MMA News
Anthony Johnson will get top-10 opponent in UFC return, says Dana White
Adam Martin - April 30, 2020
Former UFC light heavyweight title contender Anthony Johnson will get a top-10 opponent in his return to the Octagon, whenever that is. Johnson retired from MMA after losing to Daniel Cormier at UFC 210 in April 2017 in a failed bid to become the UFC light heavyweight champion. He retired as one of the top-three fighters in his weight class, and in the last year or so Johnson has hinted that he is considering a return to the Octagon.
Junior dos Santos willing to drop to light heavyweight to fight Jon Jones
Tom Taylor - April 30, 2020
Junior dos Santos recently turned some heads by sharing a picture of his slimmed down physique. Speaking to MMA Fighting, dos Santos explained that his primary objective is simply getting his weight back down to a more ideal level—lighter than it was when he knocked out Cain Velasquez to win the heavyweight title in 2011.
Israel Adesanya "glad" Robert Whittaker is "starting to find that balance"
Tom Taylor - April 30, 2020
Former UFC middleweight champ Robert Whittaker recently opened on up on feeling “burnt out.” Israel Adesanya, the man that took Whittaker’s title, is glad to see his former foe working through these issues. Whittaker initially opened up on his troubles in an interview with the Daily Telegraph.
Luke Rockhold only sees one way Khabib Nurmagomedov can be beaten
Tom Taylor - April 30, 2020
Luke Rockhold is a long-time friend and training partner of undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Having felt Nurmagomedov’s world class skills first-hand, Rockhold believes the lightweight champ is a nightmare matchup for just about anybody — at lightweight or welterweight. Rockhold praised the skills of the champ on a recent episode of Submission Radio.
Dana White lists the best fighters to never win a UFC title
Adam Martin - April 30, 2020
UFC president Dana White was recently asked who the best fighters are to never win a UFC title, and his list contained several legends of the sport. White took part in a Reddit AMA this week and was asked a number of intriguing questions by fans about the history of the UFC. One fan asked White who the best fighters are to never win a title in the Octagon, and here’s what the UFC president said.
Bas Rutten recounts beating three self-proclaimed "Navy SEALs" at once in Tokyo street fight
Tom Taylor - April 30, 2020
Bas Rutten has traveled all over the world over the course of his time in the combat sports industry, and he has some pretty interesting stories to share as a result. Rutten shared one of those stories on a recent episode of Submission Radio, harkening back to a time he brawled three men claiming to be Navy SEALs in the famous Roppongi district of Tokyo.
Marlon Vera calls out Urijah Faber after “p**sy” Song Yadong pulls out of May 16 bout
Harry Kettle - April 30, 2020
Marlon Vera has called out Urijah Faber after his May 16 opponent, Song Yadong, pulled out of their scheduled fight. While the idea of UFC 249 going ahead on May 9 is crazy enough, what’s even crazier is that the Ultimate Fighting Championship is planning on putting two more events on in the week that follows the promotion’s return.
Daniel Cormier plans on getting “back to wrestling” in trilogy bout with Stipe Miocic
Harry Kettle - April 30, 2020
Daniel Cormier is planning on getting back to his wrestling roots in his upcoming trilogy fight against rival Stipe Miocic. While Cormier is considered to be one of the UFC’s greatest heavyweights ever, and one of the greatest in mixed martial arts history, he’s tied at 1-1 with Miocic after two fascinating battles for the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Mark Hunt uses Jon Jones reference to prove the UFC doesn’t care about their fighters
Natasha Hooper - April 30, 2020
Mark Hunt has launched a savage attack on the UFC for not caring about their fighters, and he references Jon Jones to make his point. The New Zealand native has been on a crusade against the UFC ever since Brock Lesnar failed a drug test for their UFC 200 fight in 2016. Hunt lost the bout and filed a lawsuit that was eventually dismissed, but that didn’t end his legal battles against the promotion.
Colby Covington says only two fights “make sense” for UFC return
Natasha Hooper - April 30, 2020
Colby Covington only has two fights in mind for his UFC return. The former interim welterweight champion is ready to set foot back in the Octagon, but only for two opponents. On Covington’s radar is the current welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, and the former welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley.
Robert Whittaker proposes Darren Till fight be at a catchweight, "The Gorilla" responds
Cole Shelton - April 29, 2020
Robert Whittaker is hoping his August fight against Darren Till can be a 195-pound catchweight bout. Whittaker and Till are expected to headline UFC Dublin on August 15. Yet, with the pandemic shutting down gyms, the former middleweight champion says he would rather not train and do a catchweight so they don’t have to cut any weight.
Dana White says Jorge Masvidal vs. Ben Askren is his favorite KO of all time
Adam Martin - April 29, 2020
UFC president Dana White says that Jorge Masvidal and his flying knee finish over Ben Askren at UFC 239 is his favorite KO of all time. There are hundreds of amazing knockouts that have taken place inside the Octagon, but perhaps none of them have been as crazy as Masvidal’s KO over Askren last summer at UFC 239. Masvidal was able to set a UFC record with the fastest KO of all time when he flatlined the undefeated Askren with a brutal flying knee in just five seconds. Askren was out cold right away from the blow, while the KO saw Masvidal explore into superstardom.
Dana White announces the return of The Ultimate Fighter
Adam Martin - April 29, 2020
UFC president Dana White said during a Reddit AMA on Wednesday that The Ultimate Fighter reality television show will be returning “soon.” It was assumed by many that The Ultimate Fighter was dead after the show flamed out in recent years, with low television ratings and little support from fans and media. When White introduced the Contender Series, it seemed like a natural progression from TUF, and many thought it was an indication the UFC would be doing away with TUF for good.
Johny Hendricks still open to a return to the UFC and MMA under one condition
Cole Shelton - April 29, 2020
Johny Hendricks says the door is still open for a return to the UFC. Hendricks is a former UFC welterweight champion who last fought in 2017 where he suffered a TKO loss to Paulo Costa. He announced his retirement from MMA in June of 2018 but had one bare-knuckle fight after.
Georges St-Pierre recalls making $3,000 in UFC debut
Adam Martin - April 29, 2020
Long-time UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre recalled his Octagon debut against Karo Parisyan in 2004, admitting he was paid just $3,000 to show. St-Pierre retired as one of the richest fighters in mixed martial arts history after he headlined numerous blockbuster pay-per-views throughout his 13-year MMA career. Everything he earned inside the cage, plus sponsorships and movie roles along the way, and it’s easy to say why GSP is worth millions today. But while he is set for life now, it wasn’t always that way. Like other young fighters, GSP had to start from the bottom.
Leon Edwards compares Tyron Woodley to "a groupie trying to get back stage"
Tom Taylor - April 29, 2020
Leon Edwards has been angling for a rescheduled fight with former UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley. Unfortunately for him, the feeling doesn’t seem to be mutual. Since Edwards’ planned UFC London fight with Woodley fell through, Woodley has called out several other rivals, but expressed disinterest in a rescheduled fight with Edwards.
Douglas Lima sends message to Michael Page: "Get some better wins then we will fight"
Cole Shelton - April 29, 2020
Douglas Lima doesn’t believe Michael Page should get a title shot anytime soon. Page is riding a three-fight winning streak since suffering his first loss to Lima at Bellator 221. Since the knockout loss, he beat Richard Kiely, Giovanni Melillo, and Shinsho Anzai by knockout. With “MVP” on a winning streak he has called for a rematch with Lima. Yet, the champion isn’t impressed with the Englishman’s caliber of wins and says he doesn’t deserve a title shot.
Michael Johnson among fighters added to UFC cards on May 13 and May 16
Adam Martin - April 29, 2020
Veteran UFC lightweight Michael Johnson is among the new fighters who have been added to the upcoming cards on May 13 and May 16 in Jacksonville, Florida. Two weeks ago, UFC president Dana White revealed the promotion’s plan to go ahead with three cards on May 9, 13, and 16 in Jacksonville. The UFC has been trying for weeks to get its show back on the road despite the coronavirus pandemic, and very soon the Octagon will touch down in sunny Florida. Since the cards were announced, a number of new fights have been trickling out in the media, and now we have some more for both cards.