MMA News
Henry Cejudo dubs Sean O’Malley the champion of “rolling blunts and ankles”
Natasha Hooper - August 25, 2020
Henry Cejudo has skipped any pleasantries regarding Sean O’Malley, and instead, he branded him the “champion of rolling blunts and ankles”. “Sugar” Sean O’Malley has long been regarded as one of the most exciting prospects currently in the division. Since his 2017 debut on Dana White’s Contender Series, he has gone from strength to strength, tallying wins against the likes of Jose Alberto Quinonez and Eddie Wineland earlier this year.
Tony Ferguson reacts following news of potential October showdown with Dustin Poirier
Christopher Taylor - August 24, 2020
UFC President Dana White delivered some exciting news for fight fans on Saturday evening when he announced that Tony Ferguson had a fight lined up. Although White did not confirm Ferguson’s next opponent, he did suggest that it was “probably” going to be Dustin Poirier.
Israel Adesanya questions if USADA is testing Paulo Costa ahead of UFC 253: "Where is your t-shirt?"
Cole Shelton - August 24, 2020
Israel Adesanya isn’t sure if USADA is testing Paulo Costa ahead of their title fight at UFC 253. Adesanya and Costa have already done a ton of media to hype up this fight. It is a massive scrap and before the pair went on SportsCenter, the champion asked the Brazilian when is the last time he was tested. According to “The Last Stylebender” Costa did not have an answer.
Corey Anderson fires back after jab from Dana White
Adam Martin - August 24, 2020
New Bellator light heavyweight contender Corey Anderson fired back after a jab from UFC president Dana White following his departure. Anderson recently asked for and was granted his release from the UFC and he immediately signed with Bellator to a lucrative contract that he says pays more than his old deal. Anderson has been vocal about not feeling respected enough by the UFC, and when the opportunity arose to become a free agent he went and took it. Anderson was a top-five ranked light heavyweight in the UFC, so this is a big signing for Bellator.
Orion and Louis Cosce confident they will both hold multiple titles in the UFC: "We will make history"
Cole Shelton - August 24, 2020
Louis and Orion Cosce already made history being the first brothers to compete and win on the Contender Series and are looking to make more. Both Cosce brothers were underdogs in their Contender Series fights, yet both earned stoppage wins. When Dana White announced they were both signed to the UFC it made their dreams come true.
What's next for Frankie Edgar and Pedro Munhoz after UFC Vegas 7?
Cole Shelton - August 24, 2020
In the main event of UFC Vegas 7, Frankie Edgar was finally making his bantamweight debut against a top-five contender in Pedro Munhoz. It was a pivotal fight for both men. Edgar was looking to snap his two-fight losing streak and become a top contender at bantamweight with a win. For Munhoz, it was his first fight in over a year, so he was also looking to remind everyone that he’s a legit top-five bantamweight.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk predicts Jan Blachowicz will defeat Dominick Reyes
Adam Martin - August 24, 2020
Joanna Jedrzejczyk believes Jan Blachowicz will defeat Dominick Reyes at UFC 253 to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion. Jedrzejczyk knows what it takes to become a champion, having reigned the UFC women’s strawweight division from 2015 to 2017. When Blachowicz fights Reyes in September for the belt that Jon Jones recently vacated, he will be more than ready to win the fight. That’s according to his long-time friend and fellow Pole Jedrzejczyk.
Pedro Munhoz demands Frankie Edgar rematch "now" from Dana White
Tom Taylor - August 24, 2020
Pedro Munhoz feels he deserved the judges’ decision in his Saturday night, UFC on ESPN 15 bantamweight fight with Frankie Edgar. Munhoz and Edgar battled for five hard rounds in the UFC on ESPN 15 main event. At the conclusion of those five rounds, the cage-side judges awarded a split decision victory to Edgar, who was making his bantamweight debut after a long stint at featherweight.
Dustin Poirier teases October return amid rumors of Tony Ferguson fight
Tom Taylor - August 24, 2020
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier has reacted to the recent buzz surrounding a potential fight with Tony Ferguson. At the conclusion of Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 15 card at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, UFC President Dana White divulged that Poirier will “probably” meet Tony Ferguson when he next steps into the Octagon.
Darren Till opens as betting underdog against Jack Hermansson
Adam Martin - August 24, 2020
UFC star Darren Till has opened up as a betting underdog for his upcoming middleweight showdown against Jack Hermansson. Till vs. Hermansson was announced last week to be the headliner of a UFC Fight Night event that is set to take place on December 5. This is a big fight at 185lbs, and the winner will take a serious step forward towards title contention. Not long after the fight was revealed, the oddsmakers opened up the betting line for the bout.
Israel Adesanya warns Paulo Costa against fight week altercation: "I’ve got the gang with me"
Tom Taylor - August 24, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has warned his next challenger Paulo Costa against any funny business ahead of their UFC 253 fight. Adesanya and Costa, both undefeated, will collide in the main event of the UFC 253 card on September 26. Ahead of the fight the pair have exchanged seemingly endless trash talk, cultivating one of the fiercest rivalries in MMA today.
Leon Edwards blasts Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal, says he’s willing fight ‘Gamebred’ in the streets for free
Harry Kettle - August 24, 2020
UFC welterweight contender Leon Edwards continues to call out Gilbert Burns & Jorge Masvidal on social media. Edwards, who holds an 18-3 professional mixed martial arts record, is currently riding an eight-fight win streak with his last loss inside the Octagon coming against current champion Kamaru Usman back in December 2015.
Dana White among speakers scheduled for Republican National Convention
Tom Taylor - August 24, 2020
UFC President Dana White is among those scheduled to speak in favor of US President Donald Trump at the four-day Republican National Convention, which commences this evening. According to Washington Post White House reporter Seung Min Kim, White will speak this coming Thursday, August 27, the final day of the Convention.
Frankie Edgar responds to doubters calling him "old" and "slow"
Tom Taylor - August 24, 2020
Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar has responded to his doubters after picking up a decision win over Pedro Munhoz in his bantamweight debut. Edgar and Munhoz met in the main event of UFC on ESPN 15 this past Saturday night in Las Vegas. After five closely contested rounds, Edgar walked away—actually hobbled away thanks to Munhoz’s leg kicks—with a controversial split decision victory.
Paulo Costa sends message to Israel Adesanya: "I will kill you"
Tom Taylor - August 24, 2020
Paulo Costa has a message for UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya ahead of their upcoming title fight, scheduled for UFC 253 on September 26. Costa addressed Adesanya on a recent episode of Submission Radio.
Shana Dobson earns biggest upset in UFC history with TKO victory over Mariya Agapova
Adam Martin - August 23, 2020
UFC women’s flyweight Shana Dobson earned the biggest upset in UFC history when she finished Mariya Agapova at UFC on ESPN 15. After surviving a tough first round from a super-aggressive Agapova, Dobson was able to take over in the second round after Agapova began to tire from expending too much energy in the first. Sensing that momentum in the fight was changing, Dobson capitalized on her fatigued opponent as she was able to gain a dominant position on Agapova on the ground and rain down punches until the referee stepped in for the TKO victory.
Jon Jones on former Jackson-Wink Coach Frank Lester: "This guy seriously scares the crap out of me"
Christopher Taylor - August 23, 2020
So it turns out that UFC star Jon Jones is not immune to fear, as he recently admitted that his former coach Frank Lester scares the crap out of him. Jones (26-1 MMA), who recently vacated his UFC light heavyweight title in hopes of making a run at heavyweight, had a very public falling out with Lester in 2019.
Fabricio Werdum interested in rematches with Brandon Vera and Fedor Emelianenko
Adam Martin - August 23, 2020
Former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum says he’s interested in rematches with Brandon Vera and Fedor Emelianenko. Werdum recently became a free agent following a stunning first-round submission win over Alexander Gustafsson on Fight Island. The Brazilian is now shopping for the best offers on the open market, and he has been connected to both Bellator and ONE Championship. Of course, there’s still a small possibility he could still re-up with the UFC, but at this point, all signs are pointing to Werdum signing with one of the UFC’s rival promotions.