Dana White reveals guesstimated purse split between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor Nedu Obi May 4, 2017 News, Sports Betting, UFC One of the most talked about sporting spectacles (Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor in a boxing match) could be on the horizon, and that’s according to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President...
UFC 209: Khabib Nurmagomedov – “The Eagle” has Landed! Nedu Obi March 3, 2017 Spotlight, UFC On Saturday night in the co-main event at UFC 209, Dagestan’s own; Khabib Nurmagomedov will seek to etch his name alongside the likes of the legendary Fedor Emelianenko, when he welcomes fellow top...
Joe Rogan sounds off on Nick and Nate Diaz’ UFC 209 absence Nedu Obi February 27, 2017 Events, News, Promotions, UFC Color commentator Joe Rogan is livid that the much talked about UFC 209 event will feature neither of the Diaz brothers; Nick and Nate. For those who aren’t aware of the significance surrounding the three...
UFC needs to sign newly crowned Cage Warriors welterweight champion Karl Amoussou Nedu Obi February 21, 2017 Events, News, Promotions On Saturday night in the main event of Cage Warriors 80, which was held at the Indigo at The O2 Arena, London, England, Karl Amoussou captured the vacant 170-pound title via first-round TKO of Matt Inman. The...
Germaine de Randamie offers Holly Holm immediate rematch Nedu Obi February 16, 2017 Events, News, UFC After the brouhaha surrounding the main event at UFC 208, newly-minted women’s featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie is more than happy to give Holly Holm a rematch. In fact, she insists on...
Fedor Emelianenko Gives His Reasons for Signing With Bellator and Not UFC Nedu Obi February 16, 2017 Bellator, Bellator Events, Events, News, Promotions Heralded as one of, if not the greatest heavyweight to have ever graced a pro mixed martial arts arena, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko has never competed under the umbrella of the UFC – widely...
Khabib Nurmagomedov Looking to Break Tony Ferguson’s Face and Arm Nedu Obi February 8, 2017 Events, News, Promotions, Spotlight, UFC The “Just Bleed” fans are in for a treat – the blood and broken bones sort of treat, as grappling ace per excellence Khabib Nurmagomedov has promised to make his interim lightweight title tilt at UFC 209...
Me-Ouch! Amanda Nunes believes Ronda Rousey Isn’t on the Same Level as Miesha Tate Nedu Obi January 25, 2017 News, Promotions, UFC Incumbent 135-pound champ Amanda Nunes just added insult to injury – laced with a dashing of salt for that extra locker of hurt to Ronda Rousey’s already damaged ego. Insinuating that Miesha Tate (who she...
UFC 205 Dwarfs Super Bowl With 14 Billion Social Media Impressions Nedu Obi November 25, 2016 Events, News, Promotions, Spotlight, UFC UFC 205 took place at the iconic, and world famous Madison Square Garden, New York, on Nov. 19, 2016. Headlined by Conor McGregor and Eddie Alvarez for the 155 crown, then held by the latter, this was the...
Can Gegard Mousasi Catch a Dream at UFC Fight Night 99? Nedu Obi November 16, 2016 News, Promotions, Spotlight, UFC In the main event at UFC FN 99, Gegard Mousasi will come face to face with Uriah Hall, the man who decimated him just over a year ago, and as a consequence, put a temporary halt on his progression to the...