MMA News

Cole Shelton - March 25, 2019

At UFC 235, Kamaru Usman became the new welterweight champion after dominating Tyron Woodley from bell to bell. Following the fight, it was reported Colby Covington would be getting the next title shot at Usman. However, Usman’s manager Ali Abdelaziz has mentioned Ben Askren and Jorge Masvidal as fighters who could also be next next for the new champ. That has left Colby Covington wondering if Usman even wants to fight him.

Tom Taylor - March 25, 2019

When former UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis knocked out two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in the main event of UFC Nashville on Saturday night, he sent a shockwave through the MMA world. Thompson, after all, had never been knocked out before — not even in his two welterweight title fights with murderous puncher Tyron Woodley.

Mike Straus - March 25, 2019

UFC on ESPN+ 6, otherwise known as UFC Nashville, was definitely an entertaining card even though eight fights went to the judges. Despite having names like Anthony Pettis, Stephen Thompson and Curtis Blaydes at the top of the bill, the card did lack some star power. However, there was still a number of intriguing matchups on the bill and in the end, the card delivered. So who were the biggest winners from UFC Nashville? Let’s take a look.

Thomas Taylor - March 24, 2019

On Saturday night, in the co-main event of UFC Nashville, rising heavyweight prospect Justin Willis gave up a lopsided decision loss to Curtis Blaydes. Since this loss, Willis has been quite open about the setback, keeping his fans updated on social media.

Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019

Former pro wrestler CM Punk is now 0-2 in MMA, having lost two bouts under the UFC banner. But according to former lightweight champ and new welterweight contender Anthony Pettis, Punk is still working hard in the gym. “CM Punk is still there [at Roufusport],” Pettis told TMZ. “He’s doing more of the jiu jitsu, the rolling. The time that he should have spent getting ready to fight is what he’s doing now. They put a lot of pressure on him. They made him come over with no experience and fight on the biggest stage. I don’t know anybody that could do that. Not even some young kids.

Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019

Tyron Woodley is no longer the UFC welterweight champion. After a lengthy reign atop the division, he was dethroned by Kamaru Usman at UFC 235 earlier this month, giving up a unanimous decision after five grueling rounds of action. After such a lengthy time as champion, returning to the welterweight contendership race has understandably been a difficult adjustment for Tyron Woodley.

Jason Kindschy - March 24, 2019

Artem Lobov returns to preview his upcoming bareknuckle boxing debut against Jason Knight at BKFC5 on April 6th. Lobov requested his release from the UFC earlier this year after receiving some lucrative offers from other promotions and not being able to get the matchups he was hoping for with the company. Subsequently, BKFC made Artem a six-figure contract offer and the SBG staple felt it was a no-brainer to sign up for the next chapter of his combat sports career. ‘The Russian Hammer’ gives us the details on negotiations with BKFC, his thoughts on transitioning to bareknuckle and how it compliments his fighting style. We’ll also hear Lobov’s prediction for his debut against Knight, his anticipation of a showdown with Paulie Malignaggi, and clear up some rumors about Conor McGregor leaving the Straight Blast Gym in Ireland.

Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019

On Saturday night, the UFC returned to our screens with the 12-fight UFC Nashville card. Although the card produced a handful of forgettable contests, it also included some jaw-dropping finishes and back-and-forth scraps. The fighters behind those fights were well rewarded. Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, who shocked onlookers by knocking out two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in the UFC Nashville main event, took home a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for his handiwork.

Cole Shelton - March 24, 2019

On Saturday night, the UFC returned to our screens with the exciting UFC Nashville card. In the co-main event, Curtis Blaydes and Justin Willis met to settle their differences inside the Octagon. Meanwhile, in the main event, Anthony Pettis moved up to welterweight to take on Stephen Thompson.

Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019

Justin Willis had plenty to say about Curtis Blaydes before their UFC Nashville co-main event battle, but ultimately failed to back up his talk as he was soundly outwrestled by his foe en route to a unanimous decision loss. Speaking on Instagram post-fight, Willis seem to bury the hatchet with Blaydes, congratulating his rival on a solid victory and assuring they will meet again in the near future.

Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019

When former UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis knocked out former welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson at UFC Nashville, he joined a very exclusive list of UFC fighters to earn victories in the featherweight, lightweight and welterweight divisions. The only other fighters on this list are Kenny Florian and Conor McGregor. Shortly after UFC Nashville wrapped up, McGregor took to Twitter to congratulate Pettis on joining this list.

Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019

On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC Nashville, Anthony Pettis shocked the world by knocking out two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in his UFC welterweight debut. With his jaw-dropping defeat of Thompson in the books, Anthony Pettis suddenly stands out as one of the top contenders in the crowded UFC welterweight division.

Chris Taylor - March 23, 2019

Dana White wants current men’s flyweight champion Henry Cejudo to fight Marlon Moraes for the promotions vacant bantamweight title. The UFC President, White, laid out his plans for the promotions flyweight and bantamweight title picture during tonight’s UFC Nashville post-fight press conference.

Chris Taylor - March 23, 2019

Tonight’s UFC Nashville event was headlined by a welterweight bout featuring Stephen Thompson taking on former lightweight champ Anthony Pettis. The bout marked Pettis’ first appearance at welterweight in over a decade.

Chris Taylor - March 23, 2019

Tonight’s UFC Nashville event was co-headlined by a heavyweight bout between division staples Curtis Blaydes and Justin Willis. Curtis Blaydes (10-2 MMA) entered tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after having his five-fight win streak snapped at the hands of Francis Ngannou this past November.

Chris Taylor - March 23, 2019

A heavyweight bout between perennial division contenders Justin Willis and Curtis Blaydes co-headlined tonight’s UFC Nashville event at Bridgestone Arena. Curtis Blaydes (10-2 MMA) recently had his impressive five-fight win streak come to an end at the hands of knockout artist Francis Ngannou.

Chris Taylor - March 23, 2019

Tonight’s UFC Nashville event is headlined by a welterweight bout featuring former division title challenger Stephen Thompson taking on former lightweight champ Anthony Pettis. Anthony Pettis will be returning to welterweight for the first time since 2008 for tonight’s contest with “Wonderboy”.

Chris Taylor - March 23, 2019

Welterweight standouts Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards both emerged victorious in their featured bouts at last weekend’s UFC London event. Leon Edwards defeated Gunnar Nelson in the evenings co-headliner, while Jorge Masvidal knocked out Darren Till in the UFC London main event.