UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Brunson had the fewest viewers of any primetime Fight Night card in FS1 history. by Mookie Alexander@mookiealexander Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Brunson was a very good card on paper and certainly delivered an entertaining night of fights in Brazil, but […]
Erik Pérez signs with Combate Americas
by Ariel Helwani@arielhelwani Esther Lin, MMA Fighting “Goyito” is headed to Combate Americas. Popular former UFC bantamweight Erik Pérez has signed a multi-fight exclusive contract with the promotion, MMA Fighting has learned. “We are thrilled to welcome ‘Goyito’ Pérez, the top Mexican fighter in the sport of MMA, and look forward […]
‘Bummed’ Rogerio Nogueira expects ‘B’ sample results this week
by Guilherme Cruz@guicruzzz Antonio Rogeiro Nogueira hopes for a short USADA suspension. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting SAO PAULO, Brazil — Antonio Rogerio Nogueira was flagged for a potential anti-doping violation, but insists on his innocence. The 41-year-old veteran, who tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide in an out-of-competition test by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), […]
Chael Sonnen eyeing fights against Fedor Emelianenko, Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen is open to fighting both Fedor Emelianenko and Rory MacDonald sometime in the future. by Milan Ordoñez@Mr_Ordonez Esther Lin At 40 years of age, Chael Sonnen does not see himself slowing down any time soon. Currently signed with Bellator, the former UFC title contender last saw action in […]
UFC Sao Paulo post-fight bonuses: Brunson, Griffin among $50K winners
Check out our breakdown of the post-fight bonuses from UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Brunson in Sao Paulo, Brazil. by Stephie Haynes@CrooklynMMA Simon Watts-USA TODAY Sports The Ginásio do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo, Brazil was home to an action-packed night of fights, with two (T)KOs, four submissions and six decisions, […]