MMA News
Ryan Bader on Corey Anderson moving to Bellator: "I can guarantee you he’s getting paid way more"
Tom Taylor - August 12, 2020
Two-division Bellator champion Ryan Bader believes fellow UFC veteran Corey Anderson made the right decision moving to Bellator. Bader, who rules over the Bellator light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions, weighed in on Anderson’s Bellator move in an interview with MMA Fighting.
Max Rohskopf cut by UFC after debut ended in controversy
Tom Taylor - August 12, 2020
Max Rohskopf has been cut from the UFC after his promotional debut, a short-notice lightweight fight with Austin Hubbard, ended in controversy. Rohskopf took on Hubbard at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov on June 20. Between the second and third rounds of the fight, he asked his coaches to end the bout, and didn’t change his tune when his handlers attempted to encourage him to continue.
Luke Rockhold believes Paulo Costa "could easily" beat Israel Adesanya
Tom Taylor - August 12, 2020
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold believes Paulo Costa has a real shot at unseating the division’s reigning champion, Israel Adesanya. Costa is scheduled to challenge Adesanya for the UFC middleweight crown in the main event of UFC 253 on September 19.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik gunning for KO win over Junior dos Santos, eyes rematch with Francis Ngannou
Cole Shelton - August 12, 2020
Jairzinho Rozenstruik is looking to get back into the win column just three months after suffering a brutal knockout loss to Francis Ngannou. Back at UFC 249 in May, Rozenstruik was knocked out in 20 seconds. Following the loss, many expected the former kickboxer to take some time off to heal his brain.
Luke Rockhold names other potential opponents for comeback fight
Tom Taylor - August 12, 2020
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is plotting a comeback after a lengthy break, and sees many options in terms of his next opponent. Earlier this week, in an interview with ESPN, Rockhold revealed that he intends to fight again, and targeted his former foe Chris Weidman as a potential opponent.
Ben Askren reveals one thing he wishes he did differently in MMA career
Tom Taylor - August 12, 2020
Former ONE Championship and Bellator welterweight titleholder Ben Askren doesn’t have a lot of regrets with respect to his MMA career, but there is one thing he’d do differently. Askren, who retired after going 1-2 in the UFC in 2019, was asked by a fan if there is anything he wishes he could change about his MMA journey. He issued a lengthy and thoughtful response on Twitter.
More bouts added to Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. undercard, including one UFC veteran
Tom Taylor - August 12, 2020
More bouts have been added to the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. undercard, including an appearance from former UFC heavyweight Rashad Coulter. Coulter, who went 1-3 in the UFC between 2017 and 2018, will take on England’s Viddal Riley on the Tyson vs. Jones undercard. Coulter has one pro boxing bout on his resume, having picked up a first-round knockout of Armando Herrera Jr. in 2015. He and Viddal, who is 4-0 and represented by Mayweather Promotions, will meet at 210 pounds.
Marlon Vera reacts after Sean O’Malley dyes his hair in Ecuador colors
Harry Kettle - August 12, 2020
UFC bantamweight contender Marlon Vera has given his thoughts on Sean O’Malley deciding to dye his hair to match the colors of the flag of Ecuador, the home nation of Vera. “Chito” is set to compete against “Suga” in the co-main event of UFC 252 this weekend, in what will easily be the most important fight of his career so far. Many fans are choosing to underestimate him, but as we’ve seen before, flying under the radar in such a high profile fight can often be a good thing.
Video | Joe Pyfer suffers brutal injury on Contender Series, leaves Dana White cringing
Harry Kettle - August 12, 2020
UFC hopeful Joe Pyfer suffered a nasty arm injury on Dana White’s Contender Series last night that even the boss himself couldn’t handle. After an intriguing night of fights on Tuesday evening, the featured bout between Joe Pyfer and Dustin Stoltzfus was really starting to pick up the pace when the two men entered into a struggle in the clinch.
Colby Covington on Tyron Woodley fight: “If he doesn’t leave on a stretcher I didn’t do my job”
Cole Shelton - August 11, 2020
Colby Covington makes it clear he plans on finishing Tyron Woodley. Covington and Woodley have had a rivalry for a long time. Many thought they would fight in 2018 when Woodley was the champ. Yet, a scrap between them never came to fruition due to different reasons. But, they are now reported to meet in the main event of an ESPN card on Sept. 19.
Tai Tuivasa says he's been cut by the UFC
Andrew Whitelaw - August 11, 2020
Is this the end of the road for the king of the shoeys? Asked if he’d been cut by a fan on social media, the 10-3 heavyweight replied ‘yeah’ with a sad face emoji.
Justin Gaethje says he is creating a "zone of death" against Khabib Nurmagomedov
Cole Shelton - August 11, 2020
Justin Gaethje knows he has to create chaos if he will beat Khabib Nurmagomedov. At UFC 254 on Oct. 24, Gaethje will be looking to become the undisputed champion when he battles the undefeated, Khabib Nurmagomedov. It is a fight many fans are looking forward to but the champ has already said he plans to drown Gatehje. But, “The Highlight” knows his path to victory is making the fight as choatic as possible.
Ion Cutelaba tests positive for COVID-19, out of Magomed Ankalaev rematch
Adam Martin - August 11, 2020
UFC light heavyweight Ion Cutelaba tested positive for COVID-19 and is out of his rematch at UFC 252 against Magomed Ankalaev. MMAFighting.com confirmed Igor Lazorin‘s report that Cutelaba tested positive for COVID-19. As a result of the positive test, he is forced to withdraw from his fight this Saturday against Ankalaev. According to Cutelaba’s manager, he tested positive on Sunday and is now in quarantine.
Sean O’Malley says he understands why Cody Garbrandt doesn’t want to fight him
Harry Kettle - August 11, 2020
UFC bantamweight star Sean O’Malley believes that divisional rival Cody Garbrandt doesn’t really want to fight him in the wake of their recent back and forth on social media. While “Suga” may have his hands full at UFC 252 this weekend when he goes head to head with Marlon Vera, many fans and pundits are finding it hard to avoid looking to the future given how exciting he is whenever he competes in the Octagon.
Daniel Cormier: Justin Gaethje is "toughest opponent" for Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tom Taylor - August 11, 2020
Daniel Cormier believes UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is in for the toughest test of his career when he takes on Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 on October 24. While Nurmagomedov recently suffered an immense loss when his father passed away due to COVID-19 complications, Cormier believes the lightweight champion will use this tragedy as motivation as he prepares to take on Gaethje.
Ben Askren and Logan Paul bicker over potential fight
Tom Taylor - August 11, 2020
Ben Askren, never one to shy away from a Twitter skirmish, has recently been getting into it with YouTube star Logan Paul. Earlier this week, Paul issued an open challenge, offering up $10,000 to any social media influencer who can beat him in a wrestling match.
Photo | Alexander Volkanovski trolls his "son" Henry Cejudo
Adam Martin - August 11, 2020
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski shared a funny photo of him reading his new children’s book to his “son” Henry Cejudo. Volkanovski recently defended the UFC featherweight title for the first time with a controversial split decision win over Max Holloway in their rematch on Fight Island. UFC president Dana White has hinted there could be a potential trilogy in the works, though Volkanovski has hinted he would rather fight a fresh opponent next. With Zabit Magomedsharipov recently losing his fight with Yair Rodriguez, perhaps he could be next.
Tyron Woodley reacts to Colby Covington booking, makes prediction for fight
Tom Taylor - August 11, 2020
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is fired about his upcoming fight with his arch rival Colby Covington. Woodley shared his first reaction to this booking, which is expected to headline a UFC card on September 19, on his official Instagram account.