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Jon Jones given reduced USADA suspension, eligible to return Oct 28th

Jon Jones

Jon Jones reportedly provided evidence on other cheaters to reduce his sentence. Well, the old adage, “snitches get stitches” isn’t necessarily true. Sometimes they get radically reduced suspensions and the ability to headline a card at MSG. Jon Jones was dealt a 15-month sentence, retroactive to July 28th, 2017. Thus making him eligible to return on … Read moreJon Jones given reduced USADA suspension, eligible to return Oct 28th

Avoid Times Square in New York on Thursday if you have small children

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While the UFC are promoting their first press conference between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor; We are out here telling you to keep young children’s virgin ears away from Times Square in New York. While no fans are allowed in the building for the Khabib and Conor presser, they will be able to watch it outside in Times Square.

Expect insults and profanity to be echoing through the air as Conor McGregor will finally have a microphone in his hand. These two going at it and taking verbal jabs at one another should be wildly entertaining. However, it will not be for the faint of heart.

Make sure to keep the elderly and children free from earshot of the stream. Mark my words; It is going to be a classless plethora of Conor McGregor insults towards Khabib and Khabib calmly laughing at him.

Check out the animated Octo: Disputed History of the Octagon video

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Octo is a great little video about the history of the UFC and the Octagon.

Octo: The Disputed History of the Octagon is a great animated short film that speaks to the origins of the Octagon and how it came to be the proving ground for MMA with the UFC. So how was the Octagon first conceived? There are various opinions as to who was the brainchild behind the famous cage. This video works to get to the bottom of it. Do we know who created it? Not really.

Part of the series of short films as part of the UFC’s 25th anniversary, I found this to be an informative and really cool video. It’s about ten minutes in length and it was really well done.  Whether it was John Millius (Movie-Director), Greg Harrison (Designer from Pee Wee’s Playhouse), Jason Cusson (Contractor who built it), or someone else altogether, this is a compelling story. John Cusson says it was from the Chuck Norris movie, The Octagon. Who knows what’s true or not. My guess is it was all of these people contributing at different times.

There will be new videos each week as part of the Anniversary celebration. I’m looking forward to what’s next.

Jessica Andrade sells UFC fight gear to make ends meet

Jessica Andrade

Jessica Andrade is the Number 2 ranked Strawweight, but she’s struggling. Jessica Andrade is a ranked UFC fighter, one the verge of a potential world title shot, but she routinely sells her gloves, backpacks and other UFC gear to make it through the month. People will see that in her last fight, she earned 96,000.00 … Read moreJessica Andrade sells UFC fight gear to make ends meet

Pair of DWCS fighters get six-month suspensions from USADA

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The USADA Monster strikes again, targeting a pair of Dana White Contender Series fighters. Man oh man, it’s tough out there these days. Two youngsters who earned wins via The Dana White Contender Series found themselves suspended and fined as a result of failed USADA tests for marijuana. Darn those DWCS kids. Yep, the devil’s … Read morePair of DWCS fighters get six-month suspensions from USADA

Watch the UFC 25-Year Anniversary special press conference right here!

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The conference is set to start at 1:30 PM PST The UFC is holding a special 25-year anniversary press conference today with a bunch of fighters who are set for upcoming matches. It should be an entertaining affair, complete with some back and forth between the fighters. Dana White will host the conference and it immediately … Read moreWatch the UFC 25-Year Anniversary special press conference right here!

Jon Jones posts lengthy message about the last year of his life

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Jon Jones says his trials and tribulations bent but did not break him. Jon Jones has been on the sidelines for a year yesterday, since being stripped of the Light Heavyweight title and his victory over Daniel Cormier being wiped from the history books. That victory no longer exists, the fight was ruled a no-contest … Read moreJon Jones posts lengthy message about the last year of his life

Conor McGregor has felony charges dropped, agrees to plea

Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor will basically write a check and do five days of community service Conor McGregor will not be spending any time in the clink, and he will not have any travel restrictions going forward. McGregor famously attacked a bus full of UFC fighters prior to UFC 223 with a dolly and injured multiple fighters. He … Read moreConor McGregor has felony charges dropped, agrees to plea

Donald Cerrone set to square off with Mike Perry in Denver this November

Donald Cerrone

Donald Cerrone and Mike Perry are a can’t miss fight! Donald Cerrone has his next fight lined up and it’s going to be a doozy! Cowboy is going to go toe to toe with Mike Perry in the Mile High City this November as part of Fight Night 139. November might seem like a long … Read moreDonald Cerrone set to square off with Mike Perry in Denver this November

Alexa Grasso out, Cortney Casey in against Angela Hill at UFC Lincoln

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Alexa Grasso was forced out of the fight with a knee injury. The MMA injury bug works full-time. The bug loves to spoil fights and has been front and center this year canceling a ton of quality fights. You can add Alexa Grasso the long list of injury bug victims as she has fallen out … Read moreAlexa Grasso out, Cortney Casey in against Angela Hill at UFC Lincoln

Sage Northcutt is a free agent, could sign anywhere

Sage Northcutt

Sage Northcutt is one of the most popular fighters in the UFC Per Urijah Faber and a report by Ariel Helwani, Sage Northcutt fulfilled his UFC contract with his victory over Zac Ottow at UFC’s event last weekend in Boise. He is currently without a deal in place and has the freedom to negotiate with the … Read moreSage Northcutt is a free agent, could sign anywhere

Anderson Silva on his way back sooner than expected

Anderson Silva

Anderson Silva accepted a retroactive 1-year suspension from USADA Anderson Silva is going to be eligible to fight again in November. USADA today stated that they have reached an agreement with Silva after they traced the results of his failed test to a pharmacy known for producing tainted supplements. For Silva, it is a redemption of … Read moreAnderson Silva on his way back sooner than expected

Dominick Cruz claims Brock Lesnar is “100 percent, absolutely” doping.

Dominick Cruz

Dominick Cruz doesn’t expect Brock Lesnar to make it into the Octagon A whole bunch has been seen about Brock Lesnar and his appearance in the Octagon after UFC 226. We posted the video a week ago, but you can still see it right here. Long story short, Dominick Cruz feels Brock Lesnar is doping … Read moreDominick Cruz claims Brock Lesnar is “100 percent, absolutely” doping.

Preview of UFC25Years which is set to debut on Fight Pass in August

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It’s hard to believe that the UFC has been around a quarter of a century.

From Royce Gracie introducing the world to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to Brock Lesnar spitting into cameras and pushing Daniel Cormier, it’s been a long strange trip for the UFC. There have been moments over the course of those 25 years that are forever etched into my memories. The early UFC events that seemed lawless and so violent. Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar putting the sport on the map in fifteen minutes of not to be believed action. Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock at UFC 40. Daniel Cormier becoming the Champ-Champ. Ronda Rousey’s knockout loss to Holly Holm. These are the things that make UFC25Years unbelievable.

The UFC as you might expect is celebrating their 25th Anniversary in style. In August they are releasing the first in a series of short videos covering 25 moments in their amazing history. Imagine 25 short 30 for 30 episodes all about the history of the UFC.  They posted a small teaser via Twitter and we’re sharing it with you. So get hyped and think about the moments that that will endure for a lifetime.

Chuck and Tito have a face off in front of UFC promotional material?

Chuck and Tito

I’m not sure Dana White would appreciate this at all.

We’ve reported the news that Chuck and Tito are set to meet for a third time under the Golden Boy MMA banner. That said, they choose an interesting place to have a very public faceoff today. They posed in front of the UFC 25 years promotional material. It seems a bit odd that the UFC would allow them an opportunity to promote on their turf. Also, Tito Ortiz thanked Forrest Griffin for a tour of the UFC Performance Center today. Strange things are afoot.

Shaheen Al-Shatti of MMA Fighting posted a video of the seemingly impromptu faceoff.

Here’s the post earlier about Tito saying how cool the UFC Performance Center is and thanking Forrest Griffin for the tour.

I’m telling you, something is up!