James Lynch
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Wrestling
UFC 219’s Louis Smolka Says His Battle With Alcohol Is To Blame For Losing Streak
The month of Fightful's launch in July 2016, Luis Smolka looked poised to compete for the UFC Flyweight Championship. Less than a year and a half later, he could be fighting for his job at UFC 219 Three straight losses to…
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Wrestling
Exlcusive: Jason Parillo Talks Cris Cyborg’s Focus on Holly Holm, Future, and Updates on Michael Bisping
Fans were overcome with excitement when it was announced that Cris Cyborg would defend her UFC women's featherweight title against Holly Holm at UFC 219. Cyborg's coach, Jason Parillo, was just relieved. Speaking to Fightful's James Lynch, Parillo discussed…
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Wrestling
Justin Scoggins talks Thanksgiving & Making 125 Pounds
Once considered the next top prospect at Flyweight, Justin Scoggins is now looking to find his place in the division. Scoggins went through a 2014 that saw him lose twice, a 2015 and 2016 that had him pull out of three fights…
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Wrestling
EXCLUSIVE: Montana De La Rosa Talks UFC Debut Win, Future Weight Division, Hopeful Return Date
Montana De La Rosa arrived in the UFC with a bang last week, securing a win at the TUF 26 Finale over Christina Marks via armbar. However, the 22 year old De La Rosa was quick to return to training,…
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Wrestling
Exclusive: Jimmie Rivera Calls Aljamain Sterling A “Sucky Fighter,” Talks UFC 219 Fight With John Lineker
At 5-0 in the UFC, Jimmie Rivera was poised for the biggest fight of his career against Dominick Cruz at UFC 219 — until an injury forced Cruz out of the fight. Rivera's road to the UFC Bantamweight Championship doesn't…
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Wrestling
MMA Pros Pick – Cub Swanson vs. Brian Ortega (UFC Fight Night 123)
UFC fighters predict the UFC Fight Night 123 main event: Cub Swanson vs. Brian Ortega. Click below to see who picked who…. Jason Knight – UFC featherweight – 00:00:03 Justin Scoggins – UFC flyweight – 00:01;06 Eryk Anders – UFC…
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Wrestling
EXCLUSIVE: Brent Primus Thinks Michael Chandler Isn’t Fighting Him Next Because Of A Potential UFC Contract
Brent Primus is the current Bellator Lightweight Champion, but it didn't come without controversy. Former Champion Mike Chandler lost the title at June's Bellator NYC show after injuring his foot, which prompted many to expect an immediate rematch. When Primus spoke…
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Wrestling
MMA Pros Pick – Robbie Lawler vs. Rafael Dos Anjos (UFC on FOX 26)
UFC fighters predict the UFC on FOX 26 main event: Robbie Lawler vs. Rafael Dos Anjos.
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Wrestling
The MMA Industry Podcast (12/05) – Alexander K Lee (MMAFighting)
Fightful’s James Lynch speaks with MMA Journalist Alexander K Lee of MMAFighting to talk about covering UFC 218 and his career.
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Wrestling
Exclusive: Raquel Pennington Reveals Targeted Return Date, Not Moving To Flyweight
In just over one year, Raquel Pennington went from a .500 fighter to a likely UFC title contender. A year later, she had that taken from her due to a hunting accident. After wins over UFC title challengers Roxanne Modafferi,…
