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Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc: “I’m Living The American Dream”

MMA News caught up with atomweight Nicdali "The Night Queen" Rivera- Calanoc, ahead of her Combate 10 co-main event fight against Lisbeth Lopes-Silva in...

After Five Fights in 2016, Jose Ceja Plans to ‘Slow Down A Bit’

Jose Ceja will be competing tonight (Jan. 19) at Combate Americas DIEZ. His opponent will be Joey Ruquet. The two will engage in a...

From Bullet Holes to Complete Fighter: Joey Ruquet Has Developed

Tonight (Jan. 19) Combate Americas DIEZ will be taking place inside El Plaza Condesa in Mexico City. Featherweight Joey Ruquet will do battle with Jose Ceja. Ruquet...

“BAM BAM” IS BACK: Exclusive Interview With Pat Healy

If you consider yourself a fan of Mixed Martial Arts, then you know who Pat "Bam Bam" Healy is and what he is capable...

Taking It One Fight At A Time: Exclusive Interview With Christos “The Spartan” Giagos

In the Fall of 2014 it seemed like it was a matter of time before Christos Giagos (13-5) became a household name. "The Spartan"...

“Flash” Ready To Make A Name: Exclusive Interview With Terrion Ware

Since 2012 Terrion "Flash" Ware (15-5) has been running the proverbial MMA gauntlet. Working his way up the fight chain, fighting against top talent...

Rivera On Potential Garbrandt Fight: “I’ll Beat Him With One Eye, I Did It To His Coach Already”

  Jimmie Rivera is the #6 ranked fighter in the UFC's Bantamweight division. Last Tuesday Jimmie went to sleep ready to fight the companies #5...

“War Rhino” In The Cage, Family Man Outside Of It; Exclusive Interview With Shane Kruchten

Shane "War Rhino" Kruchten won his return to the cage last weekend at the World Series of Fighting New Years Eve show when he...

The Strength Of The “Silverback”: Exclusive Interview With Ian Butler

On January 21st Ian "The Silverback" Butler (3-2) will step into the Bellator Cage for his 6th professional fight, seeking his 3rd straight victory....

“Bearjew” Has Next Opponent, Wants Four More in 2017 (Exclusive Interview)

Scotland's rising star Paul "Bearjew" Craig has been the talk of the Light Heavyweight division since finishing Luis Henrique Da Silva via submission in...

Beating Decisions And Bad Haircuts: Exclusive Interview With Eli “Tomahawk” Tamez

In February of 2015 Eli "Tomahawk" Tamez had just beaten Saul Elizondo via split decision and was undefeated at 9-0. That was his 5th...

“Beatdown” Brown On Dream Fights With Nate Diaz & Dangerous Kangaroo’s (Exclusive Interview)

Damien "Beatdown" Brown won his second consecutive UFC fight this past November with a split decision victory over Jon Tuck. A back and forth...

Louis Smolka Blasts Sergio Pettis: “He’s A Clown, F*ck Him!” (Exclusive Interview)

In the debut episode of the new MMANews.com podcast, Pony Keg Fights, Tim Thompson and Josh Stephens are here to bring you the most...

No Hair, No Problem: Exclusive Interview With UFC’s Shane Burgos

Shane "Hurricane" Burgos has been dominating competition across the East Coast since 2010. Undefeated at 7-0 with 7 consecutive finishes, it was no surprise...

Making A “Marshmallow”: Exclusive Interview With Derek “Marshmallow” Bohi

Marshmallow's are normally big, fluffy, and soft. Three adjectives not normally used to describe ex-marine, MMA fighters, that are Nova Uniao black belts. Well...

The Rise Of Hawaii: Exclusive Interview With Maki “Coconut Bombz” Pitolo

On Saturday night, Max Holloway became the UFC's interim Featherweight Champion, defeating Anthony Pettis in the UFC 206 main event. Holloway has helped lead...

For Family: Fight Blog With Titan FC 42 Fighter Kurt Holobaugh Part 3

Fight camp is coming to an end and Kurt Holobaugh is ready. Done with his regular 9 to 5 job until after the fight,...

The Bantamweight “Beast”: Exclusive Interview With Titan FC 42’s Andrew Whitney

It takes a tremendous amount of will power, focus, and dedication to become a successful professional MMA fighter. A team you can trust.Watching your...

For Family: Fight Blog With Titan FC 42 Fighter Kurt Holobaugh

For Professional Featherweight fighter Kurt Holobaugh, fighting is a part of his family. Kurt is a a single father of 3 who not only...

Road To Titan FC 42: Exclusive Fight Camp Blog With Hayder Hassan

The journey from fighting on the local circuit to the UFC can be a difficult one. The same can be said for the fighters...

Fighting Has Always Been The Plan: Exclusive Interview with Shawn West

When Shawn West was in 8th grade he was suspended for getting in too many fights. Seven to be exact. It didn't matter when...

Developing A Top Prospect: Exclusive Interview with Chance ‘The Milkman’ Cretsinger

Patience is not something often found in a young Mixed Martial Arts Fighter. Hell, it's hard to find anywhere in the sport. Most Amateurs...

Catching Up With “The Voice”: Exclusive Interview With Michael Schiavello

If you are a fan of the fight game you know Michael "The Voice" Schiavello. Muy Thai, Kickboxing, MMA, and more. Schiavello's voice and...

The First Queen of New York: Exclusive Interview with Paulina “Firefox” Granados

After years of fighting, the sport of Mixed Martial Arts will finally get to have it's first modern day professional fight card in the...

The Benefits Of Foreign TUF’s: Exclusive Interview With UFC’s Marco “Psycho” Beltran

Since The Ultimate Fighter debuted in January of 2005, there has be 24 seasons aired on American television and 10 additional seasons airing on...