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UFC 246 | The greatest quotes from Conor McGregor
Adam D Martin - January 5, 2020
In the lead-up to January 18’s blockbuster UFC 246 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas, we take a look back at some of Conor McGregor’s greatest quotes. UFC 205 press conference: “Who da fook is that guy?”
PHOTO | UFC 247 Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes poster revealed
Adam D Martin - January 5, 2020
The UFC has officially dropped the fight poster for the upcoming UFC 247 pay-per-view featuring Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes in the main event. The UFC light heavyweight championship will be on the line when Jones attempts to defend it against Reyes, the top contender at 205lbs. In the co-main event, UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko will look to defend her belt against Katlyn Chookagian.
New USADA test helps fighters avoid marijuana fails
Adam D Martin - January 5, 2020
The UFC USADA program is introducing a new collection method via an oral fluid test that will help MMA fighters avoid failed drug tests for marijuana. UFC Senior VIP of Athlete Health and Performance Jeff Novitzky took to Twitter to share the news of the new USADA testing method. Here’s what Novitzky said.
Mike Perry and the welterweight blood bath UFC fans need to see
Adam D Martin - January 5, 2020
UFC welterweight Mike Perry is one of the most popular and exciting fighters on the whole roster, and now he’s in the market for his next opponent. Perry suffered the first knockout loss of his MMA career when he was nailed with a head kick and finished with punches by Geoff Neal at UFC 245. Before that, Perry had his nose shattered during an epic brawl against Vicente Luque. Despite the losing skid, Perry remains just as popular as ever. He’s chomping at the bit to get back in the Octagon, and now he needs his next opponent.
VIDEO | See the Conor McGregor ad that aired during the NFL wild card game
Adam D Martin - January 5, 2020
The UFC and ESPN aired an advertisement featuring Conor McGregor’s return at UFC 246 during the NFL Wild Card game on Saturday. McGregor returns two weekends from now when he takes on Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC 246, which takes place on January 18 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s set to be an absolutely massive event, with pricey tickets selling out immediately after going up for sale.
Khabib Nurmagomedov being used to keep Conor McGregor relevant, says manager
Adam D Martin - January 5, 2020
MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz, whose star client is UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, claims the UFC uses the champ’s name to keep Conor McGregor relevant. UFC president Dana White recently confirmed that McGregor is on standby to fight either Nurmagomedov or Tony Ferguson in case either of them gets injured before UFC 249 in April. This week McGregor himself confirmed he is hoping to get a quick win over Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 then jump into the lightweight title bout at UFC 249.
Petr Yan slams Henry Cejudo after ‘Triple C’ suggests Jose Aldo is next
Adam D Martin - January 5, 2020
Top contender Petr Yan called UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo a clown and suggested that he vacate his 135lbs title. Yan has been gunning for Cejudo and the UFC bantamweight title ever since he knocked out Urijah Faber in devastating fashion at UFC 245. It was a huge breakthrough win for Yan, who knocked out a legend on one of the biggest UFC cards of the year, improving his UFC record to 6-0 in the process.
Nate Diaz wants some credit for kicking the fight game back in gear
Chris Taylor - January 5, 2020
Fan favorite Nate Diaz made his highly anticipated return to the Octagon at November’s UFC 244 event for a welterweight bout with Jorge Masvidal. The pay-per-view event headliner was so big that the promotion even decided to introduce a new BMF belt for the contests winner. In addition, the new silver hardware would be present by Hollywood Celebrity Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
Coach believes Conor McGregor will score "late" finish over Donald Cerrone at UFC 246
Chris Taylor - January 4, 2020
SBG Ireland head coach John Kavanagh believes his star pupil Conor McGregor will score a “late” finish in his fight with Donald Cerrone at UFC 246. McGregor and Cerrone are set to collide in a welterweight bout which is set to headline the January 18 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Kamaru Usman: "It's only right that I break that record on Georges St-Pierre"
Chris Taylor - January 4, 2020
Kamaru Usman is closing in on the record for most consecutive wins at welterweight, which is currently held by mixed martial arts legend Georges St-Pierre. Usman (16-1 MMA) is currently riding a fourteen-fight win streak, which has seen him capture and now defend the UFC’s coveted welterweight title.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk reveals previous relationship affected recent losses
Natasha Hooper - January 4, 2020
Joanna Jedrzejczyk will collide against the current strawweight champion, Weili Zhang in the main event of UFC 248 on Saturday March 7, 2020. During an episode of UFC Unfiltered, the Polish fighter reflected on her time as the 115-pound titleholder and her relationship turmoil that impacted her eventual loss. “Life of a single woman,” Jedrzejczyk laughed off as she described her current relationship status [transcript via MMA Fighting].
Henry Cejudo fires back at Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling, confirms who is next to bend the knee
Chris Taylor - January 4, 2020
Henry Cejudo has responded to Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling following a plethora of callouts from the top ranked bantamweight contenders. The UFC’s current bantamweight champion, Cejudo, is currently awaiting his next assignment but has been campaigning for a fight with former featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo.
Former Full House star Lori Loughlin hires 'prison coach' to teach her MMA
Chris Taylor - January 4, 2020
Lori Loughlin, aka Aunt Becky from Full House, is taking the possibility that she could go to prison very seriously. The 55-year-old actress and producer is facing a possible 45 years in prison for her role in the big college admissions scandal that broke last year. Lori and her husband are accused of bribing USC officials with $500k to have their daughters Olivia and Bella accepted to the school.
Mike Perry wants to fight Michael Jai White in a backyard for Kimbo Slice
Chris Taylor - January 4, 2020
UFC welterweight Mike Perry (13-6 MMA) is a fan favorite known for his ability to put on exciting fights while delivering brutal knockouts. After a sensational start to his UFC career, which saw him go 4-1 with all four wins coming by way of knockout, ‘Platinum’ has hit a rough stretch in recent years.
Kamaru Usman sends Conor McGregor a message ahead of UFC 246
Chris Taylor - January 3, 2020
Kamaru Usman has responded after Conor McGregor recently declared his intentions of fighting for the promotions welterweight title. Earlier today, the Irish superstar revealed that welterweight standouts Jorge Masvidal, Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman were all on his radar.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk says she will dominate 'not very technical' Weili Zhang
Cole Shelton - January 3, 2020
Joanna Jedrzejczyk believes she will dominate Weili Zhang at UFC 248 in March en route to reclaiming her strawweight title. Since losing the title in 2017 she beat Tecia Torres and then moved up in weight where she lost to Valentina Shevchenko in a fight for the flyweight title. Following the loss, she returned to strawweight in October to beat Michelle Waterson to earn the title shot.
Daniel Cormier explains why Stipe Miocic's win at UFC 241 was one of the biggest comebacks of 2019
Cole Shelton - January 3, 2020
Daniel Cormier believes his loss to Stipe Miocic at UFC 241 was one of the biggest comebacks of 2019. Early on in the fight, Daniel Cormier was having a ton of success where many thought he won all three rounds. Yet, in the fourth-round, Miocic started to attack the body and ultimately earned a TKO win. It was a massive comeback that ‘DC’ says was because of a great adjustment from Miocic and his corner.
UFC 248 Fight Card and Rumors
Natasha Hooper - January 3, 2020
Find out the current fight card and rumors for UFC 248 which takes place on March 7th, 2020 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The current main event features the first UFC Chinese champion, Weili Zhang who will face Joanna Jedrzejczyk in a strawweight bout.