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Video | Tito Ortiz calls out 'The Rock' Dwayne Johnson in defense of President Donald Trump
Chris Taylor - June 6, 2020
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz has called out ‘The Rock’ Dwayne Johnson in defense of United States President Donald Trump. If you recall, earlier this week the former WWE wrestler turned Hollywood megastar, Johnson, took to social media where released a video attacking Donald Trump for his handling of the George Floyd death and the subsequent protests and outrage.
UFC star Conor McGregor announces his retirement from fighting
Chris Taylor - June 6, 2020
Former two-division champion Conor McGregor shocked fans by announcing his retirement immediately following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC 250 event. The Irishman took to Twitter moments after Amanda Nunes defeated Felicia Spencer to make the shocking announcement.
Pros react after Amanda Nunes dominates Felicia Spencer at UFC 250
Chris Taylor - June 6, 2020
A women’s featherweight title fight headlined tonight’s UFC 250 event as Amanda Nunes attempted to defend her championship against Felicia Spencer. Nunes, who also holds the promotion’s bantamweight strap, was looking to earn her first career featherweight title defense against Spencer this evening. ‘The Lioness’ had captured the promotions 145lbs title in unforgettable fashion by knocking out Cris Cyborg at UFC 232.
UFC 250 Results: Amanda Nunes defeats Felicia Spencer (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 6, 2020
A women’s featherweight title fight headlines tonight’s UFC 250 event as Amanda Nunes attempts to defend her championship against Felicia Spencer. Nunes, who also holds the promotion’s bantamweight strap, will look to earn her first career featherweight title defense against Spencer this evening. ‘The Lioness’ captured the promotions 145lbs title in unforgettable fashion by knocking out Cris Cyborg at UFC 232.
UFC 250 Results: Cody Garbrandt KO's Raphael Assuncao (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 6, 2020
Tonight’s UFC 250 event is co-headlined by a bantamweight fight between former division champion Cody Garbrandt and long-time contender Raphael Assuncao. ‘No Love’ will enter tonight’s contest looking to snap a three-fight losing skid, this after suffering knockout losses to TJ Dillashaw x2 and most recently Pedro Munhoz. Garbrandt’s most recent victory came back at UFC 207 in December of 2016 when he defeated Dominick Cruz by decision.
Pros react after Aljamain Sterling stops Cory Sandhagen at UFC 250
Chris Taylor - June 6, 2020
A key bantamweight bout between perennial division contenders Cory Sandhagen and Aljamain Sterling took place at tonight’s UFC 250 event. Sandhagen (12-1 MMA) had entered the contest on a seven-fight win streak, with five of those seven wins taking place under the UFC banner. In his most previous effort at August’s UFC 241 event, ‘The Sandman’ had picked up a decision victory over long-time contender Raphael Assuncao.
UFC 250 Results: Aljamain Sterling sleeps Cory Sandhagen (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 6, 2020
A key bantamweight bout between perennial division contenders Cory Sandhagen and Aljamain Sterling takes place on tonight’s UFC 250 main card. Sandhagen (12-1 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest on a seven-fight win streak, with five of those seven wins taking place under the UFC banner. In his most recent effort at August’s UFC 241 event, ‘The Sandman’ picked up a decision victory over long-time contender Raphael Assuncao.
Video | Jorge Masvidal joins SportsCenter to ask some questions of the UFC
Chris Taylor - June 6, 2020
The UFC’s BMF Champion Jorge Masvidal joined SportsCenter this evening to ask some questions of his current employer. Masvidal recently revealed that talks for a welterweight title fight with Kamaru Usman had broken down, this after the UFC allegedly wanted him to take a pay cut when compared to his most previous contest with Nate Diaz.
UFC 250 Results: Sean O'Malley KO's Eddie Wineland stiff (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 6, 2020
A highly anticipated bantamweight bout kicks off tonight’s UFC 250 pay-per-view as Sean O’Malley takes on former WEC champion Eddie Wineland. O’Malley (11-0 MMA) was last seen in action at March’s UFC 248 event where he needed just over two minutes to score a TKO win over opponent Jose Alberto Quinonez. The former Contender Series standout has gone a perfect 3-0 under the UFC banner.
UFC 250 Main Card Fighter Salaries Revealed: Amanda Nunes guaranteed $350,000
Chris Taylor - June 6, 2020
Tonight’s UFC 250 pay-per-view event is headlined by a women’s featherweight title fight between Amanda Nunes and Felicia Spencer. Nunes, who also holds the promotion’s bantamweight strap, will look to earn her first career featherweight title defense against Spencer this evening. ‘The Lioness’ claimed the promotions 145lbs title by earning a sensational first round knockout victory over former title holder Cris Cyborg.
UFC 250: 'Nunes vs. Spencer' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - June 6, 2020
The Octagon returns to Las Vegas for UFC 250, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by a featherweight title fight between Amanda Nunes vs. Felicia Spencer. Nunes, who also holds the promotion’s bantamweight strap, will look to earn her first career featherweight title defense against Spencer this evening. ‘The Lioness’ captured the promotions 145lbs title in unforgettable fashion by knocking out Cris Cyborg at UFC 232.
Mike Perry set to return at UFC Fight Night on June 27 for welterweight bout with Mickey Gall
Chris Taylor - June 5, 2020
UFC welterweight standout Mike Perry (13-6 MMA) is set to make his return to the Octagon! According to a report from ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Perry is slated to square off with Mickey Gall on June 27.
Dana White responds to Jorge Masvidal: "We’re not begging people to fight"
Cole Shelton - June 5, 2020
Dana White has responded to Jorge Masvidal’s claim that he wants his UFC release. On Friday, Masvidal sent several tweets to voice his frustrations about his pay and told the UFC to release him. He is just the latest fighter to complain about fighter pay. Jon Jones went on a Twitter rant about that. Henry Cejudo, meanwhile, retired but said if the promotion paid him more, he would return.
Devin Clark says he will "dominate" Alonzo Menifield for 15 minutes to end his hype
Cole Shelton - June 5, 2020
Devin Clark is confident he will be the first one to hand Alonzo Menifield a loss. Menifield is currently 9-0 and returning to the Octagon after a year away due to a neck injury. For Clark, he thinks the year away from the cage might impact the prospect, but he isn’t counting on it.
Mike Winkeljohn says if Jon Jones fights Francis Ngannou "it would be heavyweight from then on"
Cole Shelton - June 5, 2020
Mike Winkeljohn says if Jon Jones does move up in weight to fight Francis Ngannou it would be the end of his light heavyweight tenure. For weeks now, Jones and Ngannou have been talking about fighting one another. Recently, however, pay has been an issue for the light heavyweight champ. He then said he was going to retire and vacate the belt, which coach Winkeljohn said to BJPENN.com is 100 percent true.
Colby Covington rips "chicken" Jorge Masvidal over dispute with UFC
Tom Taylor - June 5, 2020
Colby Covington has taken a shot at his former American Top Team stablemate Jorge Masvidal, who is embroiled in a heated dispute with the UFC. Masvidal has long been viewed as the next man in line for a shot at welterweight champ Kamaru Usman, but the negotiations for the fight have stalled, as Masvidal feels he’s being undervalued.
Aljamain Sterling vs. Cory Sandhagen winner gets title shot, says Dana White
Adam Martin - June 5, 2020
UFC president Dana White confirmed that the winner of the UFC 250 bantamweight bout between Aljamain Sterling and Cory Sandhagen will get a title shot. Aside from the main event between UFC women’s featherweight champion Amanda Nunes and Felicia Spencer, Sterling vs. Sandhagen is the most important fight at this weekend’s UFC 250 card. And now, according to the UFC bossman during the UFC 250 pre-fight media scrum, the winner of this fight will be getting a title shot at 135lbs.
Jorge Masvidal: previous opponents "never disrespected me" the way the UFC is
Tom Taylor - June 5, 2020
Jorge Masvidal has been fighting for a long time, but no opponent has disrespected him the way the UFC is disrespecting him right now. Masvidal has long been expected to get the next shot at UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. However, the negotiations for the fight seem to have hit a standstill, as Masvidal claims the UFC refuses to pay him what he’s worth.