MMA News
Manager: Khabib Nurmagomedov deserves at least $10 million for Conor McGregor fight
Tom Taylor - July 31, 2018
The UFC is currently working on a massive lightweight title fight between reigning champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former champion Conor McGregor. If this fight is going to happen, however, they’re going to have to make it worth Conor McGregor’s while, who recently deposited north of $100 million in his bank account for fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr. In the boxing ring.
Khabib Nurmagomedov calls Georges St-Pierre the "greatest competitor in the UFC of all time"
Tom Taylor - July 31, 2018
There are a number of exciting possibilities on UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s horizon. One of those options is a showdown with former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre. Nurmagomedov has called St-Pierre out on several occasions in the past. For the lightweight champ, the appeal of the fight seems to be that St-Pierre would be a very challenging matchup. In fact, Khabib Nurmagomedov considers Georges St-Pierre the greatest competitor in UFC history.
Cody Garbrandt is still interested in dropping to flyweight to challenge 'Mighty Mouse'
Tom Taylor - July 31, 2018
During Cody Garbrandt’s reign as UFC bantamweight champion, there was much discussion surrounding his potential move down to the 125-pound flyweight division to challenge dominant divisional kingpin Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson. Today, as Garbrandt readies to attempt to reclaim the UFC bantamweight title from TJ Dillashaw, the man who ended his reign, he’s still interested in a future flyweight title fight with Johnson. The UFC will just have to make it worth his while.
VIDEO | See the street fight that left UFC lightweight Jared Gordon with 21 stitches on his fingers
Tom Taylor - July 31, 2018
Whole fight here: pic.twitter.com/1MRPiBkXnq — Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) July 30, 2018
Max Holloway gives update, expects return by year's end, 'This wasn't a weight cut thing'
Drake Riggs - July 30, 2018
We lost out on one of MMA’s most highly anticipated matchups in the lead up of UFC 226’s fight week. But in the end, it was for fighter safety. Showing concussion-like symptoms prior to his showdown with Brian Ortega, UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway was removed from the card.
Report | Derek Brunson vs Israel Adesanya close to finalization for UFC 230
Drake Riggs - July 30, 2018
UFC 230 is already setting up to be an unofficial middleweight tournament and the bracket only appears to be getting bigger. Already added to the November 3rd Madison Square Garden event is a trio of awesome 185-pound clashes. Most notably is the recent title challenger Yoel Romero taking on the red-hot rising contender, Paulo Costa.
Coach admits he accidentally advised Eddie Alvarez to throw a 12-6 elbow: "I feel horrible"
Tom Taylor - July 30, 2018
Eddie Alvarez’s UFC on Fox 30 rematch with Dustin Poirier did not go the way he planned. Instead, the all-action lightweight star was swarmed and TKO’d in the second round. That said, Alvarez was not without his moments in the fight. In fact, it could even be argued that Alvarez was soundly in control of the fight until he landed an illegal 12-6 elbow from full mount, which prompted referee Marc Goddard to stand the fight. It was shortly after this standup that Alvarez was defeated, after all.
Anthony Smith explains why he deserves Daniel Cormier fight over "safe bets" Anderson and Latifi
Tom Taylor - July 30, 2018
The most lucrative fight on Daniel Cormier’s calendar is his planned heavyweight title fight with former champion Brock Lesnar, which is expected to occur sometime in the new year. Between now and then, however, Cormier plans to defend his light heavyweight title, most likely before the year is out. When it comes to opponents for his next light heavyweight title fight, there are three clear frontrunners. They are: Corey Anderson, Ilir Latifi and Anthony Smith — since Cormier is not interested in fighting Alexander Gustafsson.
Three exciting fights announced for UFC Sao Paulo
Tom Taylor - July 30, 2018
On September 22, the UFC will return to the mixed martial arts hotbed of Sao Paulo, Brazil. This UFC Sao Paulo card is coming together quickly. On Sunday, the promotion announced a trio of new bouts for this UFC Sao Paulo card, featuring a number of former MMA champions and title challengers.
Report | Khabib Nurmagomedov confirms "Conor's next," suggests Poirier vs. Ferguson fight
Tom Taylor - July 30, 2018
There is no shortage of options for UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s first title defense. The most likely option of course, is former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor, who was ultimately stripped of both titles for inactivity. McGregor was recently tied up with a legal debacle stemming from his crazed April rampage in Brooklyn, but is essentially now clear to compete if he so chooses.
EXCLUSIVE | Phil Baroni explains the difference between PRIDE fighters and today's fighters
Tom Taylor - July 30, 2018
On October 20, fan favorite MMA veterans Phil Baroni and Chris Leben will step through the ropes to battle in a bareknuckle boxing match. While this matchup has generated a bit of controversy among fans, mainly due to Leben’s recent health problems, it’s one that has Baroni very excited. In Leben, Phil Baroni sees a kindred spirit. He considers himself and Leben to be the last of a dying breed; remnants of a vanishing warrior class that thrived not just on ability but on extreme toughness and strength of will.
Dustin Poirier addresses Eddie Alvarez's illegal elbow and "wet willy"
Tom Taylor - July 30, 2018
In May of 2017, Dustin Poirier and Eddie Alvarez met in a thrilling fight that unfortunately ended in controversy, as Alvarez landed an illegal knee and the bout was ruled a no contest. 14 months later, in the main event of last Saturday’s UFC on Fox 30 card, the pair met again. This time around, Poirier won by second-round TKO. Regrettably, the bout once again produced a significant dosage of controversy. In the second round, Alvarez had Poirier in mount against the cage, where, in the span of a minute or so, he grabbed the fence, stuck his fingers in his foe’s ear, and landed an illegal 12-6 elbow to his shoulder — all illegal maneuvers.
Daniel Cormier believes Brock Lesnar win will make him one of the best heavyweights ever
Tom Taylor - July 30, 2018
Daniel Cormier, who now owns the UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight titles, is expected to defend his heavyweight belt against Brock Lesnar in the new year. While this fight is sure to be huge, many fans feel that Brock Lesnar should not be anywhere near a heavyweight title shot. Many of these same fans feel that the first shot at Cormier’s title should go to Stipe Miocic — the very many Cormier beat to win that title.
Daniel Cormier confirms he'll defend light heavyweight title this year, has three opponents in mind
Thomas Taylor - July 29, 2018
Daniel Cormier, who now owns the UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight titles, is expected to defend his heavyweight belt against monstrous former champion Brock Lesnar sometime early in the new year. As it turns out, however, Cormier plans to defend his light heavyweight title first — before the year is out. “Yes, I am,” Cormier confirmed in a behind the scenes video on UFC on FOX (via MMA Fighting). “As long as they don’t f*ck up my Lesnar fight.”
Jon Jones issue deep statement on one-year anniversary of Daniel Cormier KO: "I'll be back"
Thomas Taylor - July 29, 2018
One year ago today, in the main event of UFC 214, Jon Jones knocked out his arch rival Daniel Cormier to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight title. In the subsequent days, however, it was learned that Jones had failed a pre-fight drug test. His knockout win was then ruled a no contest, and the title was returned to Cormier, who has held it ever since. This afternoon, Jon Jones took to Instagram with a deep and reflective statement on his last bout with Cormier, and how he’s spent the year since.
Dana White gives promising update on Cris Cyborg vs. Amanda Nunes super fight
Tom Taylor - July 29, 2018
The UFC has been trying to book a women’s featherweight super fight between reigning divisional champion Cris Cyborg and bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes for months. Unfortunately, the promotion has not been able to nail the fight down as of yet. Speaking earlier this weekend in the buildup to UFC on FOX 30 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, UFC President Dana White gave a promising update on this much discussed super fight.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shares potential game plan for Conor McGregor fight
Tom Taylor - July 29, 2018
From the sounds of it, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s first title defense will pit him against former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. The pair could well meet before the year is out — perhaps even as soon as UFC 229 in October. If the fight does come together, Nurmagomedov plans to punish McGregor for his ego in the cage.
Marc Goddard addresses controversial standup in Dustin Poirier vs. Eddie Alvarez fight
Tom Taylor - July 29, 2018
On Sunday night, in the main event of UFC on Fox 30 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Dustin Poirier and Eddie Alvarez finally stepped into the cage for a do-over of their controversial 2017 no contest. In the end, Poirier would win this rematch with a violent second-round volley. Unfortunately, this rematch produced a whole new dose of controversy. In the second round, Alvarez had full mount on Poirier, who was wedged against the cage, unable to move. Alvarez then landed an illegal 12-6 elbow — one of the most frequently debated fouls in MMA — on Poirier’s shoulder, which prompted referee Marc Goddard to step in and issue Alvarez a warning. Instead of letting the action continue on the mat, however, Goddard then reset Poirier and Alvarez in the standing position in the center of the Octagon. No longer trapped, Poirier then poured on the offense, and got the TKO win.