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It was just over a month ago that Rousimar Palhares was released from the UFC after holding on to a submission for too long against Mike Pierce at UFC Fight Night 29. It is now confirmed that “Toquinho” has signed a deal with Las Vegas based fight promotion World Series of Fighting. Former UFC we...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners from all over the Lower Mainland (British Columbia) made their way to Gravity BJJ in Surrey, BC in an attempt to beat up cancer one submission at a time. The month of November is known by many these days as “Movember”, so Gravity BJJ owners Logan Lidemark and Sof...
One male and one female fighter have punched their tickets to the finals of The Ultimate Fighter Season 18, with Chris Holdsworth and Julianna Pena winning their semi-final bouts over the past two episodes. This week, we get another teammate vs. teammate bout scheduled with Anthony “Sharkbait” Gu...
The first contestants’ bout for the The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale Card has been reportedly booked, and will see Team Rousey members Jessamyn Duke and Peggy Morgan square off in a bantamweight bout. Jessamyn Duke vs Peggy Morgan announced for TUF 18 Finale card Wombat Sports, a WMMA-focused news ...
In less than a month, Japan’s Takeshi “Lion” Inoue (21-8) fights for Singapore-based Rebel Fighting Championship, in a headlining 145-lbs tilt against top Australian phenom, “Ruthless” Rob Lisita (12-5). Having faced the likes of Cole Miller, Caol Uno and Hatsu Hioki among others, there’s always ...
While he may no longer be the Bellator Lightweight Champion, Michael Chandler is still keeping busy. The Alliance MMA fighter will be appearing in a small role in the upcoming science fiction movie, Within the Dark, starring Brian Krause of Charmed fame. A photo showing Chandler on set with Vanco...
A last minute replacement has stepped in for an injured Ryan Chiappe at World Series of Fighting 7, as Marcus Vinicius will now take on Ryan Dickson. WSOF officials announced the replacement on Sunday. Ryan Dickson steps in to take on Marcos Vinicius at WSOF 7 in Vancouver Dickson (6-1) is coming...
Three new match-ups were added to UFC Fight Night 35 in January as Adlan Amagov takes on Jason High, Brian Houston faces off with Trevor Smith and lightweights Justin Edwards squares off with Ramsey Nijem. UFC officials announced the latest match-ups on Sunday. Amagov vs. High, Houston vs. Smith ...
A lightweight bout will take place at UFC on FOX 10, as Donald Cerrone squares off against Adriano Martins. UFC officials announced the match-up on Saturday. Donald Cerrone takes on Adriano Martins at UFC on FOX 10 Cerrone (21-6 1NC) was previously planning to drop to 145-pounds, however for the ...
Former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin has been out of action since November 2012 when he was knocked out by Cung Le in Macao. On Friday’s episode of Inside MMA on AXS TV, Franklin confirmed that he plans to return to the ring for one final fight, but it has to be against the right fighte...
On Friday’s episode of AXS TV’s Inside MMA, UFC welterweight contender Johny Hendricks talked about his controversial loss to Georges St-Pierre. St-Pierre may have trouble sleeping, but Hendricks doesn’t care and wants a rematch after the controversial decision at UFC 167 last week. In his interv...
Video: RFA 11 highlights and results Ron Kruck and Pat Miletich provide highlights and analysis from AXS TV FIGHTS: RESURRECTION FIGHTING ALLIANCE 11 in Denver, including Zach Makovsky and Matt Mazanares’ fight for the flyweight title and undefeated featherweight prospect Raoni Barcelos meets Tyl...
A battle between WMMA originals has now become old-school vs. new-school, as Kelly Kobold was forced to withdraw from her bout at Invicta 7 against Tonya Evinger. Replacing Kobold will be Sarah “The Monster” D’alelio. Invicta FC President Shannon Knapp made the announcement earlier tonight on AXS...
Bellator 109 took place tonight from the Sands Casino Events Center in Bethlehem, PA. The main event saw Bellator middleweight kingpin Alexander Shlemenko successfully defend his title, finishing challenger Doug Marshal with strikes in the first round. Bellator 109 results MAIN CARD Bellator Midd...
It may be winter time, but it looks like January 15th will be a hot night in Georgia nonetheless with the announcement scintillating strikers Brad Tavares and Lorenz Larkin will be facing off in a middleweight bout at UFC Fight Night 35. Brad Tavares vs Lorenz Larkin on tap for UFC Fight Night 35...
World Series of Fighting is pleased to announce the addition of seven-year veteran welterweight Brian Foster (19-6), Arizona-based lightweight Benny “El Hijo” Madrid (7-1) and impressive young bantamweight Bryson Hansen (6-1) to the company’s roster of athletes. “Our World Series of Fighting fami...