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Jon Jones vs. Jan Blachowicz opening odds released
Adam Martin - February 17, 2020
The sportsbooks have opened up betting odds for a potential bout between UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and top contender Jan Blachowicz. Blachowicz knocked out Corey Anderson in devastating fashion at UFC Rio Rancho to emerge as arguably the No. 1 contender in the UFC light heavyweight division. Jones was in attendance for the event and afterward expressed interest in fighting Blachowicz. Of course, Dominick Reyes could still get a rematch after his close loss to Jones at UFC 247. But after knocking out Anderson it looks like Blachowicz could very well be next in line.
Diego Sanchez and coach slam Joe Rogan and the media after 'smear campaign'
Tom Taylor - February 17, 2020
Over the weekend, in the co-main event of UFC Rio Rancho, Diego Sanchez picked up a disqualification win over Michel Pereira after being blasted by an illegal knee in the third-round. Prior to the illegal move, Sanchez was seemingly down two rounds. Suffice it to say that it was not the greatest performance of his long and exciting career.
Coach: Israel Adesanya will 'definitely look to move and challenge Stipe' in the future
Tom Taylor - February 17, 2020
ofOver the last few months, much has been made of a potential super fight between UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Adesanya is seemingly all for this matchup with the heavier man — and that’s not where his inter-divisional ambition ends either. Speaking to Submission Radio recently, Adesanya’s head coach Eugene bareman claimed the middleweight champ is legitimately interested in climbing all the way to heavyweight to challenge the champ Stipe Miocic in the future.
What's next for Jan Blachowicz and Corey Anderson after UFC Rio Rancho?
Cole Shelton - February 17, 2020
In the main event of UFC Rio Rancho, Jan Blachowicz was taking on Corey Anderson in a rematch of their 2015 fight where it was Anderson who got his hand raised. Yet, this time the stakes were higher as the winner of this fight could very well get the next shot at Jon Jones. In the end, Blachowicz extended his winning streak with a first-round knockout over Anderson.
UFC 247 prelims did big numbers on ESPN
Harry Kettle - February 17, 2020
The UFC 247 prelims did some big numbers on ESPN and ESPN+ in the lead-up to the main card in Houston, Texas on February 8. The big UFC 247 card, which was headlined by Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, served as the company’s second pay-per-view event of the year. While many fans and pundits were expecting a big drop off from the Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone main event which took place at UFC 246, it seems as if they did better than expected.
Report | Ray Borg being forced to bantamweight by UFC officials
Natasha Hooper - February 17, 2020
Ray Borg will no longer be eligible to fight in the flyweight division after being forced by the UFC to move up to bantamweight. “The Tazmexican Devil” Borg has endured trials and tribulations since signing to the UFC in 2014. His fighting career has been hindered with unfortunate illnesses, happenstances and injury. Borg was one of the fighters injured during Conor McGregor’s infamous bus attack targeted at Khabib Nurmagomedov. Borg has also faced many challenges outside of his UFC career. His young son has had multiple brain surgeries due to a condition known as hydrocephalus.
ONE Championship converts next card to 'closed event for broadcast only' due to Coronavirus concerns
Tom Taylor - February 17, 2020
ONE Championship will return to the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday, February 28. Unfortunately, there will be no fans in the building. On Monday morning, ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong announced that the event, titled ONE: King of the Jungle, has been turned into a “closed event for broadcast only” amid growing concerns surrounding the spread of the COVID0-19 Coronavirus in Singapore.
Floyd Mayweather admits he 'didn’t really train' for Conor McGregor fight
Natasha Hooper - February 17, 2020
A boxing rematch between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather could be in the cards in 2020. Since making a statement return to the UFC against Donald Cerrone, McGregor has been dropping hints about his next move. Whilst a Jorge Masvidal matchup could be on the horizon, the Irishman could also be inching closer to a boxing return.
Jan Blachowicz sends message to Jon Jones after UFC Rio Rancho
Tom Taylor - February 16, 2020
In the main event of Saturday’s UFC Rio Rancho card, Jan Blachowicz announced himself as one of the top contenders in the UFC light heavyweight division by knocking out Corey Anderson. In the moments after his violent, first-round win, Blachowicz had a tense confrontation with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who was sitting cage-side at the event.
Juan Adams signs with ARES Fighting Champhionship
Alfredo Zullino - February 16, 2020
Juan Adams (5-3 MMA, 1-3 UFC) recently announced he had been cut from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, but he has already signed with another promotion. Spoke with the manager and I’m not in the ufc anymore. As easy as it would be to give up, I’m going to keep going. I made the changes too late and now i have to pay for that but i have the right pieces in place now. I will continue Hoping and working for the best moving forward.
Conor McGregor teases Diego Sanchez fight, gets called out by Michel Pereira
Tom Taylor - February 16, 2020
Conor McGregor teased a potential fight with Diego Sanchez and promptly got called out by Sanchez’s latest opponent, Michel Pereira. Sanchez and Pereira fought in the co-main event of UFC Rio Rancho on Saturday night. After winning rounds one and two, Pereira was disqualified in the third after blasting Sanchez with an illegal knee.
Diego Sanchez got some strange advice from his 'guru' between rounds
Tom Taylor - February 16, 2020
In the co-main event of Saturday’s UFC Rio Rancho card, The Ultimate Fighter season 1 winner Diego Sanchez had his second fight under the tutelage of controversial coach Joshua Fabia. The bout pitted him against Brazilian berserker Michel Pereira. Fabia, who calls himself a “self-awareness coach” and has no real martial arts experience, was the lone person in Sanchez’s corner for this fight, and he had some interesting advice for the fighter between rounds.
Jon Jones praises Jan Blachowicz after Anderson KO: 'He’s going to make a great opponent'
Tom Taylor - February 16, 2020
On Saturday night, in the main event of the UFC Rio Rancho card, Poland’s Jan Blachowicz asserted himself as one of the top contenders in the UFC light heavyweight division. In fact, Blachowicz might even be the next man in line for the champion Jon Jones. For what it’s worth, Jones seems very open to the matchup. The light heavyweight champion, who was cage-side for the event, shared his thoughts on Blachowicz — and snuck in a dig at the vanquished Anderson — post-fight.
VIDEO | Jan Blachowicz confronts cage-side Jon Jones after UFC Rio Rancho win
Tom Taylor - February 16, 2020
Last night, in the main event of UFC Rio Rancho, light heavyweight contender Jan Blachowicz picked up a violent, upset victory over Corey Anderson. The Polish fighter sealed the deal via first-round knockout. Heading into this matchup, Anderson was widely viewed as the next man in like for UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. In victory, however, Blachowicz seemingly leapfrogged the American, and potentially locked up his own shot at Jones.
Corey Anderson reacts following knockout loss to Jan Blachowicz
Chris Taylor - February 15, 2020
Corey Anderson was looking to earn a title shot with Jon Jones with a victory over Jan Blachowicz at tonight’s UFC Rio Rancho event in New Mexico. Unfortunately for ‘Beastin’, Blachowicz found a home for a big right hand in the opening round which sent him crashing to the canvas. From there, Jan delivered a thunderous hammer fist that ended Anderson’s night for good.
UFC champion Jon Jones reacts after Jan Blachowicz KO's Corey Anderson
Chris Taylor - February 15, 2020
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was in attendance for tonight’s UFC Rio Rancho main event between Jan Blachowicz and Corey Anderson. The bout was considered to be a pivotal matchup in the promotions 205lbs division, with the winner likely being next in line for a shot at the aforementioned ‘Bones’.
UFC Rio Rancho Results: Jan Blachowicz KO's Corey Anderson (Video)
Chris Taylor - February 15, 2020
A key light heavyweight bout between perennial division contenders Corey Anderson and Jan Blachowicz headlines tonight’s UFC Rio Rancho event. Tonight’s bout will serve as a rematch, as Anderson and Blachowicz had previously collided at UFC 191, with ‘Overtime’ emerging victorious by way of decision.
Pros react to Diego Sanchez defeating Michel Pereira via DQ at UFC Rio Rancho
Chris Taylor - February 15, 2020
Tonight’s UFC Rio Rancho event was co-headlined by an exciting welterweight bout between fan favorites Diego Sanchez and Michel Pereira. Sanchez (29-12 MMA) entered tonight’s event looking to rebound, this after suffering a unanimous decision setback to Michael Chiesa in his most recent Octagon appearance at UFC 239. Prior to the loss, ‘The Nightmare’ was coming off back-to-back victories over opponents Craig White and Mickey Gall respectively.