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Jon Jones “has a feeling” he will fight Israel Adesanya
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
Jon Jones will put his UFC light heavyweight title on the line in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 235 event against Anthony Smith. “Bones” will enter tonight’s UFC 235 main event as the heavy betting favorite, this after knocking out Alexander Gustaffson in his most recent effort at UFC 232.
UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith Live Results
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
The light heavyweight championship will be up for grabs in tonight’s UFC 235 main event as Jon Jones takes on surging division contender Anthony Smith. Jones will be making a quick turnaround, this after most recently competing at December’s UFC 232 event. “Bones” defeated Alexander Gustafsson via third round knockout that night in Los Angeles, thus reclaiming his UFC light heavyweight throne.
EXCLUSIVE | Coach says a rematch between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor is unlikely
Cole Shelton - March 2, 2019
When Khabib Nurmagomedov took on Conor McGregor at UFC 229, it resulted in the biggest pay-per-view in promotional history. The event did well over two million PPV buys, and in the end, Nurmagomedov beat McGregor in the fourth round by submission.
Chael Sonnen makes bold prediction for UFC 235 main event
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has a bold prediction for tonight’s UFC 235 main event title fight between Jon Jones and Anthony Smith. “The American Gangster” joined Ariel Helwani last night on ESPN’s Sports Center where he shared his pick for this evenings highly anticipated UFC 235 main event.
Dana Cam catches all the heat from the UFC 235 weigh-ins
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
The octagon returns to Las Vegas this evening for UFC 235. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Anthony Smith. UFC President Dana White had his camera rolling during yesterday’s UFC 235 weigh ins and caught some intense moments between the main card fighters.
Dana White responds to "weird" comments from Eddie Alvarez regarding interim titles
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
Dana White has responded to Eddie Alvarez, this after the former UFC lightweight champion spoke out against the promotions interim titles. Alvarez, who will make his ONE Championship debut later this month in Tokyo, had recently referred to interim titles as “the saddest thing that could happen in the sport”.
Colby Covington details Dana White confrontation, explains what happened after cameras stopped rolling
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
Colby Covington confronted UFC President Dana White on Thursday night in Las Vegas and demanded some answers regarding his promised title shot. The incident took place at The Palms Hotel and Casino while White was attempting to play blackjack (watch that here).
Dana White scraps talk of Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone
Christopher Taylor - March 1, 2019
Fans hoping to see former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor fight Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone next are about to be disappointed. UFC President Dana White recently told ESPN’s Brett Okamoto that the promotion is moving on from the rumored matchup.
Dana White reacts after being confronted by Colby Covington in Las Vegas
Christopher Taylor - March 1, 2019
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington was on the hunt for promotional president Dana White last night in Las Vegas. “Chaos” eventually found the UFC boss playing blackjack at The Palms Resort and Casino.
Dana White addresses Tony Ferguson and the UFC lightweight title picture
Christopher Taylor - March 1, 2019
According to UFC President Dana White, former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson turned down the opportunity to fight Max Holloway at UFC 236. As a result, the UFC swiftly booked Max Holloway to rematch Dustin Poirier for the promotions interim lightweight title at UFC 236 in Atlanta.
Mirko Cro Cop announces retirement from MMA after suffering stroke
Tom Taylor - March 1, 2019
Another legend of mixed martial arts has decided to hang up the gloves. On Friday, former PRIDE, UFC and Bellator heavyweight star Mirko Cro Cop announced that he’s ending his fighting career. Cro Cop explained that he is ending his fighting career because he suffered a stroke shortly after his last fight, a decision defeat of Roy Nelson, and that he can no longer withstand damage to the head. Mirko Cro Cop made this announcement on Dnevnik Nove TV in his native Croatia.
Tyron Woodley reacts to Colby Covington's antics in Las Vegas
Tom Taylor - March 1, 2019
Colby Covington has arrived in Las Vegas to take in the UFC 235 card — particularly the co-headlining welterweight title fight between his rivals Tyron Woodley and Kamaru Usman. Since arriving in Sin City, Covington has definitely made his presence known. He crashed Usman’s open workout… he harassed UFC President Dana White at blackjack table… he even threatened to destroy the UFC’s boss’s car.
UFC 235 weigh-in results: both title fights get green light
Tom Taylor - March 1, 2019
Tomorrow night, the UFC will return to our screens with the stacked UFC 235 card out of Las Vegas, Nevada. The card will be topped by a light heavyweight title fight between champion Jon Jones and challenger Anthony Smith. The bout will serve as the first title defense of Jones’ latest reign as champion, and Smith’s first shot at gold in the UFC.
VIDEO | Colby Covington sends fiery message to Dana White, threatens to destroy his car
Tom Taylor - March 1, 2019
Colby Covington is in Las Vegas for UFC 235, and he is definitely making his presence known. Shortly after crashing Kamaru Usman’s open workout and ambushing UFC President Dana White inside the casino, he tracked down White’s car, and threatened to destroy it.
EXCLUSIVE | Coach Marc Montoya recounts journey to Anthony Smith's title shot
Mike Pendleton - March 1, 2019
Some fans have been surprised by the rise of Anthony Smith, which has carried him to a light heavyweight title showdown with Jon Jones. Yet is coach Mark Montoya isn’t surprised one bit. In fact, this has been the gameplan for Smith since before he made his debut in the light heavyweight division in 2018, after spending 10 years of his career at middleweight.
Jon Jones reacts to UFC 235 drug test anomalies
Tom Taylor - March 1, 2019
Yesterday afternoon, news broke that a pair of Jon Jones drug tests once again turned up traces of a metabolite of oral turinabol — though not enough to jeopardize the champ’s UFC 235 fight with Anthony Smith. “[There is “no scientific or medical evidence that the athlete would have an unfair advantage leading up to, or for, his contest scheduled on March 2, 2019,” the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) said in a statement to MMAjunkie.
VIDEO | Colby Covington ambushes Dana White at casino, demands answers about promised title shot
Tom Taylor - March 1, 2019
When Colby Covington defeated Rafael dos Anjos to win the interim welterweight title in June of 2018, he was promised a shot at undisputed champion Tyron Woodley. Unfortunately, after months of tense negotiations, the UFC decided to award the next shot at Woodley to Kamaru Usman. The pair will fight at UFC 235 this Saturday night in Las Vegas. Colby Covington made sure he was in town for the event, and living up to his nickname, he’s been causing chaos ever since he arrived.
Vitor Belfort has an interesting idea for his first ONE Championship fight
Tom Taylor - March 1, 2019
Vitor Belfort is the latest high profile free agent to sign with Singapore-based martial arts powerhouse ONE Championship. This exciting news was announced by ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong on Thursday evening. https://twitter.com/yodchatri/status/1101295736547766272 “BREAKING NEWS: I am thrilled to announce that UFC Legend Vitor Belfort is now a ONE Championship athlete! A former UFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight World Champion, Vitor holds the record for the most KOs in UFC history as well as the 2nd most finishes. #WeAreONE” Sityodtong announced on Twitter.