Top-ranked featherweight contender Yair Rodriguez was released from his UFC contract after refusing a second fight in a row, according to the UFC at least. Rodriguez was coming off of a disappointing TKO loss to Frankie Edgar at UFC 211, but before that “El Pantera” was on an eight fight win streak, with six of
Many fight fans disagreed with the decision to let featherweight contender Yair Rodriguez go from the UFC after just one loss to Frankie Edgar, but the real reason is for turning down fights. Former UFC title contender and current Bellator Grand Prix semi-finalist Chael Sonnen broke down the Yair Rodriguez debacle and emphasized that conclusion
The aftermath of UFC 224 has really shaken up the top ten rankings. After an action-packed evening that saw many fighters flourish and many more flounder, some of the rankings changes will be more surprising that others. Mackenzie Dern debuted in the top ten at strawweight despite not making weight for a third time, but
Fast-rising UFC featherweight contender Yair Rodriguez is no longer a UFC fighter after declining two fights in a row, according to UFC President Dana White. Rodriguez hasn’t stepped foot into the Octagon since a TKO loss to Frankie Edgar in May of 2017 and recently turned down fights with Ricardo Lamas and Zabit Magomedsharipov. White apparently
USADA wants to offer an incentive for fighters to compete cleanly and without any performance-enhancing drugs, so they’re giving away t-shirts to any fighter who passes 25 consecutive drug tests in a row! While it may not be much in terms of winnings, it’s more of an honorable distinction that most fighters strive to have,
As per a recent tweet from LA Times’ Lance Pugmire, who wrote that UFC president Dana White confirmed the news that rising featherweight prospects, Zabit Magomedsharipov and Yair Rodriguez are targeted for UFC 227 on Aug. 4 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Done deal for UFC 227 @STAPLESCenter Aug. 4 according to @danawhite:
UFC President Dana White has made these kind of promises before and not kept them, but as for now, White says Frankie Edgar will be next for the winner of Max Holloway and Brian Ortega for the featherweight championship at UFC 226. Edgar got back on the winning track in his rematch against Cub Swanson,
UFC featherweight contender Brian Ortega is coming off a huge knockout victory over former champion Frankie Edgar at UFC 222 in March says he’s not impressed with former champion Conor Mcgregor’s wannabes. When you think about trash talkers in MMA, the only person that pops into your mind is Conor McGregor in some showy suit,
Undefeated 145-pound contender Brian Ortega, who is expected to face Max Holloway for the featherweight championship at UFC 226 on July 7 in Las Vegas. Ortega revealed that Dana White offered him Ferguson’s spot versus “The Eagle.” since that doesn’t happen, “T-City” is still interested in locking horns with undefeated Khabib, in the future. Ortega
It’s like MiddleEasy but for your ears. Thanks to comedians Dan LaMorte, Luke Touma and Diego Lopez episode 17 of MiddleEasy Fight Fist Podcast is here. Welcome back Fisters, you’re in for a real treat this week. This is a classic Fight Fist Crew episode which means it’s just Dan, Luke and Diego…and Dan’s whiskey.
A former featherweight champion Jose Aldo is set to square off against Jeremy Stephens in the co-main event of UFC on FOX 30 will take place at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary Alberta on July 28; the Calgary Sun first reported the news on Friday. The development of pivotal fight at 145-pounds between Jose Aldo and
Brian Ortega has set himself up nicely in the featherweight division, is coming off an astounding first-round victory over former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar at UFC 222 in Las Vegas. Ortega put on an impressive striking display and becomes the first man to finish Edgar in the Octagon. With the win, Ortega who’s now
Couple weeks ago UFC’s official rankings were updated, and there’s been plenty of changes in the pound-for-pound list. This week UFC rankings updated again, and we got to see few more changes in the P4P list. Following his dominant victory over Al Iaquinta at UFC 223, newly crowned lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has moved up
The UFC Fight Night 128 went down, (Sat., April 21, 2018) from the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. In the main headliner, Kevin Lee dominated the Brazilian striker with his ultimate wrestling game and survive a hellacious spinning back kick that en route to a fifth-round TKO victory. In the co-main event, former lightweight champion
UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway will defend his title against undefeated top contender Brian Ortega at UFC 226 on July 7 in Las Vegas, as reported by MMAJunkie. Max Holloway vs. Brian Ortega is on for UFC 226 on July 7, per Dana White. First reported by @MMAjunkie. Good looking card for T-Mobile Arena! —
UFC Fight Night 128 is set to take place tonight this Saturday (April 21, 2018) at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The main event features a top lightweight contenders Edson Barboza and Kevin Lee; they will clash in a catchweight match after Lee failed to make weight. Meanwhile, the co-main event features