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Jon Jones' manager says Jones missed eight-figure payday from UFC 200
Russell Ess - July 11, 2016
With USADA flagging Jon Jones for a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation, he was pulled from his title fight versus Daniel Cormier and missed out on his opportunity to unify the UFC light heavyweight belts. Jones tested positive for two banned substances and missed out not only on possibly putting an end to his rivalry with champion Daniel Cormier, but also a huge payday, according to his manager Malki Kawa.
Mark Hunt issues statement after being beaten by Brock Lesnar at UFC 200
Russell Ess - July 11, 2016
UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt wasn’t able to overcome Brock Lesnar in his return to the Octagon at UFC 200. Lesnar was able to implement his wrestling to repeatedly take Hunt to the ground and control him, delivering his signature ground and pound throughout the fight.
Daniel Cormier rips back at Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone regarding his performance against Anderson Silva
Russell Ess - July 11, 2016
UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier faced a lot of criticism for his performance against Anderson Silva at UFC 200. One person in particular who was very vocal of Cormier’s performance was UFC ranked lightweight and welterweight Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone.
New UFC lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez roasts Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor
Russell Ess - July 11, 2016
Eddie Alvarez made a big statement in his UFC lightweight championship performance last week, dismantling Rafael dos Anjos in the very first round. While speaking with Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of “The MMA Hour,” Alvarez had some words for UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz who will be cashing in on another big payday when they fight at UFC 202 in August.
Frankie Edgar addresses his UFC 200 loss to Jose Aldo
Russell Ess - July 11, 2016
Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar suffered a unanimous decision loss to Jose Aldo at UFC 200 over the weekend in a fight that crowned Aldo with the UFC interim featherweight title. Edgar, who was coming off a hot five-fight win streak suffered his last loss to Aldo back in 2013.
Jason 'Mayhem' Miller arrested again, allegedly spit in police officers face
Russell Ess - July 11, 2016
Jason “Mayhem” Miller has made headlines once again for being arrested. The OC Register reported on Sunday that the former UFC fighter was arrested on “suspicion of assaulting a police officer – for spitting in the officer’s face – assault and battery, and public intoxication, authorities said.”
MMA community reacts to the sale of the UFC
Russell Ess - July 11, 2016
A new chapter in the book of sports started on Monday when the UFC released an official statement regarding the sale of the most prominent mixed martial arts promotion in the world. Zuffa also emailed the fighters on their roster a statement regarding the sale and the MMA community reacted in different ways. Here is what some familiar names in mixed martial arts had to say regarding the $4 billion purchase of the UFC:
Zuffa emails fighters to address the sale of the UFC
Russell Ess - July 11, 2016
On Monday, the UFC released an official statement regarding the sale of the most prominent mixed martial arts promotion in the world. Zuffa also emailed the fighters on their roster a statement regarding the sale, which UFC lightweight Joe Lauzon posted on twitter. The full statement from the UFC to the fighters read:
Conor McGregor's short statement on the sale of the UFC
Russell Ess - July 11, 2016
Late Sunday, the big news of the sale of the UFC was released. UFC President Dana White acknowledged the sale to ESPN and said, “Sport is going to the next level.” UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor who recently commented on the sale of the UFC at the UFC 202 press conference reacted to the news of the sale on twitter early Monday morning.
UFC sold for $4 billion, Dana White says 'Sport is going to the next level'
Russell Ess - July 11, 2016
Late Sunday night, news of the sale of the UFC emerged once again and this time UFC President Dana White has acknowledged that the sale has taken place. KLAS reported that the new owners of the UFC include “WME (William Morris Endeavor), the internationally known talent agency, IMG (International Management Group) a global sports and entertainment company based in New York, and MSD, a private equity group headed by Michael Dell. Also involved as a strategic partner is KKR, a global investment firm.” 80% owners of the UFC, Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta bought the UFC for $2 million and will still own a small percentage along with the new group.
Jon Jones: "I'm doing all that I can to make this right"
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2016
Current UFC interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was supposed to headline Saturday’s UFC 200 event opposite Daniel Cormier. However, just days before the historic event USADA announced that Jones had tested positive for banned substances and would not be allowed to participate on the card. Jones recently took to his Twitter where he stated the following: “Doing all that I can to make things right”.
Cain Velasquez wants to fight the winner of Overeem vs. Miocic
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2016
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez earned an impressive first-round knockout victory over Travis Browne on the main card of UFC 200. The former heavyweight kingpin, Velasquez, is now eyeing the winner of September’s Overeem vs. Miocic heavyweight title fight, which he stated at the UFC 200 post-fight press conference:
Photo | Nate Diaz: Don't get it twisted I am a lightweight
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2016
UFC lightweight contender Nate Diaz was not very happy to see a poster which advertised him as being a welterweight fighter. Nate posted the following photo on his Instagram stating that he is actually a lightweight.
Donald Cerrone: 'DC' fought like a f*g against Anderson Silva
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2016
UFC lightweight and welterweight contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone was not impressed with Daniel Cormier’s UFC 200 performance against Anderson Silva. “Cowboy” took part in a special Fan Expo Q&A with CM Punk dubbed “UFC 200 Aftermath” where he trashed “DC” for his performance.
Brock Lesnar is 'absolutely' interested in a rematch with Cain Velasquez
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2016
Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar made a successful return to the octagon at last night’s UFC 200 event in Las Vegas scoring a unanimous decision victory over former title challenger Mark Hunt. Earlier that evening at UFC 200, former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez scored a first-round knockout victory over Travis Browne.
VIDEO | Dana White recaps all of this weekend's fights
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2016
UFC President Dana White discusses all of this weekend’s UFC fights.
Miesha Tate sends a message to her fans and Amanda Nunes following UFC 200 defeat
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2016
Miesha Tate lost her UFC women’s bantamweight title to Amanda Nunes in the main event of UFC 200 last night in Las Vegas. Nunes was able to batter Tate in the stand-up game before eventually taking her down and scoring the fight-ending rear-naked choke submission in the bouts opening round.
Julianna Pena wants a title shot against Amanda Nunes
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2016
Julianna Pena earned an impressive decision victory over former title challenge Cat Zingano in the featured bout of last night’s UFC 200 prelims. During last night’s UFC 200 post-fight press conference, Pena stated her case for why she should be next to challenge newly crowned champion Amanda Nunes for the UFC women’s bantamweight title: