James Lynch
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Wrestling
EXCLUSIVE: Bellator Champ Julia Budd Says Talita Noguiera Passed Up Title Fight, Talks Bellator 189
Julia Budd became Bellator Featherweight Champion this year way back in March, but hasn't defended her championship — and won't — until December. While the division worked itself out, Budd thought she had an opponent lined up in Talita Nogueira. However, according…
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Wrestling
EXCLUSIVE: Alex Perez Wants Top 10 Ranking By Next Year, Would Take Fights At 135
At 18-4 as a professional fighter, 25-year old Alex Perez got to the UFC a little later than he probably would have liked. In December, Perez fights about a half hour from his home for UFC Fresno. His opponent —…
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Wrestling
Exclusive: UFC Shanghai’s Chase Sherman: “I’m Not Going To Chase Somebody Around The F—in’ Cage!”
After starting his career in the UFC with two consecutive losses, Heavyweight up-and-comer Chase Sherman looks to earn his third straight win in under seven months at UFC Shanghai. When speaking to Fightful.com's James Lynch, Sherman spoke of his UFC…
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Wrestling
The MMA Industry Podcast (11/16) – Chuck Wichert – MMA Manager (Upgrade Marketing)
Fightful’s James Lynch speaks with MMA Manager Chuck Wichert about the management side of the MMA business. Chuck also talks about which clients he reps in the UFC, some of the challenges he faces in the industry and what his…
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Wrestling
EXCLUSIVE: TUF Winner Efrain Escudero Reveals Details Of ACB Contract, Talks Siver Fight
At only 31-years old, Efrain Escudero is already three UFC runs deep into his career. The TUF 8 winner has since moved on to the surging and controversial ACB promotion, where he'll fight fellow UFC veteran Dennis Siver. Despite both…
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Wrestling
UFN 121’s Frank Camacho Explains Drop to 155lbs & “The Crank Effect”
After Frank Camacho's short-notice and ill fated debut in June, he's switching weight classes for his upcoming fight. In an interview with Fightful's James Lynch, Camacho explained why he's moving back to lightweight after making his UFC debut this year…
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Wrestling
EXCLUSIVE: Sean O’Malley: Smoking With Snoop Dogg Was Like A Movie, Terrion Ware Is ‘Easy Money’
Sean O'Malley gained plenty of publicity from his Dana White's Contender Series victory earlier this year, in large part thanks to rap superstar Snoop Dogg. Snoop Dogg, along with Urijah Faber, provided alternate commentary for the series. Sean's knockout victory…
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Wrestling
MMA Pros Pick – Fabricio Werdum vs. Marcin Tybura (UFC Fight Night 121)
Fighters predict the UFC Fight Night 121 main event: Fabricio Werdum vs. Marcin Tybura. Click below to see who picked who…. Colby Covington – UFC welterweight – 00:00:09 Curtis Blaydes – UFC heavyweight – 00:00:15 Belal Muhammad – UFC welterweight…
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Wrestling
Exclusive: Albert Morales Reveals New UFC Contract, Says Ground Game Is A Perishable Skill
Albert Morales only has one win in his four fight UFC run, but the chips are still falling in his favor. Morales, who is 1-2-1 in the company was granted a fight near his home in California, and told Fightful's…
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Wrestling
Exclusive: Zak Ottow A Free Agent After His Next Fight, Talks Upcoming Fight With Li Jingliang
In November, Zak Ottow will fight in his fourth country in just under 14 months. In facing Li Jingliang at UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Gastelum, Ottow hopes to stop a three-fight winning streak of his opponent, but he knows it won't be…