MMA News
Kron Gracie protests Cub Swanson loss, gets roasted by Ben Askren
Tom Taylor - October 13, 2019
Over the weekend, on the main card of UFC Tampa, Cub Swanson defeated Kron Gracie by decision. Gracie, however, did not agree with this result. He thinks he should have been named the winner. “I won that fight,” Gracie said on Instagram shortly after his loss (via MMA Fighting).
James Vick provides update following brutal KO loss at UFC Tampa
Adam D Martin - October 13, 2019
UFC welterweight James Vick has provided fans with an update following his brutal KO loss to Niko Price at Saturday night’s UFC Tampa event. Vick (13-5 MMA) suffered his fourth loss in a row at last night’s event, this after being struck with a nasty upkick from the aforementioned Niko Price in the opening round.
Reddit user gets tattoo of OSP on buttocks after latest Ovince Saint Preux Von Flue choke
Adam Martin - October 13, 2019
A Reddit user got a tattoo with the initials of light heavyweight Ovince Saint Preux “OSP” on it after his latest Von Flue choke victory at UFC Copenhagen. Reddit user Ombliguitoo said he lost a bet that Saint Preux wouldn’t finish Michal Oleksiejczuk with a Von Flue choke. If he lost the bet, he would have to tattoo the initials OSP on his buttocks. Much like Jon Anik when he lost a bet that Nate Diaz wouldn’t beat Conor McGregor, the Reddit user followed through and actually got the tattoo.
Playing Matchmaker for UFC Tampa: Joanna Jedrzejczyk deserves a title shot
Adam Martin - October 13, 2019
What’s next for the winners of Saturday night’s UFC Tampa card? We take a look in the latest edition of Playing Matchmaker. Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Weili Zhang
Dana White confirms Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa, likes future fight with Jon Jones
Adam D Martin - October 13, 2019
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will fight Paulo Costa next, and he likes a future Jon Jones matchup. Speaking to TMZ, White confirmed the UFC is working on booking Adesanya vs. Costa, but he admits that he is very intrigued by an Adesanya vs. Jones superfight.
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson will cut to 205lbs to fight Jon Jones
Adam D Martin - October 13, 2019
Former UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony “Rumble” Johnson is rumored to be returning to the Octagon as a heavyweight. He even recently said he wanted to fight Francis Ngannou. But speaking to Brendan Schaub on Below the Belt, Johnson said he would be willing to cut down to 205lbs to fight UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Here’s what “Rumble” said.
Brandon Vera issues statement following loss at ONE: Century
Adam D Martin - October 13, 2019
ONE Championship star Brandon Vera has issued a statement following his second-round TKO loss to Aung La N Sang at ONE: Century. Vera was finished in the second round to mark the end of a thrilling battle between the two men for the ONE light heavyweight title. It was an amazing fight that drew praise from fans all over the world. Despite the loss, Vera’s stock arguably rose in defeat.
Cub Swanson wants a rematch with Doo Ho Choi
Adam D Martin - October 13, 2019
UFC featherweight contender Cub Swanson snapped his four-fight losing streak with a decision win over Kron Gracie at UFC Tampa. Now he’s eyeing a rematch with Doo Ho Choi. Speaking to reporters backstage following UFC Tampa, Swanson was asked if he would be interested in a rematch against “The Korean Superboy.” The two fought back in December 2016 at UFC 206 in an incredible fight that won many accolades including “Fight of the Night” and the 2016 “Fight of the Year.” Swanson believes fans would love to see a rematch between the two, and he’s open to running it back.
Michelle Waterson breaks down into tears following loss at UFC Tampa
Adam D Martin - October 13, 2019
UFC women’s strawweight contender Michelle Waterson broke down in tears following her unanimous decision loss to Joanna Jedrzejczyk in the main event of UFC Tampa. Speaking to reporters backstage after the event, Waterson couldn’t hold back the tears when she discussed the disappointment of losing the biggest fight of her UFC career to date.
Niko Price says Nick Diaz is his favorite fighter, tries to model his game after him
Adam D Martin - October 13, 2019
UFC welterweight Niko Price is quickly becoming a fan favorite for his creative and exciting finishes. It’s no wonder that Price is so exciting to watch. After all, “The Hybird” says that he tries to model his game after MMA legend Nick Diaz. Speaking to reporters backstage after his incredible upkick KO over James Vick at UFC Tampa, Price was asked if he’ll be watching the main event at UFC 244 between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal for the BMF belt. Price said he’s excited for that fight, and then gave praise to Nate’s older brother Nick for helping inspire his performances inside the Octagon.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk says she broke her foot in second round of UFC Tampa main event
Adam D Martin - October 13, 2019
Former UFC women’s strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk put on a dominant performance against Michelle Waterson in the main event of UFC Tampa, earning a lopsided unanimous decision. She did so despite suffering a nasty foot injury early in the fight. According to Jedrzejczyk, she broke her foot in the second round but managed to go the full 25 minutes with a tough Waterson anyways. Here’s what the former champ told reporters in her post-fight press conference about the injury.
Arjan Bhullar defeats Mauro Cerilli in ONE debut
Tom Taylor - October 13, 2019
One of the many highlights of Sunday’s ONE: Century double-header was a heavyweight showdown between former UFC talent Arjan Bhullar and former Cage Warriors heavyweight champion Mauro Cerilli. It was a razor close fight that unfurled almost exclusively on the feet, despite Bhullar’s Olympic-level wrestling accolades. And in the end, it was the Indian-Canadian that won the fight, capturing a hard-fought unanimous decision win for a successful ONE debut.
Christian Lee happy to silence doubters with "Dagi" win
Tom Taylor - October 12, 2019
Christian Lee is the ONE lightweight champ, but many fans expected him to lose his short-notice fight with Saygid Guseyn “Dagi” Arslanaliev at ONE: Century – Part 1 in Tokyo on Sunday afternoon. Lee happily silenced his doubters by battering Dagi to a unanimous decision victory.
Angela Lee avenges loss to Xiong Jing Nan in instant classic
Tom Taylor - October 12, 2019
Angela Lee and Xiong Jing Nan put on one hell of a show in the main event of ONE Championship’s debut on TNT. Given the thrilling nature of their first fight, which Xiong won by TKO, that should come as no surprise. After four razor close rounds that saw Lee control the action on the mat, and Xiong pummel the atomweight champion on the feet, Lee put a decisive end to the contest late in the fifth round.
Demetrious Johnson wins Grand Prix title with dominant defeat of Danny Kingad
Tom Taylor - October 12, 2019
At Saturday’s ONE: Century card, former UFC flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson stepped into the cage with Team Lakay star Danny Kingad in the final of the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix. Johnson utilized pressure from the get-go, landing multiple takedowns and gluing himself to his opponent on the mat. As the round wore down, he threatened briefly with a kimura. When the tap failed to materialize, he climbed into full mount before a scramble ended the round. While ONE Championship fights are scored in their entirety rather than round-by-round, it was a clear victory for Johnson in the first.
Michelle Waterson reacts following disappointing loss to Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Christopher Taylor - October 12, 2019
Michelle Waterson squared off with former strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Tampa event. The fight had high stakes, with the winner being expected to serve as the first challenger to newly crowned UFC strawweight champion Weili Zhang.
UFC Tampa Results: Joanna Jedrzejczyk defeats Michelle Waterson (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
Tonight’s UFC Tampa event is headlined by a key women’s strawweight battle featuring former division title holder Joanna Jedrzejczyk taking on Michelle Waterson. The winner of tonight’s headliner will likely be next in line for a shot at Weili Zhang’s UFC strawweight title.
Pros react to Cub Swanson defeating Kron Gracie at UFC Tampa
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
Tonight’s UFC Tampa event was co-headlined by a featherweight bout featuring veteran Cub Swanson taking on undefeated contender Kron Gracie. Cub Swanson (25-11 MMA) entered UFC Tampa in desperate need of a win, this after losing his last four fights.