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UFC Uruguay | Liz Carmouche says she will finish Valentina Shevchenko again
Cole Shelton - August 6, 2019
Liz Carmouche is the only person to ever finish Valentina Shevchenko, and she expects to do that again. In the main event of UFC Uruguay, Carmouche will rematch Shevchenko for the UFC flyweight belt. The two fought back in 2010, and the American defeated the future UFC champ from Kyrgyzstan by stoppage. Although that was nine years ago, the outcome is still somewhat controversial.
Cris Cyborg opens up on UFC departure, criticizes Dana White
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 6, 2019
Cris Cyborg has broken her silence on her exit from the UFC. This past Friday afternoon, an interview with UFC president Dana White was released. White told reporter Laura Sanko that the UFC will not match any offers on the table for Cyborg from other promotions.
VIDEO | 'The Rock' interviews Brandon Vera
Adam Martin - August 6, 2019
Former WWE superstar ‘”The Rock” interviewed ONE Championship heavyweight champion Brandon Vera before his next title fight. Check out the video below, courtesy of ONE.
Joe Rogan revisits Conor McGregor vs. 'The Mountain'
Tom Taylor - August 6, 2019
Several years ago, a video of Conor McGregor sparring with Hafþór Björnsson, the Icelandic bodybuilder and actor who played “The Mountain” on Game of Thrones, took the Internet by storm. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently revisited this viral video on his popular podcast The Joe Rogan Experience. He’s seemingly as impressed by it today as he was when it first came out.
Ben Askren believes Jorge Masvidal should probably be thanking him
Tom Taylor - August 6, 2019
Ben Askren is very disappointed that he was knocked out by Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239, but he’s managed to find a silver lining in this abrupt defeat. He believes he helped Masvidal become rich and popular in a way that he never would have been had they not fought. For that, he believes he’s owed a ‘thank you’ — although he doesn’t seem to expect to get one.
Kayla Harrison sends confident message to Cris Cyborg
Mike Heck - August 6, 2019
Kayla Harrison is not intimidated by Cris Cyborg, or the thought that the former UFC women’s featherweight champion may grace the Professional Fighters League with her presence. As a matter of fact, Harrison looks to welcome that challenge with open arms.
Jon Jones rips UFC rankings system
Adam Martin - August 6, 2019
Count UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones among those who are not a fan of the UFC rankings system. Jones took to his Instagram to criticize the voters for ranking Daniel Cormier ahead of him on the pound-for-pound list, despite Jones previous success over him.
What does the future hold for Amanda Nunes?
Natasha Hooper - August 5, 2019
Amanda Nunes’ talent is undeniable. Dana White, Ariel Helwani and many others have dubbed her the greatest female fighter of all time. So why is it that Nunes’ popularity hasn’t experienced the same level of growth as her beaten opponents? And what does the future hold for the two-division champion? “The Lioness” has wiped out some of the fiercest competition. She is currently riding a 9 fight win streak and has finished over half her fights with first-round victories. She is heralded by fighters and fans alike for her superior athleticism. Her MMA arsenal has overthrown top female fighters such as Valentina Shevchenko and Miesha Tate. However, the media spotlight has often glazed over the champion and shone a light on her former adversaries.
Kamaru Usman says people are telling him to 'kill' Colby Covington when they fight
Cole Shelton - August 5, 2019
When Colby Covington beat Robbie Lawler at UFC Newark all signs pointed to him taking on Kamaru Usman later this year. The lead up to the fight would be intense as the two do not like each other. This was evident by the UFC Newark post-fight show. Usman also says Covington is not the ‘people’s champ’, as he says he claims that people hate ‘Chaos’.
Ben Askren says he 'messed up' his life goal after KO loss to Jorge Masvidal
Cole Shelton - August 5, 2019
It has been a month since Ben Askren suffered his first professional loss to Jorge Masvidal. There, he was knocked out by a flying knee in just five seconds. Now, looking back on the loss, Askren still can’t believe it happened and is still upset as he says he ruined his life goal of being the best fighter ever.
Kenny Florian talks mistake opponents make against Khabib Nurmagomedov
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 5, 2019
Kenny Florian doesn’t think he has all the answers, but he still feels many lightweights have repeated a mistake against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov has been flawless in his professional mixed martial arts career. The UFC lightweight champion holds a perfect 27-0 record. He’s beaten the likes of Conor McGregor, Rafael dos Anjos, Edson Barboza, Al Iaquinta, and more. “The Eagle” is set for a title unification bout against interim champion Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 on Sept. 7.
Colby Covington: 'I might have to give the title shot to my best friend' Jorge Masvidal
Tom Taylor - August 5, 2019
Colby Covington, who has long considered himself the true UFC welterweight champion, says he might defend his title against his good friend and long-time training partner Jorge Masvidal before he takes on Kamaru Usman — the man the UFC has crowned the welterweight champion. It all seems to depend on Usman’s willingness to work within Covington’s schedule. Covington made this claim on the latest episode of Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show on Monday afternoon.
Kamaru Usman opens as big betting favorite over Colby Covington
Adam Martin - August 5, 2019
The opening betting line has been released for the upcoming Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington welterweight title grudge match. The online sportsbook Bovada opened up the UFC welterweight champion Usman as the clear -300 betting favorite. Covington is the underdog at +230 odds. That means you would have to bet $300 on the favorite Usman to win $100, while a $100 bet on Covington as the underdog would win you $230.
Dan Lambert reveals UFC has promised Joanna Jedrzejczyk title shot with win
Cole Shelton - August 5, 2019
Joanna Jedrzejczyk has a lot riding on her next fight at strawweight. In the main event of UFC San Francisco, she will take on Michelle Waterson. It will also mark her first fight at 115-pounds since she beat Tecia Torres by decision back in July of 2018.
UFC reporter Laura Sanko says she's received death threats for doing her job
Tom Taylor - August 5, 2019
Laura Sanko, a former fighter for Invicta Fighting Championship, has carved out a successful career as an on-air personality — most notably as a reporter on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series and as a commentator for Invicta. Regrettably, she says she’s often treated very poorly by fight fans on social media. She says she’s received unsolicited, explicit pictures, and more recently, death threats.
Michael Bisping says Colby Covington is the real king of cringe
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 5, 2019
Michael Bisping believes Colby Covington has dethroned Henry Cejudo for the King of Cringe title. Covington had a stellar performance this past Saturday night (Aug. 3). “Chaos” went one-on-one with Robbie Lawler. He was relentless with his pressure throughout the fight and earned a unanimous decision victory over “Ruthless.” With the victory, Covington is now set to challenge UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.
What's next for Colby Covington and Robbie Lawler after UFC Newark?
Cole Shelton - August 5, 2019
Colby Covington returned to the Octagon after more than a year off to take on Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC Newark. It was a critical fight for “Chaos” as, should he win, he would finally get that elusive UFC undisputed title shot. In the end, that is exactly what happened as Covington dominated Lawler for the entire fight as he threw over 500 strikes and attempted almost 20 takedowns. Following the fight, here is what we think should be next for the two of them.
Bruce Lee's daughter criticizes Tarantino film for mocking her father
Natasha Hooper - August 5, 2019
Bruce Lee set the gold standard for the martial arts in Hollywood and the world over, and his daughter Shannon Lee is hoping to preserve that legacy. She recently called out Quentin Tarantino’s new movie, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, for misrepresenting her late father as an “a**hole”. In the film, there is a fight scene between Bruce Lee (played by Mike Moh) and Brad Pitt’s character (Cliff Booth). At first, Lee knocks down Booth. In the second round, Booth launches Lee into a car. They then continue to strike each other before the fight is interrupted. The Bruce Lee character is presented as a less-skilled, irritating caricature that Shannon Lee found “disheartening”.