Next Top Fighter Photography
Next Top Fighter Photography
Hello,
My name is Dion Rivera (IG @nexttopfighter) I am a Miami Fl, MMA Photographer. I have a dream to shoot photography for promotions such as the UFC, Bellator, etc. MMA fighting would be the perfect opportunity to fulfill my dream. Help me be known so i can be offered a full time photography position.
(@arielHelwani)
Thank you in advance :)
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Next Top Fighter Photography
Next Top Fighter Photography
Hello, My name is Dion Rivera (IG @nexttopfighter) I am a Miami Fl, MMA Photographer. I have a dream to shoot photography for promotions such as the UFC, Bellator, etc. MMA fighting would be the perfect opportunity to fulfill my dream. Help me be known so i can be offered a full time photography position. (@arielHelwani) Thank you in advance :)
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Is Michael Bisping the Least Deserving Champion of All Time?
Is Michael Bisping the Least Deserving Champion of All Time?
A UFC champion is supposed to represent the best of the best and Michael Bisping just does not qualify. He is a good fighter, borderline great fighter, but he is not in the upper pantheon of past champions or even the greatest of his era.
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Next Top Fighter Photography
Next Top Fighter Photography
Hello,
My name is Dion Rivera (IG @nexttopfighter) I am a Miami Fl, MMA Photographer. I have a dream to shoot photography for promotions such as the UFC, Bellator, etc. MMA fighting would be the perfect opportunity to fulfill my dream. Help me be known so i can be offered a full time photography position.
(@arielHelwani)
Thank you in advance :)
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It's still real to me Damn it
It's still real to me Damn it
A script leaked from UFC headquarters today reveals that former pro wrestler CM Punk will win his debut "fight" for the organization after manager Paul Heyman nails Punk’s opponent with a steel chair when the referee’s attention is diverted.
Punk’s first "match" in UFC is one of the most hotly anticipated debuts ever for the sports-entertainment company, which stages theatrical battles between good and evil inside a so-called Octag...
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With Rory MacDonald Testing Free Agency; Why the UFC is Still the Better Option, Even With Reebok
With Rory MacDonald Testing Free Agency; Why the UFC is Still the Better Option, Even With Reebok
Over the last few months there has been somewhat a fan revolt against the UFC. The amount of condemnation witnessed in groups and forums - even from certain media - is overwhelming... and to be quite frank, very selective
I guess we all know the heart of the matter. The Reebok sponsorship deal. Admittedly it has been poorly executed by both parties involved, (UFC/Reebok) but as contracts w
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UFC Sale Will Give Fighters a Reason to Worry
UFC Sale Will Give Fighters a Reason to Worry
Following reports last week - via Jeremy Botter of flocombat.com - of a rumoured bid being accepted by the UFC believed to be somewhere in the region of $4bn, it has left many fans wondering about the future of the UFC and MMA in general.
What does this all mean?
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PREDICTIONS - Johnson vs Bader #UFCNewJersey
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Add Me On Twitter: *Had meant to say Rivera is born in New Jersey - He fights out of New York*
00:09 - Northcutt vs Barberena
1:24 - Alcantara vs Rivera
3:06 - Barnett vs Rothwell
5:34 - Johnson vs Bader
BREAKDOWN Barnett vs Rothwell: BREAKDOWN Johnson vs Bad
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BREAKDOWN - Barnett vs Rothwell #UFCNewJersey
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Add Me On Twitter: Prediction video for #UFCNewJersey - This is a great styles match up and both are veterans of the sport. Personally, I’ve really wanted to this fight to happen since Barnett came back to the UFC. I’ve read some people thinking...
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BREAKDOWN - Johnson vs Bader #UFCNewJersey
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Prediction video for #UFCNewJersey - Follow Me: January 30th will showcase two of the UFC's top light heavyweights as they square off for what will likely be the #1 contender spot. This video highlights the movement and footwork of Ryan Bader and the power a
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Predictions - #UFC 195 Lawler vs Condit
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Just a few fights that I wanted to give my input on. It's not the entire card unfortunately but I'm really not interested in the entire thing. Unless there is something the viewer would like me to expand upon, I'd be happy to do so!
Thanks for watching!
Lawler vs Condit BREAKDOWN: Mioci
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BREAKDOWN - Stipe Miocic vs Andrei Arlovski #UFC195
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ODDS: (12/29/2015)
MIOCIC: -225
ARLOVSKI: +190
A battle of footwork and counter attacks. Will this be a boring bout or a 1st round knock out? A lot of questions to be answered and STILL there is a lot to learn about both fighters. I think the most interesting thing about this fight is what game plans they decide to
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Luke Thomas ..... IS PISSED. You gotta watch this....
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Luke Thomas as you have never seen him before ..... Absolutely Hilarious
Luke Thomas is Pissed: Halloween Whopper, Rick Pitino, daily fantasy, and more
Published on Oct 9, 2015
Luke Thomas is back and brings the heat with a fiery rant covering fast food, the sketchiness surrounding Louisville's basketball program,
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Change.org Petition to Lift Nick Diaz's NSAC ban
Change.org Petition to Lift Nick Diaz's NSAC ban
In addition to the September 14th 2015, White House petition which has garnered over 39,000 signatures in just three days,
Change.org is also hosting a petition asking the Governor of Nevada and President of the United States to lift the 5 year ban on Nick Diaz.
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Pudzianowski KO from KSW 31
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Sure plenty of you have already seen the clip from a few months ago.
This is the full version with the EPIC Gladiator music intro.
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Chael Sonnen said Jones-Rumble "Won't happen. Mark my words" a month ago
Chael Sonnen said Jones-Rumble "Won't happen. Mark my words" a month ago
Not sure if someone has dropped this in one of the comment threads yet, here is an article covering Chael's Reddit AMA from 3/31 where he says "JJ/AJ won't happen," and "Won't happen. Mark my words." I'm no fan of Chael and who knows if he actually knew about the seriousness of Jones' drug issues, was predicting an injury, speculating about PEDs, or just spouting off, but I say when you call your s
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Fight Music: Joseph Duffy
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Written on Thursday, March 5th, 2015 by Michael Morgan in IRISH MMA, Videos
Since "Irish Joe" Duffy returned to MMA many people have failed to note or are simply overlooking the calibre of opponents he's fought previously. In fairness on paper the competitors he has faced of late, have been no push over e...
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Sex Tapes: Ep One
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In the run up to Valentines Day #WHOATV asked a selection of fighters in various promotions their opinions on sex before a fight.
Newly signed UFC prospect Joseph Duffy, Bellator's Michael 'Venom' Page and One FC's Chi Lewis-Parry all wade in with their opinions.
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FEARLESS: Michael 'Venom' Page Documentary
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Bellator's Michael Page has been described as brash, cocky and flashy amongst others things. #WHOATV went behind the scenes as Page prepares for his next opponent, Curtis Millender, on the stacked British Invasion fight card.
In this revealing documentary Page talks about his past, present and future.
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John Linekar - Thug Life?
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That loveable rogue John Linekar failed to make weight this past weekend.
You'd think after being vilified several times previously for coming in over weight he'd lay off the pigs in a blanket on fight day.
Did anyone see the indignant look on his face as he stepped off the scale, I could of sworn he mo
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Urijah Faber talks Andy Ogle stoppage and potential McGregor match up
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The long line of future opponents for King Conor McGregor has another addition as Urijah Faber expressed his wish to silence the brash Irishman. Speaking backstage at UFC Stockholm Faber told #WHOATV it'll will be the only reason he moves up in weight.
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Monday Morning Matchmaker
Monday Morning Matchmaker
A look at some potential matchups following UFC Fight Night Stockholm
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Timofey Nastyukhin delivers devastating KO at ONE FC 23
Timofey Nastyukhin scored an impressive knockout against
Eduard Folayang at ONE FC 23 on Friday morning. With a devastating knee, and a soccer kick, Nastyukhin picked up the first-round win. Thanks to Zombie Prophet for the gif. Check out all ONE FC 23 results here. Check out the gif below in comments.
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Role models, pay and Nationalization in Pro Sports
Role models, pay and Nationalization in Pro Sports
This is some thoughts about sports in general regarding role models and pay for athletes. Not really an MMA-centric but it has something to do with fighter pay.
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Ev Ting delivers head kick KO at One FC 21
Ev Ting ends his fight against James Kelly at One FC 21 in impressive fashion, drilling Kelly with a head kick in the second round. Check out comments below for the .gif. Thanks to Zombie Prophet.
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Dan Hardy: Matt Hughes 'is a real piece of s--t'
UFC commentator and semi-retired fighter Dan Hardy responded on Twitter to news that former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes was 'a real piece of s--t' when news broke that Hughes would be part of an African safari hunting television show.
A screen grab of his words are provided. Link to the Tweet is here.
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Dan Henderson open to fight against 'Jacare' next
Dan Henderson open to fight against 'Jacare' next
Dan Henderson, who hasn't fought since his loss to Daniel Cormier at UFC 173, wouldn't mind competing against Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza at middleweight. Do you want to see this fight?
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Dan Henderson open to fight against 'Jacare' next
Dan Henderson open to fight against 'Jacare' next
Dan Henderson, who hasn't fought since his loss to Daniel Cormier at UFC 173, wouldn't mind competing against Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza at middleweight. Do you want to see this fight?
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Norman Parke out of UFC 180 fight against Diego Sanchez
Norman Parke out of UFC 180 fight against Diego Sanchez
Lightweight Norman Parke confirmed that an MCL injury has forced him out of his UFC 180 fight against Diego Sanchez on Nov. 15 in Mexico City. And while no replacement has been announced just yet, UFC president Dana White told MMAFighting.com that it will not be Conor McGregor, who wants the fight and has been campaigning for it on Twitter.
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Sara McMann calls out Miesha Tate
Sara McMann calls out Miesha Tate
Well, that didn't take long. Sara McMann wants to square off against Miesha Tate, who defeated Rin Nakai on Saturday morning. The former Olympic silver medalist is 2-1 in the UFC and defeated Lauren Murphy this past August. Would you want to see this fight?
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Nick Diaz mugshot photo
Nick Diaz was arrested on September 6 on charges of suspicion of DUI, obstructing a police officer, destruction of evidence and driving with a suspended license. His mugshot can be seen above, via the Lodi Police Department.
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'Mondragon' returns to MMA with 30-second KO in Brazil
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After a two-year layoff, Geronimo "Mondragon" dos Santos returned to the cages with a quick finish. The Brazilian heavyweight, who was granted a UFC release since he couldn't get cleared by the Nevada Athletic Commission to compete in the Octagon, scored a 30-second TKO victory over Daniel Joaquim Silveira (7-8...
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Eddie Wineland has strong opinions on UFC 177 main event
UFC bantamweight Eddie Wineland has strong opinions about the new main event at UFC 177 and was eager to Tweet them on Saturday between current champion T.J. Dillashaw and challenger/last-minute replacement Joe Soto.
The original Tweet can be found here, but the text is....
"Bantamweight title fight tonight is f---ing bulls--t!"
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Hermes Franca suffers 34-second KO loss in Brazil
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Hermes Franca's first post-deportation bout didn't end well for the former WEC lightweight champion and former UFC lightweight title contender, as the 40-year-old veteran suffered a 34-second knockout loss to Breno Braga (10-2) at Extreme Fighter Nordeste's in Fortaleza, Ceara, on Aug. 28. Franca's record...
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Brian Ortega apologizes for failing drug test
Brian Ortega apologizes for failing drug test
Brian Ortega, who tested positive for drostanolone following his UFC on FOX 12 win over Mike de la Torre last month, took to social media to apologize for his transgression. As a result of the drug test failure, Ortega has been suspended by the California State Athletic Commission for nine months and fined $2,500. His UFC debut win has also been changed to a no contest.
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Mark Bocek announces his retirement
Mark Bocek announces his retirement
Mark Bocek, who was 8-5 in the UFC and 12-5 overall in his career, has decided to call it quits. The lightweight defeated Mike De La Torre via split decision in his last fight in the Octagon at the TUF Nations Finale this past April.
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Anderson Silva sends support to Paul George
Anderson Silva sends support to Paul George
Former UFC champion Anderson Silva, who broke his fibia and tibula at UFC 168, sends a message of support to NBA star Paul George, who suffered a similar injury in an exhibition basketball game Friday night in Las Vegas.
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Kevin Casey apologizes for positive drug test
Kevin Casey apologizes for positive drug test
Kevin Casey apologized to the UFC and the NSAC after testing positive for steroid drostanolone in a post-fight drug test at UFC 175 in July.
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Luke Rockhold, Michael Bisping exchange shots on Twitter
Luke Rockhold, Michael Bisping exchange shots on Twitter
After Michael Bisping called him out on UFC Tonight on Wednesday, Luke Rockhold took to Twitter to respond. Do you think these guys will ever fight in the Octagon?
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Khabib Nurmagomedov wants next shot at 'Cowboy'
Khabib Nurmagomedov wants next shot at 'Cowboy'
Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to tangle with Donald Cerrone, who defeated Jim Miller on Wednesday night at UFC Fight Night 45. Who ya got in this one if it goes down?
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Floyd Mayweather on Ronda Rousey: 'I don't know who he is'
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UFC president Dana White already said how bad would Ronda Rousey beat boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather in a MMA bout, but the undefeated pound-for-pound king doesn't seem to know who the UFC female bantamweight champion is.
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Chad Mendes fires back at Jose Aldo
Chad Mendes fires back at Jose Aldo
After Jose Aldo questioned his supplements and called him a name Friday, Chad Mendes took to Twitter for his own unique response. The two fighters will likely square off later this yeat.
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CHECK OUT THIS HILARIOUS MMA RAP VIDEO
CHECK OUT THIS HILARIOUS MMA RAP VIDEO
Hilarious MMA Rap Video featuring Dana White, Joe Rogan and Anderson Silva (plist a super hot ring girl). Song is dope too.
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GSP explains support of drug kingpin in letter to fans
GSP explains support of drug kingpin in letter to fans
After news broke that former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre wrote a letter in defense of Jimmy Cournoyer, a notorious drug kingpin, GSP decided to explain to fans why he was taking the side of a man so far on the other side of the law.
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Myles Jury attempts to nudge Nate Diaz into bout agreement
Myles Jury attempts to nudge Nate Diaz into bout agreement
UFC lightweight Myles Jury took to Twitter to see if he could bring the semi-retired Nate Diaz back to the Octagon. Interestingly, Jury's tweet was re-tweeted by the UFC's Twitter account.
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Kelvin Gastelum misses weight
Kelvin Gastelum misses weight
TUF 17 winner Kelvin Gastelum missed weight ahead of his co-main event bout against Nicholas Musoke at UFC Fight Night 44. Gastelum, who previously struggled to make the welterweight limit at UFC 171, tipped the scales at 173 pounds on his first attempt, then 172.75 on his second attempt. As a result, he will forfeit 20-percent of his purse to Musoke.
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Don Frye's UFC 175 Predator Predictions
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Ladies and gentlemen, the man is back. That's right, the immortal Don Frye returns to call his shots for next week's UFC 175 pay-per-view the only way he can.
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Metamoris 4 trailer featuring Chael Sonnen and Josh Barnett
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The first trailer for Metamoris 4 is out and it features former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen along with his opponent Andre Galvao. In addition, current UFC heavyweight Josh Barnett is in it with his opponent former UFC middleweight Dean Lister.
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Anthony Pettis joins Team Wheaties
Anthony Pettis joins Team Wheaties
Another milestone for the UFC and one of its champions. According to Pettis' manager Mike Roberts, Wheaties will announce more details about the deal in July.
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Can you pass the MMA submission test?
Can you pass the MMA submission test?
Hey MMA fans, thought you might all enjoy this quiz by Northwest Training Center owner, Chase Boehringer and his crew of champs: Nathan Wallner, Donnie Evenson, Darrell Fenner, and Jose Rico. Can you pass the MMA submission test?
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Anderson Silva trains boxing, eyes 2015 UFC return
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Anderson Silva sparred for the first time in six months on Friday, and he's planning a return to the Octagon in 2015. Watch the former UFC middleweight champion train at Team Nogueira in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, while he eyes an Octagon return in 2015.
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Bryan Caraway says he apologized for the fish hook of Erik Perez
UFC bantamweight Bryan Caraway defeated Erik 'Goyito' Perez on Saturday night at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Khabilov, but controversy erupted afterwards when it was discovered he fish hooked Perez during the bout. On Facebook afterwards, Caraway responded saying he didn't mean to and even apologized to Perez when he was told he had.
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Jason High apologizes for shoving referee
Jason High apologizes for shoving referee
Jason High took to Twitter to apologize for his actions against the ref after his loss to Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Fight Night 42 on Saturday night.
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Rony Jason breaks left hand in UFC loss
Rony Jason suffered a close split decision loss to Robbie Peralta in his return to the Octagon, and he won't be able to fight for a while. Following the loss, Jason posted on his Instagram that he has broken his left hand in the first round. "Open fracture at two minutes of the first round. Surgery, rehab and around three months to return," he wrote.
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