MMA News
Jon Jones recounts getting bad 'energy' from referees in UFC fights
Tom Taylor - February 4, 2020
Dominick Reyes has stated that he intends to remind the referee for his UFC 247 fight Jon Jones of Jones’ infamous tendency to land eye-pokes. Understandably, Reyes’ doing so may cause the referee to keep an extra close eye on Jones in the fight. Apparently, that’s something Jones is used to.
Ilir Latifi says he's coming for the heavyweight division and it starts with Derrick Lewis
Cole Shelton - February 4, 2020
Ilir Latifi always wanted to fight Derrick Lewis and now he has gotten his wish. On the main card of UFC 247, Latifi will move up in weight to battle Lewis.
Ben Rothwell ponders 'what if' he and Stipe Miocic had fought in Dublin
Harry Kettle - February 4, 2020
UFC heavyweight Ben Rothwell has questioned what might’ve happened if he had wound up fighting Stipe Miocic in Dublin a few years ago as originally planned. Rothwell, who is coming off the back on a TKO win over Stefan Struve at the end of last year, is set to square off against Gian Villante at UFC 249 as he attempts to work his way back into the title picture in the heavyweight division.
Mirsad Bektic looking to put losses and injuries behind him in 2020: 'It was a very dark time for me'
Cole Shelton - February 4, 2020
Mirsad Bektic admits after losing to Josh Emmett in July it was hard for him mentally. Bektic made his return to the Octagon for the first time in over a year after multiple injuries and a canceled fight to Renato Moicano at UFC 231. After the loss, Bektic started to reflect on the past year and admits he was in a dark place.
VIDEO | Tyron Woodley sharpening his tools in Thailand ahead of Leon Edwards bout
Natasha Hooper - February 4, 2020
Tyron Woodley is refining his technique in Thailand as he prepares to face Leon Edwards in his next UFC fight. The former welterweight champion has been out of action since losing his 170-pound title at UFC 235 in March 2019 against Kamaru Usman.
Jon Jones most tested athlete in any sport according to Jeff Novitzky
Adam Martin - February 3, 2020
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was the most tested athlete in any sport in 2019 according to UFC executive Jeff Novitzky. Jones was tested 42 times in 2019 by USADA, the Nevada State Athletic Commission, and the California State Athletic Commission combined. According to Novitzky, the UFC Senior VP of Athlete Health and Performance, that’s the most drug tests in one year for one particular athlete that he’s ever seen in his 20 years of experience in the space.
Colby Covington wants to fight 50 Cent in a celebrity boxing match
Adam Martin - February 3, 2020
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington has challenged hip-hop artist 50 Cent to a celebrity boxing match with the proceeds going to charity. After Covington lost to Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC 245, 50 Cent took to his Instagram to trash Covington for the loss, labeling him a racist in the process due to Covington’s affiliation with United States President Donald Trump.
Jon Jones says 'child' Israel Adesanya won't be a challenge if they fight
Cole Shelton - February 3, 2020
Jon Jones doesn’t believe Israel Adesanya wants to fight him, but if they do scrap, it apparently won’t be a challenge for him. “Bones” is set to defend his light heavyweight title against Dominick Reyes at UFC 247 this Saturday. Should he win he has spoken about going up to heavyweight and fighting Stipe Miocic. Yet, one intriguing last fight at light heavyweight could be against the promotions current middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.
Jon Jones says he really wants to fight Stipe Miocic because he knows he would beat him
Cole Shelton - February 3, 2020
Jon Jones is confident that he would beat Stipe Miocic if they were to fight. Jones is set to defend his light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 247 this Saturday against Dominick Reyes. Should “Bones” win, many hope he will move up to heavyweight, which he has been reluctant to do in the past. Yet, it appears he is open to a move up to scrap the champ in Miocic.
Colby Covington denies breaking jaw in Kamaru Usman fight
Adam Martin - February 3, 2020
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington has denied that be broke his jaw during his title match against Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC 245. There has been plenty of speculation that Covington broke his jaw fairly early against Usman and that he continued to fight with it up until the finish late in the fifth round. After losing the fight, Covington was criticized for running backstage and not waiting for the official result to be read, but he also got a pass due to breaking his jaw.
Joe Rogan and Frankie Edgar discuss whether or not Conor McGregor is cleaning up his image
Fernando Quiles - February 3, 2020
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan and Frankie Edgar wonder if Conor McGregor is attempting to clean up his image. McGregor is widely recognized as the biggest star in MMA but he’s had his share of controversies and run-ins with the law. More recently, McGregor was under fire for punching a bar patron inside a pub in Ireland. The “Notorious” one is also reportedly under investigation for two sexual assault allegations.
Colby Covington: Kamaru Usman is the 'second best' fighter in the world
Tom Taylor - February 3, 2020
Colby Covington went uncharacteristically quiet after his UFC 245 welterweight title fight fight with Kamaru Usman, which he lost via fifth-round TKO after four razor-close rounds. That period of silence has ended. Now, the outspoken welterweight star is back in the headlines will all of the confidence and bravado for which he’s become known.
Kamaru Usman dismisses theory that Ali Abdelaziz hacked his Twitter account
Fernando Quiles - February 3, 2020
Kamaru Usman doesn’t believe the theory that Ali Abdelaziz hacked his Twitter account is warranted. Abdelaziz is Usman’s manager. Many have shared their viewpoints on the popular MMA manager, and some don’t exactly see him as a wholesome person. Usman, who is the reigning UFC welterweight champion, found himself locked out of his Twitter account on the night of UFC 246. Some nasty tweets aimed at McGregor and others forced the UFC and Twitter to shut down the account temporarily while attempting to get “The Nigerian Nightmare” his access back.
Stephen A. Smith 'will not apologize' to Rogan, McGregor
Tom Taylor - February 3, 2020
Stephen A. Smith found himself in hot water for the comments he made about Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone after UFC 246. Among his most vocal critics were UFC commentator Joe Rogan, and the man who knocked Cowboy out in 40 seconds on the card, Conor McGregor. Both Rogan and McGregor suggested Smith should walk his comments back, with the latter even demanding an apology on behalf of his vanquished foe.
VIDEO | Joe Rogan flaunts shredded physique, credits 'carnivore diet'
Tom Taylor - February 3, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has recently been testing out the “carnivore diet” which, as it’s name suggests, is an all-meat diet. This diet has been quite successful for Rogan, who says he’s lost all of his fat, and now has quite a physique to show off.
Jon Jones believes ‘beating up on cans’ has Dominick Reyes making delusional statements
Natasha Hooper - February 3, 2020
Jon Jones has made it clear how he feels about Dominick Reyes. The light heavyweight champion trashed his upcoming opponent’s recent comments as “the dumbest thing I’ve heard in a while.” On February 8, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Jones will defend his championship belt for the 14th time against the undefeated contender. Reyes is coming off a statement-making KO victory against Chris Weidman in the first-round of their 2019 bout. The undefeated fighter has tallied a professional 12-0 record with 4 first-round finishes since making his UFC debut in 2017.
Chael Sonnen weighs in on Kamaru Usman-Jorge Masvidal Altercation
Fernando Quiles - February 3, 2020
Mike Perry calls out Geoff Neal for rematch
Adam Martin - February 3, 2020
Popular UFC welterweight Mike Perry has called out his last opponent Geoff Neal for a rematch after their fight at UFC 245 in December. Perry suffered the first knockout loss of his MMA career when Neal finished him with a head kick and punches just 90 seconds into their welterweight fight at UFC 245 in Las Vegas. For Perry, it was his second straight loss and his third loss in his last four fights, while for Neal it upped his winning streak to seven straight fights.
Jon Jones can rewrite the history books at UFC 247
Natasha Hooper - February 3, 2020
Jon Jones can make history at UFC 247. The light heavyweight champion returns to action against Dominick Reyes in the main event of the card on Saturday, February 9. The pay-per-view event take place in the Toyota Center in Houston and will be his first appearance since his split decision victory over Thiago Santos in July 2019.