As previously reported, an injury suffered by Ben Rothwell has forced him to withdraw from his co-headlining bout against former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum at UFC 203, and it has now be confirmed that Travis Browne will fight in his place. As reported earlier today by MMAJunkie.com, a team representative for “Big Ben” said […] READ MORE
Author: Matt Creed (MMA Dept Head)
LWOSMattCreedGeorges St. Pierre Enters USADA Testing
Georges St. Pierre’s is one step closer to making his return to his octagon upon revealing he has been entered into USADA’s testing pool as of Wednesday. St. Pierre (25-2-0) broke the news in an exclusive interview with Israeli journalist Ram Gilboa, in which he stated he is to begin the testing process, administered and […] READ MORE
BJ Penn Suspended Six Months
BJ Penn accepted a six-month suspension by USADA today following an anti-doping violation leading up to his UFC 199 bout with Denis Siver. Facing a potential two-year ban, USADA posted a statement on their website, in which they detailed Penn’s cooperation and voluntary disclosure regarding his use of banned IV’s. “Penn, 37, voluntarily disclosed his […] READ MORE
Kevin Ferguson, AKA Kimbo Slice, Dead at 42
Former UFC fighter, and current Bellator star, Kimbo Slice, is dead at the age of 42. Kevin Ferguson, AKA Kimbo Slice Dead at 42 Following a report that surfaced earlier today By ESPN and other major media outlets that Slice, real name Kevin Ferguson, had been admitted to hospital in “dire” condition near his home in Florida, it […] READ MORE
Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz Rematch to Headline UFC 202
It’s a done deal, and the much anticipated rematch between “The Notorious” Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz will now happen at UFC 202. Alas, the UFC made the official announcement during the UFC 199 pay-per-view broadcast, putting an end to recent reports that they had begun shopping around for another opponent for McGregor after talks […] READ MORE
Conor McGregor: “Happy to Announce I am back on UFC 200”; Dana White denies deal.
Update: UFC President Dana White Denies that there is any deal to re-instate Conor McGregor for UFC 200. “Not true,” White wrote in a text to the Los Angeles Times. “We haven’t talked (to) Conor or his manager since the press conference. I don’t know why he would tweet that.” Here is our earlier […] READ MORE
Daniel Cormier Injured; Out of UFC 197
Current UFC light-heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier is injured and has withdrawn from his much anticipated rematch with Jon Jones at UFC 197. The UFC has yet to make an official announcement regarding DC’s injury, however, BJPenn.com – who broke the news Friday, cited sources inside AKA have confirmed Cormier’s withdrawal from UFC 197. BREAKING! This […] READ MORE
Anthony Pettis vs Edson Barboza added to UFC 197
The UFC announced earlier today that former lightweight champion, Anthony Pettis will square off against Edson Barboza at UFC 197. “Showtime” is coming off back to back losses for the first time in his career, dropping his last fight to Eddie Alvarez, after being dethroned by current champ Rafael Dos Anjos, and will be looking […] READ MORE
Alistair Overeem Announces UFC Signing, Headlines Rotterdam
Alistair Overeem revealed earlier today that he has re-signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and that he will be headlining the UFC Rotterdam card in March. The announcement comes after months of speculation on who, one of MMA’s most prevalent heavyweight names, would sign with upon his declaration that he would be following in the […] READ MORE
Nick Diaz Scores Unanimous Decision In NSAC Hearing
The Nevada State Athletic Committee voted today to reduce the suspension and fine handed to Nick Diaz earlier this year. Diaz will now face a much reduced 18-month suspension, retroactive to Jan 31st, 2015 and receive a $100,000 fine making the Stockton native and fan favorite eligible to fight as early as August. Diaz tested […] READ MORE
