Stephen Thompson knocked out Johny Hendricks at UFC Fight Night 82 and thinks he’s ready for a title shot. Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @heidifang
UFC heavyweight Stipe Miocic talks about the emotional rollercoaster he was on after being offered a title fight against Fabricio Werdum, then seeing the bout scratched.
Former WWE wrestler “C.M. Punk” talks about his imminent UFC debut and his future opponent, Mickey Gall. Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @heidifang
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm discusses how her life has changed since becoming he champ and preparation for Miesha Tate. Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @heidifang
Ahead of UFC Fight Night 82, several of the featured fighters picked which team they think will win the Super Bowl.
Stephen Thompson plans to use his flashy striking skills to defeat Johny Hendricks at UFC Fight Night 82. Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @heidifang
Las Vegas native Roy Nelson entertained with his 3-year-old son, Jackson, at the open workouts at the MGM Grand. Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @heidifang
If Jared Rosholt gets past Roy Nelson on Saturday night, he wants to face a top ten heavyweight next. Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @heidifang
Mickey Gall (1-0) has been promised the chance to fight former WWE wrestler turned UFC fighter C.M. Punk. Before that can happen, he’ll have to defeat Mike Jackson (0-0).
UFC Fight Night 82’s main event pits the no. 2 ranked Johny “Bigg Rigg” Hendricks against the no. 8 ranked Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @heidifang
UFC Fight Night 82’s co-main event heavyweight showdown features the no. 12 ranked Jared “The Big Show” Rosholt against the no. 11 ranked Roy “Big Country” Nelson. Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @heidifang
At UFC 196, Tom Lawlor will face TUF season 19 light heavyweight winner, Corey Anderson. He believes his seven years of experience inside the Octagon will play to his advantage. Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @heidifang
On Feb. 19, Zach “The Juice” Juusola will square off with Dave Castillo for the vacant RFA lightweight title. Juusola hopes a win will earn him a roster spot in the UFC. Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @heidifang
Las Vegas-based MMA fighter Ryan Couture looks to extend his win streak to five and get closer to a title shot with a win over Patricky “Pitbull” Freire at Bellator 148 on Jan. 29th.
Holly Holm is only focused on defending her title against Miesha Tate. A Ronda Rousey rematch is not her top priority.
At the UFC 197 on-sale press conference, “The Notorious” Conor McGregor predicted he will notch a swift finish of his opponent UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. The UFC featherweight champion will attempt to hold two belts at once when he confronts dos Anjos on Mar. 5, 2016 in Las Vegas.
Lawler and Condit discuss tonight’s fight. Lawler defeated Condit in the title fight for UFC 195 world welterweight champion.
The former MMA and Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter War Machine, also known as Jonathan Paul Koppenhaver, was ordered to be held without bail at an initial appearance in a Las Vegas courtroom on Wednesday.