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What's next for Frankie Edgar and Pedro Munhoz after UFC Vegas 7?
Cole Shelton - August 24, 2020
In the main event of UFC Vegas 7, Frankie Edgar was finally making his bantamweight debut against a top-five contender in Pedro Munhoz. It was a pivotal fight for both men. Edgar was looking to snap his two-fight losing streak and become a top contender at bantamweight with a win. For Munhoz, it was his first fight in over a year, so he was also looking to remind everyone that he’s a legit top-five bantamweight.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk predicts Jan Blachowicz will defeat Dominick Reyes
Adam Martin - August 24, 2020
Joanna Jedrzejczyk believes Jan Blachowicz will defeat Dominick Reyes at UFC 253 to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion. Jedrzejczyk knows what it takes to become a champion, having reigned the UFC women’s strawweight division from 2015 to 2017. When Blachowicz fights Reyes in September for the belt that Jon Jones recently vacated, he will be more than ready to win the fight. That’s according to his long-time friend and fellow Pole Jedrzejczyk.
Pedro Munhoz demands Frankie Edgar rematch "now" from Dana White
Tom Taylor - August 24, 2020
Pedro Munhoz feels he deserved the judges’ decision in his Saturday night, UFC on ESPN 15 bantamweight fight with Frankie Edgar. Munhoz and Edgar battled for five hard rounds in the UFC on ESPN 15 main event. At the conclusion of those five rounds, the cage-side judges awarded a split decision victory to Edgar, who was making his bantamweight debut after a long stint at featherweight.
Israel Adesanya wants future fight with Darren Till "in the O2 or in Wimbledon"
Tom Taylor - August 24, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is currently gearing up for a fight with Paulo Costa, but that doesn’t mean he’s not thinking about his future. Speaking on Submission Radio, Adesanya teased some of the matchups he’s excited for in the future, should he get by Costa.
Dustin Poirier teases October return amid rumors of Tony Ferguson fight
Tom Taylor - August 24, 2020
Darren Till opens as betting underdog against Jack Hermansson
Adam Martin - August 24, 2020
UFC star Darren Till has opened up as a betting underdog for his upcoming middleweight showdown against Jack Hermansson. Till vs. Hermansson was announced last week to be the headliner of a UFC Fight Night event that is set to take place on December 5. This is a big fight at 185lbs, and the winner will take a serious step forward towards title contention. Not long after the fight was revealed, the oddsmakers opened up the betting line for the bout.
Israel Adesanya warns Paulo Costa against fight week altercation: "I’ve got the gang with me"
Tom Taylor - August 24, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has warned his next challenger Paulo Costa against any funny business ahead of their UFC 253 fight. Adesanya and Costa, both undefeated, will collide in the main event of the UFC 253 card on September 26. Ahead of the fight the pair have exchanged seemingly endless trash talk, cultivating one of the fiercest rivalries in MMA today.
Leon Edwards blasts Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal, says he’s willing fight ‘Gamebred’ in the streets for free
Harry Kettle - August 24, 2020
UFC welterweight contender Leon Edwards continues to call out Gilbert Burns & Jorge Masvidal on social media. Edwards, who holds an 18-3 professional mixed martial arts record, is currently riding an eight-fight win streak with his last loss inside the Octagon coming against current champion Kamaru Usman back in December 2015.
Ricardo Lamas receives replacement opponent for UFC Vegas 8 following injury to Ryan Hall
Harry Kettle - August 24, 2020
Ricardo Lamas will now fight Bill Algeo this Saturday night at the UFC APEX after Ryan Hall pulled out through injury. Many fans weren’t entirely sure whether or not the UFC would be able to find someone on such short notice, with most focusing on their disappointment that the initial bout had been called off in the first place.
Frankie Edgar responds to doubters calling him "old" and "slow"
Tom Taylor - August 24, 2020
Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar has responded to his doubters after picking up a decision win over Pedro Munhoz in his bantamweight debut. Edgar and Munhoz met in the main event of UFC on ESPN 15 this past Saturday night in Las Vegas. After five closely contested rounds, Edgar walked away—actually hobbled away thanks to Munhoz’s leg kicks—with a controversial split decision victory.
Paulo Costa sends message to Israel Adesanya: "I will kill you"
Tom Taylor - August 24, 2020
Paulo Costa has a message for UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya ahead of their upcoming title fight, scheduled for UFC 253 on September 26. Costa addressed Adesanya on a recent episode of Submission Radio.
Shana Dobson earns biggest upset in UFC history with TKO victory over Mariya Agapova
Adam Martin - August 23, 2020
UFC women’s flyweight Shana Dobson earned the biggest upset in UFC history when she finished Mariya Agapova at UFC on ESPN 15. After surviving a tough first round from a super-aggressive Agapova, Dobson was able to take over in the second round after Agapova began to tire from expending too much energy in the first. Sensing that momentum in the fight was changing, Dobson capitalized on her fatigued opponent as she was able to gain a dominant position on Agapova on the ground and rain down punches until the referee stepped in for the TKO victory.
Video | Kevin Holland announces next fight in hilarious video with "The Dentist"
Adam Martin - August 23, 2020
UFC middleweight contender Kevin Holland announced his next fight against “The Dentist” Darren Stewart with a visit to his dentist’s office. Holland took to social media to announce that he will be fighting Stewart at the UFC Fight Night card on September 19 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The headliner for that event was officially announced this weekend by the UFC as welterweight contenders Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley will meet in a five-round grudge match. Take a look at Holland announcing his fight on Twitter against Stewart, also known as “The Dentist.”
Fabricio Werdum interested in rematches with Brandon Vera and Fedor Emelianenko
Adam Martin - August 23, 2020
Former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum says he’s interested in rematches with Brandon Vera and Fedor Emelianenko. Werdum recently became a free agent following a stunning first-round submission win over Alexander Gustafsson on Fight Island. The Brazilian is now shopping for the best offers on the open market, and he has been connected to both Bellator and ONE Championship. Of course, there’s still a small possibility he could still re-up with the UFC, but at this point, all signs are pointing to Werdum signing with one of the UFC’s rival promotions.
Pedro Munhoz questions judges in split decision loss to Frankie Edgar
Adam Martin - August 23, 2020
UFC bantamweight contender Pedro Munhoz questioned the judges in his split decision loss to Frankie Edgar at UFC on ESPN 15. Munhoz dropped a split decision to Edgar, with two judges scoring it 48-47 Edgar and one scoring it 49-46 Munhoz. It was a highly controversial decision, with the majority of the media scoring the bout in favor of Munhoz. Nevertheless, the three people that mattered had a split decision in favor of Edgar and so Munhoz takes the loss on his record.
Leon Edwards says Jorge Masvidal's "Street Jesus" persona is a marketing ploy
Adam Martin - August 23, 2020
UFC welterweight contender Leon Edwards took a shot at Jorge Masvidal, saying his “Street Jesus” persona is just a marketing ploy. Edwards and Masvidal have butted heads on social media for several months now, and the rivalry doesn’t look to be ending anytime soon. Both men are ranked in the top-five of the UFC welterweight division and are hoping to land a rematch against UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, who previously defeated both men. So it makes sense that these two be paired up at some point in a potential welterweight title eliminator.
Ryan Bader issues statement following KO loss to Vadim Nemkov at Bellator 244
Adam Martin - August 23, 2020
Former Bellator light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader has released a statement following his brutal TKO loss to Vadim Nemkov. Bader saw his eight-fight unbeaten streak snapped at the hands of Nemkov, who brutally finished Bader in stunning fashion in the main event of Bellator 244. After dropping Bader with a high kick, Nemkov was able to unload punches until the referee was forced to step in and stop the fight, crowning Nemkov as the new Bellator light heavyweight champion.
Photo | Colby Covington throws “Soy Jones Jr.” Tyron Woodley a retirement party
Adam D Martin - August 23, 2020
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington took another shot at his rival Tyron Woodley before their fight coming up in September. The UFC made it official this weekend that Covington and Woodley will throw down on September 19. The two will meet in a five-round main event at a UFC Fight Night card in Las Vegas. For these two rivals who have been champing at the bit to punch each other in the face for the last few years, this matchup has been a long time coming, to say the least.
Dana White reacts to news that Oscar De La Hoya is coming out of retirement: “Cocaine isn’t cheap”
Adam D Martin - August 23, 2020
UFC president Dana White reacted to the news that boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya is coming out of retirement. De La Hoya, who is now 47, recently announced that he is making a comeback to boxing after 12 years away from competing. His last fight came in 2008 when he was stopped via corner stoppage to Manny Pacquiao. Since then he has been a promoter for Golden Boy, which has held both boxing and MMA events. Although he’s getting up there in age now, the fire to fight again still burns deep inside him, and that’s why he wants to fight again.