Joe Silva's Shoes: What's next for UFC Fight Night 42's winners?
On paper, the UFC Fight Night 42 main card was one of the most compelling FOX Sports 1-televised lineups in recent memory. At the end of the night, the fighters showed why as they delivered the goods...
View ArticleVideo: Demetrious Johnson vs. Ali Bagautinov from 'Countdown to UFC 174'
Filed under: Featured Videos, News, UFC, VideosYou can now watch a video of the full Demetrious Johnson vs. Ali Bagautinov segment from the “Countdown to UFC 174″ special, which debuted Sunday night on...
View ArticleWith Ali Bagautinov, Jackson-Winkeljohn camp embracing Dagestani surge into UFC
(This story appears in today’s edition of USA TODAY.) When 29-year-old Ali Bagautinov steps into the cage to fight UFC flyweight titleholder Demetrious Johnson at UFC 174 on Saturday, it’ll be the...
View ArticleUFC 174 pre-fight facts: Demetrious Johnson looks to bolster insane stat sheet
It’s been nearly three years to the day since the UFC last visited the western-Canadian city of Vancouver. But this Saturday, the octagon returns to the British Columbia province for UFC 174. Unlike...
View Article‘UFC 174 Embedded,’ Episode No. 4: Fighter media day, Dana White loses a bet
Filed under: News, UFC, VideosIn Part 4 of “UFC 174 Embedded,” the UFC’s new web series, go behind the scenes leading up to Saturday’s pay-per-view event. In the latest installment, fighters take part...
View ArticleUFC 174 staff picks: On close card, Demetrious Johnson gets a unanimous nod
Demetrious Johnson is the heaviest favorite on Saturday’s UFC 174 card, and he’s of two fighters to get a unanimous nod from the MMAjunkie staff. One other came close on a highly competitive main card....
View Article10 reasons to watch UFC 174, including a drama-free flyweight title fight
Now that we’ve seen a resolution of sorts to UFC 175’s Chael Sonnen/Wanderlei Silva/Vitor Belfort debacle, let’s turn our focus back to the in-cage attractions, shall we? Saturday’s UFC 174 headliner,...
View ArticleVideo: John Morgan and Mike Bohn break down UFC 174's top fights
Filed under: Featured Videos, News, UFC, VideosVANCOUVER – MMAjunkie reporters John Morgan and Mike Bohn break down the top fights at tonight’s UFC 174 event. Morgan and Bohn discuss the headliner of...
View ArticleTwitter reacts to Demetrious Johnson's UFC 174 win over Ali Bagautinov
Demetrious Johnson (20-2-1 MMA, 8-1-1 UFC) successfully defended his UFC flyweight championship for the fourth time on Saturday night, defeating Ali Bagautinov (13-3 MMA, 3-1 UFC) by unanimous decision...
View ArticleUFC 174 results, photos: Demetrious Johnson defends again, tops Ali Bagautinov
Filed under: Featured, News, UFCVANCOUVER – Demetrious Johnson (20-2-1 MMA, 8-1-1 UFC) extended his reign as UFC flyweight champion with a one-sided decision over Ali Bagautinov (13-3 MMA, 3-1 UFC)....
View ArticleVideo: John Morgan reacts to Demetrious Johnson's UFC 174 dominance
Filed under: Featured Videos, News, UFC, VideosVANCOUVER – MMAjunkie lead staff reporter John Morgan gives his instant reaction to Saturday’s UFC 174 main event between flyweight champion Demetrious...
View ArticleUFC 174: Demetrious Johnson vs. Ali Bagautinov full fight video highlights
Filed under: News, UFC, VideosVANCOUVER – Demetrious Johnson made it look easy again. Ali Bagautinov (13-3 MMA, 3-1 UFC) had some moments where he threatened, but Johnson (20-2-1 MMA, 8-1-1 UFC) never...
View ArticleUFC 174 post-fight facts: Demetrious Johnson’s clinch output among best ever
UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson (20-2-1 MMA, 8-1-1 UFC) successfully defended his 125-pound championship for the fourth time when he met Ali Bagautinov (13-3 MMA, 3-1 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC...
View ArticleUFC 174 medical suspensions: Jimmo, Bang, Letourneau get long layoffs
All 22 fighters on this past Saturday’s UFC 174 card received mandatory minimum medical suspensions, but three of them will be saddled with lengthy terms. MMAjunkie on Monday received the complete...
View ArticleBCAC: Ali Bagautinov tests positive for EPO for UFC 174, suspended one year
MMA has its latest performance-enhancing drug suspension in the form of a recent title challenger. Ali Bagautinov (13-3 MMA, 3-1 UFC) tested positive for erythropoietin (EPO) prior to his UFC 174...
View ArticleTwitter beef: Ian McCall fires back at 'idiot,''cheater' Ali Bagautinov
Although Ian McCall and John Lineker jousted following the cancellation of their recent bout, suspended UFC flyweight Ali Bagautinov has inserted himself into the conversation. Quick recap: Lineker...
View ArticleKnown out-of-competition drug tests snag 31 percent of UFC fighters (Updated)
Anderson Silva Since out-of-competition drug testing ramped up in December 2013, a high percentage of UFC fighters have been caught using banned substances. Although early tests didn’t produce...
View ArticleUFC 192 adds Joseph Benavidez vs. Ali Bagautinov, Rose Namajunas vs. Angela Hill
Joseph Benavidez October’s UFC 192 event has two new additions, one of which could have title implications. They include flyweights Joseph Benavidez (22-4 MMA, 9-2 UFC) vs. Ali Bagautinov (13-3 MMA,...
View ArticleLineup set for UFC 192 in Houston with Daniel Cormier's first defense and 12...
Filed under: News, UFC, VideosThe lineup is set for next month’s UFC 192 event in Houston with the light heavyweight title on the line in the main event. UFC 192 takes place Oct. 3 at Toyota Center in...
View ArticleUFC 192's Joseph Benavidez calls Bagautinov 'plan B,' vents on Cejudo snub
Filed under: Featured Videos, News, Radio Highlight, UFCTwo-time UFC flyweight title challenger Joseph Benavidez sees his Saturday fight with Ali Bagautinov as “plan B.” In other words, the next best...
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