UFC 187 Free Fight: Vitor Belfort vs. Dan Henderson


Watch as legends Vitor Belfort and Dan Henderson do battle in a fight for the ages. Belfort contends for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 187 against champion Chris Weidman.

UFC 187 Event Poster

UFC 187 takes place this Saturday, May 23rd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Countdown to UFC 187: Chris Weidman vs. Vitor Belfort


Four fighters from around the United States battle it out for the two title fights that will top UFC 187.

Middleweight champion Chris Weidman takes on former champion Vitor Belfort in a bout over a year in the making.

Light heavyweight contenders Anthony “Rumble” Johnson and Daniel Cormier will battle for the title left vacant by ousted champion Jon Jones.

UFC 187 Event Poster

It all takes place this Saturday, May 23rd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The First Lady Michelle Obama Incoporating Kickboxing Into Her Daily Routine


The First Lady, Michelle Obama has started literally, kicking her daily fitness routine into top gear by adding in the Martial Art of Kickboxing to her daily workout routine.

FLOTUS is all about action and the First Lady was responding to a challenge from her husband, President Barack Obama had set her, to show him five ways that she moves. The initiative is complete with the hashtag, #GimmeFive.

Go to http://letsmove.gov for more details on Michelle Obama’s five-year campaign.

Countdown to UFC 187: Anthony Johnson vs. Daniel Cormier


Four fighters from around the United States will battle it out for the two title fights, that will top UFC 187.

Light heavyweight contenders Anthony “Rumble” Johnson and Daniel Cormier will battle for the title left vacant by ousted champion Jon Jones.

UFC 187 Event Poster

Chris Weidman takes on Vitor Belfort in a Middleweight Championship Title fight.

It all takes place this Saturday, May 23rd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

UFC 187 Embedded, Episode 3: ‘Is it bad to play fifa and have acupuncture at the same time’ Chris Weidman


On Episode 3 of UFC 187 Embedded, the stars of the main card — including light heavyweight title challengers Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson — get oriented in Las Vegas alongside recent transplant Conor McGregor.

Middleweight champion Chris Weidman unwinds with an unusual combination of video games and acupuncture, while his opponent Vitor Belfort takes in the scene of his Saturday night title fight.

Plus, UFC lightweight contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone challenges some Lake Mead carp before setting his sights on Canadian foe John Makdessi.

UFC 187 Event Poster

UFC Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the two title fights at UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier, taking place this Saturday, May 23rd 2015.

UFC 187 Free Fight: Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva


In one of the biggest upsets in the history of the sport, Chris Weidman burst on the scene in a big way when he KO’d the greatest of all time, Anderson Silva, at UFC 162. Weidman makes his third title defense against Vitor Belfort at UFC 187.

UFC 187 Event Poster

UFC 187 takes place this Saturday, May 23rd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas.

UFC 187 Embedded, Episode 2: ‘One brazilian legend at a time, I take them all down’ Chris Weidman


On Episode 2 of UFC 187 Embedded, lightweight Donald Cerrone stays busy in classic “Cowboy” style as he scuba dives Lake Mead’s Wreck Alley and then goes cigar shopping.

On opposite sides of the country, middleweight champion Chris Weidman and light heavyweight contender Daniel Cormier pack up and say goodbye to their families before heading to Las Vegas for fight week.

UFC 187 Event Poster

UFC Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scene video blog leading up to the two title fights at UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier, taking place this Saturday, May 23rd 2015.

UFC 187 Free Fight: Anthony Johnson vs. Alexander Gustafsson


Light heavyweight No. 1 contender Anthony Johnson dominated Alexander Gustafsson in impressive fashion back in January to earn himself a title shot against Jon Jones at UFC 187 for the now vacant UFC Light Heavyweight championship Title.

Gustafsson vs. Johnson Tale of the Tape

UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier  takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas this Saturday on May 23rd 2015.

UFC 187 Embedded, Episode 1: ‘Lean, Mean, Fighting Machine’ Anthony Johnson


On Episode 1 of UFC 187 Embedded, UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman stays humble at home with dishes, diaper-changing and soccer dad duties.

In South Florida, light heavyweight Anthony “Rumble” Johnson and middleweight Vitor Belfort share one last Blackzilian team workout on the beach ahead of their respective UFC 187 title bouts. As Belfort looks back on how the sport has changed since he first held UFC gold, Johnson focuses on the task in his immediate future. And on the West Coast, Daniel Cormier trains intently for his second shot at the now-vacant light heavyweight championship.

UFC 187 Event Poster

UFC Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scene video blog leading up to the two title fights at UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier, taking place this Saturday, May 23rd 2015.

UK AMATEUR TEAM NAMED FOR THE 2015 IMMAF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS


 
The United Kingdom Mixed Martial Arts Federation (UKMMAF) is proud to announce the UK team selected to compete in the 2015 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA at UFC® International Fight Week, in Las Vegas from 6th – 11th July.
UKMMAF Team Picture
Hosted by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation, the Championships are to be held on the renowned Las Vegas Strip as part of the world’s largest one week combat sports festival.
The event finals are to take place at the UFC Fan Expo® at the Sands Expo and Convention Center and the tournament will be broadcast on UFC FIGHT PASS.
The UK team was selected from eligible applicants through an open application process, that included regional tryouts and a final selective squad training weekend.
 
MEET THE 2015 TEAM
Name: Amy Omara  –  Women’s Strawweight: -52.2 kg (115 lbs)
Age: 26
Hometown: Stockport, Cheshire
Gym: 12 Gauge MMA
Verified Amateur MMA Record: 3-0-0
Other combat sports experience/ titles/ belts: kick-boxing, No-Gi grappling
Fighting Style: MMA
 
AMY UKMMAF 2015 UK Team
Name:  Connor Hitchens –  Men’s Flyweight: -56.7 kg (125 lbs)
Fight name: Chopsticks
Age: 18
Hometown: Preston
Gym: Reps MMA
Verified Amateur MMA Record: 9-0-0
Other combat sports experience/ titles/ belts: wrestling, No-Gi grappling, Amateur boxing
Fighting Style: striker/ grappler
Twitter: @ConnorHitchens1
CONNOR UKMMAF 2015 UK Team
Name: Carl Burton –  Bantamweight: -61.2 kg (135 lbs)
Fight name: Honeybadger
Age: 28
Hometown: Macclesfield
Gym: 12 Gauge MMA
Verified Amateur MMA Record: 7-2-0
Other combat sports experience/ titles/ belts: Contestant in the 2014 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA
Fighting Style: grappler
Twitter:  @carl86burt
 Carl  UKMMAF 2015 UK Team
Name: Aidan James –  Men’s Featherweight: -65.8 kg (145 lbs)
Age: 20
Hometown: Swansea, Wales.
Gym: Chris Rees Academy
Verified Amateur MMA Record:  6-1-0
Other combat sports experience/ titles/ belts: Made 4 the Cage Amateur Title (135lbs)
Fighting Style: mixed/ orthodox
Twitter: @AidanJamesMMA
AIDAN UKMMAF 2015 UK Team
Name:  Ross Gallagher   Lightweight: -70.3 kg (155 lbs)
Fight Name: The Boss
Age: 28
Hometown: Corby
Gym: Siam MMA
Verified Amateur MMA Record: 14-5
 ROSS UKMMAF 2015 UK Team
Name: Jake Constantinou  Welterweight: -77.1 kg (170 lbs)
Age: 24
Hometown: Leicester
Gym:  Leicester MMA Academy
Verified Amateur MMA Record: 7-2-0
Other combat sports experience/ titles/ belts:
  • MMA C-Class 12-3, Submission Wrestling, Amateur K1 – 2-0, RINGS UK Team Member (J-MMA)
  • ISKA and Battle Arena English National Lightweight Champion (A Class)
  • ISKA Northern Area Lightweight Champion (A Class)
  • ISKA England Squad member (C Class)
  • 2x ISKA English National Gold Medalist (C Class)
  • Clash UK Gold Medalist (C Class)
  • Submission Wrestling
  • IBJJF International Open Silver Medalist (Blue Belt)
  • Grapple Nation Gold Medalist
  • Ground Control Gold Medalist
  • GoToTheGround Gold Medalist
Fighting Style: submission wrestling and boxing
Twitter:  @JakeTinou
JAKE UKMAAF 2015 UK Team
Name: James Duckett  Middleweight: -83.9 kg (185 lbs)
Age: 24
Hometown: Manchester
Gym: Predators MMA
Verified Amateur MMA Record: 9-­3
Fighting Style: boxing
James UKMMAF 2015 UK Team

Name:  Steve Steward  Light Heavyweight: -93.0 kg (205 lbs)

Age: 33
Hometown: Peterborough
Gym: Fightstar MMA
Verified Amateur MMA Record: 4-2
Twitter:  @Steve_Fightstar
STEVE-S UKMMAF 2015 UK Team
For more information about the IMMAF World Championships visit: http://www.immaf.org/championship-2015/
For more information about the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation visit: http://www.immaf.org/
Follow @UKMMAF on Twitter or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ukmmaf
Main Photo Credits Official Photographer: D.Lowry/ Odin Photography
Photo Credit of James Duckett from his Facebook
 
UKMMAF Team Picture
 
ABOUT THE UKMMAF
 
The United Kingdom Mixed Martial Arts Federation (UKMMAF) is a Non-Profit Organisation registered as a Limited company by guarantee. The purpose of UKMMAF is to further the development and recognition of the sport of mixed martial arts in the UNITED KINGDOM, enabling Amateur National Competitions, education of coaches and officials, supporting affiliated member clubs and regulation of sanctioned events, ensuring the highest safety standards for all those involved in MMA. The current board of directors is an interim board put in place to govern the UKMMAF until the first general assembly  and the UKMMAF will operate as a democratic organisation where its affiliated members will get an equal say through their elected representatives.
 
The UKMMAF has been accepted by the IMMAF as the National Federation for the UK (Observational membership) and under the guidance and support of The National Federation Establishment Committee we are working towards full membership. 
 
The UKMMAF works with Safe MMA as its independent medical subcommittee. For further information see  http://www.ukmmaf.org/Home.html
 
 
ABOUT THE IMMAF
 
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation is the international democratic governing body for the sport of MMA, representing MMA worldwide towards all stakeholders – athletes, coaches, referees, governments, athletic commissions, sports confederations, international organizations, professional promoters and more. Founded from within the MMAcommunity for the MMA community, the purpose of the IMMAF is to protect and further the development and recognition of the sport of MMA on all levels, enabling international competition through the organization of non-profit, democratic national federations.
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