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Corey Anderson explains why he turned down Luke Rockhold matchup
James Lynch - March 19, 2019
Corey Anderson is still without an opponent “Overtime” appeared to have a fight in the works with Alexander Gustafsson, only to see Anthony Smith earn that matchup instead. Then, the #7 ranked light heavyweight was offered former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold at UFC 238 in June — yet he decided to decline.
VIDEO | Conor McGregor criticizes UFC commentator Joe Rogan
Mike Pendleton - March 19, 2019
Joe Rogan has one of the biggest platforms in the podcast industry for both fight fans and non-fight fans, but former UFC champion Conor McGregor doesn’t seem to be a huge fan of his fight commentary. During a Q&A session in Chicago, which was attended and filmed by BJPenn.com’s Mike Pendleton, McGregor was asked about potentially being a guest on Rogan’s podcast and said he’d be willing to do it but then went on to add that he wishes Rogan would call a fight the right way.
Former UFC champ Tim Sylvia on Dana White: 'I would slap his teeth down his throat'
Tom Taylor - March 19, 2019
UFC President Dana White is as polarizing as any fighter he employs. Some fans love him, others loathe him. You can file former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia into that latter category. From the sounds of it, he can’t stand the UFC boss.
UFC President Dana White updates on Daniel Cormier vs. Brock Lesnar fight
Tom Taylor - March 19, 2019
During a recent interview with Megan Olivi, UFC President Dana White updated on the fighting future of Daniel Cormier, who initially planned to retire this month. White feels that Daniel Cormier didn’t want to retire nearly as much as the people around him wanted him to.
EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington on Ben Askren's win over Robbie Lawler: 'It seemed like the fix was in'
Cole Shelton - March 19, 2019
At UFC 235, Ben Askren made his highly-anticipated debut, when he took on Robbie Lawler. Askren, who is undefeated, was looking to show he is the best in the world. However, early on, ‘Funky’ was in a lot of trouble when Lawler slammed him on his head.
Conor McGregor says he'd accept co-main event slot if UFC gave him share in company
Mike Pendleton - March 18, 2019
Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor celebrated St. Patrick’s Day weekend by going on a promotional tour in the United States for his Proper 12 whiskey and while doing so, he took some time to update his fighting career. During his promotional stop in Chicago, McGregor spoke with fans for 30 minutes to discuss a wide variety of topics from rematches to fight negotiations and more.
EXCLUSIVE | Aung La N Sang eyeing finish of Ken Hasegawa, showdown with Brandon Vera
Thomas Taylor - March 18, 2019
In June of 2018, in Yangon, Myanmar, ONE Championship middleweight and light heavyweight titleholder Aung La N Sang stepped into the cage with DEEP openweight champion Ken Hasegawa. This pairing turned out to be incredibly volatile, as the two stars engaged in a frenetic, back-and-forth war and a bona fide 2018 Fight of the Year contender. In the end, Aung La N Sang was able to win this grueling gunfight with a beautifully timed uppercut in the fifth round. Yet this punch would not end his rivalry with Hasegawa — not by a long shot.
VIDEO | Valentina Shevchenko responds to Jessica Eye's critique, 'she doesn't know what she's talking about'
Drake Riggs - March 18, 2019
Valentina Shevchenko can only laugh at Jessica Eye claiming she lacks the ability to "adjust" inside the Octagon Watch full episode of #TheMMAHour: https://t.co/mK7YcwExNr pic.twitter.com/8U9hjLsPVG
Dana White announces he's signed a new deal with the UFC
Thomas Taylor - March 18, 2019
UFC President Dana White is going anywhere. In a recent interview with UFC reporter Megan Olivi, the UFC boss announced that he and WME co-CEO Ari Emanuel have both signed new seven-year deals with the promotion.
Michael Bisping issues statement on UFC Hall of Fame induction
Thomas Taylor - March 18, 2019
On Saturday night, during the main card of the action-packed UFC London card, it was announced that former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.
EXCLUSIVE | Randa Markos: Finding comfortability in experience
Drake Riggs - March 18, 2019
It takes four years to graduate from high school. It takes the same amount of time to acquire a bachelor’s degree. From any starting point to its end, lessons can be learned and experience will be gained along the way. However, the growing process never entirely stops. Whether it pertains to physical capabilities or the mental. Perhaps both together as a pair as they more often than not go hand in hand.
UFC extends contract with ESPN, pay-per-views now exclusive to ESPN+
Drake Riggs - March 18, 2019
After a fast a furious start to their partnership that kicked off with UFC Brooklyn in late January, ESPN is going all in with the UFC. UFC 236 will go down on April 13 and it will be the beginning of a new format for the UFC pay-per-view distribution model as Monday the company announced that pay-per-view events will now be exclusive to the ESPN+ subscription service in the US.
Jorge Masvidal welcomes scrap with Nate Diaz
Tom Taylor - March 18, 2019
Jorge Masvidal was recently linked to a welterweight scrap with Nick Diaz, but unfortunately, reports of this bout proved to be inaccurate. The good news is that, fresh off a knockout of Darren Till, Masvidal says he’s willing to fight Nick’s brother Nate Diaz. Jorge Masvidal dropped this exciting tidbit during an impromptu Q&A with his fans on Twitter.
Ben Askren details 'cordial' conversations with Dana White
Tom Taylor - March 18, 2019
Ben Askren has not always had the best relationship with UFC President Dana White. From the sounds of it, however, he and the UFC boss seem to be mending fences. Speaking on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show on Monday, Ben Askren detailed a handful of cordial exchanges with the UFC boss — which led to plans for a sit-down in Las Vegas.
EXCLUSIVE | Alex Morono hoping to fight Diego Sanchez next
Cole Shelton - March 18, 2019
Alex Morono is now ready to call fighters out after being called out for his last fight. Morono, who is coming off of a first-round win over Zak Ottow is ready to fight a legend in the sport in Diego Sanchez.
Gunnar Nelson issues statement on loss to Leon Edwards
Tom Taylor - March 18, 2019
Gunnar Nelson was not without success in his UFC London co-main event battle with Leon Edwards, even climbing into full mount in the waning moments of the fight, but ultimately gave up a split decision loss to his British rival. On Monday morning, the Icelandic welterweight contender took to social media to issue a quick statement on this setback, and thank his team, fans, and even Edwards for the learning experience.
Ben Askren lists possibilities for next opponent after Darren Till's UFC London loss
Tom Taylor - March 18, 2019
Undefeated UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren predicted Darren Till would defeat Jorge Masvidal in the main event of UFC London last weekend, and hoped to fight him soon thereafter. As we now know, this is not the way things went down, as Till was flattened by his opponent Jorge Masvidal. In the wake of Till’s knockout loss to Masvidal, Ben Askren has been forced to reassess the options for his next fight.
Report | Paulie Malignaggi claims that BKFC is preparing an offer for Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - March 18, 2019
According to a report from talkSPORT boxing editor Michael Benson, upstart bare knuckle fighting promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is preparing to make an offer to Conor McGregor. Benson got this news from retired boxer and new BKFC fighter Paulie Malignaggi, one of McGregor’s chief rivals and the man the promotion allegedly hopes to match the Irishman up with.