MMA News
Rashad Evans recounts best moments of UFC career ahead of HoF induction
Tom Taylor - May 27, 2019
This July, former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. During a recent episode of The MMA Hour, Evans looked back on his Hall of Fame career, and pinpointed a few of the fights and victories that meant the most to him.
Daniel Cormier breaks down potential matchup with Ryan Bader
Tom Taylor - May 27, 2019
For a brief period, it looked as though Daniel Cormier and Ryan Bader would meet in the UFC. Unfortunately, the matchup never materialized, and the two wrestling specialists went their separate ways. Today, both men are hovering at the pinnacle of the sport in different promotions. Bader currently holds the light heavyweight and heavyweight titles in Bellator. Cormier, meanwhile, briefly held the same titles in the UFC, though he relinquished the light heavyweight belt.
Joe Rogan compares Kevin Lee to George St-Pierre
Tom Taylor - May 26, 2019
Kevin Lee is currently on a two-fight losing streak, having recently come up short to Rafael dos Anjos and Al Iaquinta in the welterweight and lightweight divisions respectively. UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes a change of scenery could be the solution for the struggling but undeniably talented “Motown Phenom.” In fact, Rogan has a specific gym in mind for Lee.
Colby Covington willing to fight Jorge Masvidal: It would be an honor
Tom Taylor - May 26, 2019
Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal are two of the top welterweights on the UFC roster. They’re also training partners at American Top Team, and very close friends. While their friendship has beneficial in the past, it may soon become a bit of an obstacle, as both men are seemingly right on the cusp of welterweight title shots.
Johnny Walker hopes to fight Jon Jones this year
Tom Taylor - May 26, 2019
Johnny Walker is perhaps the most compelling new contender in the UFC light heavyweight division. The Brazilian finisher has gone 3-0 since joining the UFC roster, and seems to be on a collision course with divisional champion Jon Jones. In fact, Walker has stated that he believes he’s ready to fight the seemingly unbeatable Jon Jones right now.
UFC cuts Elias Theodorou, three others
Adam Martin - May 26, 2019
The UFC has made a number of roster cuts, and one of the promotion’s top-ranked middleweight fighters is among the fighters on the chopping block. According to Raphael Mariano from Globo, the UFC has parted ways with several athletes, including former “Ultimate Fighter” winner Elias Theodorou, who was the No. 15-ranked middleweight. The decision to cut Theodorou is shocking considering he was the co-main event of a UFC Fight Night card in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada earlier this month. He also had a solid 8-3 record in the Octagon. But he lost a lackluster decision in that fight and was even booed by the Canadian fans for “running” away from the action. The UFC matchmakers have seemingly decided to cut him as a result.
Manager explains how Khabib Nurmagomedov reacted during Conor McGregor bus attack
Tom Taylor - May 26, 2019
Arguably the most intense moment of the longstanding rivalry between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor occurred in early 2018, when McGregor ambushed a shuttle bus carrying the Russian, and threw a dolly through the bus’s window. This wild attack from Conor McGregor and his cohorts left several fighters on the bus with physical injuries, and several others with lingering psychological issues.
Colby Covington rips Jon Jones: 'I'll destroy Jonny'
Tom Taylor - May 26, 2019
Colby Covington and Jon Jones have had an interesting relationship over the years. Though they once called each other roommates, they’ve since devolved into enemies. While Covington recently attempted to extend the olive branch to Jones, he’s still more than willing to trash talk reigning UFC light heavyweight champion if the chance presents itself.
Conor McGregor pinpoints 'most significant moment' of career
Tom Taylor - May 26, 2019
Conor McGregor has accomplished a lot in his MMA career. The Irish MMA star has captured titles in two UFC divisions, headlined multiple record-breaking UFC pay-per-views, delivered some spectacular finishes against top-flight opponents, and engaged in some unforgettable wars. Yet he says there is one moment of his MMA career that stands out as the most significant. Apparently, he considers his first encounter with UFC championship gold — a UFC 189 interim title victory over Chad Mendes in 2015 — to be the most important win of his career. As he reminds, of course, he did not expect to meet Mendes that night, as he was initially booked to challenge Brazil’s Jose Aldo for the undisputed featherweight strap.
Michael Bisping has a suggestion for Conor McGregor
Chris Taylor - May 25, 2019
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has offered up an interesting idea as to who Conor McGregor should call out next. The Irishman appears to be on the outside looking in as the promotions continues to book key lightweight matchups that do not include the ‘Notorious’.
Joe Rogan discusses the fighting future of former two division champ BJ Penn
Chris Taylor - May 25, 2019
It has been almost ten years since BJ Penn told Joe Rogan “I love you” during his post-fight speech at UFC 123 in Detroit. That evening, ‘The Prodigy’ had defeated longtime rival turned good friend Matt Hughes via knockout in just 23-seconds, thus reasserting Penn as one of top welterweights in the divison.
Lyoto Machida explains decision to fight Chael Sonnen, details lofty goals in Bellator
Chris Taylor - May 25, 2019
Lyoto Machida will return to the cage on June 14 where he will square off with Chael Sonnen in the headliner of Bellator 222. The former UFC light heavyweight champion, Machida (25-8 MMA), made his Bellator debut this past December where he picked up a split-decision win over former Bellator middleweight title holder Rafael Carvalho.
Dillon Danis channels Eminem in latest warning to fellow fighters
Chris Taylor - May 25, 2019
Submission specialist Dillon Danis utilized some lyrics from rap mogul Eminem to send a warning to fellow fighters on social media. Danis, who rose to prominence in the MMA Community after helping prepare Conor McGregor for his rematch with Nate Diaz at UFC 202, took to Twitter with the following message for his peers.
Anthony Smith explains why no one likes 'pretty boy' Luke Rockhold
Chris Taylor - May 25, 2019
No matter what happens in his fight with Alexander Gustafsson next weekend, it appears that Anthony Smith is on a collision course with former UFC middleweight champ Luke Rockhold. Smith and Rockhold have been trading barbs back and forth on social media ever since ‘Lionheart’ suffered a unanimous decision loss to Jon Jones in the main event of UFC 235 this past April.
Alex Volkanovski nearly lost his leg following blood infection
Chris Taylor - May 25, 2019
UFC featherweight contender Alex Volkanovski picked up the biggest win of his professional mixed martial arts career earlier this month, defeating Jose Aldo via unanimous decision at UFC 237. The victory, which took place in Aldo’s hometown of Rio de Janeiro, served as Volkanovski’s seventeenth win in a row.
UFC 238 | Donald Cerrone on Tony Ferguson: "He is very unorthodox, but not a very high-level striker"
Chris Taylor - May 25, 2019
Surging UFC lightweight contender Donald Cerrone will return to the octagon at next month’s UFC 238 event for a fight with former interim champion Tony Ferguson. Donald Cerrone (36-11 MMA) is coming off a unanimous decision victory over former division title challenger Al Iaquinta, which occured earlier this month at UFC Ottawa.
Tony Ferguson issues stern warning to Khabib's manager Ali Abdelaziz
Chris Taylor - May 25, 2019
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson will return to the octagon at next month’s UFC 238 event in Chicago for a scrap with Donald Cerrone. The bout will mark Ferguson’s first since UFC 229 in October of 2018, where he defeated Anthony Pettis by way of TKO.
Bryan Caraway no longer with UFC, set to make Battlefield FC debut
Drake Riggs - May 25, 2019
An eight-year UFC tenure has been revealed to have come to an end. The Ultimate Fighter season 14 contestant and perennial top bantamweight contender, ‘Kid Lightning,’ Bryan Caraway (21-9) is no longer with the promotion. The 30-fight veteran took to Instagram recently to tease some fight news. As most surely assumed, he would be referring to a fight inside the UFC Octagon.