MMA News
Having not fought since October, Tony Ferguson teases return for UFC 229
Drake Riggs - August 20, 2018
It’s been quite some time since we saw The Ultimate Fighter season 13 winner, Tony Ferguson in action. But now he’s cleared to return. Ferguson last fought at UFC 216 in October when he earned the interim UFC lightweight title by defeating “The Mo-Town Phenom” Kevin Lee via third-round submission.
Michael Chandler happy to have trilogy bout with Eddie Alvarez
Drake Riggs - August 20, 2018
When two fighters put on two of the greatest fights ever seen in MMA history…who wouldn’t want to see a third and final bout? This is the case with two of the lightweight division’s very best, Michael Chandler and Eddie Alvarez.
Alex "Cowboy" Oliveira details airport run-in with opponent Neil Magny
Tom Taylor - August 20, 2018
On September 22, at UFC Sao Paulo, Alex “Cowboy” Oliveira will attempt to take another big step up the welterweight rankings when he takes on long-time contender Neil Magny. For Oliveira, however, this fight is apparently more than just a chance to improve his station in the division. It’s also an opportunity to take out a fighter he’s not particularly fond of.
Dana White shares the estimated value of the UFC
Tom Taylor - August 20, 2018
If UFC President Dana White is to believed, the UFC is now worth a whopping $7 billion. Speaking to motivational speaker Tony Robbins, White explained that a big part of this spike in value is due to the promotion’s $1.5 billion deal with ESPN, who will soon begin broadcasting UFC events both on television and through the online streaming service ESPN+.
Police issue arrest warrant for UFC flyweight Andrea Lee's husband Donny Aaron
Tom Taylor - August 20, 2018
Last week, reports surfaced that UFC flyweight Andrea Lee had allegedly been assaulted by her husband Donny Aaron — the same man who recently came under fire for refusing to cover up his Nazi tattoos. Since then, Donny Aaron has been charged for his alleged involvement in a May domestic violence case. Police in Shreveport, LA, have issued a warrant for his arrest. Aaron is being charged with one count of domestic battery abuse and one count of false imprisonment.
Bellator champ Darrion Caldwell reacts to James Gallagher getting knocked out
Tom Taylor - August 20, 2018
Over the weekend, on the main card of Bellator 204, outspoken Bellator bantamweight prospect James Gallagher suffered his first defeat. The polarizing young Irishman was abruptly snuffed by former CFFC champ Ricky Bandejas. Later that same night, Bellator bantamweight champion Darrion Caldwell picked up a big TKO win in a featherweight showdown with streaking UFC veteran Noad Lahat.
Kamaru Usman compares Darren Till to Anthony "Rumble" Johnson
Tom Taylor - August 20, 2018
Surging UFC welterweight contender Kamaru Usman has been tapped as the official understudy for the UFC 228 main event, in the event that either welterweight champion Tyron Woodley or challenger Darren Till fails to make it to the cage. Speaking on a recent episode of The MMA Hour, Usman divulged that he will not be surprised if his services are needed. While he doesn’t seem to expect much trouble on Woodley’s side, he is doubtful Darren Till will make weight.
VIDEO | Is this the worst MMA referee of all time?
Tom Taylor - August 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/BrMassami/status/1031350697084649472 Want to see some really bad MMA officiating? Like really, really bad? Watch the video above.
UFC bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes and strawweight contender Nina Ansaroff are engaged
Tom Taylor - August 19, 2018
UFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes and her long-time girlfriend and training partner Nina Ansaroff are now engaged. The pair announced this happy news on their respective social media channels. #shesaidyes ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Xkva8UgPZo
Joseph Benavidez feels he's a frontrunner for next flyweight title shot
Tom Taylor - August 19, 2018
Two-time UFC flyweight title challenger Joseph Benavidez feels that, even though he’s currently riding a decision loss to Sergio Pettis, he has a strong claim to the next shot at new UFC flyweight champ Henry Cejudo. If Benavidez is able to win his next fight, a UFC Denver bout with former title challenger Ray Borg, his argument will be even stronger. Benavidez explained why he feels he deserves a fight with Cejudo in a recent interview with MMAjunkie. His main argument is that he is the last man to beat Cejudo, having bested the current champ by split decision in December of 2016.
Justin Gaethje shares lesson he learned from Alvarez, Poirier losses
Tom Taylor - August 19, 2018
After a perfect, 18-0 start to his MMA career, highlighted by a World Series of Fighting lightweight title win and a thrilling defeat of Michael Johnson in his UFC debut, the sky looked like the limit for Justin Gaethje. Since then, however, Gaethje has lost two in a row, succumbing to strikes dealt by Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier. Heading into his do-or-die UFC Lincoln main event showdown with James Vick, Justin Gaethje assures he learned a key lesson from these losses. He believes he needs to keep from becoming so relaxed in his fights, and focus on being a little more cautious throughout.
Ilir Latifi calls for fight with "undisputed champ" Jon Jones, Jones responds
Tom Taylor - August 19, 2018
Excitement surrounding the potential return of former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is starting to mount. The MMA legend continues to hint at a comeback, and some members of the MMA community believe his next bout is already in the works. Whatever the case, Swedish light heavyweight contender Ilir Latifi is hoping to be the man to welcoming Jon Jones back to the cage. The hulking contender called for a fight with Jones on Twitter — while simultaneously questioning the legitimacy of Daniel Cormier’s reign as light heavyweight champ.
UFC veterans Melvin Guillard, Josh Neer join growing WBKFF roster
Tom Taylor - August 19, 2018
World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation (WBKFF) has signed several new MMA veterans to its growing roster. The first is former UFC lightweight and welterweight Josh Neer. The second is former UFC, World Series of Fighting, Bellator, and Rizin veteran Melvin Guillard, who has competed in bareknuckle boxing bouts in the past. The promotion has also signed The Ultimate Fighter 26 veteran Christina Marks. The promotion announced these new signings on social media.
Wanderlei Silva launches campaign for seat in Brazilian congress
Tom Taylor - August 19, 2018
Former PRIDE champion and current Bellator MMA star Wanderlei Silva is plunging into the world of politics. On Saturday, the Brazilian MMA legend posted to Instagram, announcing that he will run for a seat in the Brazilian congress as a federal deputy. Elections will be held in October.
UFC 228 main event backup Kamaru Usman 'dreamt' this is how he becomes champion
Chris Taylor - August 18, 2018
Perennial UFC welterweight contender Kamaru Usman will be on standby incase a replacement is needed for next months UFC 228 main event. UFC 228, which takes place September 8 in Dallas, is headlined by a welterweight title fight featuring current champion Tyron Woodley taking on undefeated contender Darren Till.
UFC Fight Night 135: Gaethje vs. Vick Fight Card and Start Time
Chris Taylor - August 18, 2018
The octagon will invade Lincoln, Nebraska next Saturday for the promotions UFC Fight Night 135: Gaethje vs. Vick event. The fight card, which takes place August 25 from Pinnacle Bank Arena, is headlined by a lightweight fight featuring former World Series of Fighting champion Justin Gaethje taking on surging division contender James Vick.
VIDEO | Pros pick the winner of UFC 229's Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov title fight
Chris Taylor - August 18, 2018
Khabib Nurmagomedov will put his UFC lightweight title on the line for the first time this October when he squares off with former division champion Conor McGregor. The highly anticipated Conor vs. Khabib title fight headlines UFC 229 which takes place October 6 live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Dana White shuts down talk of Georges St-Pierre fighting the winner of Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chris Taylor - August 18, 2018
According to UFC President Dana White, former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre (26-2 MMA) will not be fighting the winner of October’s highly anticipated Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor lightweight title fight. In a recent interview with “The BBC MMA Show“, the brash UFC boss explained that part of the reason why “GSP” received an immediate middleweight title shot against Michael Bisping at UFC 217 was due to the fact that St-Pierre’s contract promised a title defense should the Canadian prove victorious at Madison Square Garden.