MMA News
Jon Jones thanks Khabib Nurmagomedov for backing him up in GOAT feud with Conor McGregor
Adam D Martin - May 24, 2020
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones thanked UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov for backing him up in his GOAT feud with Conor McGregor. On Saturday, McGregor posted a list of the greatest fighters in MMA history. He listed Anderson Silva at No. 1 followed by himself at No. 2, which surprised a lot of people because he listed himself ahead of greats such as Georges St-Pierre and Jones. Nurmagomedov was not in McGregor’s top-five list and he responded to his rival, saying he doesn’t belong on a list with these other greats.
Ali Abdelaziz offers Conor McGregor a title shot against Kamaru Usman with unique stipulations
Adam D Martin - May 24, 2020
MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz is offering Conor McGregor a title shot against UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, but with some unique stipulations. Abdelaziz represents several UFC champions including Usman, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, plus the recently-retired Henry Cejudo. He has a lot of influence on the matchmaking in the sport and who gets title shots, so as much as some fans don’t take Abdelaziz seriously, he does wield quite a bit of power in the sport.
Frank Lester and Diego Sanchez believe Mike Perry will be better following split from Danielle Nickerson
Chris Taylor - May 24, 2020
As most MMA fans already know, UFC welterweight standout Mike Perry recently parted ways with his wife Danielle Nickerson. The couple had been married for approximately seven months before ‘Platinum’ allegedly “dumped her ass” according to former striking coach Frank Lester.
Jon Jones was not happy with Nate Diaz proclaiming himself the "Real Goat"
Christopher Taylor - May 23, 2020
The topic of MMA GOAT rankings was brought up by Conor McGregor today and spawned reactions from Jon Jones, Nate Diaz and Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor had released his current “GOAT rankings” earlier this afternoon, where he listed former middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva as the reigning title holder. However, to the surprise of many, Conor had himself positioned in the number two spot, ahead of longtime champions Georges St-Pierre and Jon Jones.
Mike Perry is done with coaches right now, will only have his girlfriend in corner next time out
Chris Taylor - May 23, 2020
UFC welterweight standout Mike Perry (13-6 MMA) is making some major changes in preparation of his next Octagon appearance. Perry began his run in the Ultimate Fighting Championship in August of 2016 where he quickly compiled a 4-1 record which included four knockout victories.
Khabib Nurmagomedov absolutely unloads on Conor McGregor over MMA GOAT rankings
Chris Taylor - May 23, 2020
The trend of fellow fighters unloading on Conor McGregor for his recent MMA GOAT rankings continued this evening with Khabib Nurmagomedov. The promotions undefeated lightweight world champion, Nurmagomedov (28-0 MMA), had defeated McGregor by way of fourth round submission during their highly anticipated showdown at UFC 229 in October of 2018. However, ‘The Eagle’ was not named as a part of the Irishman’s current MMA GOAT list, yet somehow Conor’s name managed to take the #2 spot behind Anderson Silva.
Jorge Masvidal responds after Nate Diaz claims to be the P4P baddest motherf*cker in MMA
Chris Taylor - May 23, 2020
Conor McGregor revealed his current MMA GOAT rankings earlier today, which spawned heated reactions from Nate Diaz, Jon Jones, among others. Both Jones and Diaz reacted negatively to McGregor’s assessment of the current MMA GOAT landscape. ‘Bones’ took the opportunity to remind the Irishman that he is no longer a UFC champion and thus had no right to be ranked above him in the standings.
Dustin Poirier, Frankie Edgar among fighters added to future UFC events
Chris Taylor - May 23, 2020
UFC standouts Dustin Poirier and Frankie Edgar were among a number of different fighters featured in booking announcements today. The former UFC interim lightweight champion, Poirier (25-6 MMA), has been rebooked to fight surging division contender Dan Hooker on June 27 according to reports from Combate and MMAJunkie.
Colby Covington responds to Drew McIntyre's request for unsanctioned fight outside of WWE
Chris Taylor - May 23, 2020
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington has teased an eventual move to pro wrestling and WWE champion Drew McIntyre has taken notice. Back in April, ‘Chaos‘ expressed his desire to make the move to pro wrestling in 2021, vowing to “make wrestling real again”. Those comments caught the attention of reigning World Wrestling Entertainment champion Drew McIntyre, who responded by challenging Covington to an unsanctioned fight outside of the WWE.
Conor McGregor explains what Jon Jones must do if he hopes to improve MMA GOAT ranking
Chris Taylor - May 23, 2020
Earlier today Conor McGregor took to social media where he revealed his current MMA GOAT rankings which included Jon Jones, Anderson Silva and GSP. Sitting atop McGregor’s list was ‘The Spider’ in former UFC middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva. According to the Irishman, Silva’s array of finishes across 2 divisions, with champion status in 1, earned him the top spot.
Jon Jones reacts to Conor McGregor's MMA GOAT rankings list
Chris Taylor - May 23, 2020
Jon Jones has responded after former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor ranked him at number four on the current MMA GOAT list. McGregor had taken to Twitter earlier this afternoon where he proclaimed that Anderson Silva still holds the title of MMA GOAT, while adding that he would soon dethrone ‘The Spider’ for that title.
Conor McGregor shares his assessment of the current MMA GOAT rankings
Chris Taylor - May 23, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor took to Twitter Saturday afternoon where he shared his assessment of the current MMA GOAT rankings. The greatest mixed martial artist of all-time has been a hotly debated topic among fighters and fans alike for many years. Now, with McGregor’s latest rankings, that topic is sure to be a main talking point amongst fight fans.
Chael Sonnen goes off on "Dum-Dum" Jon Jones: "Just promise not to DRIVE AWAY, ok?"
Chris Taylor - May 22, 2020
Chael Sonnen has once again taken aim at former opponent and reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. The self proclaimed ‘American Gangster’ went off on ‘Bones’ earlier this week, this after Jones insinuated that Sonnen was nothing but a has-been.
Dana White doubles down on Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou not happening
Cole Shelton - May 22, 2020
Dana White is doubling down on Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou not happening anytime soon. Ever since Ngannou knocked out Jairzinho Rozenstruik in 20 seconds at UFC 249, Jones has been active saying he wanted that fight.
Demian Maia delaying retirement, interested in Anderson Silva rematch
Cole Shelton - May 22, 2020
Demian Maia is delaying his retirement and says he has a few good fights left in him. Following Maia’s first-round TKO loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC Brasilia he said he had one fight left and it would be against either Diego Sanchez or Donald Cerrone. Yet, he has now had a change of heart and says he will keep on fighting and is also interested in rematching Anderson Silva.
Francis Ngannou says he’s "more confident" in a rematch with Stipe Miocic than a potential fight with Daniel Cormier
Cole Shelton - May 22, 2020
Francis Ngannou believes he’d have an easier time in a rematch with Stipe Miocic than he would in a potential fight against Daniel Cormier. Yet, for Ngannou, he just hopes he can fight one of them soon as he says the UFC needs to make the heavyweight division active.
Full card announced for UFC Fight Night: Tyron Woodley vs. Gilbert Burns
Adam Martin - May 22, 2020
The full card has been announced for the UFC Fight Night card on May 30 that will be headlined by welterweights Tyron Woodley and Gilbert Burns. With the card just eight days away, the UFC has released the full 11-fight card for the event, which is tentatively scheduled to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas next Saturday. UFC president Dana White has said he will take his promotion to Arizona to hold his shows there in the event that the state of Nevada doesn’t allow the card to take place.
Mike Perry takes another shot at Darren Till and his mother
Tom Taylor - May 22, 2020
Polarizing welterweight fighter Mike Perry has taken another shot at Darren Till and his mother, this time on his official Twitter account. Speaking of getting clapped. @darrentill2 do you remember the sound of ye ma’s fat arse getting them cheeks clapped when ye pa’s mates would come to the flat ?