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 »
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Feed SubscriptionThe 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 »
Freddie Roach says ‘Shogun’ Rua ‘used to hit like a girl’ before he got hold of him
As we told you in last night's Evening News Report, Freddie Roach is currently working with Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (21-7), helping prepare him for his upcoming fight against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 161 in June. Read More »
Evening News Report: Sexy blizzard, Bonnar comes out of hiding, double knockout, cornerman abuse, Bader injured and more
There's a lot going on this week around the world of MMA. A few things you must check out as die hard MMA fans include: Pat and Rosey dropping it like it's hot in a blizzard, Stephan Bonnar comes out of hiding, a new double knockout video, Nick Diaz does a marathon speed bag session, Shogun Rua is training with Freddie Roach, Doug Marshall abuses his cornerman, Ryan Bader is injured, the new Conor McGregor documentary from MTV UK and an edited version of the now classic UFC 158 conference call. 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 on FOX 5 main card recap: Alexander Gustafsson batters ‘Shogun’, earns unanimous decision victory
Alexander Gustafsson took one step closer to becoming the number one contender in the light heavyweight division, earning a dominating unanimous decision victory over Mauricio "Shogun" Rua with scores of 30-27, 30-27, and 30-26. Read More »
UFC on FOX 5 LIVE results and play-by-play
UFC on FOX 5 takes place this evening at KeyArena in Seattle, Wash. and features a lightweight championship bout between current 155-pound champ "Smooth" Benson Henderson vs. Nate Diaz. Read More »
LIVE: UFC on FOX 5 post-fight press conference *VIDEO*
Watch tonight's UFC on FOX 5 post-fight press conference LIVE on ProMMAnow.com immediately following the fights. Read More »
Watch today’s UFC on FOX 5 weigh-ins LIVE on ProMMAnow.com at 7 p.m. ET
Today's UFC on FOX 5 fighter weigh-ins are being held at Seattle's KeyArena and will stream LIVE on ProMMAnow.com (www.prommanow.com) starting at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT local time). Read More »
ProMMAnow.com UFC on FOX 5 staff picks
The ProMMAnow.com staff weighs in with their thoughts and predictions on the UFC on FOX 5 card taking place Saturday in Seattle, Wash. Read More »
Road to the Octagon: UFC on FOX 5 *VIDEO*
Take a look behind-the-scenes as Ben Henderson, Nate Diaz, Rory MacDonald, BJ Penn, Alexander Gustafsson and Shogun Rua prepare for their December 8 fights. Read More »
Alexander Gustafsson: ‘My focus is on Shogun 100%’
UFC light heavyweight contender Alexander Gustafsson talks about his upcoming fight with Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, and his desire to fight for the title. Read More »
UFC on FOX 5 media call: Henderson, Diaz, MacDonald, Penn, Shogun *AUDIO*
Hosted by UFC President Dana White and FOX Sports Media Group President Eric Shanks, a conference call for the upcoming December 8 UFC on FOX 5 event was held today. Read More »
Mark Coleman still not ‘officially’ retired; misses the fight game
ProMMAnow.com talks with one of MMA's legends, Mark "The Hammer" Coleman, about life after fighting, his fondest memory in the sport and what it would take to get him back inside the cage. Read More »
Watch tonight’s UFC on FOX 4 post-fight press conference LIVE on ProMMAnow.com
You saw the incredible fights tonight on FOX, now tune-in for the UFC on FOX 4 post-fight press conference streaming LIVE on ProMMAnow.com starting in moments. If you miss the live broadcast, the on-demand video replay will be made available ... Read More »
UFC on FOX 4 live results and play-by-play
Today's UFC on FOX 4 fight card, emanating from Staples Center in Los Angeles, starts at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT airing LIVE on FUEL TV. The main card kicks off at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will air LIVE on FOX television. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua faces Brandon Vera in the main event, and Ryan Bader faces Lyoto Machida in the co-main event. Read More »
ProMMAnow.com UFC on FOX 4 staff picks
UFC on FOX 4 from Los Angeles pits Brandon Vera against former UFC light heavyweight champ Mauricio Shogun Rua in a battle for the number one contender spot for Rua's former belt. The ProMMAnow.com (www.prommanow.com) staff have made their picks on that fight as well as the rest of the main card that will be live on FOX. See if you agree with us! Read More »
Watch today’s UFC on FOX 4 weigh-ins live on ProMMAnow.com at 7 p.m. ET
Watch the UFC on FOX 4 weigh-ins LIVE on ProMMAnow.com today at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT, local time). Read More »
UFC on FOX 4: Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua eyes title shot with impressive win over Brandon Vera
The UFC on FOX 4 event will be headlined by the light heavyweight bout between former champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Brandon "The Truth" Vera. This is a bout with title implications according to UFC President Dana White. Which fighter will seize the moment? Read More »
Video: UFC on FOX 4 open workouts
ProMMAnow.com was on hand for the UFC on FOX 4 open workouts in L.A. on Wednesday. Watch as light heavyweight headliners Brandon Vera and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, along with co-headliner Ryan Bader, and main card fighters Jamie Varner and Joe Lauzon, put in a workout in preparation for their bouts on Saturday. Read More »
Fans cry foul: Machida-Bader added to UFC light heavyweight title mix
If they have not done it already today, Lyoto Machida and Ryan Bader should thank their fans. UFC President Dana White has revised his former decision that the winner of Saturday night's main event between Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Brandon Vera would get the next light heavyweight title shot. The fans cried foul and the UFC President responded. Read More »
Dana White defends decision to award winner of Shogun Rua vs. Brandon Vera a title shot
UFC President Dana White confirmed on today's UFC on FOX 4 conference call the winner of Saturday's main event bout between Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (20-6) and Brandon"The Truth" Vera (12-5, 1 NC) will get a shot at the UFC light heavyweight title. Read More »