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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.
UFC Rio Rancho Results: Diego Sanchez def. Michel Pereira via DQ (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - February 15, 2020
Tonight’s UFC Rio Rancho event is co-headlined by an exciting welterweight bout between fan favorites Diego Sanchez and Michel Pereira. Sanchez (29-12 MMA) is coming off 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.
Bare Knuckle FC 10: 'Lombard vs. Mundell' Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - February 15, 2020
Bare Knuckle FC 10 takes place tonight in Fort Lauderdale and features the promotional debut of former Bellator middleweight champion Hector Lombard. Lombard will be squaring off with David Lundell in a 198lbs bout that serves as the evenings main event.
Pros react to reports that the UFC only paid fighters 16% of revenue in 2019
Chris Taylor - February 15, 2020
Yesterday reports surfaced that the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) had only paid its fighters 16% of their total revenue in 2019. While the promotion is seemingly making more money than ever, many fighters are still struggling to make a living and are often times forced to take on part time jobs.
UFC Rio Rancho: ‘Anderson vs Blachowicz 2’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - February 15, 2020
The Octagon invades New Mexico this evening for UFC Rio Rancho, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by a rematch between Corey Anderson and Jan Blachowicz. The perennial UFC light heavyweight contenders, Anderson and Blachowicz, originally collided at UFC 191 where ‘Overtime’ captured a dominant decision win.
Jorge Masvidal says he will 'definitely fight' Leon Edwards if he beats Tyron Woodley
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2020
Jorge Masvidal says he will fight Leon Edwards if the Englishman can get past Tyron Woodley this March. Edwards will take on Woodley in the main event of UFC London in a potential number one contender fight. Heading into the fight, the Birmingham native says he is in the former champs head and is confident he will get his hand raised.
Jared Cannonier reveals injury, has a message for Darren Till
Chris Taylor - February 14, 2020
Jared Cannonier will not be fighting Darren Till or serving as a replacement for next months UFC 248 main event. The middleweight standout, Cannonier, was originally slated to square off with former division champion Robert Whittaker at the March 7 event in Las Vegas. However, ‘The Reaper’ was forced to withdraw from the contest, linking Darren Till to fill in as a possible replacement.
Gegard Mousasi wants to fight Ryan Bader for light heavyweight title after Douglas Lima scrap
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2020
Gegard Mousasi is eyeing champ-champ status in Bellator. Mousasi recently lost the middleweight championship to Rafael Lovato Jr, but the champ had to vacate the title after ongoing health issues. Bellator has since booked Mousasito fight Douglas Lima for the vacant middleweight title.
Report | UFC paid fighters 16 percent of revenue in 2019
Tom Taylor - February 14, 2020
Fighter pay is one of the most common critiques of the UFC. While the company is enjoying more financial success than ever, many of its fighters still don’t make enough to get by, oftentimes having to take other jobs to survive and even start crowdfunding campaigns when things get tough. A recent report from the New York Post puts the UFC’s spending in perspective. To put it simply, only a small portion of the company’s revenue ends up in the pockets of the fighters.
UFC Rio Rancho weigh-in results: Ray Borg misses flyweight limit
Tom Taylor - February 14, 2020
On Saturday, the UFC will return to our screens with the under-the-radar UFC Rio Rancho card. The event will be headlined by a light heavyweight rematch between top contenders Jan Blachowicz and Corey Anderson. The expectation is that the winner could be the next man in line for UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones.
UFC, USADA honor Holly Holm for 50 clean drug tests
Tom Taylor - February 14, 2020
Holly Holm recently became the first UFC fighter to pass 50 United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) drug tests. The promotion and the agency are honoring her accordingly. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1228052989258002432
Ilir Latifi trashes judges for Derrick Lewis decision: 'They robbed me'
Tom Taylor - February 14, 2020
At UFC 247, long-time UFC light heavyweight contender Ilir Latifi moved up to the heavyweight division to battle Derrick Lewis. While Latifi put up a good fight, he ultimately lost a decision to the hometown hero.
Colby Covington doubts Jorge Masvidal will sign contract to fight Kamaru Usman
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2020
Colby Covington thinks Jorge Masvidal vs. Kamaru Usman won’t happen as expected. Following Masvidal and Usman’s confrontation at radio row during Super Bowl week, Dana White announced the two would fight at International Fight Week. But the welterweight champion Usman revealed the fight is not signed and also hinted at a Conor McGregor scrap.
PHOTO | Dominick Reyes shows off leg damage sustained in Jon Jones fight
Tom Taylor - February 14, 2020
Dominick Reyes sustained quite a bit of damage to his leg in his UFC 247 fight with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Reyes challenged Jones for the title at UFC 247 in Houston, Texas last weekend. The Californian put forth a remarkable performance, giving Jones arguably the toughest test of his career. In fact, many fans and pundits scored the fight in Reyes’ favor.
Scott Holtzman says it's 'surreal' to fight Jim Miller, believes win puts him in 'elite company'
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2020
Scott Holtzman is set for the biggest fight of his career at UFC Rio Rancho when he fights one of the OGs of MMA in Jim Miller. For Holtzman, this was not an opponent he had asked for, but when the UFC offered him the fight, he immediately accepted.
Alberto Del Rio reflects on Tito Ortiz loss: 'I could’ve won that fight'
Tom Taylor - February 14, 2020
Late last year, former WWE champ Alberto Del Rio stepped into the Combate Americas cage for a scrap with former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz. Despite his efforts, Del Rio was soundly beaten by the UFC legend. Speaking to MMA Junkie in his first interview since the fight, Del Rio reflected on this tough loss.
Corey Anderson says UFC 247 proved Jon Jones is ‘beatable’
Cole Shelton - February 13, 2020
Corey Anderson is confident he will be the first person to dethrone Jon Jones and says UFC 247 proved the champ is beatable. Jones took on Dominick Reyes, in a fight, not many thought the challenger would stand a chance. But, when the fight went the distance the majority of fighters and media thought we would be hearing “And New“. But, that wasn’t the case as “Bones” got the unanimous decision win to defend his belt.
Report | Jared Cannonier vs. Darren Till bout scrapped from UFC 248
Cole Shelton - February 13, 2020
Jared Cannonier and Darren Till will not happen at UFC 248 after all. Cannonier was originally expected to fight Robert Whittaker on the card but the former champ had to pull out. Since then, Till and Cannonier were linked to a fight. However, Dana White said the Englishman was hurt, while Till insisted any issues surrounded money. On Wednesday, Till took to social media to ask Donald Trump for his help in getting him a visa for the card.