It has emerged today that Zuffa has scored a massive win in their lawsuit against New York. This victory means that the organisation can now take a huge step towards holding UFC events in the state of New York regardless of whether or not the ban on professional mixed martial arts is lifted by the legislature. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionThe MMA Review Radio Show – Episode 2: Cub Swanson, Dustin Poirier, UFC on Fuel TV 7, BAMMA 12, more
This is the second episode of The MMA Review Radio Show hosted by Jay Cee. The show features interviews with Cub Swanson and Dustin Poirier who will go to war with each other at UFC on FUEL TV 7 this Saturday, Feb. 16, at Wembley Arena in London, England. Read More »
ONE FC 8 ‘Kings and Champions’: Eddie Ng vs. Arnaud Lepont announced for April 5
A new bout has been added to the ONE FC 8 'Kings and Champions' as Eddie Ng (5-1) faces Arnaud Lepont (9-2) in a lightweight matchup. The event is set to take place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore on April. 5. Read More »
UFC 160: Stephen Thompson vs. Amir Sadollah confirmed for May 25
A new bout has been added to the UFC 160 card as Stephen Thompson (6-1) faces Amir Sadollah (6-4) in a welterweight matchup. The event is set to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May. 25. Read More »
Photo gallery: UFC on Fuel TV 7 press conference
London, England -- ProMMAnow.com (www.prommanow.com) reporter Jay Cee was on scene at the London Shootfighters Academy Wednesday and shot photos at the Ultimate Fighting Championship's "UFC on Fuel TV 7" pre-fight press conference. Interim bantamweight champ Renan Barao and his opponent Michael McDonald, along with co-headliners Cub Swanson and Dustin Poirier, also Jimi Manuwa, Cyrille Diabate, Che Mills and Matt Riddle were in attendance. Read More »
Video: UFC on FUEL TV 7 pre-fight press conference
Watch the UFC on FUEL TV 7 pre-fight press conference, which took place today in London, England. Watch as UFC interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao, Michael McDonald, Cub Swanson, Dustin Poirier, Jimi Manuwa, Cyrille Diabate, Che Mills and Matthew Riddle answer questions from the media about their upcoming bouts at Wembley Arena on Saturday, Feb. 16. Read More »
Lorenz Larkin vs. Francis Carmont added to UFC on FOX 7
A new bout has been added to the UFC on FOX 7 card as Lorenz Larkin (13-0) faces Francis Carmont (20-7) in a middleweight matchup. The event is set to take place at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif, on April. 20. Read More »
The MMA Review Radio Show – Episode One
The Pro MMA Now Radio Network has introduced a brand new show called 'The MMA Review Radio Show' hosted by British journalist/reporter Jay Cee. The show will focus mainly on UK and European Mixed Martial Arts, but will also look at all of the biggest UFC and MMA news from around the world. Read More »
Thiago Tavares suspended for nine months after testing positive for Drostanolone
UFC officials today confirmed that Brazilian lightweight fighter Thiago Tavares failed his UFC on FX 7 post-fight drug test. The event took place at Sao Paulo's Ibirapuera Gymnasium on Jan. 19, with Tavares dropping a first round KO loss against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Read More »
Video: Frankie Edgar’s rise up the ranks
This video is a recap of Edgar's career and his rise through the ranks of the UFC. Commentators Jon Anik and Joe Rogan narrate video footage of Frankie's entrance into the UFC, his various matchups and the title fight against BJ Penn, where he won the UFC lightweight title back in April 2010. Read More »
Reminder: Bellator weigh-ins set for today at 5 P.M. EST inside Soaring Eagle Resort & Casino
The weigh-in and press conference for Thursday night's Bellator MMA event is set to take place today (Jan. 30.) at the Soaring Eagle Resort & Casino in Mount Pleasant, Mich. The weigh-ins will begin at 5 p.m. EST and are open and free for the public to attend. Read More »
Dana White: ‘We’re talking to Josh Barnett’
On Tuesday night's edition of the "UFC Tonight" show on FUEL TV, UFC president Dana White was asked if heavyweight fighter Josh Barnett will be coming to the UFC. Read More »
Jim Miller vs. Pat Healy announced for UFC 159 on April 27
A new bout has been added to the UFC 159 card as Jim Miller (22-4) faces Pat Healy (29-16) in a lightweight matchup. The event is set to take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J, on April. 27. Read More »
Interview: Francisco Rivera talks ahead of UFC 156
UFC bantamweight fighter Francisco Rivera (8-2-1) is scheduled to face Edwin Figueroa at UFC 156 on Feb.2. After recording a no contest in his last bout against Roland Delorme, Rivera will now look to bounce back into the win column and start his 2013 campaign off with a bang. Pro MMA Now (www.prommanow.com) reporter Jay Cee recently got the chance to speak with Francisco about his upcoming bout against Edwin Figueroa, fight camp, his fighting style and failing the post-fight drug test for his last matchup. Read More »
‘ROAD TO GLORY USA’ middleweight tournament confirmed for Feb. 9
GLORY have announced a date and venue for their "ROAD TO GLORY USA" middleweight tournament. The one-night, eight-man tourney is set to take place at the Hollywood Park Casino in Los Angeles, on Feb. 9. Read More »
UFC 158: Carvalho vs. Elkins and Gagnon vs. Tamura added to lineup
Two new bouts have been added to the UFC 158 card as Antonio Carvalho (15-5) takes on Darren Elkins (15-2) in a featherweight matchup, and Mitch Gagnon (9-2) faces Issei Tamura (7-3) in a bantamweight bout. The event takes place at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, on March. 16. Read More »
UFC on FOX 6 Update: Janousek vs. Kuiper and Natal vs. Spencer added to lineup
Two new bouts have been formed for the UFC on FOX 6 card as Josh Janousek replaces Buddy Roberts against Michael Kuiper, and Sean Spencer steps in for an injured Magnus Cedenblad to face Rafael Natal. Read More »
Bellator 85: Weigh-ins set for 5 P.M. PT inside Irvine’s Bren Center on Jan. 16
The Bellator 85 weigh-in and press conference is set to take place at Irvine’s Bren Center on Wednesday, January 16th. The weigh-ins will begin at 5:00 P.M. PST and are open and free for the public to attend. Read More »
Interview: Joanne Calderwood talks Invicta FC 4, training and returning home to Scotland
ProMMANow.com UK reporter Jay Cee talks with Scottish flyweight fighter Joanne Calderwood about her Invicta FC 4 victory over Livia von Plettenberg, training, returning home to Scotland and those vicious elbows! Read More »
Cage Warriors add six fighters to their roster
Cage Warriors Fighting Championship have added six new fighters to their roster. The newly signed U.K. and Irish talent will compete exclusively under the organisation’s banner. Read More »
Alistair Overeem cleared to fight, NSAC approves license for UFC 156 fight with ‘Bigfoot’
On Tuesday, "The Demolition Man" attended a hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, who cleared him to fight Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva at UFC 156 in Las Vegas on Feb. 2. Read More »
Yves Jabouin vs. Johnny Eduardo added to UFC 158 in Montreal
A new fight has been added to the UFC 158 card as Yves Jabouin faces Johnny Eduardo in a bantamweight matchup. The event will take place at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, on March. 16. Read More »