the card were Michael Bisping vs. Alan Belcher in a heated Lightweight affair, Roy Nelson vs. Chieck Kongo for a number one contenders fight in the Heavyweight division, Read More

If all goes to plan at UFC 159, light heavyweight champ Jones plans record breaking fight with Alexander Gustafsson

Date: 26/04/2013

If the result of Saturdays main event at UFC 159 goes to plan UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones (17-1-0) has his heart set on a record breaking fight with Swedish wrecking machine Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson.

Another successful defense of the title that Jones has held since March, 2011 when he defeated Maurício Rua via TKO at UFC 128 would be his fifth defense of the title, equaling the record for successful title defenses currently held by UFC Read More

Dana White: Instant title shot possible for Cormier at 205lbs

Date: 26/04/2013

UFC president Dana White is keen to lure undefeated heavyweight Daniel Cormier (12-0) to the light-heavyweight division, and has suggested an instant title shot could be on the cards.

As this weekend's UFC 159 approaches with light heavyweight champion Jon Jones taking on Chael Sonnen, White spoke to members of the media at Madison Square Garden in New York City, "He (Cormier) could drop to 205 [lbs] and get a Read More

Norman Parke vs Kazuki Tokudome verbally agreed for UFC 162.

Date: 25/04/2013

Following victory at UFC on FX back in December 2012, “Stormin'” Norman Parke (17-2) was handed a UFC contract as the lightweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes.

With his place in the UFC now set, Parke's next challenge comes on July 6^th at UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman where the Northern Irishman is expected to face Kazuki Tokudome Read More

Mousasi Injury Update: Out For Six Months

Date: 25/04/2013

It's been a tough start in the UFC for former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi (34-3-2).

Having cruised to victory against Ilir Latifi at UFC on Fuel TV 9, Mousasi revealed he carried a significant knee injury into the bout. Lex McMahon, president of Alchemist management has since revealed the fighter will “probably” be out for six months, but neither have revealed any further details.

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Dana White calls Tyson Fury's bluff, Velasquez will smash you

Date: 25/04/2013

UFC president Dana White has called Tyson Fury's bluff following the heavyweight boxer's remarks towards MMA.

Prior to making his debut in the US, the undefeated Fury lashed out at the sport of mixed martial arts with slanderous remarks, challenging UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez.

Many feel Fury's campaign was nothing more than attention seeking as he attempted to make a name for himself in Read More

With suspension now lifted, Mitrione set to face Brendan Schaub at UFC on Fox 8

Date: 25/04/2013

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has today lifted the suspension imposed on Matt Mitrione. The controversial heavyweight who currently holds a record of 6-2-0 was suspended and fined by the world’s number 1 mixed martial promotion following some less then tasteful comments aimed at transgender fighter Fallon Fox.

While making an appearance on the MMA Hour following his win over Phil De Fries at UFC on Fuel TV 9, the Blackzilians fighter Mitrione when asked his thoughts on Fox called her Read More

Jon Jones hits out at Mitrione, thinks Fallon Fox is a Strong person

Date: 25/04/2013

In anticipation of his title defence against Chael Sonnen at UFC 159, UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones strayed from the topic of this weekend's headline bout in order to address other controversial matters regarding UFC heavyweight Matt Mitrione.

Having clarified that Sonnen is not set to earn $10,000,000 for the bout, he also gave his opinion on Mitrione's situaton. Mitrione's contract was recently suspended by the UFC due to the fighters comments referring to trans-gender competitor Fallon Fox.

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Hathaway out, Silva now set to face High as UFC on Fuel TV 10 fight card now finalized

Date: 25/04/2013

The final UFC on Fuel TV 10 bouts have now been set for the card that will go down on June 8. After a busy few days that saw England’s welterweight prospect John Hathaway (17-1-0) scratched from the card through injury.

This has lead to the ultimate fighting championship shuffle their welterweight pack with a pair of fights being announced. As a result Hathaway’s former opponent, Brazil’s Erick Silva will now square off against Jason High, who was scheduled to Read More