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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.
Colby Covington blasts 'biggest piece of s**t in all of sports' Jon Jones
Tom Taylor - August 6, 2019
Polarizing UFC welterweight star Colby Covington left a few members of the MMA community quite disappointed when he walloped Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC Newark on Saturday. That includes reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Shortly after Covington’s victory over Lawler, Jones took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the action.
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.
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.
Tyron Woodley blasts Colby Covington for mocking Matt Hughes
Cole Shelton - August 5, 2019
Tyron Woodley is not happy with Colby Covington’s post-fight comments about Matt Hughes. After the former interim welterweight champ beat Robbie Lawler at UFC Newark, he said the following:
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’.
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.
Tyron Woodley training with Georges St-Pierre
Tom Taylor - August 5, 2019
Throughout his impressive reign as the UFC welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley campaigned often for a fight with Georges St-Pierre, the former champion and the most dominant welterweight in MMA history. Despite his best efforts, Woodley was never able to coax St-Pierre into the cage. Yet from the sounds of it, the two will now be getting very well acquainted with one another on the mats at the famed Tristar gym in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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.
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.
Bellator champ Julia Budd sends message to Cris Cyborg
Tom Taylor - August 5, 2019
Cris Cyborg has parted ways with the UFC, and the most likely setting for the next chapter of her storied career seems to be Bellator MMA. If Cyborg does migrate to Bellator, she will be on collision course with reigning Bellator featherweight champion Julia Budd.
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.
Chatri Sityodtong praises Cris Cyborg after UFC release
Tom Taylor - August 5, 2019
Cris Cyborg has parted ways with the UFC. In the short period of time that she’s been separated from the Las Vegas-based promotion, she has already received interested from former Strikeforce boss and current Bellator president Scott Coker, who is reportedly preparing to make her an offer. And from the sounds of it, Cyborg also has the respect and admiration of ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong.
Daniel Cormier on Jon Jones trilogy fight: 'Ultimately it will be up to me'
Mike Heck - August 5, 2019
If you ask most fans around the MMA world, a third fight between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones is something they would absolutely want to see. The real question is whether or not it will come to fruition. Cormier already has enough on his plate as he is preparing to defend his UFC heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 241 next weekend in Anaheim. If “DC” can improve to 2-0 against Miocic — the longest reigning UFC heavyweight champion of all-time — a trilogy fight with Jones could be absolutely massive.