Floyd Mayweather and Rizin want you to believe the ’bout’ with Tenshin Nasukawa is back on. This time, however, more information is known. Specifically, it’s to be a three-round exhibition with each round consisting of three minutes. This is something less than sparring…Read More →
On this week’s episode of The MMA Beat, the panel discusses the rumored bout between Donald Cerrone and Conor McGregor, all the main story lines leaving UFC Denver, UFC Argentina, and much more.Read More →
At UFC Denver, Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone defeated Mike Perry with a first-round arm bar. In so doing, he became the winningest UFC fighter of all time and the UFC fighter with the most finishes.Read More →
On this edition of the Monday Morning Analyst, Luke Thomas takes a look at and breaks down Yair Rodriguez’s insane elbow knockout win over the Korean Zombie and Donald Cerrone’s arm-bar finish of Mike Perry at UFC Denver. Read More →
Nevada will adopt the new Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), but not with the same definition of a grounded opponent. They are not the only state to carve out this exception. Other state athletic commissions make adjustments to other rules, all of them involving hugely difficult, complex and consequential aspects of about, leaving the fighter to worry about an array of competing rule sets.Read More →
With Oscar De La Hoya, Miesha Tate, Mauro Ranallo, Chas Skelly, Israel Martinez, the Sound Off and moreRead More →
ESPN has reported TJ Dillashaw vs. Henry Cejudo, despite rumors the fight would be held at bantamweight, will take place at flyweight instead. The bout is tentatively slated for UFC 233 in Anaheim. This move by UFC has surprised many, but…Read More →
On this installment of After The (MMA) Beat, the panel answers your questions regarding Miesha Tate’s involvement with ONE Championship, the best bad fights they’ve ever seen, referee Dan Miragliotta’s controversial call at UFC 230, and much more.Read More →
On this episode of The MMA Beat, the panel discusses the ins and out of UFC Denver, the top storylines leaving UFC 230, the legacy of the UFC flyweight division and it’s future, Floyd Mayweather’s Rizin troll job and more.Read More →
Floyd Mayweather held a press conference for the Japanese mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion called Rizin on Sunday to promote an upcoming fight with kickboxing prodigy Tenshin Nasukawa. It wasn’t clear if it was going to be kickboxing or boxing bout.Read More →
With Demetrious Johnson off to ONE Championship, the end of the UFC men’s flyweight division was thought to be short lived. Adding fuel to that fire is the release of top prospect Jose ‘Shorty’ Torres, who revealed on Twitter today he’d be cut or released from his UFC contract.Read More →
Ben Askren’s first UFC fight will reportedly be against former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler in January at UFC 233 in Anaheim. While many are happy to see Askren make his UFC debut, some others hate this fight for Askren. I don’t. It’s not the perfect or even best fight for Askren, but plenty useful. Here’s why Colby Covington or Darren Till can wait.Read More →
On this edition of the Monday Morning Analyst, Luke Thomas breaks down the improvement of Israel Adesanya’s takedown defense throughout his UFC career and why that’s a problem for the middleweights in the UFC.Read More →
UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier joined me to discuss his UFC 230 win over Derrick Lewis, turning a corner as a popular figure in the sport, why wrestlers aren’t becoming fighters as often, pursuing a broadcasting career after fighting and more. A fun interview where I don’t mention Jon Jones or Brock Lesnar once.Read More →
With Israel Adesanya in studio, Alexander Gustafsson, the Monday Morning Analyst, Sound Off and moreRead More →
At UFC 230, Daniel Cormier and Derrick Lewis…. *SPOILERS AHEAD*Read More →
UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis spoke to me at Thursday’s UFC 230 media day. We discussed his new Popeye’s sponsorship, why he has a hard time accepting the good things in his life, facing Daniel Cormier and so much more. In truth, even if he loses in the main event on Saturday, he’s already won in perhaps the most important ways.Read More →
UFC lightweight and South African newcomer Don Madge made his Octagon debut at UFC Moncton, winning via vicious second-round KO head kick against top prospect Te Edwards. I caught up with Madge to discuss his victory, proudly being from South Africa, what he’ll do with the bonus money, how the drought in Cape Town affects him and so much more.Read More →
On this week’s episode, we’ll discuss the latest on UFC 230, the historic trade of Ben Askren for Demetrious Johnson, the role of Artem Lobov, Anthony Smith’s rise and more.Read More →
UFC President Dana White is catching heat for comments made about former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson not being accepted by the fans. While White has a role to play in not promoting Johnson as he could’ve been (and throwing him under the bus as a failed pay-per-view draw), it’s not true the UFC never pushed him on big platforms or with meaningful campaigns.Read More →
At UFC Moncton, Artem Lobov lost to Michael Johnson via unanimous decision. In the wake of his loss, MMA Fighting writer Chuck Mindenhall wrote about the curiosity of Lobov’s ability to stay on the UFC roster. SBG Dublin coach John Kavanagh responded to the piece, arguing Lobov did deserve a place in the UFC and not merely because he’s Conor McGregor’s training partner. What’s the truth? Here’s my take.Read More →