Tag: UFC

‘A true Sportsman in every sense of the word’ – Rare video documentary of Brock Lesnar


Brock Lesnar is arguably one of the most entertaining, charismatic, humble, born fighters ever to grace the world of sports.

Having succeeded in becoming a NCAA Champion, a UFC Heavyweight Champion and a WWE Heavyweight Champion (for which he still is), Lesnar also spent some time prior to the UFC in the NFL.

Brock Lesnar NFL Vikings No. 69
Brock Lesnar NFL Vikings No. 69

In a very rare video documentary (for which you can view below), you can see how it all began for Lesnar growing up on a dairy farm in Webster, South Dakota, through his hard work to making the NCAA Wrestling Championships, WWE and up to the point where is about to become the UFC Heavyweight Champion.

https://youtu.be/rWWC6XNdLLk

Lesnar goes on to win the UFC Heavyweight title by defeating Randy Couture via TKO in the second round.

Brock Lesnar UFC HW Champion
Brock Lesnar UFC HW Champion

Fast forward to present day and Lesnar has now retired from the UFC for good, re-signed his contract with the WWE and will be facing Roman Reigns in tonight’s WrestleMania XXXI.

WrestleMania Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns
WrestleMania Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns

Being a brand of #Eat #Sleep #Conquer #Repeat is truly what Brock Lesnar is all about.

UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded: Ep 7 ‘These are not lines, I am saying what I am going to do to him [Aldo]’ Conor McGregor


On Episode 7 of UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded, featherweight champion Jose Aldo channels Tony Montana while his opponent Conor McGregor channels Muhammad Ali on a busy day in New York City.

A very Happy Conor McGregor UFC 189 World Championship Tour
A very Happy Conor McGregor UFC 189 World Championship Tour

Aldo trains with his coaches while McGregor schools UFC President Dana White in jiu-jitsu.

After another fan-filled press conference, the gang is off to Toronto, with welterweight contender Rory MacDonald now in tow.

UFC 189 World Championship Tour
‘You’re gonna have to give me a lot more than that [money]’ UFC 189 World Championship Tour
Tickets for UFC 189 are on sale now at UFCFIGHTWEEK.com and Ticketmaster.Clock Tower Photo shoot:
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2927 41st Avenue, Long Island City, NY
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Video Credit: UFC

UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded: Ep 6 ‘When he is alone and no-one is around, he keeps thinking about me and it gives him diarreha’ Jose Aldo


 

On Episode 6 of UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded, headliners Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor share the stage yet again at The Strand Theatre.

Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor come Face to Face UFC 189 World Championship Tour
Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor come Face to Face UFC 189 World Championship Tour

Buoyed by the Boston fans, Ireland’s McGregor wields more insults and taunts at the featherweight champion. After being separated by UFC President Dana White at the press conference, the two are off to New York City for five more days of togetherness.

Dana White holding back Conor McGregor from Jose Aldo at the Boston UFC 189 World Championship Tour
Dana White holding back Conor McGregor from Jose Aldo at the Boston UFC 189 World Championship Tour

UFC Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog following the stars of July’s UFC 189 on their World Championship Tour.

Tickets for UFC 189 are on sale Friday, March 27 at 10 am PT UFCFIGHTWEEK.com.

Brazil Athletic Commission Overturn Silva vs. Dober fight to a NO CONTEST


After last weekend’s controversial stoppage decision, by referee, Eduardo Herdy at UFC Fight Night 62 in Rio de Janeiro where Herdy had decided to stop the action whilst Drew Dober was actively fighting his way out of an attempted guillotine choke by Leandro Silva, it has emerged now that the Brazilian Athletic commission have overturned the original decision of a win to Silva and made the fight, rightly so to a NO CONTEST bout.

 

Tweet from Drew Dober Thanking the Brazilian Athletic Commision
Tweet from Drew Dober Thanking the Brazilian Athletic commission

 

Tweet from Dana White stating the Leandro Silva vs Drew Dober fight is now a NO CONTEST
Tweet from Dana White stating the Leandro Silva vs Drew Dober fight is now a NO CONTEST

 

Tweet from Drew Dober Thanking the UFC
Tweet from Drew Dober Thanking the UFC

‘What do you want me to do, look at his face and kiss him’ Jose Aldo


 

UFC 189 FOX Sports Live split screen picture of Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor
UFC 189 FOX Sports Live split screen picture of Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor

 

Before they hit the octagon for UFC 189, watch as Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo square off in a very heated  and funny war of words on the FOX Sports Live set.

 

UFC 189 FOX Sports Live Interview

UFC 189 FOX Sports Live Interview

UFC 189 takes place on July 11th at The MGM Grand Arena.

 

Video Credit: FOX Sports Live

UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded: Ep 3 ‘When you’re good, you’re good’ Conor McGregor


 

On Episode 3 of UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded, UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo and challenger Conor McGregor go Hollywood in Sin City.

Their day starts with custom suits and talking toilets, then moves on to sound stages, body doubles and a live shoot on the Las Vegas Strip.

UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded Episode 3
UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded Episode 3

UFC Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog following the stars of July’s UFC 189 on their World Championship Tour.

Tickets for UFC 189 are on sale Friday, March 27th  at 10 am PT at UFCFIGHTWEEK.com.

 

UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded: Ep 2 ‘I walk the walk and talk the talk’ Jose Aldo


 

On Episode 2 of UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded, headliners Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor arrive in Las Vegas on the second stop of their whirlwind trip.

Featherweight champion Aldo stokes his competitive fires in his room by playing ping-pong and pool.

“The Notorious” McGregor takes a more serious approach, acclimating with room service, a nap and a hard workout before the media duties begin.

UFC Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog following the stars of July’s UFC 189 on their World Championship Tour.

UFC 189 World Championship Tour Event Poster
UFC 189 World Championship Tour Event Poster

Tickets for UFC 189 are on sale Friday, March 27th at 10 am PT at UFCFIGHTWEEK.com.

Here is the video where UFC referee Eduardo Herdy made his controversial stoppage call in the Leandro Silva vs. Drew Dober fight!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSTnw-Cqhb0

 

This is the moment UFC referee, Eduardo Herdy, made his decision to stop the action in the fight of Leandro Silva vs. Drew Dober, for which called so much controversy even UFC president Dana White blasted the referee’s decision to award Leandro Silva the submission win over Drew Dober calling it ‘one of the biggest screw-ups of all-time’.

Dana White Tweet from the Leandro Silva vs. Drew Dober fight at UFC Fight Night 62
Dana White Tweet from the Leandro Silva vs. Drew Dober fight at UFC Fight Night 62

Unfortunately, Eduardo Herdy was already scheduled to referee the Godofredo Pepey vs. Andre Fili fight aswell, for which lucky for him, the fight took control of itself!

You can decide for yourself, after watching the footage!

Leandro Silva vs. Drew Dober during UFC Fight Night 62 by Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports
Leandro Silva vs. Drew Dober during UFC Fight Night 62 by Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports

 

 

Photo Credit: Jason Silva USA TODAY Sports

Video Credit: MMA-Core

UFC 189 : Ronda Rousey Vs Bethe Correia and Conor Mcgregor Vs Jose Aldo Face off In Rio De Janeiro on the world tour press conference.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvw30TvNSlM

 

At the UFC 189 world tour press conference, Dana White officially announced that Ronda Rousey will be defending her Bantamweight Championship Belt against Brazilian Bethe Correia at he HSBC Arena in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on August 1st.

 

Conor McGregor Relaxed at UFC 189 world tour press conference
Conor McGregor Relaxed at UFC 189 world tour press conference
Jose Aldo Jnr Flipping The Bird at Conor McGregor on the UFC 189 world tour press conference
Jose Aldo Jnr Flipping The Bird at Conor McGregor on the UFC 189 world tour press conference

 

Ronda Rousey and Bethe Correia Face Off UFC 189 world tour press conference
Ronda Rousey and Bethe Correia Face Off UFC 189 world tour press conference

 

UFC 189 : Ronda Rousey Vs Bethe Correia Face Off in Rio De Janeiro

UFC 189 : Conor Mcgregor Vs Jose Aldo Face off In Rio De Janeiro

 

Video Credit: John Mac

Photo Credits: MMAJunkie.Com/BloodyElbow.Com/Mozvid.net

Fight Night Rio: Ryan LaFlare – Fighting In Enemy Territory


 

 

No. 14-ranked welterweight Ryan LaFlare is facing No. 7-ranked Demian Maia in his home country of Brazil in the main event of Fight Night Rio. Hear LaFlare’s thoughts on his opponent, Brazilian fans, and more.

UFC Fight Night Rio de Janeiro takes place on Saturday, March, 21st.