Gokhan Turkyilmaz Meets Isaac Tisdell for Nitro Lightweight Title on Oct. 11 Neil Rooke July 27, 2014 News The first match-up for the upcoming Nitro 12 card, which is slated for Oct. 11 in Brisbane, Australia, has been confirmed. The MMA Corner has learned through sources close to the event that Gokhan...
The MMA Corner’s Video News Round-Up: Cormier Replaces Gustafsson, Weidman-Belfort, Diaz’s Return The MMA Corner Staff July 27, 2014 News, Video Every Sunday, The MMA Corner will take a look back at the biggest news of the week. On this week's installment, we discuss the news that current UFC light heavyweight No. 1 contender Alexander Gustafsson...
In the Cage – Cejudo’s UFC Debut, UFC 177 Additions, UFN 53 News and Updates Dale De Souza July 26, 2014 News Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of results, event announcements, fight match-ups, and injuries/cancellations from throughout the world of MMA. UFC 177 news and notes It seems Henry Cejudo...
Bellator 122: Koreshkov vs. McDonough Weigh-in Results The MMA Corner Staff July 24, 2014 News On Thursday, July 24, Bellator MMA held the weigh-ins for its 122nd event which takes place Friday, July 25, from the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, Calif. The night's main card will feature the...
Nick Diaz Ends Retirement, Signs Three-Fight Deal with UFC Rob Tatum July 24, 2014 News, Spotlight He's back! Former Strikeforce champion and UFC title challenger Nick Diaz has ended his retirement and signed a three-fight deal with the UFC. UFC President Dana White announced the news on...
Alexander Gustafsson Injured, Daniel Cormier Meets Jon Jones at UFC 178 Rob Tatum July 23, 2014 News, Spotlight One of the most anticipated rematches in recent UFC history will have to wait. Sweden's Alexander Gustafsson has suffered an injury in training and is out of his UFC 178 clash with champion Jon Jones. The...
Chris Weidman Defends Middleweight Title Against Vitor Belfort at UFC 181 Rob Tatum July 23, 2014 News, Spotlight The next challenger for Chris Weidman's middleweight title has been announced. Facing off with Weidman at UFC 181 on Saturday, Dec. 6 will be former light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort. The news...
Invicta FC’s Faith Van Duin Set to Defend Storm Damage Title on Aug. 30 Neil Rooke July 22, 2014 News One of Invicta FC's latest signings, New Zealand's Faith Van Duin, will be making her promotional debut a little later than most of the organization's recent signings. Why, you ask? Van Duin has been booked...
Bellator MMA Signs Paul Daley, Melvin Manhoef Rob Tatum July 21, 2014 News, Spotlight Bellator MMA has signed two explosive strikers to its roster. Re-joining the promotion will be British welterweight Paul Daley. "Semtex" competed at Bellator 72 in 2012, earning a first-round knockout of...
In the Cage – UFN 46 Fallout, Curran-Pitbull 2, Bouts Announced for ONE FC in Dubai Dale De Souza July 19, 2014 News Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of results, event announcements, fight match-ups, and injuries/cancellations from throughout the world of MMA. UFN 46 news and notes] Conor McGregor netted...
