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UFC Newark Results: Colby Covington defeats Robbie Lawler (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Donald Trump sends Colby Covington a message prior to fight with Robbie Lawler
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Donald Trump is pulling for Colby Covington to emerge victorious in tonight’s UFC Newark main event against Robbie Lawler. The United States of America President, Trump, has been a fan of Colby’s ever since Covington brought his UFC interim welterweight title to The White House.
Ben Askren and Demian Maia verbally agree to fight at UFC Singapore
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Perennial UFC welterweight contenders Ben Askren and Demian Maia have verbally agreed to meet at October’s UFC Singapore event. The former Bellator and ONE champion, Askren (19-1 MMA), took to Twitter where he asked the Brazilian submission specialist if he was “in” for an October 26 showdown in Singapore.
Colby Covington claims the Kawa brothers are trying to turn Jorge Masvidal against him
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Colby Covington is a longtime friend and training partner of fellow welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal. ‘Chaos’ will square off with former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler in today’s UFC Newark main event, and will be awarded a title shot should he prove victorious.
UFC Newark Results & Highlights
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
The Octagon returns to New York this afternoon for UFC Newark, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by a welterweight fight between Colby Covington and Robbie Lawler. The promotions former interim welterweight champion, Covington (14-1 MMA), will return to action for the first time since defeating Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision at UFC 225 in June of 2018.
Jon Anik responds to accusations of biased commentary against Cris Cyborg
Christopher Taylor - August 2, 2019
Jon Anik has issued a statement following fan criticism of biased commentary in the UFC 240 co-main event between Cris Cyborg and Felicia Spencer. In what was likely the final fight of her UFC career, Cris Cyborg defeated Felicia Spencer via unanimous decision. While it was a gutsy performance from the Canadian, there was no doubt that the Brazilian legend had done enough to get the judges decision.
Cris Cyborg issues apology to Dana White, admits to tampering with video
Christopher Taylor - August 2, 2019
Earlier today Dana White broke the news that he would be releasing former featherweight champion Cris Cyborg from the UFC. The UFC President, White, shared the following information during an interview with ESPN‘s Laura Sanko.
Darren Till goes off on 'snitch bastard' Colby Covington
Christopher Taylor - August 2, 2019
Former UFC title challenger Darren Till (17-2-1 MMA) is not a fan of fellow welterweight Colby Covington (14-1 MMA). The Liverpool native, Till, proved his dislike for Covington once again on Friday afternoon by taking to Twitter to blast the promotions former interim welterweight title holder with the following statement.
Scott Coker says Bellator is making Cris Cyborg contract offer
Adam Martin - August 2, 2019
The UFC released Cris Cyborg on Friday afternoon, and she already has one contract offer from a rival promotion waiting for her. According to MMAjunkie.com, Bellator president Scott Coker is making Cris Cyborg a contract offer as soon as she officially becomes a free agent.
War Machine to get married in prison
Adam Martin - August 2, 2019
Former UFC and Bellator welterweight War Machine is back in the news. The MMA veteran is getting married despite serving a life sentence in prison for the crimes he committed against his ex-girlfriend Christy Mack. According to a report from TMZ, War Machine is set to marry his girlfriend Ashley Farrington at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Nevada on Friday. The report says that she started sending War Machine love letters in 2017 while he was in jail, and the two eventually became a pair and got engaged.
Breaking! Cris Cyborg released by the UFC
Christopher Taylor - August 2, 2019
Former UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg has been released by the promotion according to Dana White. The UFC President broke the news during an interview with ESPN‘s Laura Sanko.
Robbie Lawler talks Colby Covington matchup & why it makes sense
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 2, 2019
Robbie Lawler had just five weeks to prepare for Colby Covington, but he feels taking the fight is worth it. Lawler was last seen in action back in March. He took on Ben Askren on the main card of UFC 235. “Ruthless” lost the bout via controversial submission in the first round. It didn’t take Lawler long to get back on the horse as he’ll meet Covington tomorrow night (Aug. 3). The welterweight clash headlines UFC Newark.
VIDEO | Robbie Lawler, Colby Covington have tense staredown in Newark
Tom Taylor - August 2, 2019
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC Newark, former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler will collide with former interim champ Colby Covington. For Lawler, this bout represents the chance to rebound from two-straight losses. For Covington, meanwhile, it’s an opportunity to stake his claim to the next shot at the UFC welterweight title.
PHOTO | Cris Cyborg shows off nasty wound sustained at UFC 240
Tom Taylor - August 2, 2019
Cris Cyborg picked up an impressive unanimous decision victory over Felicia Spencer at UFC 240, but she didn’t leave the cage unscathed. Mid-way through the fight, Cyborg sustained a nasty cut on her forehead, which she says is the first cut she’s experienced in her lengthy career as a fighter. The former UFC featherweight champion flaunted this nasty wound on her official Instagram account on Thursday — and it is definitely not one for the squeamish.
Demetrious Johnson, Eddie Alvarez advance to ONE Grand Prix finals in dramatic bouts
Tom Taylor - August 2, 2019
On Friday, at ONE: Dawn of Heroes, former UFC champs Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez returned to ONE Championship — this time in a ring, not a cage. The former UFC flyweight champ Johnson met former DEEP champ Tatsumitsu Wada in the semifinals of the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix. They advanced to this stage by beating Yuya Wakamatsu and Gustavo Balart respectively.
UFC Newark weigh-in results
Tom Taylor - August 2, 2019
On Saturday, the UFC will return to our screens with the solid-looking UFC Newark card. In the main event of this card, former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington will be looking to stake his claim to a welterweight title shot opposite former undisputed champion Robbie Lawler, who will of course be keen to spoil those plans. The pair formerly trained together at American Top Team, but became rivals when Lawler departed in favor of Henri Hooft’s Hardknocks team.
Dan Lambert believes UFC Newark fight is 'uber important' for Colby Covington
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2019
When Colby Covington beat Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 225 to win the interim welterweight title, the consensus was he would be fighting for the undisputed title next. Yet, that never happened, and after more than a year off, he will return to take on Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC Newark. This is far from a title shot as Lawler is ranked 11th, but Covington’s manager and American Top Team owner Dan Lambert knows this fight is super important for “Chaos” to win.
Cris Cyborg accuses UFC of influencing biased Joe Rogan commentary
Natasha Hooper - August 2, 2019
Joe Rogan stirred up some controversy at UFC 240, especially for his commentary of the co-main event, which pitted Cris Cyborg against Felicia Spencer. Cyborg beat the previously undefeated Felicia Spencer to a unanimous decision win after three rounds. Despite Cyborg bouncing back with a solid victory, Rogan spoke highly of her rival, Felicia Spencer, to the dismay of many fans. As a result, Cyborg felt Rogan’s commentary was biased.
Bellator boss Scott Coker criticizes the UFC for lack of international events
Natasha Hooper - August 2, 2019
Bellator MMA plans to develop new markets across the pond and believe Conor McGregor’s trainer, John Kavanagh will be instrumental in achieving this. The company’s CEO,Scott Coker joined the Viacom-owned business in 2014 and has been pushing hard to develop the brand. Part of his plan has been to capitalize in areas where he believes the UFC is flagging. Bellator wants to cultivate international talent and emerging markets that are currently neglected. Coker intends on investing in the MMA market in UK and Ireland as he believes this is a “business opportunity that UFC is not taking advantage of.”