MMA News
Donald Trump wants Joe Rogan to moderate upcoming debate with Joe Biden
Natasha Hooper - September 15, 2020
Donald Trump has said he wants Joe Rogan to moderate an upcoming debate against Joe Biden. Rogan has become a loud voice in the political space, and has sat down with Bernie Sanders and Candace Owens to discuss a number of hot button issues.
Mike Rodriguez tells MMA fans to lay off Ed Herman following "awkward moment in our sport"
Adam Martin - September 14, 2020
UFC light heavyweight Mike Rodriguez is telling fans to lay off of veteran Ed Herman after their fight at UFC Vegas 10 ended in controversy. The recent bout between Rodriguez and Herman was one of the most controversial fights we have seen in the UFC in years. In the second round, Rodriguez appeared to land a brutal knee to the body that sent Herman crumpling to the mat, but referee Chris Tognoni deemed it a low blow and gave Herman the full five minutes to recover. The replays in the arena showed it was a liver shot, but it was too late to change the call.
New details emerge in Conor McGregor's case as witnesses step up to provide details
Cole Shelton - September 14, 2020
Witnesses have stepped up to provide details in Conor McGregor’s latest arrest. McGregor was arrested but was released without being charged earlier this week after he allegedly flashed a young woman. A witness revealed McGregor did in fact do just that with his bodyguards by his side.
What's next for Michelle Waterson and Angela Hill after UFC Vegas 10?
Cole Shelton - September 14, 2020
In the main event of UFC Vegas 10, Michelle Waterson and Angela Hill were looking to snap their losing streaks and get back into contention at strawweight. The two were originally slated to be the co-headliner. Yet, just a week out from the event, they were promoted to the headliner status and agreed to the bout being five rounds as well. The fight was a competitive one and when it went to the scorecards, many were torn on who won. Just like fans on Twitter, the judges were split as Waterson got her hand raised by split decision.
Tyron Woodley forecasts violent end to Colby Covington fight
Tom Taylor - September 14, 2020
Tyron Woodley envisions a violent end to his fight with Colby Covington, which headlines the UFC Vegas 11 card in this Saturday night. Woodley, the former UFC welterweight champion, has had a heated rivalry with Covington since the start of his title reign. More than a year after he surrendered the belt to Kamaru Usman, that rivalry with Covington is still festering, and the pair will finally settle it this Saturday.
Video | Donald Trump praises UFC's White, Covington, Cejudo and Gaethje
Tom Taylor - September 14, 2020
UFC President Dana White recently attended a Donald Trump campaign rally, along with UFC stars Colby Covington, Henry Cejudo and Justin Gaethje. During his speech, Trump sang the praises of White, who he has long considered a friend, and also gave some shoutouts to Covington, Cejudo and Gaethje.
Scott Coker confirms he has reached out Brock Lesnar's management: "This is a great opportunity"
Adam Martin - September 14, 2020
Bellator president Scott Coker confirmed he has reached out to the management of Brock Lesnar, saying it would be a “great opportunity.” Reports recently came out saying that Lesnar, the former UFC heavyweight champion, is a free agent after his contract with the WWE expired and he could be considering offers to return to MMA. UFC president Dana White has already said he’s interested in a Lesnar vs. Jon Jones fight, and Coker has said he is interested in a Lesnar vs. Fedor Emelianenko fight, so it will be interesting to see where Lesnar ends up next should he indeed make a comeback.
Photos | Nick Diaz in phenomenal shape ahead of planned return
Tom Taylor - September 14, 2020
Former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz is seemingly in incredible shape ahead of his planned return to the UFC’s Octagon in 2021. The elder Diaz brother recently laid out plans for his first fight in close to five years, even undertaking a test fight camp and weight cut in anticipation of that return. While some members of the MMA community doubt that he’ll follow through on this plan, he certainly seems to be in top shape.
Tyron Woodley explains why Nick Diaz deserves a Hall of Fame spot
Tom Taylor - September 14, 2020
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley believes that Nick Diaz deserves a place in the UFC Hall of Fame. The elder Diaz brother recently laid out plans for a comeback, executing a practice weight cut in anticipation of a fight in early 2021. Woodley, who takes on Colby Covington in the main event of UFC Vegas 11 this weekend, weighed in on Diaz’s potential comeback during an appearance on The Hollywood Beatdown on TMZ Sports.
Douglas Lima vs. Gegard Mousasi re-booked to headline Bellator 250
Adam Martin - September 14, 2020
The long-awaited vacant middleweight title fight between Douglas Lima and Gegard Mousasi has been re-booked to headline Bellator 250. Lima and Mousasi had previously been set to meet at Bellator 242 in May, but the card was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The promotion has been able to re-book the fight and it will now headline the organization’s Bellator 250 event on October 29. That is on a Thursday, a move that Bellator intends to make permanent going forward.
Dana White praises UFC fighters for performances during pandemic: "They're special athletes"
Adam Martin - September 14, 2020
UFC president Dana White praised the promotion’s fighters collectively for their incredible performances during the COVID-19 era. The UFC was forced to take a coronavirus-induced layoff from March to May, but since the Octagon has returned, the fighters have been putting on incredible fights for the fans. Even though fans haven’t actually been inside the venues, the UFC show has gone on without a hitch as the fighters have stepped up with some very memorable fights.
"Crushed" Conor McGregor says he "can't go on like this" in deleted Tweets
Tom Taylor - September 14, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor, who is currently being investigated amid sexual assault allegations, claims he “can’t go on like this.” Last weekend McGregor was detained in Corsica, an island territory of France, after allegedly exposing himself to a woman. After being interviewed by local authorities, he was released from custody without being charged. However, the case is ongoing.
Paulo Costa receives a visit from USADA ahead of UFC 253
Natasha Hooper - September 14, 2020
Paulo Costa received a surprise visit from the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) ahead of his UFC 253 title fight. On September 26, “Borrachinha” will collide against the reigning middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. The Brazilian title challenger’s ripped physique has been the target of some of Adesanya’s trash talk, as the champ accused him of being “juiced up to the f*cking gills.”
Tony Ferguson sends a message to Dana White, pleads for the UFC to save Dustin Poirier fight
Natasha Hooper - September 14, 2020
Tony Ferguson is calling on UFC president Dana White to give the fans what they deserve and save his Dustin Poirier fight. Ferguson appeared to be in good spirits last week despite losing out on a potential fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 254. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported that his opponent was headed back to his home in Louisiana after negotiations for his fight with Ferguson had fallen through.
Video | President Trump endorses Colby Covington ahead of UFC Vegas 11
Harry Kettle - September 14, 2020
President Donald Trump has given Colby Covington his official endorsement ahead of his fight against Tyron Woodley this weekend. Covington is set to finally lock horns with Woodley after years of the two rivals going back and forth at one other – whether it be on social media or in interviews. Covington is attempting to bounce back from his Welterweight Championship defeat to Kamaru Usman whereas Woodley has suffered back-to-back defeats against Usman and the new number one contender Gilbert Burns.
UFC "working on" strawweight title fight between Weili Zhang and Rose Namajunas
Tom Taylor - September 13, 2020
The UFC is working on a strawweight title fight between reigning champion Weili Zhang and the division’s former champion, Rose Namajunas, per the promotion’s president Dana White. White was asked what’s next for Zhang at the conclusion of Saturday’s UFC Vegas 10 card, which was headlined by a clash of ranked strawweights in Michelle Waterson and Angela Hill.
Dana White calls UFC Vegas 10 referee blunder "the worst I've ever seen"
Tom Taylor - September 13, 2020
UFC President Dana White wasn’t impressed by a perceived refereeing blunder in a UFC Vegas 10 light heavyweight fight between Ed Herman and Mike Rodriguez. Mid-way through the fight, Herman appeared to be dropped by a groin shot, and was given some time to recover by the referee. However, an instant replay of the sequence seemed to show that it was a body shot that caused Herman to double-over, not a groin shot. Nonetheless, Herman was given several minutes to recover, and ultimately ended up winning the fight by submission in the third round.
Former UFC title challenger, WSOF champ Jon Fitch announces retirement after Bellator 246 loss
Tom Taylor - September 13, 2020
Former UFC welterweight title challenger and World Series of Fighting welterweight champion Jon Fitch has retired from MMA. Fitch, 42, competed in his final fight at Bellator 246 on Saturday, losing to Neiman Gracie by submission. Post-fight, he announced his decision to hang up the gloves.