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Listen | Audio leaks from Colby Covington and Miesha Tate interview spat
Christopher Taylor - August 11, 2019
Colby Covington received a radio-show ban from ‘MMA Tonight’ following a verbal argument with former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDwwf4tXmcY
Henry Cejudo wants to become first intergender world champion by fighting Valentina Shevchenko
Christopher Taylor - August 11, 2019
Current UFC ‘champ champ’ Henry Cejudo is not happy that fans and analysts are touting Valentina Shevchenko as the most dominant MMA champion in the world. The UFC’s reigning men’s flyweight and bantamweight world champion, Cejudo (15-2 MMA), recently took to Twitter where he sent the following message to ‘The Bullet’.
UFC 241 | Nate Diaz vs. Anthony Pettis Video Preview
Chris Taylor - August 11, 2019
Fan favorites Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis will collide in the co-headliner of next weekend’s UFC 241 pay-per-view event.
PHOTO | Mike Perry in hospital after UFC Uruguay fight
Adam D Martin - August 11, 2019
Mike Perry took to social media to share a photo of himself in the hospital following his ‘Fight of the Night’ against Vicente Luque at UFC Uruguay. Perry lost a hard-fought split decision and was on the wrong end of a badly broken nose in the fight. He took to his Instagram to share a picture of his wounds, along with a message to his fans and critics.
Katlyn Chookagian wants to be Valentina Shevchenko's next opponent
Adam D Martin - August 11, 2019
Not many fighters want to take on UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko, but Katlyn Chookagian apparently does. The top contender at 125lbs took to social media following UFC Uruguay, and raised her hand in a Tweet directed towards the champ. Here’s what Chookagian said. It was short and to the point.
Leon Edwards calls Jorge Masvidal a 'p*ssy' and a 'journeyman' in Twitter rant
Adam D Martin - August 11, 2019
One of the guest fighters at UFC Uruguay was welterweight star Jorge Masivdal, and the American Top Team product once again went after rival Leon Edwards during his media scrum with reporters. ‘Gamebred’ went so far as to say he would ‘murder’ Edwards inside the Octagon when and if they ever do meet. Edwards heard what Masvidal had to say, and the Brit took to Twitter to launch a rant against his arch rival.
UFC Uruguay Bonuses: Vicente Luque and Mike Perry win Fight of the Night for crazy war
Adam D Martin - August 11, 2019
The UFC handed out the Fight of the Night award and two Performance of the Night awards for the most exemplary fights at UFC Uruguay. The four bonus winners each took home $50,000 for their efforts. The promotion revealed following the event that Fight of the Night went to welterweights Vicente Luque and Mike Perry for their crazy three-round war in the co-main event. Luque won the fight by split decision in a back-and-forth battle that saw Perry suffer one of the worst broken noses in the history of mixed martial arts. At least Perry will have some extra cash for his troubles to make up for the nasty break he suffered in this fight.
Valentina Shevchenko responds to critics of UFC Uruguay performance
Adam D Martin - August 11, 2019
Valentina Shevchenko said she heard the boos of the fans at UFC Uruguay during her main event fight against Liz Carmouche, but she wouldn’t let the groaning fans make her deviate from her gameplan. The UFC women’s flyweight champion spoke at the post-fight press conference following the event and discussed the booing fans, telling those who didn’t enjoy her performance they should watch the fights more carefully.
PHOTO | Mike Perry suffered one of the most horrific nose breaks in history
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2019
UFC welterweight standout Mike Perry suffered one of the most disturbing nose breaks you will ever see at tonight’s UFC Uruguay event. ‘Platinum’ was taking on surging welterweight contender Vicente Luque in the evening co-main event.
Jorge Masvidal responds to Ben Askren's request for a 'thank you'
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2019
Jorge Masvidal squared off against Ben Askren on the main card of UFC 239 in what was considered to be the most highly anticipated bout of the evening. Masvidal entered the fight looking to build off the momentum of his sensational knockout victory over Darren Till at March’s UFC event in London.
Henry Cejudo has a message for Frankie Edgar following move to bantamweight
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2019
The king of cringe, UFC ‘champ champ’ Henry Cejudo, has sent a message to Frankie Edgar after hearing news that ‘The Answer’ is headed to bantamweight. Earlier this week the former UFC lightweight champion, Edgar, announced that he would be dropping down from his recent home at featherweight to compete in the UFC’s 135-pound division.
Jorge Masvidal vows to 'murder' Leon Edwards when they fight
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2019
UFC welterweight standouts Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards seem destined to collide in a future fight inside of the Octagon. The perennial welterweight contenders began their rivalry at March’s UFC London event, shortly after Masvidal knocked out Darren Till in the shows headliner.
UFC Uruguay Results: Valentina Shevchenko defeats Liz Carmouche (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2019
A women’s flyweight title fight headlined tonight’s UFC Uruguay event as Liz Carmouche challenges reigning division champion Valentina Shevchenko. This evenings main event will serve as a rematch, as Shevchenko was previously defeated by Carmouche via TKO (cut) at C3 Fights in September of 2010.
Pros react to Vicente Luque vs. Mike Perry at UFC Uruguay
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2019
Tonight’s UFC Uruguay event was co-headlined by a welterweight scrap featuring Mike Perry taking on Vicente Luque. Mike Perry entered tonight’s contest looking to build off the momentum he gained from his unanimous decision victory over Alex Oliveira in his most recent Octagon appearance at April’s UFC event in Sunrise, Florida.
UFC Uruguay Results: Vicente Luque defeats Mike Perry (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2019
Tonight’s UFC Uruguay event is co-headlined by a welterweight bout featuring Mike Perry taking on Vicente Luque. Mike Perry will be looking to build off the momentum he gained from his unanimous decision victory over Alex Oliveira in his most recent Octagon appearance at April’s UFC event in Sunrise, Florida.
UFC Uruguay Results: Volkan Oezdemir KO's Ilir Latifi (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2019
A light heavyweight bout between Ilir Latifi and Volkan Oezdemir took place at tonight’s UFC Uruguay event. Ilir Latifi (14-6 MMA) enters tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Corey Anderson in his most recent Octagon appearance at UFC 232.
Cris Cyborg reveals she is officially done with the UFC
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2019
Former UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg is moving on from the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The news come shortly after UFC President Dana White announced that the promotion was out of the ‘Cyborg business’.
Leon Edwards takes aim at Jorge Masvidal's manager for lying about fight offer
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2019
Leon Edwards (18-3 MMA) is looking to secure himself a future fight with either Jorge Masvidal or Kamaru Usman. The surging welterweight contender, Edwards, has won eight straight fights and is in prime position for a number one contenders bout.