Новости за 02.02.2017

Thiago Tavares’ run inside the Octagon is over.

The Brazilian fighter competed under the UFC banner since 2007, and the promotion has decided not to re-sign his contract after his first-round loss to Doo Ho Choi last July, MMA Fighting has learned.

Tavares (20-7-1), who racked up a 10-7-1 record in almost 10 years as a UFC fighter, competing against the likes of Clay Guida, Manny Gamburyan, Brian Ortega and Khabib Nurmagomedov, has signed a multi-fight deal with Brazilian promotion Aspera FC. Читать дальше...

Several MMA fighters’ associations were created in the United States recently, and longtime veteran Vitor Belfort feels that a fighter’s union could be the answer for the athletes' problems.

"[W]e have self-centered minds which get us into plenty of trouble. If we do not come to understand the error in the way we think, our self-awareness, which is our greatest blessing, is also our downfall." Charlotte Joko Beck.

Aisling Daly is disappointed her MMA career has come to a sudden end, but considers herself lucky to be in one piece.

Dave Meltzer’s "Fortunes Changed for 5" articles are some of my favourite MMA-related content out there. Speculating on future opponents and ranking/title implications of a performance is a great way to wrap your head around what is going on in the world of MMA.

Valentina Shevchenko knew she got the win before her opponent Julianna Peña tapped out to her armbar submission at UFC on FOX 23.

For the last few weeks, internet rumors have been circulating that ninth-ranked heavyweight Travis Browne had left Glendale Fighting Club and the tutelage of much maligned coach Edmund Tarverdyan. However, it turns out those rumors aren’t true. Recently, Browne went on ESPN’s 5ive Rounds podcast where he categorically denied the rumors and reaffirmed his relationship with Tarverdyan.

On this week's episode, the panel will discuss the latest on Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey, Rashad Evans' next fight, UFC matchmaking, Ryan Bader's future and more.

A featherweight bout pitting Godofredo Pepey and Kyle Bochniak has been added to UFC Fight Night 106. The news was announced by the promotion on Wednesday.

An exciting young heavyweight is facing a suspension.

Justin Ledet was flagged by USADA for a potential anti-doping violation, the UFC announced Wednesday. The Texas native likely failed a drug test, stemming from a Jan. 12 sample collection.

The name of the banned substance was not listed, as is the policy of USADA and the UFC unless the athlete names it. The name of the substance will be released following the USADA adjudication process.

Ledet (7-0) recently withdrew from... Читать дальше...

When Francis Ngannou left his homeland of Cameroon for France in 2013, the aspiring boxer had about $100 in his pocket and very little idea about the sport of mixed martial arts.

Bellator 175 already had a main event and a date. Now it has a venue.

The March 31 card featuring the rematch between Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and “King Mo” Lawal will be held at the AllState Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Ill. The Chicago Tribune broke the news Wednesday.

The building, formerly known as Rosemont Horizon, is a legendary facility which has hosted the likes of WrestleManias 2 and 13 and middleweight boxing champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler’s 1981 title defense against Mustafa Hamsho. Читать дальше...