Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN Fighting Federation's bantamweight champion Manel Kape will exit the promotion, signing a deal with UFC. Originally reported by Combate, Kape's gym AKA Thailand announced Monday he signed a four-fight deal. Kape becomes the second RIZIN champion to recently be signed by UFC, with the promotion's former light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka … Continue reading UFC Signs RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Manel Kape
Flashback Friday: Pride 9: New Blood Full Coverage
After Pride FC finished their first grand prix, they returned to a non-tournament event: Pride FC 9. “New Blood” took place from the Rainbow Hall in Nagoya, Japan. The card saw the return of Igor Vovchanchyn, Gary Goodridge, Akira Shoji, and more. Also, the card saw debuts from soon-to-be UFC fighters Vitor Belfort and Gilbert … Continue reading Flashback Friday: Pride 9: New Blood Full Coverage
Flashback Friday: Pride FC: 2000 Grand Prix Finals
After Pride FC did the first round of their 2000 Grand Prix in January, the promotion returned on May 1st to find the winner of the tournament. From the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, here’s the Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals. Original Event Date: 5/1/00 Quick Result: Bout 1: Igor Vovchanchyn def. Gary Goodridge via … Continue reading Flashback Friday: Pride FC: 2000 Grand Prix Finals
Jon Jones Arrested For Numerous Charges, Including DWI
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones was taken into custody on Thursday morning under charges of DWI, negligent use of firearms, possession of open container and no proof of insurance in vehicle. The arrest took place in the hometown of Jones, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. First reported by KOAT, officers in Albuquerque responded to a … Continue reading Jon Jones Arrested For Numerous Charges, Including DWI
Flashback Friday: UFC 25: Ultimate Japan 3 Full Coverage
Today, we take a look at UFC’s third trip to Japan. Most of the card is Japan versus USA, including appearances from Minowaman, Ron Waterman and Murilo Bustamante. Frank Shamrock was the previously middleweight (light heavyweight now) champion, however he retired from MMA (for the time being) after defending the belt four times. Looking to … Continue reading Flashback Friday: UFC 25: Ultimate Japan 3 Full Coverage
Cage Warriors 113 Live Coverage
On Friday, England-based MMA promotion Cage Warriors held an event at the BEC Arena in Manchester, England. The show featured a championship fight and a UFC-level fight that was moved to this card on short notice. Cage Warriors is one of the only promotions running events amid COVID-19 risks, however the show will be held … Continue reading Cage Warriors 113 Live Coverage
Cage Warriors 113 Preview
As most of the sports world has been accepting to let COVID-19 grind a halt to their activities, mixed-martial-arts has been fighting hard to stay alive. Even then however, major promotions UFC and Bellator have cancelled their recent events. This weekend, there is one major MMA promotion holding an event, with Cage Warriors holding a … Continue reading Cage Warriors 113 Preview
UFC’s Next Three Shows Postponed Due To COVID-19
UFC has postponed their next three events, per report from Michael Carroll on Monday. The shows were scheduled for March 21st, March 28th and April 11th. A letter was sent out to UFC staff on Monday from UFC President Dana White. We did everything we could to relocate our next three events ... But every … Continue reading UFC’s Next Three Shows Postponed Due To COVID-19
Flashback Friday: UFC 24: First Defense
Today, we take a look at the first UFC event of the year 2000. The event saw the first win in Jens Pulver’s UFC career, previously going to a draw. This show was a great example of the weird things that made MMA what it is. The main event was meant to be the UFC … Continue reading Flashback Friday: UFC 24: First Defense
Four UFC Events In Search of A New Venue And New Fights
UFC plans to continue with upcoming events, even after new venues will have to be found. UFC President Dana White went on SportCenter last night to provide updates on upcoming events, saying UFC's shows on March 21st, March 28th, April 11th and April 18th have no venue in place. Next weekend UFC was planning to … Continue reading Four UFC Events In Search of A New Venue And New Fights
