Новости за 10.02.2016

Jon Jones won't be in front of a judge this week.

The former UFC light heavyweight champion had his traffic court date pushed back from Wednesday to next month, according to online court documents. Jones' misdemeanor traffic trial is now scheduled for Albuquerque Metropolitan Court on March 23.

Jones, 28, was cited for three traffic violations Jan. 31, as first reported by Albuquerque TV station KQRE. "Bones" was given tickets for driving without a license, driving without proof of insurance and driving without registration. Читать дальше...

Konstantin Erokhin is having a rough few months.

The Russian heavyweight's latest fight was a highly criticized, listless unanimous decision loss to Gabriel Gonzaga at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale on Dec. 11 in Las Vegas. And late last month, Erokhin was removed from the UFC roster.

Now, Erokhin's drug test from the TUF Finale has come back positive. Erokhin popped for the anabolic steroid drostanolone in a pre-fight, in-competition test, according to documents obtained by MMA... Читать дальше...

CM Punk's UFC debut has been delayed.

The former WWE champion turned MMA fighter is scheduled to undergo back surgery in Chicago on Wednesday due to a herniated disc, MMAFighting.com has learned.

Punk, née Phil Brooks, has been battling a lingering back injury from his years as a professional wrestler. Recently, the injury worsened.

"My back has always bugged me," Punk told MMAFighting.com. "Figured it was just wrestling sh*t. Turns out it was.

"It got bad enough to... Читать дальше...

Opinions about Conor McGregor don't come bland. Whether it's a rival or a dispassionate observer, the UFC featherweight champion elicits strong takes from every direction about who he is, what he'll accomplish and just how good of a fighter he can actually be.

MMA Fighting's E. Casey Leydon looks back at the sights and sounds of UFC Fight Night 82 fight week in Las Vegas.

This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.

There isn't a UFC or even Bellator event this weekend, but there's plenty to talk about. First up is what happened this past weekend. Stephen Thompson's utterly sensational win over Johny Hendricks has shaken up the welterweight division. It's not clear who will get the next title shot, but it is clear Thompson has elevated himself to the division's upper echelon.

Jon Jones was in the headlines this week ultimately for a traffic infraction... Читать дальше...

Michael Chandler may not have Bellator’s lightweight belt right now, but he does have a couple of things working for him: A "big" new contract with the Viacom-owned promotion on the table, and a newfound attitude.

The 29-year-old Chandler  is already being called out by the likes of recently signed free agents like Josh Thomson. Given that Chandler is a former champion — with the belt now residing with Will Brooks, who defeated Chandler twice in 2014 — that particular call out struck some as odd. Читать дальше...

It's been an interesting few days for Tyron Woodley.

The supposed No. 1 UFC welterweight contender watched Stephen Thompson score the win of his career last weekend when he became the first to TKO former champ Johny Hendricks.

Fans, media and Thompson seem to think the win earned him the next crack at Robbie Lawler, but Woodley isn't about to let it slide. Woodley was due to face Hendricks, a longtime rival dating back to their NCAA wrestling days, at UFC 192 in October but that... Читать дальше...

LAS VEGAS -- Kailin Curran talks to the media at UFC Fight Night 82 about wanting a rematch with Paige VanZant, her submission win against Emily Kagan, and much more.

There will be no "MVP" at Bellator 151.

Michael Page is out of his fight with Fernando Gonzalez on the March 4 card at World WinStar Casino in Thackerville, Okla., MMA Fighting confirmed with Bellator officials Tuesday. MMAjunkie was the first to report the news. Bellator will not disclose the reason why Page has been removed from the fight.

The popular, highlight-reel producing Page (9-0) was set to take a step up in competition against Gonzalez. The Brit has four knockouts in five Bellator wins. Читать дальше...

An event which was once UFC 196 did 1,317,000 viewers, the fifth highest total for a Fight Night card in FS1 history.

Paul Daley hijacked the microphone after his last win in Josh Koscheck's hometown of Fresno. He cut a promo on his longtime rival and beckoned the crowd to chant "Crotcheck!"

UFC lightweight Rafael dos Anjos will preview his title fight against Conor McGregor next month.

Ben Rothwell will look back at his win over Josh Barnett and ahead to what's next for him.