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Max Holloway, Frankie Edgar, UFC 240
Max Holloway

UFC 240 weigh-in results: Headliners hit their marks

Tom Taylor - July 26, 2019

On Saturday night, the UFC will take over Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with UFC 240. The card will be topped by a dynamite featherweight title fight between reigning UFC divisional champion Max Holloway and former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar. The two stars have been booked several times previously to no avail, but all signs point to their finally meeting this weekend in Canada.

Megan Anderson
UFC

Megan Anderson returns at UFC 243

Mike Heck - July 26, 2019

Megan Anderson will return to the Octagon and her home country in October. Anderson will welcome newcomer Zarah Fairn dos Santos to the organization when they square off at UFC 243, sources confirm to BJPenn.com. The event will take place Oct. 6 at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.

Alex Volkanovski, Chan Sung Jung, Korean Zombie
UFC

Alex Volkanovski on emergency standby for UFC 240 main event

Adam Martin - July 26, 2019

The UFC is protecting itself in case of a weigh-in mishap or last-second injury to the main event of Saturday’s UFC 240. Top featherweight contender Alexander Volkanovski is in Edmonton and on emergency standby in case something happens to headliners Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar at the official weigh-ins. Volkanovski is expected to weigh in and would jump in to fight in an emergency situation. TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter broke the news.

Alexandre Pantoja, Deiveson Figueiredo
Joseph Benavidez

Alexandre Pantoja: Joseph Benavidez 'needs to fight me first' before Cejudo

Natasha Hooper - July 26, 2019

Alexandre Pantoja is already predicting an interim title fight for himself against Joseph Benavidez. This Saturday, Alexandre Pantoja will be going up against rival Deiveson Figueiredo in a flyweight bout at UFC 240. Figueiredo has vocalized his expectation of a future interim title fight against Joseph Benavidez. However, Pantoja believes he should get Benavidez next.

Giacomo Lemos
UFC

UFC 240 loses undercard fight due to failed drug test

Tom Taylor - July 26, 2019

If you tuned in for the UFC 240 weigh-ins, you may have noticed that Alberta’s own Tanner Boser was absent. That’s because his opponent Giacomo Lemos reportedly failed a last-minute drug test and was pulled from the card. Boser claims Lemos’ withdrawal was so down-to-the-wire that the UFC could not find him a replacement opponent for UFC 240. Considering he was set to make his long-awaited UFC debut in his hometown, it’s understandable that he’s not happy. To add insult to injury, Boser will apparently only get his show money and his Reebok sponsorship money — not his win bonus.

Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor
Dana White

Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor rematch is 'absolutely possible' after UFC 242

Tom Taylor - July 26, 2019

The UFC lightweight division is arguably the best division in MMA. Home to champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and stars like Conor McGregor, Tony Ferguson, Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, it is absolutely packed with top talent. Speaking with Rich Eisen this week, UFC President Dana White gave his take on the UFC lightweight division and the exciting matchups that can be made therein. He even sees retired former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre as a player in the division.

Jon Jones, Thiago Santos
Thiago Santos

Jon Jones willing to give Thiago Santos an immediate rematch upon recovery

Cole Shelton - July 25, 2019

At UFC 239, Jon Jones defended his light heavyweight title as he edged out a split-decision win over Thiago Santos. It was a very close fight that some even thought the Brazilian had won. What made it more impressive was the fact that Santos had torn every ligament in his knee and was practically fighting on one leg, but still pressed forward throughout the fight.

Ben Askren, Bjorn Rebney, Conor McGregor
Dan Hardy

Dan Hardy thinks Ben Askren vs. Demian Maia is 'fascinating fight'

Fernando Quiles - July 25, 2019

Dan Hardy believes a potential matchup between Ben Askren and Demian Maia is quite intriguing. Askren is coming off the first loss of his professional mixed martial arts career. He was knocked out in five seconds courtesy of Jorge Masvidal’s flying knee. This set a record for the fastest knockout in UFC history. Meanwhile, Maia is coming off a majority decision victory over Anthony Rocco Martin.

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Felicia Spencer

Felicia Spencer criticizes team Cyborg for 'disrespectful' social media posts

Tom Taylor - July 25, 2019

Earlier this month, rumors briefly swirled suggesting that Felicia Spencer was out of her UFC 240 fight with Cris Cyborg. Though these rumors were quickly proven to be inaccurate, several posts on Cris Cyborg’s social media channels seemed to fan the flames, so to speak. Spencer was not happy about this.

CM Punk
UFC

CM Punk still training, open to another fight

Tom Taylor - July 25, 2019

Former WWE star CM Punk has now fought twice in the UFC’s Octagon, first losing by submission to Mickey Gall, then losing a lopsided decision to Mike Jackson. Despite these tough losses, however, the gritty pro veteran is still open to getting back on the horse and competing in the Octagon again. Punk, who still trains alongside UFC stars at Roufusport every day, discussed his future in the sport in a recent interview with ESPN.

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Dana White

Dana White to launch Zuffa Boxing in October

Tom Taylor - July 25, 2019

UFC President Dana White has been teasing a move into the boxing industry for years. From the sounds of it, the time is finally upon us. According to a report from Mike Coppinger of The Athletic Boxing, White recently made an important executive hire for Zuffa Boxing — though it’s not clear who he hired.

Colby Covington
Robbie Lawler

Colby Covington questions Robbie Lawler's longevity: 'It doesn't make sense'

Tom Taylor - July 25, 2019

Former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler is seemingly as dangerous today, at 37 years old, as he’s ever been. Lawler’s next opponent, Colby Covington, is cognizant of that fact — and from the sounds of it, he’s a tad suspicious about it. Colby Covington commented on Lawler’s incredible longevity on a recent episode of Submission Radio.

Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar

Frankie Edgar discusses possible featherweight title win, potential move to 135

Cole Shelton - July 25, 2019

In the main event of UFC 240, Frankie Edgar has the chance to become a two-division UFC champion. “The Answer” already held the lightweight title from 2010-2012. Since then, the 37-year-old has dropped down to featherweight, and has been chasing gold in the division ever since. At 145 pounds, Edgar has previously fought for the undisputed title and the interim title, both times against the former champ Jose Aldo, and both times losing by decision. Now, he has a chance to capture the belt once again, this time against reigning champ Max Holloway.

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Leon Edwards

Dana White interested in booking Jorge Masvidal vs. Leon Edwards

Adam Martin - July 25, 2019

UFC president Dana White says he is interested in booking a high-profile welterweight grudge match between top contenders Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards. White told reporters that a fight between Masvidal and Edwards — who clearly do not like each other — intrigues him.

Georges St-Pierre
Khabib Nurmagomedov

Georges St-Pierre names key to victory against Khabib Nurmagomedov

Tom Taylor - July 25, 2019

Over the last year, there’s been lots of talk about a potential super fight between former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre, and current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Although St-Pierre is currently retired, he still seems to be interested in the fight. Speaking to TSN recently, the Canadian delved into the matchup itself, explaining how he would try to beat the undefeated Russian if given the chance.

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Jon Jones

Dana White 'numb' to latest in Jon Jones saga

Mike Heck - July 25, 2019

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has found himself in hot water once again and Dana White seems to be densensitized to the situation at this point. Jones was recently charged with battery after an alleged incident involving a waitress at a strip club in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “Bones”, along with his team, are maintaining that the light heavyweight champion was not involved in any wrongdoing during the innocent that reportedly took place before Jones’ latest title defense against Thiago Santos at UFC 239.

Louis Smolka, UFC Vancouver
UFC

Two new fights announced for UFC Vancouver

Natasha Hooper - July 25, 2019

Two new bouts have been added to the upcoming UFC Vancouver fight card. Louis Smolka will face off against Ryan MacDonald at bantamweight, and Kyle Prepolec is scheduled to fight Austin Hubbard at lightweight.