Nick Diaz shows up to UFC 158 press conference; admits he was unprofessional
Today the UFC 158 press conference took place from Montreal, Quebec and Nick Diaz decided to actually show up this time.
Dana White is on hand, stating…
Mike Goldberg healing from respiratory infection, looking to return at UFC on Fox 6
When longtime UFC Octagon announcer Mike Goldberg was confirmed out of UFC 155 by Dana White, rumors began to swirl that Goldberg has been going through…
Renan Barao likely to defend interim title against Michael McDonald
Renan Barao wanted to wait for Dominick Cruz to return but Dana White is thinking about making Barao defend that interim title.
Shane Carwin out of TUF 16 Finale fight with Roy Nelson
You read it right, LowKick’ers.
The injury curse in the UFC continues, as Shane Carwin is forced to withdraw from his fight with Roy Nelson due to a knee injury. UFC President Dana White tweeted a news, also adding that the Ultimate Fighting Championship are now looking for a replacement.
Interestingly enough, MMAWeekly.com reported back in September that Carwin has injured his knee, but will still compete against Roy Nelson. “The Engineer” then appeared on Inside MMA, threating Roy Nelson with a knockout
Ronda Rousey becomes first woman to join the UFC, Tate to follow
Although UFC President Dana White has gone on record to say that women would never fight in the UFC, it appears that anything can change in MMA. According to TMZ, Rousey has today become the first ever woman to fight in the UFC, moving from Strikeforce and bringing her Women’s Bantamweight championship with her:
Ronda Rousey just made MMA history … becoming the very first female fighter to join the UFC … TMZ has learned.
Rousey — a former U.S. Olympian — has officially joined Dana White’s MMA
Hendricks vs. Kampmann may no longer be #1 contender’s bout
Dana White says he has “no idea” if Johny Hendricks vs. Martin Kampmann’s showdown will be a #1 contender’s bout.
Should fighters be allowed to turn down fights?
It appears that many fighters have taken it upon themselves to tell Dana White and the UFC who they will and will not fight. Should that be allowed?
Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen will coach TUF; Title fight set for April of next year
Apparently, even if Dana White could have gotten Anderson Silva to say ‘yes’ to a superfight with Jon Jones, that fight would have had to wait for quite some time anyhow. Breaking news comes that Jones will act as coach on the next season of The Ultimate Fighter, and will be pitted against former Middleweight title challenger and trash-talk specialist Chael Sonnen. The two were almost on their way to a UFC 151-saving bout on September 1st before the now-infamous incident of Jones turning down the fight.
Newly motivated, Rampage wants Glover Teixeira fight next
After being forced to withdraw from his scheduled UFC 153 bout with surging prospect Glover Teixeira, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has taken to Twitter to reiterate his desire to face Teixeira. Rampage was replaced by Fabio Maldonado on the epic card, who showed great heart but was ultimately destroyed by the skills of Texeira. After the fight, Teixeira stated he stills wants the fight, but only if Rampage shows up motivated and in shape, something he has not done as of recent. Rampage and Dana White both
Anthony Johnson signs multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting; Will face D.J. Linderman on Nov. 3
Dana White recently left the door open for former welterweight Anthony “Rumble” Johnson to return to the promotion in the future. However, that won’t be anytime soon because Johnson has opted to ink an exclusive, multi-fight agreement with World Series of Fighting and will make his debut at the promotion’s inaugural event on November 3 in Las Vegas against D.J. Linderman.