MMA News
Jon Jones reacts to Colby Covington being "banished" from American Top Team
Chris Taylor - May 28, 2020
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones shared his reaction to the news that his former friend and roommate Colby Covington was no longer with ATT. Covington was removed from the American Top Team website earlier this week, leading many to speculate the he had parted ways with the gym.
Amanda Nunes mocks Valerie Loureda over provocative social media videos
Christopher Taylor - May 27, 2020
UFC women’s “champ champ” Amanda Nunes had some fun with Valerie Loureda tonight, this after the Bellator fighter posted a provocative video on social media. Loureda (2-0 MMA) made her Bellator debut in 2019 when she defeated Colby Fletcher by way of first round TKO. Later that same year the 21-year-old would score a unanimous decision victory over Larkyn Dasch.
Anderson Silva challenges Conor McGregor to a superfight
Cole Shelton - May 27, 2020
Anderson Silva is interested in fighting Conor McGregor. Silva who has spent the majority of his career at middleweight, while occasionally fighting at light heavyweight, is interested in dropping down in weight to battle McGregor.
Dana White lists three possible opponents for Kamaru Usman
Adam Martin - May 27, 2020
UFC president Dana White listed three possible opponents for UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman’s next fight, and Conor McGregor wasn’t on the list. White was a guest on ESPN Sportscenter on Wednesday, where he answered a number of questions related to upcoming fights. One of the questions White was asked is what’s next for Usman, the UFC welterweight champion who has been connected to fights against McGregor and Jorge Masvidal as of late.
Jorge Masvidal happy "cancer" Colby Covington is no longer at ATT: "He was never part of this team"
Cole Shelton - May 27, 2020
Jorge Masvidal is glad Colby Covington is no longer a member of American Top Team. Covington has been a longtime staple of the gym and said he would be ATT for life. Yet, recently, Dan Lambert put in a no trash-talking policy for the fighters to stop the likes of Covington, Masvidal, and Dustin Poirier from going at one another.
Tyron Woodley on Gilbert Burns: "Don't ever compare his UFC record to mine"
Mike Pendleton - May 27, 2020
In the main event of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night, former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will meet rising contender Gilbert Burns as both look to inject themselves into welterweight title contention. Although he is no longer the champion, Woodley has faced some of the biggest names in the sport and his opponent is just cracking the upper-tier of opponents although he’s doing so with incredible momentum behind him. After Burns ran through Demain Maia with a first-round win back in March, he put himself in position for a fight against Woodley but the former champion isn’t ready to compare their past.
Jorge Masvidal says he could fight Nate Diaz at UFC 251
Adam Martin - May 27, 2020
UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal says he could fight Nate Diaz at UFC 251 if Kamaru Usman won’t agree to terms on a title fight. After Masvidal defeated Diaz via TKO at UFC 244 last November, it was assumed that he would be next in line to fight Usman for the title. However, Masvidal hasn’t fought in nearly six months now as the UFC has struggled to come together on the financial terms of the Usman fight. According to Masvidal in a new interview with ESPNs’ Ariel Helwani, he said Usman is asking the UFC for too much money, putting a potential fight at risk.
Blagoy Ivanov confident he earns first UFC finish against Augusto Sakai: "I’m taking him into deep waters"
Cole Shelton - May 27, 2020
Blagoy Ivanov is confident he will earn his first UFC finish this Saturday night when he battles Augusto Sakai. Ivanov is coming off a split decision loss to Derrick Lewis at UFC 230 in a fight he thought he won. It was a disappointing outcome for the Bulgarian as a win over “The Black Beast” would’ve changed his career.
BJ Penn Video Blog | Tending the Taro Patches
Jason Kindschy - May 27, 2020
[brid autoplay=”true” video=”571135″ player=”20625″ title=”Waipio Valley Tending the Taro Patches” duration=”314″ description=”BJ Penn tending to the taro patches in Waipio Valley” uploaddate=”2020-05-19 18:46:48″ thumbnailurl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/thumb/571135_t_1589914042.png” contentUrl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/sd/571135.mp4″”] In this episode of BJ Penn’s Video Blog, “The Prodigy” gives us an inside look into his taro farm in Waipio Valley.
UFC 250 among combat sports events in May and June approved by Nevada
Adam Martin - May 27, 2020
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has approved a number of combat sports events coming up in its state, including UFC Fight Night and UFC 250. The commission on Wednesday gave the go-ahead to the UFC and Top Rank boxing to hold four events throughout May and June in Las Vegas. Arash Markazi from ESPN has the full list of the approved events below.
Colby Covington officially leaves American Top Team
Tom Taylor - May 27, 2020
Colby Covington has confirmed he’s parted ways with his long-time training home, American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida. Covington’s departure from ATT has been rumored for several days. The fighter confirmed those rumors himself in an interview with James Lynch of theScore.
Louis Smolka promises to finish Casey Kenney: "I’m going to hit him until he breaks"
Cole Shelton - May 27, 2020
For Louis Smolka, he wishes every fight would be like his upcoming one on Saturday night against Casey Kenney. Smolka was offered the bout just one week ago, but for the Hawaiian, he didn’t hesitate to take the fight on short notice. Instead, he says he loves short notice fights and the chaos that comes with it.
UFC trademarks "UFSEA" after suggestion from John Oliver
Adam Martin - May 27, 2020
The UFC has officially filed trademarks for the phrase “UFSEA” after a recent suggestion by late-night TV host John Oliver as a nickname for Fight Island. According to a report from trademark expert Josh Gerben, the UFC has filed for trademarks for the name UFSEA to be used at both its events and on clothing.
Israel Adesanya accuses Jon Jones of doing "what Mayweather does"
Tom Taylor - May 27, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya believes Jon Jones, the promotion’s light heavyweight champion, is taking a page out of Floyd Mayweather’s book. Jones has recently been eyeing potential super fights with Adesanya, and with UFC heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou. Adesanya believes the light heavyweight champion is merely attempting to keep himself in the headlines—the same way Mayweather does when a big star like Conor McGregor fights.
Sean O'Malley believes he's "a couple more fights" from title shot
Mike Pendleton - May 27, 2020
With Henry Cejudo now retired, and removed from the rankings, and the UFC’s bantamweight title vacant and up for grabs, there is new opportunity for several fighters looking to become the new champion. One of those fighters, Sean O’Malley, believes he’s just a few fights away from becoming the new bantamweight champion. O’Malley was recently a guest on The Luke Thomas Show on Sirius XM and discussed the changes inside the bantamweight division, Cejudo’s decision to retire, and why he’ll be the new bantamweight champion.
Israel Adesanya: Francis Ngannou made Paulo Costa "s**t his pants" in UFC 248 confrontation
Tom Taylor - May 27, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya claims Francis Ngannou gave Paulo Costa a serious scare in the crowd at UFC 248. Adesanya fought in the main event of UFC 248, successfully defending his title against Yoel Romero with a decision win. Costa, who is the next man in line for a middleweight title shot, was allegedly heckling the champ from cage-side—until Ngannou intervened.
UFC switches COVID-19 testing methods ahead of this weekend's event in Las Vegas
Natasha Hooper - May 27, 2020
The UFC has decided to change its testing methods for COVID-19 ahead of this weekend’s Las Vegas event. The UFC returned to action earlier this month with three fight cards in Jacksonville. Despite introducing various safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the organization will be tightening the reigns for this Saturday night’s Las Vegas card. The event will be held at the UFC Apex facility.
Former UFC lightweight Sam Stout suffers tragic loss of youngest daughter
Natasha Hooper - May 27, 2020
Former UFC fighter Sam Stout has suffered the tragic loss of his one-month-old daughter, Sydney Love Stout. The former lightweight standout retired from the sport in 2015 following a knockout loss to Frankie Perez in 2015. He competed in the UFC 20 times and finished with a professional record of 20-12-1.