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Nate Diaz says he has no idea who Colby Covington is
Adam D Martin - August 18, 2019
Following his unanimous decision win over Anthony Pettis at UFC 241, Nate Diaz was asked if he wants to fight Colby Covington, and he said he has no idea who that is. Here’s what Diaz said in his always-entertaining post-fight interview when asked if he was interested in fighting Covington next.
Daniel Cormier says coaches begged him to wrestle Stipe Miocic, but he didn't listen
Adam D Martin - August 18, 2019
Daniel Cormier says that his coaches told him to wrestle against Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 241 but he chose not to do that and it ended up costing him the fight. Cormier suffered a fourth-round TKO loss to Miocic and lost the UFC heavyweight title in the process. After the event was over, he spoke to the media and reflected on the loss.
PHOTO | Anthony Pettis broke foot in first round against Nate Diaz at UFC 241
Adam D Martin - August 18, 2019
UFC lightweight Anthony Pettis broke his foot in the first round of his UFC 241 co-main event bout against Nate Diaz, which he lost via unanimous decision. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported that Duke Roufus, the coach of Pettis, told him that Pettis broke his foot and might need surgery. Pettis will know more about the severity of his injury once he goes back home to Milwaukee.
UFC 241 bonuses: Anthony Pettis and Nate Diaz fail to collect
Adam D Martin - August 18, 2019
Despite putting on one of the most entertaining fights at UFC 241, Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis were not rewarded with a post-fight bonus check. The UFC revealed the bonus winners following the event. The following fighters won $50,000 each. Take a look below.
Dana White reacts to Nate Diaz defeating Anthony Pettis and calling out Jorge Masvidal
Chris Taylor - August 18, 2019
UFC President Dana White spoke to media following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC 241 event, where he shared his thoughts on Nate Diaz vs. Anthony Pettis. Speaking with members of the media backstage, White had the following to say about ‘The Stockton Slugger’ eanring a unanimous decision victory over ‘Showtime’ this evening.
Anthony Pettis reacts following loss to Nate Diaz at UFC 241
Natasha Hooper - August 17, 2019
In tonight’s co-main event, former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis squared off against Nate Diaz in the UFC 241 welterweight bout. It marked Pettis’ second fight at welterweight, this after he scored a sensation knockout victory over Stephen Thompson in his division debut this past March in Nashville.
Dana White reveals what he said to Daniel Cormier following loss to Stipe Miocic at UFC 241
Christopher Taylor - August 17, 2019
UFC President Dana White spoke to media following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC 241 event, where he shared his thoughts on Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic. Speaking with members of the media backstage, White had the following to say about Stipe Miocic finishing Daniel Cormier in this evenings event headliner.
Daniel Cormier reacts following title loss to Stipe Miocic at UFC 241
Natasha Hooper - August 17, 2019
Daniel Cormier put his heavyweight title on the line against Stipe Miocic in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 241 event in Anaheim. This evenings main event served as rematch, as Cormier had previosuly defeated Miocic at UFC 226 with an explosive KO in the first round.
Jon Jones reacts to Stipe Miocic defeating Daniel Cormier at UFC 241
Christopher Taylor - August 17, 2019
Jon Jones was one of the thousands watching tonight’s UFC 241 main event title fight between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic. The fight served as a rematch, as ‘DC’ has previously defeated Miocic last year to claim the promotions coveted heavyweight belt.
Pros react to Stipe Miocic defeating Daniel Cormier at UFC 241
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
Daniel Cormier put his heavyweight title on the line against former division champion Stipe Miocic in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 241 event. Cormier and Miocic had originally met at UFC 226 in July of 2018, with ‘DC’ emerging victorious by way of first round knockout, thus claiming the promotions coveted heavyweight championship.
UFC 241 Results: Stipe Miocic KO's Daniel Cormier (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
Daniel Cormier puts his heavyweight title on the line against former division champion Stipe Miocic in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 241 event. Cormier and Miocic originally met at UFC 226 in July of 2018, with ‘DC’ emerging victorious by way of first round knockout, thus claiming the promotions coveted heavyweight championship.
Pros react to Nate Diaz vs. Anthony Pettis at UFC 241
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
Tonight’s UFC 241 co-main event featured a welterweight battle between former lightweight standouts Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis. ‘Showtime’ entered the bout looking to build off the momentum of his spectacular knockout victory over Stephen Thompson in his welterweight debut at March’s UFC event in Nashville.
Pros react to Yoel Romero vs. Paulo Costa at UFC 241
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
A key middleweight bout between Yoel Romero and Paulo Costa took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 241 event in Anaheim. Romero (13-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a controversial split-decision loss to Robert Whittaker at UFC 225 in June of 2018.
UFC 241 Results: Paulo Costa defeats Yoel Romero (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
A key middleweight bout between former division title challenger Yoel Romero and Paulo Costa takes place on the main card of UFC 241. ‘The Soldier of God’ will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a controversial split-decision loss to Robert Whittaker at UFC 225 in June of 2018.
UFC 241 Results: Derek Brunson defeats Ian Heinisch (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
A middleweight bout between Derek Brunson and Ian Heinisch kicked off tonight’s UFC 241 main card from Anaheim. Brunson (19-7 MMA) was most recently seen in action at May’s UFC Fight Night event in Ottawa, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over Elias Theodorou. That improved Derek’s record to 3-2 over his past five Octagon appearances.
Breaking! Two massive fights targeted for UFC 244
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
The Octagon will return to Madison Square Garden in New York on November 2 for the promotions UFC 244 pay-per-view event. While no official headliner has been named for the fight card, two massive bouts are apparently in the works for the event.
Cody Garbrandt injured, out until 2020
Adam Martin - August 17, 2019
Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt is injured and will not be able to return to the Octagon until 2020 after he undergoes surgery. Garbrandt tore a tendon in a training session last week and he will not be able to resume training until he has surgery and recovers from it. He was previously on track to return in late 2019, but will now be sidelined until next year.
Khabib Nurmagomedov hopes teammate Daniel Cormier retires after UFC 241
Cole Shelton - August 17, 2019
Daniel Cormier said he was going to retire by his 40th birthday in March. Yet, tonight in the main event of UFC 241 ‘DC’ will rematch Stipe Miocic in what could be his final fight. For teammate, Khabib Nurmagomedov, he hopes Cormier does retire after this, especially if he can finish Miocic again.