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The UFC will make their first trip to New Zealand at the end of June and the main event has been set. The Auckland fans will be treated to a middleweight match-up between James Te Huna and Nate Marquardt. The MMA Corner first reported the fight on Monday, with UFC officials later confirming it. T...
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC®) announced today that Bruce Lee, “The Father of Mixed Martial Arts”, will make his historic first step into the Octagon® in EA SPORTS™ UFC, launching June 17, 2014. Fans can pre-order today to get instant day-one acces...
At one time, Jake Shields was being called the best welterweight in the world. After losing to Hector Lombard at UFC 171 in March, he has been released from the UFC. MMA Fighting first reported the news on Monday morning. Shields (29–7–1, 1NC) made his splash on the UFC after the organization too...
Whenever a fighter is coming off two losses that were both one-sided decisions, there is always a cause for concern. Then you have to reiterate about the fighter’s future if he is 35 years old or older. Neither of those issues applies to Roy Nelson in a narrow heavyweight division. There are divi...
April 4, 2012 three of Canada’s largest mixed martial arts promotions, Aggression MMA, Armageddon Fighting Championships and AX Combat joined forces to become AFC. Just over one-year later World Series of Fighting acquired AFC and re-branded the organization WSOF Canada. Darren Owen (COO) and Ste...
Heavyweights Patrick Cummins and Francimar Barroso will square off inside the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 43 in Albuquerque. UFC officials announced the latest match-up on Friday. Cummins (4-1) stepped in on short notice to take on Daniel Cormier at UFC 170 in February. He was outclassed by Cormie...
It has been rumored over the past couple of weeks that the former face of women’s MMA, Gina Carano, would be making her long awaited return to the cage. Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com reported, Carano will be meeting with UFC President Dana White next week to discuss her UFC future. On Thursday...
It took some hard work from Sean Shelby, but Sarah Kaufman now has a new opponent for the TUF: Nations Finale. The Victoria, BC native will now be taking on Brazilian bruiser Amanda Nunes in a women’s bantamweight bout on the card. The UFC’s Canadian Twitter account announced the news earlier to...
As the UFC continues to remain hesitant in re-signing Will Chope (19-6), the 23-year-old has wasted little time in getting his next fight covered. MMASucka.com confirmed with sources close to the situation on Wednesday that Chope is set to meet Canada’s Jeremy Kennedy (3-0), in the ninth installm...
Daniel Cormier has been linked to several possible match-ups over the past week. The latest rumor had him facing Dan Henderson at UFC 175. That rumor turned out to be valid, only with an intriguing clause to it. Daniel Cormier vs Dan Henderson set for UFC 175 with higher stakes It was announced o...
Following a defeat in his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 34 in January, long-time Asian MMA staple Will Chope was set for his second shot in the octagon after being slated to lock horns with Diego Brandao at UFC Fight Night 38 almost a fortnight ago. But after a Bleacher Report article detailing th...
They say, “April beatings will bring May bleedings.” Or something like that, anyways, but I digress. If you wish to avoid looking the part of the fool, then I suggest you keep your eye out for these five fights to watch this April. Listed in no particular order, of course. 1) Ramsey Nijem vs. Ben...
A battle between Shayna Baszler and Sarah Kaufman was expected to take place at the TUF Nations Finale, however an injured has forced Baszler from the match. UFC officials announced the news on Tuesday, and stated that they are currently seeking a replacement for Kaufman. Kaufman (16-2, 1NC) is c...
UFC Fight Night 42 in Brazil continues to shape up with the latest addition of a 145-lbs match-up. UFC officials recently announced that verbal agreements are in place for a match-up between the Philippines’ Mark Eddiva (6-0) and Brazil’s Edimilson Souza (14-3) at UFC Fight Night 42. Featherweigh...
I am starting a movement. UFC 174 will be coming to Vancouver on June 14, 2014. I fully expect to see the likes of Rory MacDonald and a few other Canadians on the card. One warrior that should be involved is “Ragin” Kajan Johnson (19-10-1) who has been a big part of the latest Ultimate […]
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas plays host to World Series of Fighting 9 on Saturday night. Two titles are on the line, as Steve Carl puts his welterweight championship on the line against Rousimar Palhares in the evenings main event. In the co-main event, Marlon Moraes and Josh Retting...