MMA News
Henry Cejudo announces he is returning to flyweight: “I’m coming back down to take all their heads”
Adam D Martin - March 1, 2020
UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo says he plans on returning to flyweight after no new title was handed out in the main event of UFC Norfolk. Cejudo vacated his belt when he decided to stay at bantamweight for his next fight against Jose Aldo at UFC 250. The vacant belt was supposed to be on the line at UFC Norfolk but no new champion was crowned because Deiveson Figueiredo missed weight, making him ineligible to win the vacant flyweight belt when he knocked out Joseph Benavidez. That means the UFC flyweight division once again does not have a champion, putting the division on life support once again.
Ion Cutelaba admits to playing possum prior to controversial stoppage at UFC Norfolk
Adam D Martin - March 1, 2020
UFC light heavyweight Ion Cutelaba says he was playing possum when the referee controversially stopped his fight against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC Norfolk. Referee Kevin MacDonald stepped in and stopped the fight after Ankalaev landed several kicks and a punch, but replays showed that Cutelaba blocked the majority of the incoming strikes. Cutelaba did appear to be wobbling, which the referee obviously was concerned with, but the Moldovan fighter says that was all an act.
Amanda Nunes reacts to impressive performances from Megan Anderson and Felicia Spencer at UFC Norfolk
Adam D Martin - March 1, 2020
UFC women’s featherweight champion Amanda Nunes says she was impressed by both Felicia Spencer and Megan Anderson at UFC Norfolk. The UFC women’s featherweight division had two fights at UFC Norfolk. In the first, Anderson finished Octagon newcomer Norma Dumont in devastating fashion with a first-round KO. In the second, Spencer stopped Zarah Fairn in the first round with heavy ground-and-pound. Both Anderson and Spencer were very impressive in their performances, and Nunes took notice of what each woman did.
Video | Israel Adesanya appears to be dealing with an arm issue ahead of UFC 248
Adam D Martin - March 1, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya appears to be dealing with some sort of issue with his arm in a new video released in the days before UFC 248. In an interview with Combat TV, Adesanya appears to have some sort of bump on his left arm. Immediately, fans in the comments section already threw out the possibility of staph infection, though at this point that is just speculation.
Joseph Benavidez reacts following "nightmare" loss to Deiveson Figueiredo
Chris Taylor - February 29, 2020
Flyweight standout Joseph Benavidez received his third crack at 125-pound gold this evening when he squared off with Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Norfolk. ‘Joe-Jitsu’ was the only man eligible to take home the promotions vacant flyweight world title, this after Figueiredo missed the title fight weight limit by 2.5lbs on Friday.
Henry Cejudo reacts to Joseph Benavidez vs. Deiveson Figueiredo
Chris Taylor - February 29, 2020
Former flyweight champion Henry Cejudo has shared his reaction to tonight’s UFC Norfolk main event between Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo. ‘Joe-Jitsu’ had the opportunity to capture the promotions vacant flyweight world title by disposing of Fiueiredo this evening.
UFC Fighters react to terrible stoppage in Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba fight
Chris Taylor - February 29, 2020
One of the worst stoppages in UFC history occurred during a light heavyweight bout between Magomed Ankalaev and Ion Cutelaba at tonight’s event in Virginia. Ankalaev and Cutelaba collided on the main card of tonight’s UFC Norfolk event with referee Kevin McDonald overseeing the contest.
Pros react after Deiveson Figueiredo TKO's Joseph Benavidez at UFC Norfolk
Chris Taylor - February 29, 2020
Joseph Benavidez collided with Deiveson Figueiredo in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Norfolk event with the opportunity to capture the promotional gold. Benavidez and Figueiredo were supposed to be fighting for the promotions vacant 125-pound title. However, after the Brazilian missed weight by 2.5lbs on Friday, only ‘Joe-Jitsu’ was left eligible to take home the belt this evening.
UFC Norfolk Results: Felicia Spencer stops Zarah Fairn (Video)
Chris Taylor - February 29, 2020
A key women’s featherweight bout between Felicia Spencer and Zarah Fairn served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC Norfolk event. The 29-year-old Canadian, Spencer (7-1 MMA), returns to action for the first time since suffering the first loss of her career to Cris Cyborg at UFC 240 by decision.
Dana White defends Jose Aldo vs. Henry Cejudo booking at UFC 250
Chris Taylor - February 29, 2020
UFC President Dana White has defended his decision to book Jose Aldo as the next man to challenge Henry Cejudo for the promotions bantamweight title. Earlier this week it was announced that the Brazilian legend, Aldo, would be fighting ‘Triple C’ for his bantamweight title at May’s UFC 250 event in Sao Paulo.
UFC Fighters vent over low pay while investors score big dividends
Natasha Hooper - February 29, 2020
Current and former UFC fighters are left angered over low pay in comparison to the organization’s multimillion-dollar payments to its rich investors. According to The New York Post, it was revealed earlier this month that approximately $300 million will be paid in one-time dividends to the company’s A-list of celebrity investors. Model Gisele Bündchen, actor Mark Wahlberg and actress Charlize Theron are among the beneficiaries.
Dana White responds after Khabib Nurmagomedov suggests Conor McGregor gets to handpick his opponents
Chris Taylor - February 29, 2020
UFC President Dana White has responded after Khabib Nurmagomedov accused the promotion of letting his rival Conor McGregor handpick opponents. Earlier this week, TMZ spoke with the UFC’s reigning lightweight champion, Nurmagomedov (28-0 MMA), who suggested that the Ultimate Fighting Championship allows the Irish star to handpick his opponents.
Dominick Reyes deserves Jon Jones rematch, says Dana White
Adam Martin - February 29, 2020
UFC president Dana White believes that Dominick Reyes deserves a rematch against UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Reyes fought Jones tooth-and-nail for 25 minutes in the main event of UFC 247. Despite many fans and media scoring the bout in favor of Reyes, the judges awarded a unanimous decision to Jones in one of the more controversial title fight decisions of recent memory. Immediately after the fight was over, fans were calling for a rematch.
Colby Covington absolutely destroys Rosie O’Donnell for her UFC 245 post-fight comments
Chris Taylor - February 29, 2020
Colby Covington went to war with Kamaru Usman at UFC 245 this past December, but ultimately fell short in his quest to capture the promotions welterweight world title. After a thrilling opening four rounds of action, many fans and analysts had the UFC 245 tied up 2-2 going into the fifth and final round.
Conor McGregor sends a message to Joseph Benavidez ahead of UFC Norfolk
Chris Taylor - February 29, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has sent Joseph Benavidez a message of support ahead of his title opportunity at UFC Norfolk. The former two-time flyweight title challenger, Benavidez (28-5 MMA), will square off with Deiveson Figueiredo (17-1 MMA) for the promotions vacant 125-pound title in this evenings main event.
Fabricio Werdum opens as sizeable favorite in return to Octagon against Alexey Oleynik
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2020
Fabricio Werdum has opened as a sizeable favorite over Alexey Oleynik in his return to the Octagon. It has been made official that Werdum will battle Oleynik at UFC 250 which takes place on May 9 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The fight was one that the Russian had called for, given both are jiu-jitsu specialists.
Joseph Benavidez says lack of mental discipline caused Deiveson Figueiredo to miss weight
Adam Martin - February 28, 2020
The MMA community was left disappointed on Friday morning when Deiveson Figueiredo missed weight for his vacant flyweight title against Joseph Benavidez. Benavidez meets Figueiredo on Saturday night in the main event of UFC Norfolk, but the vacant UFC flyweight title will only be on the line for Benavidez in the bout. That’s because Figueiredo stepped onto the scales at 127.5lbs, coming in 2.5lbs heavy for his vacant flyweight title fight against Benavidez on his first attempt on the scale to make weight.
Amanda Nunes expected to defend women's featherweight title at UFC 250
Adam Martin - February 28, 2020
UFC women’s bantamweight and featherweight champion Amanda Nunes is expected to defend her 145lbs title at UFC 250 this May in Brazil. UFC 250 is scheduled to take place on May 9 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The card will be headlined by UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo when he takes on Jose Aldo in his first title defense at 135lbs. Nunes has plenty of experience fighting as the co-main event in title defenses and would slot in nicely in the co-headlining slot on this card.