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After Conor McGregor’s one-sided TKO victory over Diego Brandao in the main event of UFC Fight Night 46 from Dublin’s O2 Arena this past Saturday (July 19, 2014), speculation soon shifted as to just whom “Notorious’s” next opponent would be. No. 6-ranked Dustin Poirier was quick to sign on to face the outspoken McGregor, voicing his readiness on Twitter and volunteering his skills for the stacked UFC 178 card on September 27 from Las Vegas. It was a fight that most felt had to...

Out of his action since his UFC 156 upset win over former champion Rashad Evans, UFC light heavyweight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has earned quite the negative reputation as a combatant who frequently pulls out of fights due to injury. He most recently cited a nagging back injury as a reason to withdraw from his rumored UFC Fight Night 37 headliner against Alexander Gustafsson this year, a fight he previously was forced out of prior to UFC on Fuel TV 2 in early 2012. Add that to the cancellation of his UFC...

After neutralizing Michael Bisping in the main event of April’s The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) Nations Finale, No. 6-ranked UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy signed on to face bulldozing Olympic silver medalist wrestler Yoel Romero at the stacked UFC 178 pay-per-view (PPV) card on September 27 from Las Vegas. Defeating “Soldier of God” would most likely earn Kennedy an absolutely huge fight, perhaps against Luke Rockhold or even Vitor Belfort, depending on how “The Phenom’s” licensing...

A mere 20 minutes after signing on for a blockbuster UFC 178 bout with Donald Cerrone last Friday, No. 4-ranked UFC lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov saw his biggest fight ever disappear before it started, blowing out his knee and forcing him to the sidelines for the time being. While UFC President said that “The Eagle” had “blown out his knee,” news comes today that while Nurmagomedov’s injury will require surgery, he did not tear his ACL or any of the major ligaments in his knee. According...

UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks joined the list of the injured UFC elite when he had to undergo bicep surgery after winning the title against Robbie Lawler at UFC 171. 'Bigg Rigg' tore his right bicep before winning the vacant title against 'Ruthless' this past March, which made his win all the more impressive. The thoughts of Hendricks' controversial split decision loss against Georges St-Pierre at UFC 167 still haven't gone completely, in fact 'Bigg Rigg' still seems to have the former welterweight...

UFC Fight Night 45 went down this past Wednesday (July 16, 2014) and provided fans at the Revel Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, a fantastic evening of action-filled burners and finishes. With only two fights going to a decision, and all of the Fox Sports 1 main card bouts ending by knockout or submission, it's easy to see why Fight Night 45 was one of the best free events of the year. The main card was filled with five knockouts and one submission, and the most notable finishes of the evening must...

This past weekend (July 19, 2014), the UFC took its show on the road to Dublin, Ireland, for an epic night of Fight Pass streamed bouts. Truly, the UFC Fight Night (UFN) 46: McGregor vs. Brandao was a great event and one that saw the hometown Irish fighters go 4 – 0 on the evening, while the card as a whole delivered seven finishes out of ten matches. To say the least, the show was worth the monthly $10 Fight Pass subscription. With the event now recorded, the UFC has adjusted their division rankings...

As was announced by the promotion today (July 21, 2014), Bellator MMA has resigned Paul “Semtex” Daley. The 31-year-old British fighter originally contracted with BMMA in July of 2012; however, the promotion released him a year later due to his legal difficulties stemming from an assault charge in England. However, with the issue now settled – Daley pled guilty to the charges in exchange for no jail time – Bellator’s new CEO, Scott Coker, has decided to give “Semtex”...

UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis has been sidelined since his epic title win back at UFC 164 in Milwaukee last year; 'Showtime' snatched the belt from old foe Benson Henderson with a fantastic first round armbar, but that was way back in August and now he awaits a comeback title defense against Gilbert Melendez. That fight was originally scheduled for UFC 182 on January 3, 2015, but Pettis appeared on today's The MMA Hour to proclaim that he will now be fighting Melendez before the end of the year: "That's...

UFC Fight Night 46 went down in Dublin, Ireland this past Saturday (July 19, 2014) and delivered in a big way all round. The home town favorites were all party to huge wins, the crowd was absolutely electrifying, and the event was a smash hit for numbers. The live gate was huge, and Dana White said that the event was the biggest Fight Pass show to date. With PPV-style numbers in attendance, it seems that Fight Night 46 was the best event Ireland has ever seen. In fact, it broke yet another record; the show...

Following Irish star Conor McGregor’s first round stoppage of Diego Brandao at last Saturday’s (July 19, 2014) UFC Fight Night 46 from the O2 Arena in Dublin, Ireland, No. 6-ranked Dustin Poirier immediately volunteered his services for a fight with “Notorious” at September 27’s UFC 178. “The Diamond” stopped by today’s The MMA Hour to discuss McGregor’s win, noting that it wasn’t that impressive because Brandao simply gave up, just like he did against...

UFC light-heavyweight Anthony Johnson made his way back to the big show after a six fight win streak between 201-14, and his return bout was an impressive decision victory over Phil Davis. Now eyeing his UFC on Fox 12 opponent Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, a win for 'Rumble' would do wonders for his title aspirations. Never one to let his hands do all the talking, the former welterweight and current 205-pounder Johnson takes to Facebook to send a message to 'Lil Nog' and his camp: Post by Anthony Johnson. Johnson's...