MMA News
TJ Dillashaw shows bulked up physique as he continues MMA training
Natasha Hooper - December 8, 2019
TJ Dillashaw appears to have put on some serious muscle mass as showcased in a recent Instagram snap. The former two-time bantamweight champion hasn’t fought since January 2019, when he was defeated at the hands of Henry Cejudo in a flyweight bout. The current champion finished him with a shocking 32 second TKO in the first round. In April, Dillashaw was handed a two-year suspension after it was revealed he tested positive for EPO use. As a result, he was stripped of his bantamweight title and has been out of action ever since.
Ben Askren fires back after Mike Perry calls him a “bum”
Adam Martin - December 8, 2019
Former UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren fired back at Mike Perry after “Platinum” called “Funky” a bum, suggesting Perry will one day be homeless. Perry was recently a guest on UFC Unfiltered and called Askren a “bum” while criticizing his performances inside the Octagon. Askren went 1-2 with the UFC with a controversial technical submission win over Robbie Lawler and stoppage losses to Jorge Masvidal and Demian Maia before calling it quits and retiring from the sport.
Michael Page booked to return at Bellator Japan
Adam Martin - December 8, 2019
Bellator welterweight star Michael Page has been booked to take on Shinsho Anzai at the promotion’s New Year’s Eve event in Japan. Bellator officially announced this weekend that Page vs. Anzai will take place at Bellator & Rizin: Japan, set for Saturday, December 28 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The fight will take place at a catchweight of 173lbs.
Jorge Masvidal says Floyd Mayweather boxing match would be bigger money fight than Conor McGregor in MMA
Adam Martin - December 8, 2019
UFC welterweight superstar Jorge Masvidal admits that an MMA fight against Conor McGregor would be big, but he says a boxing match against Floyd Mayweather would be even bigger. UFC president Dana White said this week that McGregor hopes to fight Masvidal next after he fights Donald Cerrone at UFC 246. On paper, a superfight between Masvidal and McGregor would appear to be the biggest fight the UFC could book at the moment.
Cody Stamann says judges did him wrong, wants UFC to make things right
Adam D Martin - December 8, 2019
UFC bantamweight contender Cody Stamann believes the judges did him wrong at UFC Washington, D.C. and now he wants the UFC to make things right. Stamann and Song Yadong fought to a controversial majority draw, with the judges scoring the bout 29-27 Stamann, 28-28 and 28-28. Those score tallies include a one-point deduction to Yadong in the first round for an illegal knee, meaning Stamann would have actually lost a split decision had referee Kevin Mulhall not taken that point away. Instead, he ended up with a draw, though many observers felt Stamann did enough to win.
Cory Sandhagen open to fighting Dominick Cruz or Frankie Edgar at a later date
Adam D Martin - December 8, 2019
UFC bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen was given a rough go this week when his opponent Frankie Edgar was booked for a fight against Chan Sung Jung at UFC South Korea. The No. 3-ranked bantamweight on the UFC roster, Sandhagen is scheduled to fight Edgar at UFC Raleigh in January. However, when Brian Ortega announced he was injured and forced to pull out of his fight against Jung, the UFC called upon Edgar to fill the void. That leaves Sandhagen in a tough predicament of not knowing what’s next for him.
Liz Carmouche “pained” by the fashion in which the UFC cut her: ‘It’s a little bit insane’
Adam D Martin - December 8, 2019
Former UFC women’s title contender Liz Carmouche says she was “pained” by the fashion in which the world’s biggest MMA promotion cut her from its roster. On Friday, news broke that Carmouche had been released by the UFC despite the fact she just fought Valentina Shevchenko for the UFC women’s flyweight title over the summer. Not only that, but Carmouche was in Washington, D.C. with the UFC supporting the troops.
Ben Rothwell open to Stefan Struve rematch following controversial TKO win
Adam D Martin - December 8, 2019
UFC heavyweight Ben Rothwell says he is open to a rematch against Stefan Struve following a controversial TKO win at UFC Washington, D.C. Rothwell won the fight via second-round TKO when he finished Struve with a barrage of strikes against the fence, but the ending to the fight was not without controversy.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik calls out Francis Ngannou, ‘The Predator’ responds
Adam D Martin - December 8, 2019
UFC heavyweight contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik called out Francis Ngannou once again following his KO win over Alistair Overeem at UFC Washington, D.C., and Ngannou responded to the message. Rozenstruik picked up the biggest win of his MMA career to date when he split open Overeem’s lip with a brutal KO at 4:56 of the fifth round in their main event fight. It’s the latest KO in the history of the UFC heavyweight division, and the victory over Overeem will shoot Rozenstruik into the elite of the UFC heavyweight rankings.
Alistair Overeem reacts following last-second KO loss to Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Adam D Martin - December 8, 2019
UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem has reacted to the devastating last-second KO loss he suffered to the fists of Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC Washington, D.C. Overeem was in cruise control over Rozenstruik and looked to be well on his way to winning a unanimous decision. But with just four seconds left in the fight, Rozenstruik connected with a gigantic punch that floored Overeem. Referee Big Dan Miragliotta stepped in and waved off the contest and Rozenstruik was declared the winner by KO. It’s the latest knockout in the history of the UFC heavyweight division at 4:56 of round five.
Photo | Alistair Overeem suffered a brutal cut in KO loss to Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Christopher Taylor - December 7, 2019
Alistair Overeem suffered a shocking last second knockout loss to Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Washington event. After seemingly outpointing his opponent for the better part of five rounds, ‘The Reem’ was flatted by a Rozenstruik punch with just four seconds left in the fifth and final round.
United States President Donald Trump congratulates Tito Ortiz on Huge Win
Christopher Taylor - December 7, 2019
United States President Donald Trump took time out of his evening to congratulate Tito Ortiz on his “Huge win” over Alberto Del Rio at tonight’s Combate Americas event. The US President sent the following message to ‘The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” on Twitter dubbing him a “Great American Patriot”.
UFC Results: Jairzinho Rozenstruik stops Alistair Overeem (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - December 7, 2019
A key heavyweight bout featuring former title challenger Alistair Overeem taking on surging contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik headlines tonight’s UFC Washington event. The former Strikeforce and DREAM heavyweight champion, Overeem (45-17 MMA), will enter tonight’s main event on a two-fight win streak, this after scoring back-to-back TKO victories over Sergei Pavlovich and Alexey Oleynik in his most recent Octagon appearances.
Tito Ortiz defeats Alberto Del Rio via first round submission (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 7, 2019
A catchweight bout (210lbs) between former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz and pro wrestling standout Alberto Del Rio took place this evening in Hidalgo, Texas. The event marks the first pay-per-view effort from Combate Americas, which is widely considered Latin America’s premiere mixed martial arts promotion.
Pros react to Ben Rothwell's TKO victory over Stefan Struve
Chris Taylor - December 7, 2019
A heavyweight bout between seasoned veterans Stefan Struve and Ben Rothwell took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC Washington event. Stefan Struve (29-11 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since February’s UFC event in Prague, where he scored a second round submission victory over Marcos Rogério de Lima. That win had snapped a three-fight losing skid for ‘The Skyscraper’.
UFC Results: Ben Rothwell TKO's Stefan Struve (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 7, 2019
A heavyweight bout between seasoned veterans Stefan Struve and Ben Rothwell took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC Washington event. Stefan Struve (29-11 MMA) was last seen in action at February’s UFC event in Prague, where he scored a second round submission victory over Marcos Rogério de Lima. That win snapped a three-fight losing skid for ‘The Skyscraper’.
VIDEO | Tito Ortiz and Alberto Del Rio get into scuffle at weigh-ins
Cole Shelton - December 6, 2019
Tito Ortiz and Alberto Del Rio do not like each other and that was made apparent at today’s weigh-ins. On Dec. 7, Ortiz will be making his Combate Americas debut when he battles Del Rio, who also serves as the promotion’s president. The two have gone back-and-forth in interviews trash-talking each other. So, when they came face-to-face at the weigh-ins they got into it as they pushed each other several times and had to be separated.
Dominick Reyes believes Jon Jones fight will be 'very similar to Gus-Jones 1'
Cole Shelton - December 6, 2019
Dominick Reyes is predicting a fight of the year contender when he takes on Jon Jones for the light heavyweight title. The two will meet in the main event of UFC 247. There, many believe it will be another title defense for Jones. Yet, Reyes believes “Bones” mentally breaks his opponents before they step into the Octagon and he won’t fall for the trash talk in the lead up to the scrap. He also doesn’t think Jones’ trash talk is all that good.