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Max Holloway believes he has more work to do before becoming featherweight GOAT
Thomas Taylor - July 28, 2019
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 240 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway successfully defended his title by outpointing former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar. Speaking post-fight, Holloway explained that this victory over Edgar is important to him because Edgar is just the kind of big-name fighter he’ll need to continue beating if he intends to become an MMA legend himself.
Frankie Edgar talks potential move to UFC bantamweight division
Adam D Martin - July 28, 2019
After losing a unanimous decision to Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 240, future Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar is at a crossroads in his career. Edgar, 37, has lost three potential title shots at 145lbs, twice to Jose Aldo and now once to Holloway. If you go back to his lightweight days, he’s lost five straight title fights altogether. At this point, it’s hard to see him getting another title shot at featherweight.
Dana White comments on timetable of Conor McGregor's return to the Octagon
Adam D Martin - July 28, 2019
We haven’t seen Conor McGregor fight inside the Octagon since his fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov last October at UFC 229. McGregor was suspended following the event for the infamous post-fight brawl, as was Nurmagomedov, but McGregor was cleared to return to active competition a few months ago. Still, he hasn’t had a fight booked yet. There were rumors McGregor wanted to fight this summer, with Donald Cerrone calling him out on numerous occasions, but obviously at this point that won’t happen. Speaking to Brett Okamoto of ESPN, White said that he doesn’t know exactly when McGregor’s next fight would be, but once again reiterated he wants to wait to see what happens when Nurmagomedov fights Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 this September in Abu Dhabi for the UFC lightweight championship.
Dana White clears the air on UFC welterweight title picture
Adam D Martin - July 28, 2019
UFC president Dana White says that Colby Covington is close to finally getting what he’s wanted for a long time: a title shot against UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. All he has to do is go out there next Saturday at UFC Newark and beat Robbie Lawler. The head honcho of the UFC confirmed the news with reporters following UFC 240 (h/t Damon Martin):
Dana White praises Felicia Spencer following loss to Cris Cyborg at UFC 240
Adam D Martin - July 28, 2019
Although she lost a unanimous decision, UFC president Dana White had nothing but praise for Felicia Spencer following her defeat to Cris Cyborg in the co-main event of UFC 240. Speaking to Brett Okamoto of ESPN, White said he was nothing but impressed with Spencer’s gritty performance against Cyborg.
Dana White believes Cyborg wants to leave the UFC for 'easier fights'
Adam D Martin - July 28, 2019
UFC president Dana White has doubled down on saying that Cris Cyborg does not want a rematch with Amanda Nunes, despite Cyborg saying on numerous occasions that she wants the fight. Speaking backstage to Brett Okamoto of ESPN following UFC 240, White said that he believes Cyborg does not want to fight Nunes, and that instead she wants to leave the UFC and get easier fights in another promotion.
Cris Cyborg details how poor relationship with Dana White has affected her family
Adam D Martin - July 28, 2019
We know that Cris Cyborg is now a free agent following her unanimous decision victory over Felicia Spencer in the co-main event of UFC 240. The question is now, where will she fight next? There have been rumors for a while now that Cyborg’s relationship with UFC president Dana White isn’t the greatest, and that once her contract is up with the promotion she may leave the Octagon for greener pastures. Following UFC 240, she spoke to reporters about how her relationship with White has affected not just her, but also her daughter.
Dana White shuts down talk of Corey Anderson vs. Jon Jones
Adam D Martin - July 28, 2019
Corey Anderson has been trying to get a fight against UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones for a while now, but according to UFC president Dana White, that’s not happening anytime soon. White said Saturday night following UFC 240 that he will not grant Anderson his request to fight Jones for the title next.
Felicia Spencer issues statement following first career loss to Cris Cyborg at UFC 240
Christopher Taylor - July 27, 2019
Felicia Spencer suffered the first loss of her professional career to Cris Cyborg in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 240 event in Edmonton. The 28 year old Canadian proved she is tough as nails this evening in her home country of Canada, but it was not enough to upset the former UFC champion.
Max Holloway reacts after defeating Frankie Edgar at UFC 240
Natasha Hooper - July 27, 2019
Max Holloway put his UFC featherweight title on the line in tonight’s main event against Frankie Edgar. “Blessed” Holloway looked to bounce back from his recent loss against Dustin Poirier. Dustin and Max went all five rounds at UFC 236 for the promotions interim lightweight title, but “The Diamond” Poirier gained the victory over Holloway via an explosive unanimous decision win. That was the first defeat for the Hawaiian since his 2013 loss against Conor McGregor.
Pros react to Max Holloway vs. Frankie Edgar at UFC 240
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Max Holloway put his featherweight title on the line against Frankie Edgar in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 240 event in Edmonton. Holloway was returning to action for the first time since having his thirteen-fight win streak snapped by Dustin Poirier at April’s UFC 236 event in Atlanta.
UFC 240 Results: Max Holloway defeats Frankie Edgar (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Max Holloway will put his featherweight title on the line against Frankie Edgar in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 240 event in Edmonton. Holloway returns to action for the first time since having his thirteen-fight win streak snapped by Dustin Poirier at April’s UFC 236 event in Atlanta.
UFC 240 Results: Cris Cyborg defeats Felicia Spencer (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Tonight’s UFC 240 event is co-headlined by a women’s featherweight bout featuring former division champion Cris Cyborg taking on Canada’s Felicia Spencer. Cris Cyborg will be fighting for the first time since suffering a brutal knockout loss to Amanda Nunes at December’s UFC 232 event in Los Angeles.
Conor McGregor issues a strong reaction to Max Holloway's arrival at UFC 240
Christopher Taylor - July 27, 2019
Conor McGregor was disturbed after viewing Max Holloway’s arrival at tonight’s UFC 240 event in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The UFC’s reigning featherweight champion, Holloway, will put his belt on the line against former lightweight title holder Frankie Edgar in tonight’s main event.
VIDEO | Max Holloway looks off upon arrival at UFC 240
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Max Holloway will put his featherweight title on the line later this evening against Frankie Edgar in the main event of UFC 240. ‘Blessed’ has dominated the division since 2017, scoring TKO victories over Brian Ortega Anthony Pettis and Jose Aldo (x2).
Conor McGregor rips referee for officiating at UFC 240 and then absolutely blasts Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Former two division champion Conor McGregor may not be competing at tonight’s UFC 240 event in Edmonton, but he is definitely watching. McGregor, who has not stepped foot inside the cage since his submission loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, has been going off on Twitter over the past hour.
UFC 240 Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Stay glued to this page for all of tonight’s UFC 240 Results. The event, which takes place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is headlined by a featherweight title fight between Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar. ‘Blessed’ returns to action for the first time since having his thirteen-fight win streak snapped by Dustin Poirier at April’s UFC 236 event in Atlanta.
Dana White comments after witnessing videos of alleged Jon Jones strip club incident
Adam Martin - July 27, 2019
UFC president Dana White has commented on the alleged Jon Jones strip club incident after viewing video footage of it, and he believes that the UFC light heavyweight champion’s legal outlook looks positive in his favor. Speaking to TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter, White said that he’s seen videos of the alleged incident, and he believes Jones is in a good spot going forward with his legal matters.