This is how fighters die
Weight classes, designed for fighter safety, have been perverted into one of the greatest dangers in combative sports.
‘The Panther’ explains how to beat age
Alain Ngalani: “You have to keep the momentum going, in all things in life, and then you won’t feel the impact of age.”
All fighters but one make weight for UFC Fight Night 117 in Japan
All fighter but one successfully made weight for Friday’s event at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
‘Boston Strong’: A lot of elevation, jet leg can be beat mentally
Charles Rosa: “A lot of that stuff, travel, elevation – I’ve fought at high elevation in Mexico City – I think a lot of that is mental.”
McGregor could address Congress on Ali Act extension
Markwayne Mullin: “We have been told by his team that he was going to come to the Hill to talk about this.”
Jedrzejczyk aims to break Rousey record, then challenge at 125
Joanna Jedrzejczyk: “It’s going to be nice that I will tie Ronda Rousey’s record after I win against Rose Namajunas.”
Mousasi requests Shlemenko be PED tested
Gegard Mousasi: “When the sport is clean, I’m one of the best fighters. We’ve seen a lot of people who didn’t perform after USADA. All I’m asking is a fair opponent.”
Gina Carano: Why I love a black eye
Gina Carano: “I love a good black eye. I’m weird. I like the fact that you can see something, and watch it evolve and heal.”
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Submit Harvey auction aims to raise $15,000
Mike Calimbas: “We found that everyone just wants to know two things: how they can help, and that the funds will actually reach those who needed it most.”
Lima vs. MacDonald on Jan 20
Rory MacDonald: “When I signed with Bellator, I made it clear I wanted to take over — multiple weight classes and multiple championships.”
Bisping: DC should say what’s on his mind – FU Jones FU FU FU
Michael Bisping: “What’s on your mind is, ‘Jon go f@$% yourself, you f@$%ing prick.’
Liddell: Looked obvious Jones was using PEDs
Chuck Liddell: “It looked real obvious due to his increase in size. I don’t know if he needed that. It just seemed he got around the wrong people.”
Return of the Natural Born Killer
Carlos Condit: “Yo! @seanshelby what’s up big guy…? I’m wanting to fight in December or January… what say you!?”
ONE Championship SUPERFIGHT: Folayang vs. Nguyen on Nov 10
Chatri Sityodtong: “Two world champions in their respective weight classes are set to go head-to-head in a cross-divisional showdown that will be talked about the world over.”
Carlos Felipe pulled from UFC debut following flagged anti-doping test
“USADA has informed Carlos Felipe of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collected on July 29, 2017.”
Combate Americas to hold 1 night 100k tournament in Cancun
Campbell McLaren: “When I launched the UFC 24 years ago, we changed the world. On November 11, we are going to do so again.”
Cyborg responds scathingly to Rousey coach wish
Cris Cyborg: “If she wants to make a good fight for the fans, we can make it at WWE. … her coach would fit perfectly in her corner in WWE, he’s nothing but a joke.”
Roy Nelson aims to convert casual fans to MMA for Bellator
“My long-term is definitely win the belt. Maybe go into commentating, maybe start a Roy Nelson Bellator TV show on Spike. With the handcuffs off, anything’s possible.”
Incompetent NSAC judge given ‘small break’, may judge UFC 216
Executive director of the Nevada Athletic State Commission Bob Bennett said that no decision had been made on whether Adalaide Byrd will be judging at UFC 216.
