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Leon Edwards, Belal Muhammad
UFC

VIDEO | Step-by-step MMA bodyweight workout from Leon Edwards' trainer

Natasha Hooper - March 25, 2020

Leon Edwards’ trainer Jonathon Reynolds has devised a full-body MMA workout for you to do at home, with video instructions. The mastermind behind Velocity Training Club is responsible for top combat athletes, including Leon Edwards, Fabian Edwards, and boxer Callum Smith.

Dana White, UFC 249
UFC

Dana White refuses to reveal if UFC 249 fighters will be tested for coronavirus

Harry Kettle - March 25, 2020

UFC president Dana White has refused to comment on whether or not UFC 249 fighters will be tested for the coronavirus prior to the event. There’s been a great deal of speculation surrounding the future of UFC 249, with fans around the world wondering whether or not they’ll finally get to see Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson square off for the UFC Lightweight Championship.

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UFC

Video | Darren Till slides into Israel Adesanya’s DM’s with a fierce warning

Adam Martin - March 24, 2020

UFC middleweight Darren Till slid into the direct messages of UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, sending the champ a fierce warning. Adesanya and Till are known to exchange DM’s with each other, and now Till has taken his DM game to the next level. On Tuesday, the champ shared on his Twitter a video message Till sent him in a DM, with “The Gorilla” making it clear he wants to step into the Octagon with “The Last Stylebender.”

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UFC

Dana White compares Coronavirus to Cancer: "You can't run from this thing"

Mike Pendleton - March 24, 2020

As he tries to continue on with putting on events amid the Coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world, UFC President Dana White is taking the virus seriously. During a recent interview with Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports, White made a startling comparison, comparing COVID-19 to cancer. Fatalist Dana White to @KevinI: "Whether you're a coronavirus expert or not, it's like hiding from cancer. You can't hide from this thing. If you are a high-risk person, this thing's going to get you."

Francis Ngannou

Coach Eric Nicksick details the evolution of Francis Ngannou

Mike Pendleton - March 24, 2020

Francis Ngannou entered the UFC in 2015 just five fights into his professional career, and skyrocketed throughout the division due to his performances inside the Octagon. In just over two years upon entering the UFC, Ngannou would go on a six-fight winning streak which would lead him to get a title shot against Stipe Miocic. Although he would come up short in his attempt at UFC gold, Francis Ngannou showed he could still hang with the very best heavyweights in the world. Following his fight against Miocic, Ngannou would drop his second consecutive fight in a lackluster showing against Derrick Lewis, and then change followed shortly thereafter.

Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Colby Covington
Joanna Jedrzejczyk

Joanna Jedrzejczyk wants Colby Covington kicked out of ATT

Cole Shelton - March 24, 2020

Joanna Jedrzejczyk would like to see Dan Lambert kick Colby Covington out of American Top Team. Lambert recently announced a new no trash-talking policy for the fighters at his gym, claiming he has had enough. The gym has recently seen Colby Covington feud with Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Jorge Masvidal, and Dustin Poirier.

Dana White, UFC 249
UFC

UFC 249 could be held in Florida after Dana White says event is still a go

Adam Martin - March 24, 2020

UFC president Dana White is confident UFC 249 will go on as planned, and a new report says the event could take place in Florida. On Monday, White said that UFC 249 was still a go for April 18 with a lightweight title fight between champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and top contender Tony Ferguson. White also said that the event will feature a full undercard. White said that he has a home for the event but is not ready to release that to the public. We now have an idea of where that may be.

Jorge Masvidal, Colby Covington
UFC

Jorge Masvidal trashes Colby Covington, calls him "most sensitive guy in UFC history"

Adam Martin - March 24, 2020

UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal trashed his American Top Team teammate Colby Covington, calling him the “most sensitive guy in UFC history.” Despite being teammates at ATT, Masvidal and Covington have been going back-and-forth at each other for months, but this week the owner of ATT Dan Lambert instituted a no trash talking policy between fighters of the gym. Masvidal, though, believes that he didn’t break the rule because he doesn’t consider Covington a fighter.

Francis Ngannou
UFC

Francis Ngannou and business partners now selling 'affordable hand sanitizer'

Tom Taylor - March 24, 2020

Hand sanitizer is currently in short supply. UFC heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou is here to help. Speaking on Instagram on Tuesday, Ngannou announced that he’s teamed up with a some business partners to begin producing and selling “affordable hand sanitizer.”

Gilbert Burns
Exclusive MMA Interviews

Gilbert Burns says it was 'special' to finish Demian Maia but wishes ref stopped fight sooner

Cole Shelton - March 24, 2020

Gilbert Burns knew he would become just the second person ever to finish Demian Maia but he expected to do it by submission. In the co-main event of UFC Brasilia, Burns was battling Maia in a very important welterweight clash. There, he was fighting in front of no fans which he admits was quite hard to deal with.

Bibiano Fernandes
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Bibiano Fernandes focusing on mental growth as plans for next fight develop

Tom Taylor - March 24, 2020

ONE bantamweight champion Bibiano Fernandes hasn’t fought since he settled his long-standing rivalry with Kevin Belingon back in October. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to tighten its grip on the world, it’s increasingly unclear when he will be able to fight again. Ever the picture of composure, Fernandes is keeping his cool in the face of this uncertainty.

Joanna Jedrzejczyk
UFC

Joanna Jedrzejczyk fires back at Colby Covington: 'He's such a big liar'

Adam Martin - March 24, 2020

UFC women’s strawweight contender Joanna Jedrzejczyk fired back at Colby Covington, calling the welterweight a “big liar” for the things he’s said about her. Jedrzejczyk has not been a fan of the way Covington has conducted himself at American Top Team, as he’s feuded with his teammates such as Dustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal. Covington has also gone after Jedrzejczyk, calling her “washed up” among other things.

Tyson Fury, Otto Wallin
Otto Wallin

Boxer Otto Wallin believes he has COVID-19

Tom Taylor - March 24, 2020

Otto Wallin, a former opponent of boxing heavyweight champ Tyson Fury, believes he’s caught COVID-19. Wallin made this announcement during an interview with TMZ. He explained that his mother recently visited him in New York City, and that she began to feel ill after returning home to Sweden. Her boyfriend also fell ill, and later tested positive for COVID-19.

Conor McGregor, Justin Gaethje, Eddie Alvarez
Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje once again calls out Conor McGregor: 'It's his choice'

Natasha Hooper - March 24, 2020

Justin Gaethje has said the only way Conor McGregor can prove he’s worthy of a Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch is to fight him. The No. 4 ranked lightweight has been calling for a fight against “The Notorious” for some time. With the future of UFC events uncertain due to the coronavius, “The Highlight” is thinking strategically about his next opponent.

Conor McGregor
UFC

VIDEO | Conor McGregor sends impassioned message to Irish leaders amid coronavirus crisis

Tom Taylor - March 24, 2020

Conor McGregor has sent an impassioned message to Ireland’s leaders as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the Emerald Isle and further afield.

Paige VanZant
UFC

Paige VanZant is ready to step back into the Octagon

Natasha Hooper - March 24, 2020

UFC flyweight Paige VanZant is ready to return to the Octagon. On Monday, “12 Gauge” removed her arm cast and wants to make the most of her newfound health by fighting as soon as possible. VanZant has been out of action since January, 2019 when she achieved a submission win over Rachael Ostovich in Brooklyn. Despite the victory, her career has been hindered by a recurring fracture in her arm.

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UFC

Aljamain Sterling refutes reports of Cory Sandhagen fight

Tom Taylor - March 24, 2020

On Monday night, it was reported that top bantamweight contenders Aljamain Sterling and Cory Sandhagen will collide at the upcoming UFC San Diego card, tentatively scheduled for May 16. Unfortunately, Sterling has pumped the brakes on this reported matchup.

Israel Adesanya, UFC 248, Dominick Reyes
UFC

Israel Adesanya catches heat from fans for controversial coronavirus post

Tom Taylor - March 24, 2020

Some fight fans are disappointed by a recent coronavirus-related Twitter post from UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Speaking on Twitter on Tuesday, Adesanya divulged that he’s enjoying the isolation brought on by the pandemic. While the champ’s comment was likely not intended to offend, it ruffled the feathers of many commenters who noted that the virus has claimed thousands of lives and is affecting millions of people worldwide.