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Pros react to Mike Perry defeating Mickey Gall at UFC on ESPN 12
Chris Taylor - June 27, 2020
Tonight’s UFC on ESPN 12: ‘Poirier vs. Hooker’ event was co-headlined by a welterweight bout between fan favorites Mike Perry and Mickey Gall. Perry (13-6 MMA) entered tonight’s contest looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. After starting his UFC career 4-1, ‘Platinum‘ has struggled, going just 2-5 over his past seven Octagon appearances.
UFC on ESPN 12 Results: Mike Perry defeats Mickey Gall (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 27, 2020
Tonight’s UFC on ESPN 12: ‘Poirier vs. Hooker’ co-main event features a welterweight bout between fan favorites Mike Perry and Mickey Gall. Perry (13-6 MMA) will be looking to snap a two-fight losing skid when he squares off with Gall this evening. After starting his UFC career 4-1, ‘Platinum‘ has gone just 2-5 over his past seven Octagon appearances.
Dana White shares photo of Octagon on the beach at UFC Fight Island
Chris Taylor - June 27, 2020
UFC President Dana White took to Instagram this evening where he shared a photo of the Octagon on the beach at UFC Fight Island. As seen below courtesy of MMA Journalist Chisanga Malata on Twitter, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has an awesome looking setup for their next string of events.
Dan Hooker on Conor McGregor: "When you compare resumes, it would be pretty difficult to hand him a title shot over me"
Chris Taylor - June 27, 2020
Dan Hooker is confident that a win over Dustin Poirier this evening will leapfrog him ahead of Conor McGregor and setup a future lightweight title shot. ‘The Hangman’ will square off with ‘The Diamond’ in tonight’s UFC on ESPN 12 headliner and believes that a victory will setup a title fight with the winner of September’s Justin Gaethje vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov lightweight title fight.
UFC on ESPN 12: 'Poirier vs. Hooker' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - June 27, 2020
The Octagon remains in Las Vegas for UFC on ESPN 12, a ten-bout fight card headlined by a lightweight fight between Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker. Poirier (25-6 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a submission loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov in his bid for the undisputed lightweight title at UFC 242. Prior to the setback, ‘The Diamond’ was on a six-fight unbeaten streak, which included stoppage victories over Anthony Pettis, Eddie Alvarez and Justin Gaethje.
Colby Covington shares prediction for tonight's Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker main event
Chris Taylor - June 27, 2020
Colby Covington has shared his prediction for tonight’s UFC on ESPN 12 main event between lightweight standouts Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker. Poirier (25-6 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a submission loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC 242 this past September.
Jon Jones not interested in responding to John McCarthy's claims regarding UFC 165 win over Alexander Gustafsson
Chris Taylor - June 26, 2020
Jon Jones has opted to take the high road after John McCarthy recently claimed that he was responsible for ‘Bones’ taking home a win at UFC 165. For those who don’t remember, ‘Bones’ had put his light heavyweight title on the line against Alexander Gustafsson in September of 2013. The result was arguably the greatest fight in the history of the light heavyweight division. After twenty-five minutes of heart-pounding action, Jon Jones was awarded the unanimous decision victory from the judges in attendance.
UFC star Jon Jones checks himself into MDC
Chris Taylor - June 26, 2020
UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones checked himself into MDC on Friday, this according to KRQE News 13 Albuquerque. According to the report, ‘Bones’ began serving his required four days in the community custody program earlier today. The program allows Jones the option to perform services outside of the MDC, this while wearing an ankle monitor.
Dustin Poirier named first-ever winner of Forrest Griffin Community Award
Adam Martin - June 26, 2020
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier has been named as the recipient of the first-ever Forrest Griffin Community Award presented by Toyo Tires. The UFC made the announcement on Friday, the day before Poirier fights Dan Hooker in the main event of UFC on ESPN 12. Check out the announcement via Twitter.
Joe Rogan confirms Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa will coach The Ultimate Fighter
Adam Martin - June 26, 2020
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan confirmed that UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa will coach the next season of The Ultimate Fighter. Rogan made the announcement on a recent edition of his podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience.” Check out what he said below.
Dana White previews the sleeper fights on UFC on ESPN 12
Tom Taylor - June 26, 2020
UFC President Dana White has previewed some of the under-the-radar fights on the UFC on ESPN 12 card, which goes down on Saturday night. UFC on ESPN 12 will be headlined by a clash of lightweight contenders, as the No. 3 ranked Dustin Poirier looks to rebound from a failed title bid against Khabib Nurmagomedov by defeating streaking Kiwi contender Dan Hooker. It will be co-headlined by a fun welterweight scrap between Mickey Gall and “Platinum” Mike Perry.
VIDEO | Dustin Poirier, Dan Hooker have tense staredown ahead of UFC on ESPN 12
Tom Taylor - June 26, 2020
On Friday, Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker came face-to-face for a final time before they’re locked in the Octagon together on Saturday night. Poirier and Hooker will collide in the main event of UFC on ESPN 12, an under-the-radar card out of the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.
UFC on ESPN 12 weigh-in results: Main event official
Tom Taylor - June 26, 2020
On Saturday night, the UFC will return to our screens for the fourth week in a row with the exciting UFC on ESPN 12 card. UFC on ESPN 12 will be headlined by a clash of lightweight contenders, as the No. 3 ranked Dustin Poirier looks to rebound from a failed title bid against Khabib Nurmagomedov by defeating streaking Kiwi contender Dan Hooker.
Cornerman's positive COVID-19 test forces late changes to UFC on ESPN 12
Natasha Hooper - June 26, 2020
A positive COVID-19 test has caused a last-minute change to the UFC on ESPN 12 lineup. Ramiz Brahimaj has been forced to withdraw from his promotional debut on this weekend’s fight card after his cornerman tested positive for COVID-19. The welterweight (8-2) has been fighting for LFA, and was ready to make his transition to the UFC against Takashi Sato at UFC on ESPN 12 on Saturday night. However, on Thursday evening, it was announced that Brahimaj was forced to withdraw from the card due to the risk of infection.
ONE Championship announces return on July 31 in Bangkok, Thailand
Tom Taylor - June 26, 2020
After a brief hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, ONE Championship has announced that it will return to our screens with an event in Bangkok, Thailand on July 31. ONE recently promoted a pair of ONE Hero Series of events in Shanghai, China, but the bouts did not air outside the country. This Bangkok event will be broadcast globally.
Mike Perry says Jon Jones introduced him to his new girlfriend and cornerwoman
Tom Taylor - June 26, 2020
“Platinum” Mike Perry says UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones introduced him to his current girlfriend, Latory Gonzalez. Perry and Gonzalez have been in the headlines quite a bit over the last few weeks.
Shane Burgos rips the UFC Rankings system after plummeting 5 spots following loss to Josh Emmett
Natasha Hooper - June 26, 2020
Shane Burgos has been added to the list of UFC fighters who have called out the promotion’s questionable ranking system. The UFC’s ranking board has received wide criticism over the way it ranks fighters. Last year, a Reddit user discovered the flawed methods that the organization implements to rank its fighters. He posted an in-depth rundown of all 14 panellists who determine the final rankings, and revealed that a third are not even active MMA media members. The UFC have been criticized for ranking fighters based on their media presence, and personality, not just their fighting record. Jon Jones, Edson Barboza and Leon Edwards have all called out the current system and its shortcoming of late.
Referee John McCarthy claims Jon Jones "would have lost his world title if I wasn't doing his fight at UFC 165"
Christopher Taylor - June 25, 2020
Veteran mixed martial arts referee John McCarthy claims Jon Jones would have lost his world title at UFC 165 if it were not for him. Jones (26-1 MMA) squared off with Alexander Gustafsson for the first time at the September 2013 pay-per-view event in Toronto, which resulted in arguably the greatest light heavyweight contest in mixed martial arts history.