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Nate Diaz reacts following BMF title loss to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 244
Christopher Taylor - November 2, 2019
UFC welterweight standouts Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal squared off for the promotions new BMF Title in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 244 event. Diaz (20-12 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since August’s UFC 241 event, where he defeated former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis by unanimous decision.
Pros react to Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal at UFC 244
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2019
A key welterweight bout between fan favorites Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal headlined tonight’s UFC 244 event at Madison Square Garden in New York. The winner of tonight’s headliner would be awarded the promotions new ‘BMF’ Title (Baddest Mother F*cker).
UFC 244 Results: Jorge Masvidal defeats Nate Diaz (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2019
A welterweight bout between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal headlines tonight’s UFC 244 event, with the winner being awarded the promotions new BMF Title. Nate Diaz (20-11 MMA) was most recently seen in action at August’s UFC 241 event, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis.
Pros react to Darren Till defeating Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2019
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till moved up a division to take on Kelvin Gastelum in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 244 event. Darren Till (17-2-1 MMA) was returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a brutal knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal at March’s UFC event in London.
UFC 244 Results: Stephen Thompson defeats Vicente Luque (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2019
A key welterweight bout featuring former title challenger Stephen Thompson taking on surging contender Vicente Luque occurred on the main card of tonight’s UFC 244 event. Stephen Thompson (14-4-1 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon for the fist time since suffering a devastating knockout loss to Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis this past March in Nashville.
UFC 244 Results: Derrick Lewis defeats Blagoy Ivanov (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2019
A key heavyweight bout featuring former title challenger Derrick Lewis taking on Blagoy Ivanov occurred on the main card of tonight’s UFC 244 event. Derrick Lewis (21-7 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon for the fist time since suffering a TKO loss to Junior dos Santos this past March at UFC Wichita.
Pros react to Kevin Lee finishing Gregor Gillespie at UFC 244
Natasha Hooper - November 2, 2019
Tonight during the stacked main event of UFC 244, Kevin Lee collided with Gregor Gillespie in a lightweight bout. Kevin ‘The Motown Phenom’ had moved back to the lightweight division after losing to UFC legend, Rafael Dos Anjos in a welterweight matchup in May 2019. His last fight prior was against Al Iaquinta. Their first face-off was during Lee’s UFC debut five years ago. Iaquinta defeated his opponent by unanimous decision at UFC 169. Much to the dismay of ‘The Motown Phenom’, their rematch in 2018 offered the same outcome: a unanimous decision loss.
UFC 244 Results: Kevin Lee brutally KO's Gregor Gillespie (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2019
A highly anticipated lightweight scrap featuring Kevin Lee taking on Gregor Gillespie kicked off tonight’s UFC 244 main card action from New York. Kevin Lee (17-5 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon for the fist time since suffering a submission loss to Rafael dos Anjos in his welterweight debut at May’s UFC event in Rochester.
UFC 244 Results: Corey Anderson stops Johnny Walker in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2019
A light heavyweight scrap between perennial divison contenders Corey Anderson and Johnny Walker serves as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC 244 prelims. Walker (17-3 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest on a nine-fight winning streak. In his most recent effort at March’s UFC 235 event in Las Vegas, the Brazilian scored a 36-second knockout victory over Misha Cirkunov.
UFC 244: Diaz vs. Masvidal Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2019
The Octagon returns to Madison Square Garden this evening for UFC 244, a pay-per-view event headlined by a welterweight fight between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal. The winner of tonight’s UFC 244 main event between Diaz and Masvidal will be awarded the promotions new BMF Title by none other than Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
Yoel Romero vs. Israel Adesanya interests Dana White
Adam Martin - November 2, 2019
UFC president Dana White is looking for the next opponent for Israel Adesanya, and it looks like Yoel Romero may be the frontrunner to take that spot. With Paulo Costa injured and out of action until mid-2020 with a biceps injury, the UFC needs to find someone else for Adesanya to fight. The new UFC middleweight champion has been going back-and-forth on social media with Romero, and it looks like the trash talk has drawn the intrigue of White, who appears to be interested in booking the fight.
Colby Covington accuses Kamaru Usman of EPO use.
Natasha Hooper - November 2, 2019
The king of chaos, Colby Covington has accused his future opponent, Kamaru Usman of EPO use. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is scheduled to defend his welterweight championship belt against Covington at UFC 245 on Saturday 14th December.
Justin Gaethje absolutely roasts Conor McGregor for taking a shot at the BMF Title fight
Chris Taylor - November 1, 2019
Justin Gaethje roasted Conor McGregor tonight on Twitter, this after the Irishman had taken a shot at UFC 244’s highly anticipated BMF Title fight. One of McGregor’s most heated rivals, Nate Diaz, will square off with Jorge Masvidal in tomorrow night’s headliner at Madison Square Garden for the promotions new ‘BMF’ strap.
Kamaru Usman discusses Ben Askren's recent loss to Demian Maia
Chris Taylor - November 1, 2019
It is no secret that current UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and former Bellator champion Ben Askren do not like each other. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ and ‘Funky’ have traded shots on social media numerous times in the past, but have yet to collide inside of the Octagon.
Eddie Alvarez to teach Ben Simmons MMA after hectic NBA brawl
Natasha Hooper - November 1, 2019
Eddie Alvarez has found himself a new apprentice. The former UFC champion is going to teach his MMA skills to basketball star Ben Simmons, following the crazy NBA brawl. Philadelphia 76er, Joel Embiid went head-to-head with Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns during a basketball match. As the fight ensured, fellow basketball players, rallied around the bust-up including Ben Simmons. The 76er point guard administered a rear-naked choke to Towns, forcing him to ‘tap out’. Watch the full clip below:
Jorge Masvidal promises to beat Colby Covington worse than Ben Askren
Cole Shelton - November 1, 2019
Jorge Masvidal already holds the fastest knockout in UFC history, and he expects even more devastation to occur when he eventually squares off with Colby Covington. Masvidal and Covington used to be best friends and training partners. Yet, recently the two started to dislike one another. Both men have shared different stories as to why their friendship came to an end.
PHOTO | UFC unveils BMF belt for Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz fight
Tom Taylor - November 1, 2019
The BMF belt — the prize that will be awarded to the winner of the UFC 244 main event battle between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal — has finally been revealed. This unique piece of UFC paraphernalia was unveiled by a glove-wearing UFC President Dana White on Friday in New York City. As yesterday’s teaser revealed, it’s silver and black in color, and inscribed with the letters “BMF”. It also features the year in Roman numerals, the venue (Madison Square Garden), and White’s signature somewhere on the back.
PHOTOS | MMA fighters celebrate Halloween
Tom Taylor - November 1, 2019
Another Halloween has come and gone, and just like in year’s past, many of the world’s top MMA fighters dressed up to celebrate the occasion. This year, we saw MMA fighters and their family members dress up as The Incredibles (Cody Garbrandt and Conor McGregor), Cat Woman (Rachael Ostovich), The Hulk (Junior dos Santos), Drake (Khalil Rountree) and the devil (Cat Zingano).