MMA News
Dana White says Cris Cyborg is 'afraid to lose'
Adam Martin - July 22, 2019
UFC president Dana White wants to book the Amanda Nunes vs. Cris Cyborg rematch. He says it’s a fight that the champ Nunes wants, and he says it’s the fight the UFC wants to make. But White is adamant that Cyborg does not want the fight. White told TMZ Sports that Nunes told him she wants to fight Cyborg again, but said Cyborg doesn’t want the matchup, and gave his reason why he believes that’s the case.
New details emerge in Jon Jones battery case
Tom Taylor - July 22, 2019
On Sunday night, news surfaced that reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been charged with battery after an alleged incident involving a woman working as a waitress at a strip club in Albuquerque. This incident reportedly occurred in April. The details surrounding this story have been quite scarce thus far, but a report from TMZ has provided some new information from the alleged victim’s side.
UFC 240 | Frankie Edgar believes he has to make Max Holloway 'second guess himself'
Cole Shelton - July 22, 2019
Frankie Edgar will soon get his long-awaited title shot against UFC featherweight champ Max Holloway. The two have been matched up at UFC 218 and UFC 222 but injuries nixed their matchup on both occasions. At UFC 240, however, the former lightweight champion Edgar is set to take on Holloway in the main event.
Claudia Gadelha says it's unfair for Jessica Andrade to fight at strawweight
Tom Taylor - July 22, 2019
Jessica Andrade is now the queen of the 115-pound UFC strawweight division, but she previously competed in the 135-pound bantamweight division. Despite fighting 20-pounds lighter than she used to, Andrade still seems to possess all the strength of a bantamweight. Claudia Gadelha has felt that strength first hand, having lost a decision to Andrade in 2017.
Andrei Arlovski apologizes for homophobic slur in post-fight interview
Tom Taylor - July 22, 2019
Over the last few years of his career, former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski has frequently been accused of having a glass chin. After battering Ben Rothwell to a unanimous decision victory at UFC San Antonio over the weekend — and absorbing plenty of Rothwell’s best offense — he passionately challenged anybody who has questioned his durability. Unfortunately, he included a homophobic slur in this impassioned speech.
Michael Bisping: 'I would put my money on Amanda Nunes' against Henry Cejudo
Mike Heck - July 22, 2019
Michael Bisping is no stranger to saying things that are, shall we say, cause for debate. The former UFC middleweight champion and newest Hall of Famer looks to have done it again when it comes to current two-division champs Amanda Nunes and Henry Cejudo. Earlier this month, Cejudo joked that he wants to take every championship in the UFC — including those that belong to Amanda Nunes. Despite the comedic connotation attached to the statements of the reigning UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion, Bisping says he would love to see the fight.
Jon Jones comments on battery allegations
Tom Taylor - July 22, 2019
On Sunday night, news surfaced that UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been charged with battery after an alleged incident at an Albuquerque strip club in April. Jones was apparently unaware of these allegations until he was informed of them through the media.
What's next for Leon Edwards and Rafael dos Anjos after UFC San Antonio?
Cole Shelton - July 22, 2019
The Octagon returned to San Antonio, Texas on Saturday for UFC on ESPN 4. In the main event, Leon Edwards was taking on Rafael dos Anjos in a pivotal welterweight fight. In the end, it was Edwards who got it done, as he won by unanimous decision, which will no doubt shake up the welterweight division.
Dan Hooker calls out Al Iaquinta
Adam D Martin - July 21, 2019
After getting beaten down by Edson Barboza in his last fight, Dan Hooker badly needed a win at UFC San Antonio to save face. The New Zealander did just that, as he went into enemy territory against the hometown hero James Vick and came through with arguably the biggest win of his UFC career to date. Hooker needed just 2:33 into the first round to brutally knock out Vick and reestablish himself as a force to be reckoned with in the UFC lightweight division. Hooker didn’t waste any time calling his shot for his next fight when speaking to reporters backstage following the event, calling out Al Iaquinta for a fight.
Greg Hardy fires back at his doubters: 'I told you so'
Adam D Martin - July 21, 2019
It wasn’t lost on Greg Hardy that he was the betting underdog heading into his fight against Juan Adams at UFC San Antonio. The controversial heavyweight proved the betting odds were wrong when he needed just 45 seconds to finish his opponent in the first round. In the post-fight scrum with reporters, Hardy fired back at those who doubted him.
UFC San Antonio Bonuses: Walt Harris wins bonus for 12-second KO
Adam D Martin - July 21, 2019
Walt Harris is $50,000 richer today after his stunning 12-second knockout win over Aleksei Oleinik in the co-main event of UFC San Antonio. The promotion announced the four bonus winners on social media following the event last night. Harris and Dan Hooker each won $50,000 for Performance of the Night, while Mario Bautista and Jin Soo Son also won $50,000 each for Fight of the Night.
Leon Edwards tells Jorge Masvidal to 'run'
Adam D Martin - July 21, 2019
It didn’t take long for Leon Edwards to respond to Jorge Masvidal on social media. Fresh off of a decision win over Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC San Antonio, Edwards used his post-fight interview as an opportunity to call out Masvidal, who got into a backstage brawl with him back at UFC London.
VIDEO | Referee Dan Miragliotta did not look impressed with Greg Hardy
Adam D Martin - July 21, 2019
UFC heavyweight and former NFL player Greg Hardy picked up the biggest win of his MMA career on Saturday night when he finished Juan Adams in just 45 seconds via TKO at UFC San Antonio. It was the most impressive win of Hardy’s UFC run so far and came over arguably the best opponent he’s fought so far inside the Octagon. However, not everyone was impressed with Hardy’s knockout.
Leon Edwards issues statement following win over Rafael dos Anjos at UFC San Antonio
Adam D Martin - July 21, 2019
UFC welterweight Leon Edwards picked up the biggest win of his MMA career on Saturday night when he defeated Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC San Antonio. After the victory, the Brit took to Twitter to release a statement to his fans. https://twitter.com/Leon_edwardsmma/status/1152817945170628608
Juan Adams issues statement after acting 'horribly' in defeat to Greg Hardy
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2019
Juan Adams was not happy with the referee stoppage in his loss to former Dallas Cowboy Greg Hardy at tonight’s UFC San Antonio event. The heavyweight showdown last all of 45-seconds. After Hardy landed a crisp jab, Adams made the decision to shoot in for a takedown. Hardy was able to avoid the shot and wound up taking top position after Juan stumbled to the canvas. From there, Greg Hardy would unleash a plethora of strikes, which eventually prompted the referee to step in and call a stop to the action.
Jorge Masvidal responds to callout from Leon Edwards
Christopher Taylor - July 20, 2019
Leon Edwards called out Jorge Masvidal following his unanimous decision victory over Rafael dos Anjos at tonight’s UFC San Antonio event. The surging British contender, Edwards, is now riding an eight fight winning streak and wants a chance to settle his beef with ‘Gamebred’.
UFC San Antonio Results: Leon Edwards defeats Rafael dos Anjos (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2019
A key welterweight fight between perennial division contenders Rafael dos Anjos and Leon Edwards headlines tonight’s UFC San Antonio event. Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos (29-11 MMA) was most recently seen in action at May’s UFC event in Rochester, where he scored a submission victory over Kevin Lee. ‘RDA’ has gone 4-2 since making the move up to welterweight.
UFC San Antonio Results: Walt Harris KO's Aleksei Oleinik in mere seconds (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2019
Tonight’s UFC San Antonio event is co-headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring submission specialist Aleksei Oleinik taking on Walt Harris. ‘The Big Ticket’, Harris (12-7 MMA), will enter tonight’s contest looking to build on the momentum of his first round knockout victory over Sergey Spivak at UFC Ottawa.