MMA News
UFC Ottawa winner Cole Smith: 'This sport sucks'
Tom Taylor - May 6, 2019
The life of a professional fighter is not easy. The physical demands of the job are unmatched, but unfortunately, the pay grade does not reflect that. For Cole Smith, who made a successful UFC debut with a unanimous decision win over Mitch Gagnon at UFC Ottawa, that’s a big problem. “This sport sucks, man,” Smith told the media after his victory in Ottawa (via MMA Junkie). “Cutting weight, doing a bunch of (expletive) I don’t want to do, and I want to get paid accordingly. It’s one thing you’re fighting for peanuts your whole life. I’ve mooched rides, I’ve mooched food, my brothers have to give me clothes. It’s about time. I want to be paid.
Khabib Nurmagomedov planning busy schedule after suspension — including GSP fight
Cole Shelton - May 5, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to remain active once his suspension is up. The lightweight champion is rumored to be taking on the interim champion, Dustin Poirier, at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi in September. Then the plan is for Nurmagomedov to fight in December and again in April. This according to his manager Ali Abdelaziz.
Biggest winners from Bellator Birmingham
Mike Straus - May 5, 2019
In an amazing weekend full of mixed martial arts action, Bellator Birmingham may have been the most exciting card. Let’s take a look at the biggest winners from this event. Brent Primus The former Bellator lightweight champion brought the partisan crowd at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom to silence as he finished Tim Wilde with the rarest of submissions. (watch the entire 1:20 fight below courtesy of Bellator MMA Twitter)
Donald Cerrone sends message to Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - May 5, 2019
Shortly after he defeated Al Iaquinta in the UFC Ottawa main event, Donald Cerrone once again expressed interest in a fight with Conor McGregor — if he’s not able to get a title shot instead. “If Conor wants to fight, f*ck yeah, let’s go,” Cerrone said. “Especially in July, I’m ready, let’s turn and burn, baby. … Who knows? I’m gonna be sittin’ at home in a couple of months, bored, like, ‘F*ck. Fine. I’ll fight whoever, let’s go.’ But I love it.”
Elias Theodorou issues statement on Derek Brunson loss
Tom Taylor - May 5, 2019
On Saturday night, in the co-main event of UFC Ottawa, Canada’s Elias Theodorou took on one of his toughest tests to date in long-time middleweight contender Derek Brunson. Unfortunately for Theodorou and his dedicated fans, this mission didn’t go as planned, as he was out-worked to a unanimous decision loss. Speaking on Instagram on Saturday night Elias Theodorou issued a quick statement on this loss to Derek Brunson. The Canadian was as classy as ever, offering his respect to his opponent, and vowed to come back stronger.
Donald Cerrone set another record at UFC Ottawa
Tom Taylor - May 5, 2019
Donald Cerrone is the owner of a long list of UFC records, and in his Saturday night unanimous decision victory over Al Iaquinta, he set another. By knocking Iaquinta down on two occasions in the fight, Cerrone surpassed both Anderson Silva and Jeremy Stephens and set the record for the most knock downs by any fighter in UFC history. His count now stands at a whopping 20.
Derek Brunson took care not to knock himself out in Elias Theodorou fight
Tom Taylor - May 5, 2019
On Saturday night, in the co-main event of UFC Ottawa, Derek Brunson picked up a decision victory over Canada’s Elias Theodorou. Mid-way through this fight, Brunson hoisted his foe into the air and slammed him into the canvas. We’ve seen similar slams in the Octagon before — and once with disastrous consequences.
Donald Cerrone wants title shot or Conor McGregor next
Tom Taylor - May 5, 2019
After his thrilling decision victory over Al Iaquinta in the UFC Ottawa main event, Donald Cerrone wants one of two fights next: a title shot, or a fight with Conor McGregor. Cerrone outlined his hopes for his next matchup post-fight, beginning by explaining that he’ll be ready to step in and replace Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier should one of them sustain an injury ahead of UFC 242.
Donald Cerrone on UFC Ottawa win: ‘Today was my worst day'
Tom Taylor - May 5, 2019
Donald Cerrone picked up a huge win in the Ottawa main event, defeating Al Iaquinta by unanimous decision and cementing himself as one of the top contenders in the UFC lightweight division. From the sounds of it, however, he didn’t enter the fight in a great frame of mind.
Gennady Golovkin blasts Canelo Alvarez for ‘boring’ win over Daniel Jacobs
Chris Taylor - May 5, 2019
Gennady Golovkin was not impressed by Canelo Alvarez’s ‘boring’ unanimous decision victory over Daniel Jacobs last night in Las Vegas. Canelo was able to outpoint Jacobs and with the victory unified the WBA, WBC and IBF middleweight titles.
Canelo Alvarez defeats Daniel Jacobs
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
A highly anticipated middleweight title unification bout between Canelo Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs headlined tonight’s DAZN boxing event in Las Vegas. Canelo Alvarez enters tonight’s contest sporting a sensational professional record of 51-1-2, his latest being a third round TKO victory over Rocky Fielding.
Pros react to Donald Cerrone vs Al Iaquinta at UFC Ottawa
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
A highly anticipated lightweight fight between perennial contenders Al Iaquinta and Donald Cerrone headlined tonight’s UFC Ottawa event. Donald Cerrone (35-11 MMA) entered tonight’s headliner with Iaquinta on a two-fight win streak. ‘Cowboy’ had scored stoppage victories over Mike Perry and Alex Hernandez in his most recent octagon appearances.
UFC Ottawa Results: Derek Brunson defeats Elias Theodorou (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
A middleweight bout between Derek Brunson and Elias Theodorou served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC Ottawa event. Elias Theodorou enters tonight’s contest on a three fight win streak, his latest being a split-decision victory over Eryk Anders this past December.
UFC Ottawa Results: Shane Burgos defeats Cub Swanson
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
A featherweight contest between fan favorites Cub Swanson and Shane Burgos took place on tonight’s UFC Ottawa main card. Cub Swanson (25-10 MMA) enters tonight’s bout looking to snap a three-fight losing skid. The Californian is coming off setbacks to Brian Ortega, Frankie Edgar and Renato Moicano in his most recent octagon appearances.
Breaking! Daniel Cormier returns at UFC 241 for rematch with Stipe Miocic
Christopher Taylor - May 4, 2019
UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier will return to the octagon on August 17 at UFC 241 for a rematch with former title holder Stipe Miocic. The promotion officially announced the news during tonight’s UFC Ottawa broadcast.
Bellator Birmingham produces two knockout of the year contenders
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
Tonight’s Bellator Birmingham event produced some amazing fights including a pair of KO’s that are already being touted as potential knockout of the year candidates. Kickboxing sensation Raymond Daniels made his second career MMA appearance at tonight’s event and scored one of the most flashy knockouts in recent memory.
VIDEO: Gennady Golovkin responds to ruthless question regarding Canelo Alvarez contract
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
Gennady Golovkin was asked a ruthless question regarding Canelo Alvarez during today’s press conference for his upcoming bout with Steve Rolls. Golovkin (38-1-1, 34 KO’s), who lost his WBA, WBC and IBO titles to Canelo via controversial decision in September 2018, was asked the following eyebrow raising question at today’s presser.
Nate Diaz believes he should be boxing: “I’m stuck in a cage though”
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2019
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz would like to be boxing Canelo Alvarez or Daniel Jacobs, but instead is “stuck in a cage”. Alvarez and Jacobs will meet in a highly anticipated title unification bout this evening in Las Vegas. That event will air live on DAZN at 9pm est.