Roku is working with the UFC to create a three-part original doc series, Fight Inc: Inside the UFC.
The series will stream on The Roku Channel, providing a behind-the-scenes look at pivotal moments during the UFC’s 30th anniversary year. The mixed martial arts org celebrates its anniversary this Saturday (November 11) with fight night at Madison Square Garden.
Fight Inc: Inside the UFC will include access to UFC CEO Dana White and his team as they peel back the curtain for a look at the daily grind and endless problem-solving in the fight business, including rebuilding fight cards on the fly for major events. The series will also chronicle key storylines of the Ufs’s the biggest stars, including the story of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, as he prepares to return after a three-year hiatus. Jones is considered the greatest fighter in UFC history by many.
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The series will stream on The Roku Channel, providing a behind-the-scenes look at pivotal moments during the UFC’s 30th anniversary year. The mixed martial arts org celebrates its anniversary this Saturday (November 11) with fight night at Madison Square Garden.
Fight Inc: Inside the UFC will include access to UFC CEO Dana White and his team as they peel back the curtain for a look at the daily grind and endless problem-solving in the fight business, including rebuilding fight cards on the fly for major events. The series will also chronicle key storylines of the Ufs’s the biggest stars, including the story of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, as he prepares to return after a three-year hiatus. Jones is considered the greatest fighter in UFC history by many.
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- 11/9/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Who was the best athlete in the various sports during the past year? What was the best play and top record-breaking performance? Who made the biggest breakthrough? ESPN today revealed the nominees for its 2023 ESPYs, which will name winners in those categories and more.
The hardware will be handed out July 12 in Los Angeles, with ABC airing the ceremony live at 5 p.m. Pt/8 p.m. Et. See the full list of nominees below.
Global soccer superstar Lionel Messi, who is taking his talents to South Beach to play for the Mls’ Inter Miami Cf next month, is up for Best Athlete, Men’s Sports for the first time, as is MLB slugger Aaron Judge. Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin has a third nom for Best Athlete, Women’s Sports, vying against three first-timers: the WNBA’s A’ja Wilson, the Nwsl’s Sophia Smith and tennis ace Iga Świątek.
Recipients of...
The hardware will be handed out July 12 in Los Angeles, with ABC airing the ceremony live at 5 p.m. Pt/8 p.m. Et. See the full list of nominees below.
Global soccer superstar Lionel Messi, who is taking his talents to South Beach to play for the Mls’ Inter Miami Cf next month, is up for Best Athlete, Men’s Sports for the first time, as is MLB slugger Aaron Judge. Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin has a third nom for Best Athlete, Women’s Sports, vying against three first-timers: the WNBA’s A’ja Wilson, the Nwsl’s Sophia Smith and tennis ace Iga Świątek.
Recipients of...
- 6/21/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
UFC returns to Vancouver, BC for UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana. The main event will see current UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes face top challenger Irene Aldana. Aldana steps in for Julianna Pena, who had to withdraw from her third match with Nunes due to a rib injury, and aims to make the most of her opportunity. UFC 289 airs live on Saturday, June 10, on ESPN+. Early prelims start at 6 p.m. Et, with prelims kicking off at 8 p.m. Et, and the main card beginning at 10 p.m. Et. You can watch the action with a Subscription to ESPN+ and purchasing the PPV for $79.99.
How to Watch UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana When: Saturday, June 10 at 6 p.m. Et (early pre-lims)/8 p.m. Et (pre-lims)/10 p.m. Et (main card) Where: ESPN+, ESPN (Prelims only) Streaming: Watch with a Subscription to ESPN+ and by purchasing the PPV for $79.99. Sign Up Now $9.99 / month espnplus.
How to Watch UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana When: Saturday, June 10 at 6 p.m. Et (early pre-lims)/8 p.m. Et (pre-lims)/10 p.m. Et (main card) Where: ESPN+, ESPN (Prelims only) Streaming: Watch with a Subscription to ESPN+ and by purchasing the PPV for $79.99. Sign Up Now $9.99 / month espnplus.
- 6/10/2023
- by Jeff Kotuby
- The Streamable
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The world’s best pound-for-pound women’s UFC fighter is back in the ring this weekend as Amanda Nunes defends her bantamweight title against Irene Aldana in UFC 289. And to make things even more exciting, the event’s co-main sees former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira up against Beneil Dariush.
Looking to stream UFC 289 live? Read on. Below is a complete guide on all the ways to watch Nunes vs.
The world’s best pound-for-pound women’s UFC fighter is back in the ring this weekend as Amanda Nunes defends her bantamweight title against Irene Aldana in UFC 289. And to make things even more exciting, the event’s co-main sees former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira up against Beneil Dariush.
Looking to stream UFC 289 live? Read on. Below is a complete guide on all the ways to watch Nunes vs.
- 6/9/2023
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
NBC’s coverage of the Xxiv Olympic Winter Games and Fox’s FIFA World Cup telecasts were the big winners Monday night at this year’s 44th annual Sports Emmy Awards, winning three Emmys each. ESPN, meanwhile, was the night’s biggest winner among outlets, pulling 13 Emmys.
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awarded this year’s Sports Emmys at a ceremony at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall. Bryant Gumbel will receive the lifetime achievement award for his role in sports journalism.
The Sports Emmys took place even as the writers strike has led to the postponement of NATAS’ premiere Daytime Emmys telecast next month. “While we gather together, other parts of our television community stand divided tonight,” Adam Sharp, president & CEO of NATAS said during the ceremony. “You’ll note most of the typically scripted elements of our ceremony have been pared back in acknowledgment of,...
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awarded this year’s Sports Emmys at a ceremony at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall. Bryant Gumbel will receive the lifetime achievement award for his role in sports journalism.
The Sports Emmys took place even as the writers strike has led to the postponement of NATAS’ premiere Daytime Emmys telecast next month. “While we gather together, other parts of our television community stand divided tonight,” Adam Sharp, president & CEO of NATAS said during the ceremony. “You’ll note most of the typically scripted elements of our ceremony have been pared back in acknowledgment of,...
- 5/23/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
On Tuesday morning, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) unveiled the nominees for the 44th Annual Sports Emmy Awards. Mark your calendars for Monday, May 22, as that’s when the live gala will take place at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall. Scroll down to see the 2023 Sports Emmys nominations in all 47 categories.
These awards are voted on by the overall NATAS membership, which includes more than 18,000 broadcast and media professionals from around the United States. Announcing the nominees was Adam Sharp, the company’s President & CEO, who proclaimed, “Today we honor these esteemed nominees and celebrate those who bring the thrill of competitive sports into our lives on a daily basis. We are excited by the extraordinary quality of this year’s submissions and equally excited by the opportunity to honor this year’s Lifetime Achievement honoree, Bryant Gumbel, celebrating his more than...
These awards are voted on by the overall NATAS membership, which includes more than 18,000 broadcast and media professionals from around the United States. Announcing the nominees was Adam Sharp, the company’s President & CEO, who proclaimed, “Today we honor these esteemed nominees and celebrate those who bring the thrill of competitive sports into our lives on a daily basis. We are excited by the extraordinary quality of this year’s submissions and equally excited by the opportunity to honor this year’s Lifetime Achievement honoree, Bryant Gumbel, celebrating his more than...
- 4/11/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
NFL Network’s “NFL 360” and NBC’s coverage of the Xxiv Olympic Winter Games led the nomination pack, at ten each, for this year’s 44th annual Sports Emmy Awards. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the ceremony, which takes place at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall on Monday, May 22.
Previously announced: Bryant Gumbel will receive the lifetime achievement award for his role in sports journalism.
“Today we honor these esteemed nominees and celebrate those who bring the thrill of competitive sports into our lives on a daily basis,” said Adam Sharp, president & CEO, NATAS. “We are excited by the extraordinary quality of this year’s submissions and equally excited by the opportunity to honor this year’s Lifetime Achievement honoree, Bryant Gumbel, celebrating his more than five decades of sports broadcasting excellence.”
Nominations were announced in 47 categories, including studio host,...
Previously announced: Bryant Gumbel will receive the lifetime achievement award for his role in sports journalism.
“Today we honor these esteemed nominees and celebrate those who bring the thrill of competitive sports into our lives on a daily basis,” said Adam Sharp, president & CEO, NATAS. “We are excited by the extraordinary quality of this year’s submissions and equally excited by the opportunity to honor this year’s Lifetime Achievement honoree, Bryant Gumbel, celebrating his more than five decades of sports broadcasting excellence.”
Nominations were announced in 47 categories, including studio host,...
- 4/11/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
UFC star Miesha Tate at The Empire State Building. Pic credit: ©ImageCollect.com/Dennis Van Tine/StarMaxWorldwide
Miesha Tate puts her stunning figure in a bodycon dress as she opens up about mental health.
In 2016, Tate called it quits from mixed martial arts after a tough defeat to Raquel Pennington.
Five years after her retirement, Cupcake Tate returned to her winning way at the UFC with a knockout of Marion Reneau, picking up a Performance of the Night bonus.
However, the former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion is coming off two consecutive losses after her big comeback.
On her rise to the top, the 36-year-old UFC star went on a four-fight win streak before choking out boxing and Mma legend Holly Holm in the fifth round of their blockbuster fight at UFC 196 to secure the world title.
Following the dramatic victory, Tate will run into the greatest female mixed martial artist of all time,...
Miesha Tate puts her stunning figure in a bodycon dress as she opens up about mental health.
In 2016, Tate called it quits from mixed martial arts after a tough defeat to Raquel Pennington.
Five years after her retirement, Cupcake Tate returned to her winning way at the UFC with a knockout of Marion Reneau, picking up a Performance of the Night bonus.
However, the former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion is coming off two consecutive losses after her big comeback.
On her rise to the top, the 36-year-old UFC star went on a four-fight win streak before choking out boxing and Mma legend Holly Holm in the fifth round of their blockbuster fight at UFC 196 to secure the world title.
Following the dramatic victory, Tate will run into the greatest female mixed martial artist of all time,...
- 9/22/2022
- by Frank Yemi
- Monsters and Critics
A highly-anticipated rematch is going down tonight at UFC 277, as Juliana Peña and Amanda Nunes clash once again for the bantamweight championship. In December of last year during UFC 269, Peña defeated Nunes by submission in what many consider the greatest UFC upset of all time. Now, fans are anxious to see whether Peña can defend her new bantamweight title against its former owner.
If you’re looking to catch the much-anticipated fight live, read on. Below is everything you need to know about UFC 277, including how to live stream Peña vs.
If you’re looking to catch the much-anticipated fight live, read on. Below is everything you need to know about UFC 277, including how to live stream Peña vs.
- 7/30/2022
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
The final UFC event of 2021 takes place tonight and organizers are calling it one of the biggest fights of the year.
UFC 269 features a lightweight championship fight between Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier, with Poirier looking to unseat the Brazilian champ to take home the title. Here’s what you need to know to watch UFC 269 in-person and online.
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UFC 269 takes place tonight, Saturday, December 11 live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Early prelims start at 6:15pm Et / 3:15pm Pt,...
UFC 269 features a lightweight championship fight between Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier, with Poirier looking to unseat the Brazilian champ to take home the title. Here’s what you need to know to watch UFC 269 in-person and online.
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UFC 269 takes place tonight, Saturday, December 11 live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Early prelims start at 6:15pm Et / 3:15pm Pt,...
- 12/11/2021
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
UFC 259 is finally upon us and the third big UFC event of the year promises to be a good one, with three title fights in one night.
The action takes place tonight airing live on ESPN+ from Las Vegas, with Jan Blachowicz taking on Israel Adesanya for the Light Heavyweight title belt, while Amanda Nunes and Megan Anderson face off for the Women’s Featherweight Championship. The third title fight pits Petr Yan against Aljamain Sterling for the UFC Bantamweight Championship.
What Time Does UFC 259 Start?
UFC 259 takes place tonight,...
The action takes place tonight airing live on ESPN+ from Las Vegas, with Jan Blachowicz taking on Israel Adesanya for the Light Heavyweight title belt, while Amanda Nunes and Megan Anderson face off for the Women’s Featherweight Championship. The third title fight pits Petr Yan against Aljamain Sterling for the UFC Bantamweight Championship.
What Time Does UFC 259 Start?
UFC 259 takes place tonight,...
- 3/6/2021
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
Israel Adesanya has shown off his unique talent since he first appeared under the UFC banner in February 2018. Thus far, he’s delivered at every turn. At UFC 259 on Saturday March 6, the charismatic Nigerian-born New Zealander will elevate his career into rarified air by accomplishing a feat that will separate him from every name in the history of the sport.
Reigning middleweight champion Adesanya (20-0 Mma, 9-0 UFC) is set to move up a weight class to challenge light heavyweight kingpin Jan Blachowicz (27-8 Mma, 10-5 UFC), and a win...
Reigning middleweight champion Adesanya (20-0 Mma, 9-0 UFC) is set to move up a weight class to challenge light heavyweight kingpin Jan Blachowicz (27-8 Mma, 10-5 UFC), and a win...
- 3/4/2021
- by Mike Bohn
- Rollingstone.com
Welcome to this week’s Nxt UK review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and Booker T said some sexist s— about Tessa Blanchard’s Impact World Title run being the dumbest thing in Impact Wrestling history. Somebody’s big, black ass is sleeping on the couch tonight, ain’t it? Ronda Rousey could kick Steven Segal’s ass, no problem. Hell, Amanda Nunes could only beat Ronda in a cage with all the rules in place. Try sending that flavor of the month Nunes (who I like) to fight Ronda on the street instead…whole other story. I’m ramblin’, but watching this brand gets me thinking about all that foolishness from Booker T, because there are an awful lot of people, male and female, who don’t have the typical look of Vince McMahon’s kinda wrestler and they are getting the same bull-s— argument from...
- 1/17/2020
- by Nathan Favel
- Nerdly
In today’s TV news roundup, Quibi has greenlit a new series from Cam Newton and Netflix released the trailer for “John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch.”
Dates
Season 2 of “Narcos: Mexico” will premiere on Netflix on Feb. 13. Diego Luna returns as Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo (“Félix”), the leader of the Guadalajara cartel, one of the biggest narcos in the history of Mexico and the founder of the modern Mexican drug trade. Joined by Scoot McNairy who plays Walt Breslin, a hardened DEA agent whose methods aren’t always by the book, season 2 promises to detail the missteps, ill-conceived agendas, and corruption on both sides of the border that have lead to a dangerous present in the failed war on drugs. “Narcos: Mexico” is produced by Gaumont Television. Eric Newman is showrunner and executive producer alongside José Padilha, Doug Miro, Carlo Bernard and Andi Baiz. View some of the first look photos below.
Dates
Season 2 of “Narcos: Mexico” will premiere on Netflix on Feb. 13. Diego Luna returns as Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo (“Félix”), the leader of the Guadalajara cartel, one of the biggest narcos in the history of Mexico and the founder of the modern Mexican drug trade. Joined by Scoot McNairy who plays Walt Breslin, a hardened DEA agent whose methods aren’t always by the book, season 2 promises to detail the missteps, ill-conceived agendas, and corruption on both sides of the border that have lead to a dangerous present in the failed war on drugs. “Narcos: Mexico” is produced by Gaumont Television. Eric Newman is showrunner and executive producer alongside José Padilha, Doug Miro, Carlo Bernard and Andi Baiz. View some of the first look photos below.
- 12/18/2019
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Amanda Nunes doesn’t have the sex appeal that Holly Holm, Ronda Rousey, or Gina Carano had, and that’s about it. What’s amazing is that few people will come out and say it since quite honestly the Ufc isn’t really about sex appeal, it’s about who can get in there and bang and who can bring the most honor and popularity to the title. Were the Ufc a high school popularity contest she might be the girl that tried the hardest and did the most work but still didn’t manage to capture the attention of the crowd since they would already
Amanda Nunes Deserves Way More Attention But Won’t Get It...
Amanda Nunes Deserves Way More Attention But Won’t Get It...
- 7/11/2019
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
Ronda Rousey put female Ufc fighters on the map ... and that's exactly what Mikaela Mayer says she's gonna do for female boxing. Mikaela is a 28-year-old undefeated boxer (10-0) -- who's signed with legendary promoter Bob Arum -- and she's fighting Lizbeth Crespo Saturday in Vegas. Mm says that female boxing ain't anywhere near where it should be when it comes to fan interest ... but that's about to change -- and she's pointing at the...
- 6/14/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Boxing champ Claressa Shields -- a 2-time Olympic gold medalist -- says Ufc star Amanda Nunes would get a Rude Awakening if they ever fought ... explaining, "I T-Rex bitches!" 23-year-old Shields is the biggest star in women's boxing right now -- she's the undisputed, unified champ in Two weight classes with an 8-0 pro record. She's a Beast!!! She's also very close with Cris Cyborg -- and was at Ufc 232 back in December when Cyborg got knocked out by Nunes.
- 2/27/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Dana White says it's obvious to him ... Amanda Nunes is the greatest female fighter Ever. But, when you add men to the mix -- is she better than Jon Jones? White broke it down for us ... saying Nunes has not only beaten the best of the best, but destroyed Cris Cyborg -- "the most feared fighter out there" -- and made it look easy. Don't forget, she also dominated Ronda Rousey, Valentina Shevchenko (twice) and Miesha Tate.
- 1/19/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Some people say it's Daniel Cormier. Others say it's Jon Jones ... but Amanda Nunes says when it comes to the greatest Mma fighter ever, She's #1. Most Mma experts agree Nunes solidified her place as the greatest female fighter ever with her dominant victory over Cris Cyborg at Ufc 232. But, with a resume that boasts wins over Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate and Two victories over Valentina Shevchenko ... ya can't ignore Amanda's G.O.A.T. case.
- 1/4/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Cris Cyborg had one helluva shoulder to cry on after she lost to Amanda Nunes on Saturday -- because Halle Berry was waiting for her in the locker room. The Ufc superstar had cameras in her locker room -- capturing the moment Halle visited her friend and gave her a big hug minutes after the brutal knockout. It was Cyborg's first loss in 12 years ... but it seemed Halle took it harder that Cris -- with Cyborg telling her friend,...
- 1/4/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Female Ufc badass Cris Cyborg beats up grown fighting men ... so says her famous striking coach Jason Parillo ... who tells us Justino is an equal opportunity ass kicker. Cyborg is no doubt one of the scariest women in combat sports history ... but when we talked to Parillo recently in L.A., he says that term should be persons because Cyborg gives it to guys all the time. "When we're sparring, she can definitely compete with...
- 12/25/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
A Ufc fighter learned the new armor for his man jewels works just fine ... and it's all 'cause of Cris Cyborg's powerful kicks!!! Here's the deal ... Ufc's Don Madge was in a gym recently and wanted to try out his new cup -- so he asked Cyborg for a helping foot. Cris reared back and went to kick the dude pretty hard -- but Madge was having none of that ... pulling away at the last second and screaming,...
- 12/14/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Halle Berry and Cris Cyborg's friendship is gettin' serious ... 'cause the two had a "girls' night out" Saturday -- watching a fellow female Dominate a major boxing match!!! The odd couple has been kickin' it quite a bit recently -- just a few weeks ago they were in Cyborg's gym in Huntington Beach for an Mma training sesh. But, this weekend, they took things to the next level -- watching Claressa Shields beat...
- 12/10/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Halle Berry just stepped into the gym with the most dangerous woman alive -- Ufc star Cris Cyborg! The two hooked up at Cyborg's gym in Huntington Beach, CA on Thursday for a training session -- and anyone who's ever worked out with Cris before knows she doesn't mess around! So, why are they training together? Halle is starring in "John Wick 3" and she's been doing heavy Mma training for the role ... so it's possible...
- 11/30/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ufc badass Michelle Waterson tells TMZ Sports ... Dana White should take a page outta Vince McMahon's playbook and put together an all-female fight card!!! "The girls can definitely hold it down," The Karate Hottie says. Of course, the WWE just wrapped up its first-ever all-women pay-per-view event ... and it was a big-time success. Ronda Rousey said she hopes it's a game changer for all pro sports. So, when we got Waterson out in NYC...
- 11/4/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
If Cris Cyborg beats up Amanda Nunes ... there's a bad ass 2-time Olympic gold medalist who wants a piece of her ... and she ain't after a participation trophy. Kayla Harrison -- who won gold in judo in London (2012) and Rio (2016) -- and is 2 and 0 in Mma ... told TMZ Sports she has her sights set on the most feared female fighter on the planet ... Cyborg. "I want to be the best, and right now Cris Cyborg...
- 8/25/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
It never happened in the Ufc ... but Ronda Rousey vs. Cris Cyborg Might go down in the WWE -- with Mick Foley telling TMZ Sports he's been lobbying Vince McMahon to sign the Brazilian star. "I had a meeting with Mr. McMahon and I specifically told him keep your eyes on this Cyborg vs. Nunes fight," Mick said. "She's gonna be larger than life and would make a great WWE superstar down the line." The Cyborg vs.
- 8/11/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
But Holm says she's got a "one fight at a time" mindset -- and the fight she's focused on now is Anderson at Ufc 225 on June 9. Holm says her Cyborg fight was "really competitive" -- but she might consider switching back to the 135-pound weight class to try and get the bantamweight belt back from Amanda Nunes. As for Holm's most famous former opponent, Ronda Rousey -- Holly says she supports Ronda's new career in...
- 6/1/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ufc fighter Raquel Pennington says she would have been "devastated" if her corner would have thrown in the towel during Ufc 224 ... saying, "I'm glad they didn't let me quit." Pennington's corner has been under fire for not throwing in the towel when she told them she had nothing left after the 4th round of her fight with Amanda Nunes. Raquel says her corner team has been beating themselves up for talking her into fighting in...
- 5/15/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ufc Hall of Famer Urijah Faber is Praising Raquel Pennington's corner for talking her out of quitting after the 4th round at Ufc 224 ... saying Raquel would live to regret it if she did. Pennington was getting pummeled by Amanda Nunes during the championship fight Saturday night -- and told her corner, "I'm done. I want to be done." Her coaches talked her out of quitting and they've been catching hell ever since ... with many...
- 5/14/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Scary moment for several Ufc staffers -- who were robbed outside of the Ufc 224 host hotel in Brazil on Thursday ... so says Dana White. The Ufc honcho says multiple people working on the Ufc 224 event were shaken down for phones, wallets and passports. Miraculously, no one was injured, as first reported by ESPN's Brett Okamoto. White says local police were called to the scene and are currently investigating -- speaking with victims, witnesses and reviewing security footage.
- 5/11/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Steph McMahon hit Ronda Rousey with a straight-up Mean personal attack on 'Monday Night Raw' -- mocking the Ufc star for the way she broke down after her losses in the Octagon. Remember, Rousey went off the grid after her first loss to Holly Holm back in 2015 -- hiding her face at the airport and then stating on the 'Ellen' show she had suicidal thoughts. After her next loss to Amanda Nunes, Rousey went into...
- 4/3/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ronda Rousey has essentially announced her retirement from Mma -- even though she won't officially say the words, "I'm retired." It all went down on the 'Ellen' show (airs Tuesday) -- when Ellen asked Ronda if she'll ever go back to the Ufc. "I don't know," Ronda said ... "I think it's just as likely as me going back to another Olympics for judo." Fyi, Rousey won a bronze medal in judo in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
- 3/13/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Cris Cyborg says she's changed her tune on rearranging Amanda Nunes' face ... and is now willing to rumble with the Ufc's other Brazilian women's champ! "If she's calling me out she has to prepare herself," Cyborg said. "[Nunes] should defend her (135-pound) belt, but if not, Ok, we'll fight in July." Remember, Cyborg was Not about that life just a couple months ago ... telling us she needed to focus on the 145-pound division and give deserving contenders their shot.
- 3/6/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_a5yf5zm9"]] Cris Cyborg says she's 100% down to annihilate Amanda Nunes when the time is right ... but tells TMZ Sports it ain't gonna happen anytime soon. Earlier today, Ufc honcho Dana White said Amanda is itching to scrap with Cris ... adding that it's "the fight to make." But when we spoke with Cyborg, she pumped the brakes on the super fight -- "I want beat her, I want kick her ass, but I need to focus on my division.
- 1/5/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_gumg5okf"]] The scariest soap opera in sports ain't over just yet ... 'cause Cris Cyborg says a superfight between her and Ronda Rousey might still go down one day. We got Cyborg training in L.A. for her fight with Holly Holm ... and the women's featherweight champ told TMZ Sports "maybe this fight can happen" if everything were to fall into place. The problem -- Cris doubts Rousey's ever gonna step foot back inside the Ufc Octagon.
- 11/26/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_r82v7mk1"]] Ex-nfl star Greg Hardy says he's going for it all in his Mma career ... telling TMZ Sports his ultimate goal is to be in the Ufc, and he thinks he can be the heavyweight champ. Hardy, who's making his amateur debut this weekend, has been training for over a year at American Top Team in Florida ... the same gym where bad asses like Tyron Woodley, Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Amanda Nunes train. You know his past...
- 11/1/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Amanda Nunes fought Hard to win a new belt at Ufc 215 ... and immediately gave up her gold when she met a fan with an amazing story. 19-year-old cancer survivor -- and Ufc superfan -- Angie Rose talked about their meet-up on social media ... describing the incredible act of kindness from the Ufc women's bantamweight champ. After the post-fight press conference, Angie says she waited in the rain by the fighters' exit tunnel at Rogers Place in Edmonton.
- 9/12/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_2tu2ht9f"]] New bride Ronda Rousey just got a late wedding gift -- well wishes from Ufc champ Amanda Nunes ... aka the chick who Ko'd her into retirement. "Congratulations to Ronda – this is a huge moment in her life," Amanda told TMZ Sports. "I'm very happy for her ... nothing bad (to say) about Ronda Rousey." Nunes' change of heart makes sense ... the champ's also got marriage on the mind. But don't get it twisted -- all her...
- 9/9/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ronda Rousey and Travis Browne missed the Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather showdown on Saturday night — but it was for a very good reason.
The two mixed martial arts Ufc fighters were busy getting married in a laid-back fiesta in the Aloha State.
“What an amazing day!! She is so perfect in every way! She makes me so happy! She is my other half! I Love You @rondarousey #browsey2017” Browne captioned a black-and-white Instagram shot of the pair on their wedding day.
“Congrats to Ronda and Travis. Incredible wedding. Blessed and thankful to have been there for it,” photographer and...
The two mixed martial arts Ufc fighters were busy getting married in a laid-back fiesta in the Aloha State.
“What an amazing day!! She is so perfect in every way! She makes me so happy! She is my other half! I Love You @rondarousey #browsey2017” Browne captioned a black-and-white Instagram shot of the pair on their wedding day.
“Congrats to Ronda and Travis. Incredible wedding. Blessed and thankful to have been there for it,” photographer and...
- 8/29/2017
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
[[tmz:video id="0_33ypdtqm"]] Valentina Shevchenko is callin' B.S. on the reason behind Amanda Nunes' Ufc 213 title fight withdrawal ... telling TMZ Sports she's "not believing 100%" that Nunes pulled out over health issues. We spoke with Bullet about Nunes pulling out due to chronic sinusitis ... and Shevchenko says she doesn't believe the excuse because Lioness seemed perfectly healthy the week leading up to the fight. As for why Nunes would make up the claim, Shevchenko speculates the withdrawal...
- 7/11/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_xbf1ww8h"]] Joanna Jedrzejczyk says she was so serious about stepping in for Amanda Nunes and fighting Valentina Shevchenko this weekend, she went to the gym on Saturday to get her body ready for the fight. Joanna -- who Dana White described as a straight-up "gangster" -- explained the whole thing to TMZ Sports ... telling us she "really believed it was going to happen." As we previously reported, Nunes bowed out of the Ufc 213 fight on Saturday...
- 7/10/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Amanda Nunes pulled out of her Ufc 213 fight because she was dealing with a chronic condition that didn't allow her to breathe properly ... according to the brawler herself. Amanda posted a statement Sunday explaining her sudden withdrawal from her main event fight against Valentina Shevchenko, saying she suffers from chronic sinusitis. She goes on to explain that she's fought with the condition before, but couldn't soldier on this time because she felt off balance and...
- 7/9/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Amanda Nunes has mysteriously pulled out of her title match with Valentina Shevchenko ... and we say mysterious because that's the way Ufc views it. TMZ Sports has learned Nunes complained this week about not feeling well and went to the hospital both Friday and Saturday. Our sources say doctors repeatedly checked her out but found nothing wrong. Nonetheless, Nunes said she was not well enough to fight Saturday night and has pulled out. Since her...
- 7/8/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
It is almost time! Amanda Nunes defends her Ufc women’s bantamweight championship in a rematch against Valentina Shevchenko on July 8. Find out how to watch this event, who else is fighting and all the important info.
- 7/7/2017
- by Jason Brow
- HollywoodLife
[[tmz:video id="0_t3utz8le"]] Amanda Nunes once told us there was a 200% chance she'd beat Ronda Rousey. Now, she's Doubling that number when it comes to beating Valentina Shevchenko at Ufc 213 on Saturday. TMZ Sports spoke with the Ufc women's bantamweight champ -- who guaranteed a 2nd victory over Shevchenko in their highly anticipated rematch. The two previously battled it out at Ufc 196 back in March 2016 -- a fight Nunes won by unanimous decision. Shevchenko says she's out for revenge.
- 7/6/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ronda Rousey joined Kelly Ripa and her guest co-host Jerry O’Connell for Rousey’s first interview since her loss to bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes at Ufc 207 in December. Although she remained tight-lipped on her fighting future, she did open up about her engagement to Ufc heavyweight Travis Browne and how they found out about their […]...
- 7/5/2017
- by kmorawetz
- ET Canada
Aaron Rajman, a teammate of several Ufc superstars at the American Top Team (Att) gym, was murdered during a home invasion in Boca Raton, Florida ... local authorities announced on Tuesday. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office say several men got into an argument with Rajman after entering the fighter's house late Monday night ... firing at least one shot before fleeing the scene. Rajman, who just turned 25, passed away the next day. Detectives told the Sun...
- 7/5/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_dbko00cu"]] Ufc badass Valentina Shevchenko is down to rumble with Ronda Rousey ... but don't get it twisted -- she's gotta put a beatdown on Amanda Nunes first. Shevchenko told TMZ Sports the champ is getting Slept when they do the dance at Ufc 213 ... Valentina says she's been training her ass off to avenge the L Nunes hung on her at Ufc 196 -- and the new version of herself is too damn dangerous. And once it's night-night for Amanda,...
- 6/29/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_b9q1x95l"]] Amanda Nunes says she and her girlfriend have already worked out the name issue when they tie the knot ... and the Nunes name won out. Amanda has been dating Ufc fighter Nina Ansaroff for a while and they've been talking A Lot about marriage lately (Nunes even fake proposed during the interview). And, speaking of weddings ... we also asked if there was any chance she'll attend Ronda Rousey's wedding to Travis Browne, and she didn't exactly say "No.
- 5/21/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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