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Dan Hardy
UFC

Dan Hardy wants Donald Cerrone next: "The reality is he's at the end of his career"

Adam Martin - May 15, 2020

UFC commentator Dan Hardy is hoping to make a comeback to the Octagon and is hoping he gets to fight Donald Cerrone next. Hardy hasn’t fought since September 2012, when he defeated Amir Sadollah by decision. He has dealt with health issues since then related to Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome, but in recent years he has made it clear he is hoping to fight again one day. Last year Hardy re-entered the USADA testing pool, helping clear the way for a potential return.

Marvin Vettori and his nutritionist Matteo Capodaglio
UFC

Marvin Vettori's nutritionist clears the air on the infamous confrontation with Karl Roberson

Alfredo Zullino - May 15, 2020

Basically everyone has seen the infamous clip of Marvin Vettori going after his former opponent Karl Roberson, but there are still questions about what actually happens. Both fighters gave their sides of the story but of course, they differ from each other.

Anthony Smith, UFC Vegas 8
UFC

Anthony Smith releases statement after brutal TKO loss to Glover Teixeira

Adam Martin - May 15, 2020

UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith released a statement following a brutal TKO loss to Glover Teixeira at UFC Jacksonville. Smith was beaten down in devastating fashion by Teixeira for nearly 25 minutes before the referee mercifully stopped the fight in the fifth round. The stoppage was extremely controversial, as many believed the referee or the corner of Smith should have stopped the fight after the fourth round, but Smith was left to go out there for the fifth round instead.

Jon Jones, Brock Lesnar, Johnny Walker, Thiago Santos, Jon Anik
Jon Jones

Jon Jones doubles down on Francis Ngannou callout: "I'm going to win this fight"

Tom Taylor - May 15, 2020

It appears that UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is dead serious about moving up to heavyweight to fight Francis Ngannou. On Friday morning, Jones took to Instagram to double down on his call for a fight with the Cameroonian-French knockout artist, referring to it as a “modern day David and Goliath” matchup.

Dominick Reyes
dominick reyes

Dominick Reyes gives props to Anthony Smith after UFC Jacksonville

Tom Taylor - May 15, 2020

Anthony Smith experienced arguably the toughest loss of his career at the hands of Glover Teixeira on Wednesday, but he won the respect of Dominick Reyes. Smith had a good first round in his fight with Teixeira, which headlined the recent UFC Jacksonville card, but the momentum began to swing out of his favor in round two. By the time the fourth round ended, Smith had been brutalized to the point of losing multiple teeth. The fight was finally and most mercifully stopped in the fifth round.

Weili Zhang, UFC rankings
Weili Zhang

Weili Zhang finally emerges from quarantine, sets sights on Valentina Shevchenko

Tom Taylor - May 15, 2020

UFC strawweight champion Weili Zhang has finally emerged from a lengthy period of quarantine in her native China, and she’s already plotting her next challenge in the Octagon. After she defeated Joanna Jedrzejczyk in one of the greatest fights of all time back in March, Zhang got stranded in the United States due to the coronavirus pandemic. When she finally made it back to China, she was forced to endure a two-week period of isolation as a precaution.

Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier

Daniel Cormier believes “mistakes" were made in the corner of Anthony Smith at UFC Jacksonville

Natasha Hooper - May 15, 2020

Daniel Cormier called out the mistakes made by Anthony Smith’s corner during his fight against Glover Teixeira at UFC Jacksonville. Wednesday’s UFC Jacksonville card featured a number of compelling matchups including the main event clash between light heavyweight contenders Smith and Teixeira.

Walt Harris, Alistair Overeem, UFC on ESPN 8
UFC

UFC on ESPN 8 weigh-in results: Main event official, Edson Barboza hits featherweight limit

Tom Taylor - May 15, 2020

On Saturday night, the UFC will return to our screens for a third time in eight days with the surprisingly stacked UFC on ESPN 8 card. The card will be headlined by a heavyweight showdown between former DREAM, Strikeforce and K-1 heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem, and Walt Harris, who returns to the cage after the tragic death of his daughter, Aniah Blanchard.

Dominick Reyes
Jon Jones

Dominick Reyes takes aim at Jon Jones and Tyron Woodley on social media

Natasha Hooper - May 15, 2020

Dominick Reyes took no prisoners on a recent Twitter campaign, targeting Jon Jones, Mike Perry, and Tyron Woodley. “The Dominator” has experienced a surge in popularity this year, particularly following his UFC 247 fight against Jon Jones. He fought the light heavyweight champion for the title and lost by decision, but many spectators believed he was the better fighter and should have won the clash.

Giga Chikadze, UFC
UFC

UFC on ESPN 8 receives short-notice shakeup after Mike Davis is forced to withdraw from event

Natasha Hooper - May 15, 2020

Giga Chikadze will face a new opponent after a short notice shakeup surrounding this Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 8 event in Jacksonville. Mike Davis has withdrawn from his UFC featherweight debut against Chikadze over medical issues not relating to COVID-19. This news was first reported by Giorgi Kokiashvili of Adjara Sport. 

Conor McGregor
Mike Tyson

Conor McGregor makes shocking promise to Mike Tyson: "I will beat Floyd. I promise my life on it!"

Christopher Taylor - May 14, 2020

Conor McGregor took to Twitter earlier tonight to thank Mike Tyson, this after ‘Iron Mike’ praised ‘Notorious’ for his efforts against Floyd Mayweather. Although McGregor ultimately went on to lose his first career boxing match to Mayweather in their blockbuster fight in August of 2017, Tyson still had nothing but praise for the Irishman.

Conor McGregor, Justin Gaethje, Eddie Alvarez
Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje thinks it is ironic that Conor McGregor is now "on his knees" asking for a fight

Christopher Taylor - May 14, 2020

Newly crowned UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje thinks it is ironic that Conor McGregor is now clamoring for a fight. ‘The Highlight’ captured the promotions interim 155lbs title this past Saturday at UFC 249, this after scoring a fifth-round TKO victory over Tony Ferguson.

Frank-Mir
UFC

Videos | Top 5 Knockouts: UFC 41 - UFC 50

Chris Taylor - May 14, 2020

In our newest segment “Top 5 Knockouts” we take a look back at some of the most brutal finishes that have occurred during numbered UFC events. In this the fifth edition of “Top 5 Knockouts”, we reflect back on UFC events 41 – 50, which occurred between the years of 2003 to 2004.

Chael Sonnen, Conor McGregor
Chael Sonnen

Chael Sonnen scolds Anthony Smith’s corner for not throwing in the towel at UFC Jacksonville

Cole Shelton - May 14, 2020

Chael Sonnen is furious with Marc Montoya and Anthony Smith’s entire corner for not throwing in the towel at UFC Jacksonville. Smith was making his return after nearly a full year away from the Octagon due to injuries to take on Glover Teixeira. Early on, “Lionheart” was having a ton of success but after the first round, the tides shifted. The Brazilian dominated the rest of the fight, dropping Smith and landing vicious ground and pound shots to eventually earn a fifth-round TKO win.

Ali Abdelaziz
Conor McGregor

Ali Abdelaziz says Justin Gaethje will not fight Conor McGregor next

Adam Martin - May 14, 2020

MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz says that Justin Gaethje will not fight Conor McGregor next, and instead, he will take on Khabib Nurmagomedov as expected. Gaethje took home the UFC interim lightweight belt last weekend at UFC 249 when he defeated Tony Ferguson via fifth-round TKO. Taking home the interim belt also means that Gaethje is next in line to take on Nurmagomedov in a title unification bout. UFC president Dana White this week said the promotion is targeting Nurmagomedov vs. Gaethje to take place in September.

andrei-arlovski
UFC

UFC Jacksonville salaries: Andrei Arlovski and Ben Rothwell lead the way

Cole Shelton - May 14, 2020

The salaries have been released for UFC Jacksonville, which took place on Wednesday night, and heavyweights Andrei Arlovski and Ben Rothwell took home the top earnings. According to the salaries obtained by reporter Jed I. Goodman from the Florida State Boxing Commission, Andrei Arlovski made the most banking $325,000. The next closest was heavyweight contender Ben Rothwell pocketing $260,000.

Glover Teixeira, UFC Vancouver
Glover Teixeira

What's next for Glover Teixeira and Anthony Smith after UFC Jacksonville?

Cole Shelton - May 14, 2020

In the main event of UFC Jacksonville, Glover Teixeira was taking on Anthony Smith in a critical fight for the title picture of the light heavyweight division. The winner could very well be one win away from a title shot, so the stakes were high. In the end, the Brazilain in Teixeira pulled off the betting upset as he TKO’d Smith in the fifth round to extend his winning streak to four.

Dana White, UFC 249
UFC

Dana White says he doesn't "give a f*ck" about coronavirus protocol criticism

Adam Martin - May 14, 2020

UFC president Dana White said he doesn’t “give a f*ck” about the criticism of the UFC’s coronavirus protocol from the New York Times. The NYT obtained the coronavirus protocol that was supposed to be upheld by everyone connected to the UFC Jacksonville events, but not everything was. For example, White was supposed to wear a mask at all times and he didn’t. As well, post-fight interviews in the Octagon at UFC 249 were supposed to be conducted at a distance, but UFC commentator Joe Rogan was close to the fighters when he conducted them.