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Video | Daniel Cormier reveals dramatic weight loss ahead of UFC 252
Natasha Hooper - August 11, 2020
Daniel Cormier has revealed his dramatic weight loss for UFC 252. Cormier appears to be doing whatever it takes to regain the heavyweight crown against his former dance partner, Stipe Miocic, at UFC 252 on August 15 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The former champion will fight the heavyweight champion Miocic in a trilogy bout. It will be the final fight of his career.
Marvin Vettori hopes he gets Chris Weidman next, discusses future plans
Alfredo Zullino - August 10, 2020
It seems like it’s nearly impossible to find an available opponent for Marvin Vettori, according to the Italian fighter’s own words. ‘The Italian Dream’ is currently riding a three-fight win streak, having triumphed over Cezar Ferreira, Andrew Sanchez and, most recently, on Karl Roberson with his most impressive UFC victory so far.
Daniel Cormier believes he will "smash" Stipe Miocic at UFC 252 and retire on top
Cole Shelton - August 10, 2020
Daniel Cormier is confident he will reclaim the heavyweight belt on Saturday night. In the main event of UFC 252, Cormier and Miocic are set to have their trilogy bout where “DC” has made it clear it is his retirement fight. The 41-year-old has also said he plans on wrestling Miocic over and over again to get his hand raised.
Vinc Pichel shares wild street fight stories of getting stabbed, shot at and being in rumbles
Cole Shelton - August 10, 2020
Vinc Pichel believes he is a good MMA fighter because of his childhood street fights. Pichel was born in California and knows he is lucky MMA and the UFC turned out to be a massive sport. “From Hell” grew up fighting and believes if it wasn’t for fighting he would most likely be in jail or on the streets selling drugs.
Gilbert Burns plans to win title, defend it against Colby Covington
Tom Taylor - August 10, 2020
Top UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns intends to capture the division’s title from champ Kamaru Usman later this year, then defend it against Colby Covington in his next fight thereafter. Burns, who is in Las Vegas to corner his brother Herbert for a UFC 252 fight with Daniel Pineda, laid out his plans in an interview with The Schmo.
Roman Bogatov cut by UFC after multiple fouls in Leonardo Santos loss
Tom Taylor - August 10, 2020
Roman Bogatov has been cut by the UFC after landing multiple fouls in a decision loss to Leonardo Santos at UFC 251 in Abu Dhabi last month. Bogatov couldn’t seem to get out of his own way in the fight with Santos, landing a pair of groin shots and an illegal knee during the three-round contest. These repeated fouls earned him a two-point penalty courtesy of referee Marc Goddard, which led to a decision loss, and ultimately, his UFC release.
What's next for Derrick Lewis and Alexey Oleynik after UFC Vegas 6?
Cole Shelton - August 10, 2020
In the main event of UFC Vegas 6, top-10 heavyweights collided as Derrick Lewis took on Alexey Oleynik. It was a pivotal fight for both men as with the heavyweight title on the line at UFC 252, the winner could earn a number one contender bout or a title shot depending on the outcome. In the lead up to the fight, it was expected if Oleynik wins it would be by submission and if Lewis wins it would be by knockout. Ultimately, it was Lewis who got his hand raised by second-round knockout.
Sean O'Malley asks fans for a favor ahead of UFC 252 fight
Tom Taylor - August 10, 2020
UFC bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley misses fighting in arenas full of fans, and has an interesting request for his supporters as his UFC 252 fight with Marlon “Chito” Vera draws closer. O’Malley pined for the good old days, when he could hear the reactions of fans during his fights, during an interview with ESPN.
Conor McGregor, Dee Devlin announce engagement
Tom Taylor - August 10, 2020
Former two division UFC champion Conor McGregor and his long-time partner Dee Devlin are engaged to be married. McGregor announced this exciting news on Instagram over the weekend.
Tim Means tops UFC Vegas 6 promotional guidelines compliance payouts
Harry Kettle - August 10, 2020
UFC welterweight Tim Means is at the top of the payout list for promotional guidelines following UFC Vegas 6 this past weekend. The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay comes from a detailed program including outfitting requirements, media obligations and a string of other points that fall under the UFC fighter code of conduct. Prior to it being introduced, payments were submitted under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.
Kevin Holland on UFC Vegas 6 knockout: “That was like ‘Sugar’ Sean O’Malley type stuff right there”
Natasha Hooper - August 10, 2020
Kevin Holland’s fight against Trevin Giles at UFC Vegas 5 was canceled because his opponent fainted, leaving the fighter eager to “punch someone in the face” At UFC on Vegas 6, he did just that with a third-round knockout win against Joaquin Buckley.
Pedro Munhoz reacts after being snubbed from UFC 4 Video Game
Natasha Hooper - August 10, 2020
Pedro Munhoz isn’t happy that he’s not included in the upcoming UFC 4 Video Game. The UFC announced the fourth instalment of their MMA game earlier the year. The hit fighting game is created in partnership with EA Sports and will officially release on August 14.
Gilbert Burns lists his advantages over Kamaru Usman
Tom Taylor - August 10, 2020
Gilbert Burns believes he has a host of important advantages heading into his yet unscheduled title fight with UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Burns delved into the nuances of the matchup in a recent interview with Helen Yee. The BJJ blackbelt said he expects to have an advantage in the jiu jitsu and grappling departments, and challenged the welterweight division’s top wrestlers to test him on the mat.
Alexey Oleynik issues statement after knockout loss to Derrick Lewis
Tom Taylor - August 10, 2020
UFC heavyweight contender Alexey Oleynik issued a quick statement after he was knocked out by Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC Vegas 6 on Saturday night. Oleynik had his moments in the first round of his fight with Lewis, but chowed down on a Lewis right hook early in the second round. After a few followup ground strikes, referee Herb Dean waved the fight off.
Geoff Neal says he "almost died," Neil Magny now rumored to fight Robbie Lawler
Adam Martin - August 9, 2020
UFC welterweight Geoff Neal announced he is out of his fight against Neil Magny after he says he “almost died” and Robbie Lawler is rumored as the replacement. Neal was set to make his first appearance in 2020 after sitting on the bench for the first half of the year. He is the No. 11 ranked welterweight in the UFC and is coming off of five straight wins in the Octagon, so a win over No. 14 Magny would have been huge for him in his quest for the title. The two were set to square off later this month on August 29 in Las Vegas, but not anymore as the Neal vs. Magny fight will not happen anytime soon.
Photo | MMA free agent Paige VanZant flaunts red bikini in Florida
Christopher Taylor - August 9, 2020
Former UFC standout Paige VanZant (8-5 MMA) appears to be enjoying some time off while she fields offer as a free agent. VanZant completed the final fight of her Ultimate Fighting Championship contract at last month’s UFC 251 event, suffering a first-round submission loss to budding star Amanda Ribas.
UFC standout Mackenzie Dern stuns while posing by the Pool
Chris Taylor - August 9, 2020
UFC strawweight standout Mackenzie Dern is used to turning heads whether it be inside the Octagon or out by the pool. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt did just that in her most recent UFC appearance in May, scoring a sensational first-round kneebar submission victory over Hannah Cifers (see that here).
Cody Garbrandt vs. Deiveson Figueriedo and Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jennifer Maia betting odds released
Adam Martin - August 9, 2020
The betting odds have been released for two flyweight title fights: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Cody Garbrandt and Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jennifer Maia. The UFC made the announcement this week that the new UFC men’s flyweight champion Figueiredo will take on former bantamweight champ Garbrandt in his first title defense in the main event of UFC 255, which takes place on November 21. In the co-main event, the UFC women’s flyweight champion Shevchenko takes on the top contender Maia.