UFC interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao will look to defend his title for the second time when he takes on former WEC champion Eddie Wineland in the main event of UFC 161 on June 15 in Canada. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionJon Jones broken toe injury should help new challenger emerge
The broken toe suffered by Jon Jones at UFC 159 should allow a true number one contender to emerge once he's fully healed and returns to action. Read More »
UFC 161: Barao vs. Wineland tickets on sale April 12
UFC interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao will look to defend his title for the second time when he takes on former WEC champion Eddie Wineland in the main event of UFC 161. Read More »
FUEL TV UFC Tonight Show Quotes – 4/2/13
On this week’s UFC TONIGHT, we’ve got the latest updates on the UFC ON FUEL TV 9 changes. Plus, Rashad Evans is a guest in the studio and talks about his upcoming fight, the curse of the Blackzilians, and possible retirement. All that, plus a lot more on this week’s UFC TONIGHT. Read More »
The UFC 161: Barao vs. Wineland card
UFC officials have announced several bout for the upcoming UFC 161: Barao vs. Wineland event that's set for June 15 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Read More »
Georges St-Pierre predicts quick win for Chris Weidman over Anderson Silva
All good things must come to an end -- or so the saying goes. For his sake, Anderson Silva better hope Georges St-Pierre is better at fighting than he is at predicting fights, because the UFC welterweight champ doesn't see a bright ending for "The Spider's" upcoming bout with No. 1 185-pound contender, Chris Weidman. Read More »
UFC 161 main event: Renan Barao to defend interim bantamweight title against Eddie Wineland
UFC officials have announced that UFC interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao will defend his title against Eddie Wineland in the main event of UFC 161. Read More »
UFC 161: Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans confirmed for June 15
A new bout has been confirmed for the UFC 161 card as Dan Henderson (29-9) faces Rashad Evans (17-3-1) in a light heavyweight matchup. The event is set to take place at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Canada, on June 15. Read More »
UFC 161 set for Winnipeg on June 15; Rua vs. Nogueira announced
The UFC will be returning to Canada on June 15 and will be visiting Winnipeg in the Manitoba province for the first time according to a report from USA Today. The UFC 161 event will take place at the MTS Centre and will feature a light heavyweight rematch between Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Antonio "Rogerio" Nogueira. Read More »
FUEL TV UFC Tonight Show Quotes – 2/26/13
On this week’s UFC TONIGHT, we have an exclusive interview with UFC President Dana White. Kenny Florian and Chael Sonnen preview the upcoming UFC ON FUEL TV 8: SILVA VS. STANN card, plus offer thoughts on Jose Aldo vs. Anthony Pettis, Anderson Silva’s next opponent and more. Read More »
FUEL TV UFC 157 Post-Fight Show Quotes – 2/23/13
Rousey: “I felt fine with her on my back. I was more concerned with my sports bra staying on while she was choking me because I felt safe and in control.” Sonnen and Evans Break Down UFC 157 Fights, Plus ... Read More »
Dana White UFC on Fuel TV 7 vlog – day 1
The UFC is headed to London, England this weekend for UFC on FUEL TV 7, but before that happens UFC President Dana White gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at UFC 156. Watch as Alistair Overeem is upset by Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva, Tyron Woodley makes a grand UFC debut over Jay Hieron, Joseph Benavidez defeats Ian McCall, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira defeats Rashad Evans and Jose Aldo keeps his featherweight title against Frankie Edgar. Read More »
ProMMAnow.com’s Official MMA World Light Heavyweight Rankings
ProMMAnow.com's Official World MMA Light Heavyweight Rankings. Jon Jones is still the king, but there has been movement in the division since the last update. Check'em out!! Read More »
UFC Tonight FUEL TV show quotes featuring Anthony Pettis
On this week’s UFC TONIGHT, we have an exclusive interview with Anthony Pettis about his upcoming fight with Jose Aldo. Plus, other top featherweight contenders react to Pettis getting the title shot. Heavyweight Champ Cain Velasquez discusses when he’s ready to fight next and if he’ll fight Daniel Cormier. And Chael Sonnen, Kenny Florian and Ariel Helwani debate the first-ever UFC Fighter Rankings. Read More »
UFC 156 medical suspensions: Several fighters facing potential long suspensions
ProMMAnow was notified of the suspensions from the Nevada State Athletic Commission, which regulated the UFC 156 event. The card saw 13 fighters receive medical suspensions for the efforts on Saturday night. There are several fighters that could be out for quite a while unless cleared by a doctor beforehand. Read More »
Rashad Evans top earner at UFC 156 with $300,000; full salaries
Although he lost a unanimous decision, former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans brought home the top payday from Saturday's UFC 156 card with $300,000. His opponent Antonio Rogerio Nogueira earned $174,000. Read More »
Opinion: Rashad Evans needs to move to middleweight division
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans suffered a upset unanimous decision loss against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 156. The former champion was rumored to face UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva if he had beaten Nogueira. It wasn't in the cards, but a move to the middleweight division is something Evans will need to do at this point in his career. Read More »
UFC 156 fallout: Let’s play UFC matchmaker
Well, UFC 156 has come and past and it certainly delivered on all levels for the most part. The upsets that took place certainly shook things up regarding potential matchup moving forward, and we're going to take our best stab at who some of the winners and losers should fight next. Read More »
Top five moments at UFC 156
The UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar event took place on Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. It was a night of upsets and overall an excellent event except for the co-main event between former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Let's take a look at the top five moments of the event. Read More »
Pro MMA Now Radio returns today with UFC 156 recap at 5 p.m. ET
Did any of you correctly pick all of the winners at UFC 156? I didn't think so. What a night of fights and a night were the mighty fell and upsets were on tap. We will break down the real winners and losers of the event. We will also look ahead to what is on the horizon on the MMA landscape in the upcoming weeks. Read More »
UFC 156 main card recap: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira outboxes Rashad Evans to earn unanimous decision victory
Former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira engaged in a fairly uneventful three round affair that saw the boxing of Nogueira edge out a unanimous decision victory with scores of 29-28 across the board. Read More »
UFC 156 LIVE results and play-by-play
UFC 156 takes place this evening at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and features a Featherweight Championship main event between reigning title-holder Jose Aldo and former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar in his 145 pound debut. In the co-main event Rashad Evans faces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in a light heavyweight match-up. Read More »