MMA News
Dana White on Stipe Miocic: "Every time I turn around, he feels disrespected"
Tom Taylor - August 13, 2018
Back in in July, in the main event of UFC 226, Stipe Miocic’s record-breaking reign as UFC heavyweight champion came to a skittering halt, as he was put down by reigning light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier. The, in the immediate fallout of this fight, we learned that Cormier’s first defense as heavyweight champion would likely pit him against former champion and WWE superstar Brock Lesnar. This turn of events has not gone over well with Stipe Miocic. Miocic, who defended the heavyweight title three consecutive times — more than any previous heavyweight champ — feels he deserves an immediate rematch with Cormier.
Raphael Assuncao on next bantamweight title shot: I've done everything I have to do
Tom Taylor - August 13, 2018
One of the most intense debates in MMA at present surrounds who deserves the next crack at UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw. There are those who feel the opportunity should go to former champion Dominick Cruz. There are others who feel former World Series of Fighting champion Marlon Moraes has earned the opportunity. And there are those who feel Raphael Assuncao is the most deserving man. According to Raphael Assuncao himself, there’s really no debating it.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's father gives Conor McGregor almost no chance at UFC 229
Tom Taylor - August 13, 2018
On October 6, in the main event of UFC 229, former UFC lightweight and featherweight camp Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon to battle UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. It’s a lofty challenge, even for the incredibly dangerous Conor McGregor. In fact, it’s a fight that many members of the MMA community feel will end in his disaster for the Irish star.
EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington will be "rooting for Woodley" at UFC 228
Tom Taylor - August 12, 2018
When Colby Covington defeated Rafael dos Anjos in the co-main event of UFC 225, he earned himself the UFC interim welterweight belt. The expectation was this accomplishment would set him up for a title unifying showdown with undisputed champion Tyron Woodley. But unfortunately for Covington, this isn’t the way things happened. Instead, the next welterweight title shot will go to England’s Darren Till, who will battle Woodley in the main event of UFC 228 on September 8. Once this fight is underway, the UFC will quietly strip Covington of his interim title — though he certainly has other ideas.
Urijah Faber makes pick for Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov fight
Tom Taylor - August 12, 2018
On October 6, in the main event of UFC 229, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will attempt to defend his title against the sport’s biggest star, former lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. It’s one of the biggest fights in UFC history, and one that has fans, pundits, and the pair’s fellow fighters divided. There are those that believe Nurmagomedov’s grappling and pressure will simply be too much for McGregor. Simultaneously, there are those who believe that McGregor’s timing and power will spell the end of Nurmagomedov’s unbeaten streak.
Dustin Poirier makes prediction for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor fight
Tom Taylor - August 12, 2018
On October 6, in the main event of UFC 229, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will attempt to defend his title against the sport’s biggest star, former lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. While nothing is set in stone just yet, the winner of this fight could then defend the title against surging contender Dustin Poirier. Given that Dustin Poirier could be the next man in line for the Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor winner, he’ll be watching with keen interest. So who does he think will win?
Rose Namajunas on Joanna Jedrzejczyk: "she just makes herself sound stupid"
Tom Taylor - August 12, 2018
UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is now 2-0 over former champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk. That said, Jedrzejczyk remains adamant that she, not the reigning champ, is the best strawweight in the game. In the past, Rose Namajunas has said the only way she’ll give Joanna Jedrzejczyk another rematch is if Jedrzejczyk acknowledges that the new champ is the better fighter. Jedrzejczyk, however, has assured this is something she’ll never do.
Santiago Ponzinibbio calls out Rafael dos Anjos, dos Anjos fires back
Tom Taylor - August 12, 2018
In a recent interview with Combate, surging Argentine welterweight contender Santiago Ponzinibbio called for a fight with former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. It’s his hope that he and dos Anjos can fight in the main event of the UFC’s November 17 debut in Argentina. “Want to fight in November? Fight me,” Santiago Ponzinibbio said of dos Anjos. “November 17, in South America, let’s do the main fight. Stop being loose and [not] fighting. You have to fight. I do not understand why he’s running out of the fight, being able to put on a big show in South America, near his country. Let’s make a historic event, the first time [the UFC comes to Argentina], a very good opportunity. I do not understand what happens to him. [It’s a] good fight, I can not understand. The guy is running from the fight and I do not know why.”
With Jorge Masvidal unavailable, Leon Edwards calls for fights with Rafael dos Anjos, Robbie Lawler
Tom Taylor - August 12, 2018
In the wake of his recent decision victory over Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, rising welterweight contender Leon Edwards called for a fight with Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal. “At the time, he was No. 6 in the rankings and I was going down in the rankings and everyone else was matched up, so why not take out another old gun?” Edwards said, explaining why he called out Masvidal. “Masvidal, he’s been around again, a long time, so why not go in there and take him out?
RIZIN 12 results: Luiz Gustavo pulls off the upset, Hatsu Hioki and Angela Magana falter
Drake Riggs - August 12, 2018
Once again the RIZIN Fighting Federation has delivered another great night of action. We saw a little bit of everything, including comebacks and upsets. As far as spectacles go, it’s hard to beat a RIZIN event. This time though, everything was straight to the point as the show took place in a smaller arena than usual, the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya.
Wanderlei Silva expresses interest in fighting for Rizin on New Year's Eve
Drake Riggs - August 12, 2018
“The Axe Murderer” Wanderlei Silva is arguably Japan’s biggest star when it comes to fighters who made their name in the country. The legendary Brazilian now is hoping to fight in front of a Japanese crowd once again before everything is all said and done. Silva was present at RIZIN 12 today to corner one half of the main event, Luiz Gustavo. But midway through the card, Silva found some time to head to the ring and address the crowd.
Conor McGregor and Paulie Malignaggi's Twitter beef is back on
Thomas Taylor - August 11, 2018
This time last year, Conor McGregor was closing in on his headline-dominating boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. His biggest opponent outside the ring, however, was retired boxer Paulie Malignaggi. McGregor and Malignaggi went from allies to enemies in a matter of weeks. Initially, Malignaggi was brought into McGregor’s training camp to help him prepare for his debut boxing match. After McGregor and his team began gloating about an alleged knockdown that the Irishman allegedly scored on the boxer in a sparring session, things promptly went south.
TJ Dillashaw tells Gervonta Davis to sign a one-round UFC contract "That's all I need!"
Chris Taylor - August 11, 2018
TJ Dillashaw proved that he is the best bantamweight fighter on the planet at last weekend’s UFC 227 event in Los Angeles. “Killashaw” needed less than five minutes to TKO his former teammate turned bitter rival Cody Garbrandt in the evenings main event.
Kevin Lee has started training camp and intends to fight on October 6 at UFC 229
Chris Taylor - August 11, 2018
Former UFC interim lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee (17-3 MMA) has started training camp and intends to fight on October 6 at UFC 229. There is just one problem, “The Motown Phenom” is still without a willing opponent.
Andre Pederneiras wants Jose Aldo to rematch "Artist" Conor McGregor next
Chris Taylor - August 11, 2018
Former UFC featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo returned to form at last month’s UFC on FOX event in Calgary scoring a first-round stoppage victory over perennial division contender Jeremy Stephens. The victory, which stemmed from a beautiful body shot, served as Aldo’s first stoppage win in five years and also snapped his two-fight losing skid.
Kamaru Usman will be on standby incase a replacement is needed for UFC 228
Chris Taylor - August 11, 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.
Coach: Jon Jones is developing one-strike KO power
Thomas Taylor - August 11, 2018
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones holds some of the most impressive victories in MMA history, having finished some of the best light heavyweights on earth in their competitive primes. That said, there aren’t a lot of one-shot knockouts on his resume. Instead, the former champion has delivered most of his stoppages by TKO or submission. Apparently, that could soon change.
Tony Ferguson cleared for return to action, targets lightweight title
Thomas Taylor - August 11, 2018
After sustaining an unfortunate injury in the days leading up to his planned UFC 223 fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov and enduring a surgery and several months of rehab, former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson is ready to return to action. “El Cucuy” announced that his injury woes are behind him on Instagram.