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VIDEO | Kamaru Usman's brother Mohammed scores one punch KO
Chris Taylor - December 20, 2019
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman watched his younger brother Mohammed score a sensational one punch knockout at tonight’s Titan FC event. Mohammed Usman (6-1 MMA) squared off with Reggie Cato (5-4 MMA) on the main card of Titan FC 58.
Donald Cerrone plans to 'stand up with' Conor McGregor at UFC 246
Mike Heck - December 20, 2019
Donald Cerrone is a fan favorite for a number of reasons, one of which is because he likes to give the folks their money’s worth. “Cowboy” plans to do exactly that when he faces the returning Conor McGregor next month. Cerrone and McGregor will meet in the 170-pound main event of UFC 246. The event takes place Jan. 18 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Tyron Woodley says Covington vs. Usman title fight left him feeling "disgusted"
Christopher Taylor - December 20, 2019
Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley has shared his thoughts on last weekend’s highly anticipated welterweight title fight between Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman. Covington and Usman squared off in the headliner of last weekend’s UFC 245 event in Las Vegas, with ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ emerging victorious by way of fifth round TKO.
Rafael dos Anjos wants a rematch with Colby Covington if "Chaos" doesn't retire
Cole Shelton - December 20, 2019
Rafael dos Anjos hopes he and Colby Covington can run things back soon. At UFC 225 the two were the co-main event and were fighting for the interim welterweight title. It was a back-and-forth fight but Covington ultimately edged out a decision.
Dana White believes beating Donald Cerrone is 'crucial' for Conor McGregor career and future
Cole Shelton - December 20, 2019
Dana White believes Conor McGregor beating Donald Cerrone is crucial for the Irishman’s career. On Jan. 18 in the main event of UFC 246, the Irishman in McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon to battle Cerrone. The fight will also be at welterweight as White says neither wanted to cut down to 155 pounds.
Jorge Masvidal explains what happens when he sends his opponents to the shadow realm
Adam Martin - December 20, 2019
UFC welterweight star Jorge Masvidal knows a thing or two about sending his opponents to the shadow realm, and he explained what happens when they go there. Masvidal was a guest on “Pardon My Take” and was asked what the difference is between beating someone up and ‘baptizing’ them. Here’s what “Gamebred” had to say.
Pedro Munhoz glad Henry Cejudo decided to relinquish UFC Flyweight title
Natasha Hooper - December 20, 2019
Pedro Munhoz is happy that flyweights can get back to business now that Henry Cejudo has relinquished his belt. “Triple C’s” “champ champ” days are no more, as yesterday it was announced that Cejudo was stripped off the 125lbs belt. According to the former Olympic wrestler, it was his own choice to relinquish the belt.
Dillon Danis takes on Kegan Gennrich at Bellator 238
Natasha Hooper - December 20, 2019
Bellator star Dillon Danis has a new fight announced for January. The 26-year old will be back in action at Bellator 238 on January 25 at the Forum in Inglewood, California, where he’ll take on Kegan Gennrich in a 175-pound catchweight.
Scott Coker sends classy message to Rory MacDonald after Bellator exit
Tom Taylor - December 20, 2019
Earlier this week, news surfaced that former Bellator welterweight champion Rory MacDonald had parted ways with the promotion and signed with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Shortly thereafter, Bellator President Scott Coker took to Twitter with a classy message to his former fighter. See it below:
Alistair Overeem considers Jairzinho Rozenstruik fight a win
Tom Taylor - December 20, 2019
Alistair Overeem was moments away from a clear-cut unanimous decision win over Jairzinho Rozenstruik when disaster struck. With mere seconds left on the clock, he was dropped by a Rozenstruik punch, which also tore his lip open. Rozenstruik walked off, and the fight was promptly waved off by the referee. As far as Overeem is concerned, though, the fight should not have been stopped. Though his lip was badly damaged, he was still concious.
Kevin Lee to join Sen. Bernie Sanders at Las Vegas rally
Tom Taylor - December 20, 2019
UFC lightweight contender Kevin Lee will be one of several celebrity guests at a Saturday, December 21 Bernie Sanders rally in Las Vegas. Lee’s involvement in the rally was announced in a Friday press release. Per the press release:
Max Holloway: Reebok 'wasn’t going to let me walk out with the Hawaiian flag'
Tom Taylor - December 20, 2019
Every time Max Holloway walks out to the cage, he’s draped in the Hawaiian flag. Speaking on a recent edition of the Joe Rogan Experience, Holloway revealed that Reebok — the sports apparel company responsible for the UFC’s fight kits — once tried to put an end to that practice.
UFC announces multiple fights for the first quarter of 2020
Harry Kettle - December 20, 2019
The UFC has announced multiple fights that will be taking place in the first few months of 2020. Next year is set to be a big one for the promotion and with 2019 coming to an end, it really does seem like this could be one of those years that will be up there with 2016 in terms of success. Nobody can know that for sure, of course, but the UFC does appear to be building some momentum across many of their top divisions – both men’s and women’s.
UFC Busan weigh-in results: Headliners on point
Tom Taylor - December 20, 2019
On Saturday, the UFC will touch down in the Korean coastal city of Busan with the aptly titled UFC Busan card. The card will be topped by a featherweight fight between local hero “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung and former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar. The Korean Zombie was originally expected to battle Brian Ortega on the card, but when Ortega sustained an injury in training, Edgar stepped into replace him.
Robert Whittaker returns against Jared Cannonier
Tom Taylor - December 20, 2019
Robert Whittaker is headed back to the cage. The former UFC middleweight champion will return to action opposite Jared Cannonier at UFC 248, which goes down on March 7 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
PHOTO | Alistair Overeem’s mangled lip is a thing of the past
Natasha Hooper - December 20, 2019
Alistair Overeem’s gruesome lip injury is a thing of the past, as images have surfaced of the heavyweight’s miraculously healed mouth. Overeem suffered the ghastly battle wound at the hands of Jairzinho Rozenstruik in their UFC on ESPN 7 bout. Overeem was leading the fight, but that all changed in the final seconds of round five. Rozenstruik uncorked a fight-finishing punch that obliterated his opponent’s lips and sealed him the TKO victory.
Henry Cejudo reacts to being stripped of UFC Flyweight Championship
Harry Kettle - December 20, 2019
Henry Cejudo has taken the time to react to the news that he has been stripped of the UFC Flyweight Championship. Cejudo, who hasn’t fought at flyweight since the start of the year when he successfully retained the belt against TJ Dillashaw, is no longer the champ after it was reported that Joseph Benavidez will fight Deiveson Figueiredo to determine the new champion on February 29 at UFC Norfolk.
Jorge Masvidal on potential Conor McGregor fight: "We're interested in that fight"
Mike Pendleton - December 19, 2019
UFC ‘BMF’ champion and top welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal has plenty of options for his next opponent when the time comes, but his sights are set on a certain upcoming fight. While there had been rumors of a potential fight with Nick Diaz or current reigning welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, Masvidal mentioned on Thursday the possibility of a different opponent. During an interview on “The Ak & Barak Show” on Sirius XM, “Gamebred” was asked when he would be returning to the Octagon and his answer was that he’s in wait-and-see mode depending on the main event of UFC 246 between Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone.