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Dan Hooker says Al Iaquinta is ducking him
Adam Martin - July 28, 2019
Following a brutal first-round KO win over James Vick last weekend at UFC San Antonio, lightweight Dan Hooker called out fellow contender Al Iaquinta for a fight at UFC 243 in Australia this October. The fans wanted to see the fight, and it seemed like both fighters were into it. Not so, says Hooker. The Kiwi claims that the UFC told him Iaquinta turned the fight down. Here’s what Hooker said on his social media:
Joe Rogan arranges complimentary medical treatment for injured fighter
Thomas Taylor - July 28, 2019
Miriam Nakamoto has not fought since she sustained a serious knee injury in an Invicta fight with Lauren Murphy in 2013. Thanks to the generosity of UFC commentator Joe Rogan, that could soon change. Speaking on her Instagram account on Saturday night, Nakamoto shared a screen shot of a conversation with Rogan, in which the comedian turned commentator told her that the treatment she needs to recover from her lingering knee injury will be covered in full.
Conor McGregor 'pissed off' that Dana White said Jorge Masvidal is too big for him
Thomas Taylor - July 28, 2019
Shortly after Jorge Masvidal defeated Ben Askren with a five-second flying knee knockout at UFC 239, he called for a superfight with Conor McGregor. UFC President Dana White, however, promptly shut this idea down, claiming Masvidal is simply too big for a fight with McGregor. Apparently, this comment from White did not go over well with McGregor.
Max Holloway believes he has more work to do before becoming featherweight GOAT
Thomas Taylor - July 28, 2019
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 240 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway successfully defended his title by outpointing former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar. Speaking post-fight, Holloway explained that this victory over Edgar is important to him because Edgar is just the kind of big-name fighter he’ll need to continue beating if he intends to become an MMA legend himself.
Dana White comments on timetable of Conor McGregor's return to the Octagon
Adam D Martin - July 28, 2019
We haven’t seen Conor McGregor fight inside the Octagon since his fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov last October at UFC 229. McGregor was suspended following the event for the infamous post-fight brawl, as was Nurmagomedov, but McGregor was cleared to return to active competition a few months ago. Still, he hasn’t had a fight booked yet. There were rumors McGregor wanted to fight this summer, with Donald Cerrone calling him out on numerous occasions, but obviously at this point that won’t happen. Speaking to Brett Okamoto of ESPN, White said that he doesn’t know exactly when McGregor’s next fight would be, but once again reiterated he wants to wait to see what happens when Nurmagomedov fights Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 this September in Abu Dhabi for the UFC lightweight championship.
Dana White clears the air on UFC welterweight title picture
Adam D Martin - July 28, 2019
UFC president Dana White says that Colby Covington is close to finally getting what he’s wanted for a long time: a title shot against UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. All he has to do is go out there next Saturday at UFC Newark and beat Robbie Lawler. The head honcho of the UFC confirmed the news with reporters following UFC 240 (h/t Damon Martin):
Scott Coker congratulates Cris Cyborg on UFC 240 victory
Adam D Martin - July 28, 2019
Although UFC president Dana White was not complimentary towards Cris Cyborg for her victory over Felicia Spencer on Saturday night at UFC 240, Bellator president Scott Coker had nothing but positive things to say about her performance. The former bossman of Strikeforce, where Cyborg starred from 2009 to 2011, sent out a congratulatory tweet on Saturday night to his friend for her unanimous decision win over Spencer.
Dana White praises Felicia Spencer following loss to Cris Cyborg at UFC 240
Adam D Martin - July 28, 2019
Although she lost a unanimous decision, UFC president Dana White had nothing but praise for Felicia Spencer following her defeat to Cris Cyborg in the co-main event of UFC 240. Speaking to Brett Okamoto of ESPN, White said he was nothing but impressed with Spencer’s gritty performance against Cyborg.
Cris Cyborg details how poor relationship with Dana White has affected her family
Adam D Martin - July 28, 2019
We know that Cris Cyborg is now a free agent following her unanimous decision victory over Felicia Spencer in the co-main event of UFC 240. The question is now, where will she fight next? There have been rumors for a while now that Cyborg’s relationship with UFC president Dana White isn’t the greatest, and that once her contract is up with the promotion she may leave the Octagon for greener pastures. Following UFC 240, she spoke to reporters about how her relationship with White has affected not just her, but also her daughter.
Dana White shuts down talk of Corey Anderson vs. Jon Jones
Adam D Martin - July 28, 2019
Corey Anderson has been trying to get a fight against UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones for a while now, but according to UFC president Dana White, that’s not happening anytime soon. White said Saturday night following UFC 240 that he will not grant Anderson his request to fight Jones for the title next.
Frankie Edgar reacts following loss to Max Holloway at UFC 240
Christopher Taylor - July 27, 2019
Frankie Edgar came up short in what was his third attempt to become a two division UFC champion tonight against Max Holloway. The New Jersey native gave the Hawaiian champion a tough twenty-five minute battle, but there was no question that after five rounds of action Holloway had done enough to earn a unanimous decision victory.
Felicia Spencer issues statement following first career loss to Cris Cyborg at UFC 240
Christopher Taylor - July 27, 2019
Felicia Spencer suffered the first loss of her professional career to Cris Cyborg in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 240 event in Edmonton. The 28 year old Canadian proved she is tough as nails this evening in her home country of Canada, but it was not enough to upset the former UFC champion.
Pros react to Max Holloway vs. Frankie Edgar at UFC 240
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Max Holloway put his featherweight title on the line against Frankie Edgar in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 240 event in Edmonton. Holloway was returning to action for the first time since having his thirteen-fight win streak snapped by Dustin Poirier at April’s UFC 236 event in Atlanta.
UFC 240 Results: Max Holloway defeats Frankie Edgar (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Max Holloway will put his featherweight title on the line against Frankie Edgar in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 240 event in Edmonton. Holloway returns to action for the first time since having his thirteen-fight win streak snapped by Dustin Poirier at April’s UFC 236 event in Atlanta.
Pros react to Cris Cyborg defeating Felicia Spencer at UFC 240
Natasha Hooper - July 27, 2019
Tonight at UFC 240, Felicia Spencer put her undefeated record on the line against UFC veteran Cris Cyborg. Former featherweight champion (20-2-0) Cris Cyborg returned to the octagon for the first time since being defeated in December 2018 at UFC 232. The reigning two-division champ, Amanda Nunes KO’d Cyborg during the first round of that contest. UFC 232 was only the second time Cyborg has lost in her 14 year career as a professional fighter.
UFC 240 Results: Cris Cyborg defeats Felicia Spencer (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Tonight’s UFC 240 event is co-headlined by a women’s featherweight bout featuring former division champion Cris Cyborg taking on Canada’s Felicia Spencer. Cris Cyborg will be fighting for the first time since suffering a brutal knockout loss to Amanda Nunes at December’s UFC 232 event in Los Angeles.
VIDEO | Max Holloway looks off upon arrival at UFC 240
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Max Holloway will put his featherweight title on the line later this evening against Frankie Edgar in the main event of UFC 240. ‘Blessed’ has dominated the division since 2017, scoring TKO victories over Brian Ortega Anthony Pettis and Jose Aldo (x2).
Conor McGregor rips referee for officiating at UFC 240 and then absolutely blasts Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Former two division champion Conor McGregor may not be competing at tonight’s UFC 240 event in Edmonton, but he is definitely watching. McGregor, who has not stepped foot inside the cage since his submission loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, has been going off on Twitter over the past hour.