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Maycee Barber responds to Paige VanZant turning down fight
Adam Martin - October 24, 2019
UFC women’s flyweight contender Maycee Barber has responded to the reports that Paige VanZant has turned down a fight against her. Maycee Barber posted a video on her Instagram where she explained to PVZ why she wants to fight her. Here’s what Barber said.
Report | Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal could still happen at UFC 244
Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2019
According to a recent report from ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal could still happen at UFC 244 this November. Helwani took to Twitter with the following information regarding the slated UFC 244 headliner between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal.
MMA pros send their well-wishes to Randy Couture following heart attack
Adam Martin - October 24, 2019
The MMA world was shaken on Thursday when news broke that UFC legend Randy Couture had suffered a heart attack on Wednesday after a workout in Los Angeles. Couture is expected to fully recover from the scare, but nevertheless his fellow fighters took to social media to send their well-wishes to the UFC Hall of Famer. Below is a snippet of what some of the support Randy Couture received today on social media.
UFC Singapore: How And When To Watch
Natasha Hooper - October 24, 2019
UFC Singapore takes place this weekend on Saturday, 26 October 2019. In the main-event, expert grappler Demian Maia will be squaring off against the former Bellator and ONE champion, Ben Askren.
Jon Jones sends message of sympathy to Nate Diaz following UFC 244 news
Cole Shelton - October 24, 2019
Jon Jones knows what Nate Diaz is going through right now. Diaz announced he had to pull out of his UFC 244 main event fight against Jorge Masvidal after being flagged by USADA.
Leon Edwards expected to replace Nate Diaz against Jorge Masvidal
Cole Shelton - October 24, 2019
It appears the UFC has had a backup plan in case either of Nate Diaz or Jorge Masvidal had to pull out of their UFC 244 main event. And, that backup plan is Leon Edwards. According to Chisanga Malata of Daily Star Sport, the UFC have been paying Edwards to be in a training camp and on standby for this fight.
Jorge Masvidal and other pro fighters react to Nate Diaz pulling out of UFC 244
Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2019
Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz were supposed to square off for the promotions new BMF Title in the main event of UFC 244 next month in New York. However, earlier this afternoon ‘The Stockton Slugger’ took to Twitter where he announced that he had been flagged by USADA and thus would not be competing on the November 2 fight card at Madison Square Garden.
Nate Diaz claims he has pulled out of UFC 244
Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2019
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz claims he will no longer be competing against Jorge Masvidal for the BMF Belt at UFC 244. Diaz took to Twitter just minutes ago where he broke the shocking news.
Donald Cerrone has telling reaction to Conor McGregor's comeback plans
Tom Taylor - October 24, 2019
Early this morning, at a press event in Moscow, Russia, former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor laid out plans for a return to the Octagon on January 18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ESPN reporter Ariel Helwani subsequently added that the most likely opponents for McGregor’s return are Justin Gaethje and Donald Cerrone, with Cerrone being the current frontrunner. “I have some news for you all, for the world, here today,” McGregor told the media in attendance in the Russian capital (transcript via MMA Fighting).
Conor McGregor vows to never visit Dagestan
Tom Taylor - October 24, 2019
On Thursday, Conor McGregor took to the stage in Moscow for a headline-dominating press conference. The former two-division UFC champion was well received in the Russian capital, as a swarm of journalists showed up to speak with him — many of whom asked him to pose for selfies.
UFC Singapore betting odds: Askren favored to beat Maia
Natasha Hooper - October 24, 2019
The UFC is back in our lives this Saturday with the compelling looking UFC Singapore card. The UFC Singapore main event promises to be a grappler’s delight. Olympic wrestler and former ONE welterweight champion Ben Askren will try to bounce back from a catastrophic knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal by taking out BJJ expert Demian Maia.
Sexual assault allegation question avoided at Conor McGregor press conference
Mike Heck - October 24, 2019
Many questions were answered during Thursday’s press conference with Conor McGregor in Moscow, Russia — mostly about his fighting future. One major question, however, remained unanswered by the time the microphones were turned off. Of course, the MMA world went wild when the former two-division champion announced he would be returning to action in Las Vegas Jan. 18 against a to be determined opponent. But besides these details of his MMA career, there are alleged sexual assault charges — two in a 12 month span — against McGregor, though he has yet to be formally charged for either.
BREAKING | Randy Couture suffers heart attack
Adam Martin - October 24, 2019
UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture suffered a heart attack Wednesday and is currently in an intensive care unit at a Los Angeles Hospital. TMZ first reported the story that Couture suffered a heart attack.
Conor McGregor issues fiery callout of Khabib Nurmagomedov, questions champ's allegiance to Russia
Tom Taylor - October 24, 2019
Earlier today, former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor appeared at a press conference in Moscow, Russia, where he announced plans for a comeback on January 18. It should come as no surprise that he also called out his chief rival, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor has recently been calling for a rematch with Russia’s Nurmagomedov in Moscow, but feels the champion doesn’t want to fight in that setting.
Dana White pumps brakes on Conor McGregor comeback talk
Tom Taylor - October 24, 2019
Early this morning, Conor McGregor appeared at a press conference in Moscow, Russia, where he announced plans for a comeback on January 18. “I have some news for you all, for the world, here today,” McGregor told the media in attendance in the Russian capital (transcript via MMA Fighting).
Ben Askren explains how he got over Jorge Masvidal loss
Tom Taylor - October 24, 2019
Ben Askren experienced the first loss of his professional MMA career earlier this year, and it was a tough one. The loss occurred in a UFC 239 battle with Jorge Masvidal. Five seconds and one flying knee into the fight, and Askren’s undefeated record was no more.
Francis Ngannou welcomes heavyweight showdown with Jon Jones
Adam Martin - October 24, 2019
UFC heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou continues to chase a superfight against UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Speaking to TMZ, Francis Ngannou agreed with Jones’ recent comments that a fight between the two is ‘inevitable.’ Here’s what “The Predator” said.
Jon Jones admits he actually likes Israel Adesanya
Harry Kettle - October 24, 2019
As the back and forth between Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya continues, Jones has thrown a spanner in the works by suggesting that he actually does like the UFC Middleweight Champion. Jones has made it crystal clear on social media over the last few days that he doesn’t mind poking the bear when it comes to any of his potential opponents, whether it be Dominick Reyes, Stipe Miocic or Israel Adesanya.