After all of the fallout from the cancellation of UFC 151, Jon Jones again proved that he is one of the most dominating UFC champions of all time. After decimating Vitor Belfort with elbows for much of the fight, Jones locked up a fight-ending americana to retain his title 54 seconds into the fourth round. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionUFC 152 recap: Michael Bisping defeats Brian Stann by unanimous decision
The footwork and accuracy of Michael Bisping was a factor as expected against Brian Stann, but it was actually his takedowns that led him to a unanimous decision victory at UFC 152. Read More »
UFC 152 recap: Matt Hamill victorious in UFC return
After back-to-back losses and over a year outside of the octagon, Matt Hamill returned with a strong showing, earning a unanimous decision victory over Roger Hollett. Read More »
UFC 152 recap: Cub Swanson KO’s Charles Oliveira
Cub Swanson came in to UFC 152 on a bit of a roll, winning his last two fights impressively. He extended that streak tonight with a first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira. Read More »
UFC 152: Despite double hernia surgery, Burt Watson is ready baby
For some MMA fans, the cancellation of UFC 151 was one of the biggest disappointments of the year and sparked some serious debate about who was truly to blame for the debacle. For UFC coordinator Burt Watson, it was a blessing in disguise. Read More »
The Ultimate Fighter 16 episode 2 recap: Team Carwin strikes first
Episode two starts with the victorious fighters being introduced to the TUF house, and for some, it admittedly provides some of the best living conditions they have seen in some time. A glittering Harley-Davidson greets the new guests and serves to remind the fighters of another bonus prize that is on the line in addition to winning the contract. Read More »
The Ultimate Fighter 16 episode 1 recap
The 16th season of "The Ultimate Fighter" franchise kicks off now, with 32 welterweight hopefuls that will be reduced to 16 in the first episode as they battle for a spot in the "TUF" house. Read More »
Titan FC 24 recap: Braulio Estima wins MMA debut by submission
There weren't many surprises in the MMA debut of Braulio Estima as the multiple jiu jitsu world champion used his superior ground game to put an early end to Chris Holland with a sleep-inducing arm triangle choke in the opening round. Read More »
Titan FC 24 recap: ‘Rumble’ dominant in light heavyweight debut
Anthony Johnson may have finally found his ideal weight after starting his career at welterweight before moving up to debut at 205 pounds in the main event of Titan FC 24 against former super heavyweight Esteves Jones. Read More »
Titan FC 24 LIVE results and play-by-play
Titan Fighting Championship 24 takes place this evening at Memorial Hall in Kansas City and features the light heavyweight debut of longtime welterweight Anthony “Rumble” Johnson in the main event against Esteves Jones. The co-main event features the highly anticipated MMA debut of World Jiu-Jitsu Champion Braulio Estima in a welterweight clash with Chris “The Hammer” Holland. Read More »
Fisttacuff Radio Show 152: Fees, Martinez, Rodriguez
This week we kick things off with a guest who will want to talk a lot of MMA. I am sure we will talk everything from the amateur side of the sport to the big leagues of the UFC. Cyrus Fees from MMA: Inside The Cage is stopping by to talk a little about his show and his love for MMA. Read More »
‘Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman’ recap: Ronda Rousey armbars Sarah Kaufman in 54 seconds
Sometimes even when an opponent knows what's coming, it still cannot be stopped. Ronda Rousey again went to her signature submission, locking up a fight-ending armbar in less than a minute to defeat Sarah Kaufman. Read More »
‘Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman’ recap: ‘Jacare’ demolishes Derek Brunson in 41 seconds
Usually when fans talk about Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza it is in relation to his well documented world class ground game. Tonight it was his hands that will sure to be talked about as he destroyed Derek Brunson with a series of right hands at 41 seconds of the first round. Read More »
‘Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman’ recap: Tarec Saffiedine earns unanimous decision victory over Roger Bowling
Tarec Saffiedine took one step closer to top contender status in the Strikeforce welterweight division with a unanimous decision victory over the hard-hitting Roger Bowling with scores of 30-27 across the board. Read More »
‘Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman’ recap: Anthony Smith submits Lumumba Sayers
The bad blood between Anthony Smith and Lumumba Sayers spilled over into the cage in an action-packed fight that lasted less than a single full round. Smith put an end to the talk with a triangle choke that forced Sayers to tap almost immediately at 3:52 of the opening stanza. Read More »
‘Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman’ recap: Ovince St. Preux one-punch KO’s T.J. Cook
It took Ovince Saint Preux two rounds to get started in his last fight against Gegard Mousasi, but tonight a single punch got him back to his winning ways as he landed a brutal left hand that put T.J. Cook away just seconds into the final frame. Read More »
Pat Curran suffers injury, out of Bellator 73
With his training camp winding down and a date with Patricio "Pitbull" Freire looming, Pat Curran suffered a broken orbital bone during sparring which has forced him to withdraw from their championship bout slated for Bellator 73 which takes place Aug. 24. Read More »
UFC 150 recap: Ben Henderson edges Frankie Edgar, retains title
After another twenty-five minutes of head-to-head action between defending champion Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar, there seemed yet again to be no clear winner as both fighters anxiously awaited the decision. After the scorecards were read, it would be Henderson that would retain his title as a frustrated Edgar looked on. Read More »
UFC 150 recap: Donald Cerrone KO’s Melvin Guillard in devastating fashion
A battle between former teammates provided an explosive fireworks show worthy of a Fourth of July celebration as Donald Cerrone survived early adversity to knockout Melvin Guillard in the first round. Read More »
UFC 150 recap: Jake Shields outpoints Ed Herman in grueling affair
It wasn't pretty, but it was effective. Jake Shields used his smothering style to move his UFC win streak to two, earning a unanimous decision victory over Ed Herman with scores of 29-28, 30-27, and 30-27. Read More »
UFC 150 recap: Yushin Okami finishes Buddy Roberts
Buddy Roberts got the better of Yushin Okami on the feet to start their bout at UFC 150, but the dominating top control of Okami proved too much, as Okami put Roberts away with a flurry of strikes in the second round. Read More »
UFC 150 recap: Max Holloway stops Justin Lawrence
There has been a lot of hype about Justin Lawrence since his appearance on TUF. Max Holloway came in and derailed that hype with an impressive second-round TKO of Lawrence in a battle between two of the young guns in the UFC's featherweight division. Read More »