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'Only mistake she made..' Daniel Cormier gives his two cents on fellow UFC HOF Ronda Rousey’s concussion story

So what if Ronda Rousey was willing to wait years to come forward about her track record with concussions? The Olympian Judoka remains the pioneer of WMMA.

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Passionate French Fan Base Should Make Recurring Trip to Country Regular Occurrence for the UFC

UFC CEO Dana White fought for acceptance of mixed martial arts with every governing body around the globe. While White made progress quickly with many states after making rule changes along the way, there were two major holdouts.

Royce Gracie News / FirstSportz / 4 hours ago

'They don’t take Sundays off,' UFC Pioneer Royce Gracie reveals the reason for the success of Dagestani MMA fighters

At the beginning of the UFC, Royce Gracie was the best. After all, he won three tournament-style open-weight UFC tournaments. He only weighed around 170lbs at the time.

MMA News / FirstSportz / 6 hours ago

FirstPick: Jon Jones is BOTH right & wrong in his legacy counter to Tom Aspinall

Something that remains overtly complicated is the issue of “interim” championship hardware. The heavyweight division took a huge hit before UFC 295. With Jon Jones absent due to injury, Tom Aspinall bagged the interim title with a spectacular 69-second knockdown at UFC 295.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / 6 hours ago

Updated: Anderson Silva to Box Chael Sonnen in Farewell Fight on June 15

After taking part in a multi-million dollar ad campaign for Brazilian TV that featured Jean Claude Van Damme and five other Brazilian martial arts legends, Anderson Silva’s retirement fight will come against an old rival.

Michel Pereira News / Sherdog.com / 5 hours ago

Michel Pereira Offers Assistance, Rescues Animals During Flooding in Brazil

Michel Pereira is more than just a flashy performer in the cage. He also has a good heart. The UFC middleweight standout has been doing his part to assist those who have been affected by the massive floods in the Rio Grande do Sul region of Brazil.

Anderson Silva News / Sherdog.com / 4 hours ago

Anderson Silva Farewell Fight to Be Contested Under Boxing Rules in Sao Paulo on June 15

After taking part in a multi-million dollar ad campaign for Brazilian TV that featured Jean Claude Van Damme and five other Brazilian martial arts legends, it appears that Anderson Silva will do his retirement fight under boxing rules.

Merab Dvalishvili News / Sherdog.com / 1 hour ago

UFC Bantamweight Contender Merab Dvalishvili Uninjured After Multi-Car Accident

Merab Dvalishvili was fortunate to walk away unscathed after being involved in a multi-car accident in New York. Dvalishvili’s friend, Giorgi Kiknadze, shared a video of the aftermath of the crash on social media.

Aljamain Sterling News / Sherdog.com / 3 minutes ago

Aljamain Sterling Would Bet 'Life Savings' on Winning Rematch Against Sean O’Malley

Aljamain Sterling is confident regarding the outcome of a rematch with Sean O’Malley. O’Malley dethroned Sterling via second-round knockout in the main event at UFC 292in August 2023.

Carlos Ulberg News / Empire Sports Media / 4 hours ago

After his quick knockout win at UFC St. Louis, what’s next for Carlos Ulberg?

This past Saturday night on the main card of UFC St. Louis, we saw a banger of a matchup in the light heavyweight division. Two powerful strikers went head-to-head as Carlos Ulberg (10-1) took on the dangerous Alonzo Menifield (15-4-1).

MMA News / Sherdog.com / 5 hours ago

UFC Commentator Jon Anik Hints at Belal Muhammad Receiving Title Shot at UFC 304

Belal Muhammad could be gearing up to challenge Leon Edwards for the welterweight title at UFC 304. UFC 304 will mark the promotion’s return to Manchester, England, for the first time since 2016.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / 49 minutes ago

Daniel Cormier And Jon Jones Are At It Again

Jon Jones had some choice words about the current UFC Heavyweight Championship situation. He compared the current scenario involving Tom Aspinall to Daniel Cormier’s reign.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / 1 hour ago

UFC books Amanda Lemos – Virna Jandiroba for July

The UFC has finalized a matchup between two top five strawweights for July. MMA Melotto was the first to report yesterday afternoon that former title challenger and third ranked Amanda Lemos (14-3-1) will take on fellow Brazilian in fifth ranked Virna Jandiroba (20-3).