When talking about the absolutely loaded UFC lightweight division, there isn’t only one name to keep an eye on. There are numerous contenders in the division that can vie for the title belt that is currently held by Eddie Alvarez. Names like Rafael Dos Anjos, Tony Ferguson, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Nate Diaz and Edson Barboza round out […] READ MORE
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UFC Fight Night 90 – Four Receive a Performance Bonus
Four fighters received a performance bonus at UFC Fight Night 90, a night that fans saw, six submissions, two knockouts, and a new Champion crowned. READ MORE
Khabib Nurmagomedov, Ground Specialist of the Future
Despite being fraught with injuries, last minute replacements and the absence of Tony Ferguson, UFC on Fox 19 was a huge success. Fans experienced the full breadth and variety that mixed martial arts has to offer. Included in the broad spectrum of martial arts mastery was the wrestling and sambo of Khabib Nurmagomedov, who returned to vintage […] READ MORE
Rafael dos Anjos vs. Eddie Alvarez Official for Fight Pass, Fans Groan
UFC Fight Pass will be the starting point for three straight nights of promotions staged by the world’s leading MMA organization. The trifecta of shows will begin with Rafael dos Anjos vs. Eddie Alvarez, for the UFC Lightweight Championship, at UFC Fight Night 90, which will air exclusively on the companies network. A universal groan […] READ MORE
Eagle Rising: the Return of Khabib Nurmagomedov
In a sport that seems rife with injuries and comeback stories, it’s hard to find one that fans have been looking forward to more than the return of Khabib Nurmagomedov. “The Eagle” has been out of competition since 2013, when he dismantled current lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos. Since that time, several injuries have sidelined […] READ MORE
Searching for the Ideal UFC 200 Headliner
The LWOS MMA department analyzes seven unique and original match-ups that would have made a better UFC 200 headliner than McGregor vs. Diaz. READ MORE
Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor at UFC 196 at Welterweight
By now, most of you have probably heard that Rafael dos Anjos has pulled out of his title fight against “The Notorious” Conor McGregor, who aims to make history by becoming a two-division champion in both the featherweight and lightweight divisions in the UFC. Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor at UFC 196 at Welterweight The UFC reached out to […] READ MORE
Hammer 287: Nate Diaz Steps in for Rafael Dos Anjos
The Boys at the Hammer feature weekly coverage of all things MMA. They have one of the premier radio shows in the world of MMA broadcasted weekly on Wednesday nights on 93.3 FM, CFMU and here at Last Word on Sports. Following some discussion of the newly announced Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz fight coming […] READ MORE
Rafael Dos Anjos Injured, Out of Super-Fight Against Conor McGregor at UFC 196.
Well, so much for that planned super-fight. It is being reported by multiple news outlets, that UFC lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos has a broken foot and will be unable to defend his title in the main event of UFC 196. MMAfighting.com‘s Ariel Helwani breaks down the details of the story: According to multiple sources, […] READ MORE
UFC Fight Night 83: Donald Cerrone vs Alex Oliveira
Complete break down of the main event of UFC Fight Night 83: Donald Cerrone vs Oliveira, in what is going to be a good old fashioned western showdown. READ MORE