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Ben Askren believes Nate Diaz doesn't deserve a title shot

Natasha Hooper - October 20, 2019

Nate Diaz is set to face Jorge Masvidal for the ‘BMF’ belt at UFC 244 on Saturday 2nd, November. If he wins, many believe he deserves a title shot against the winner of Kamaru Usman vs Colby Covington. But according to Ben Askren, the ‘Stockton Slapper’ won’t be getting a title shot any time soon. The former Bellator and ONE champion believes Diaz’ inactivity has affected his chances in the division.

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Dana White praises 'gangster' Maycee Barber, says he loves everything about her

Adam D Martin - October 20, 2019

UFC president Dana White praised women’s flyweight contender Maycee Barber, calling the 21-year-old a ‘gangster’ who will be fun to watch for years to come. Speaking at the UFC Boston post-fight presser, White had nothing but good things to say about Maycee Barber, who finished Gillian Robertson via first-round knockout.

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Dominick Reyes issues statement after KO victory at UFC Boston

Adam D Martin - October 20, 2019

UFC light heavyweight contender Dominick Reyes has issued a statement following his KO victory over Chris Weidman at UFC Boston. Reyes needed less than two minutes to knock Weidman out in devastating fashion. The win upped his MMA record to 12-0, including a perfect 6-0 mark inside the Octagon.

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Joe Lauzon told Dana White he would retire after UFC Boston, but now he's having second thoughts

Adam D Martin - October 20, 2019

UFC lightweight veteran Joe Lauzon told UFC president Dana White that he would retire win, lose, or draw following UFC Boston. But now he’s having second thoughts about it. Joe Lauzon pulled off a stunning upset when he defeated Jonathan Pearce via first-round TKO in just 1:33. The win snapped Lauzon’s three-fight losing streak and it was his first win in the Octagon since 2017.

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MMA community reacts after Gabriel Gonzaga knocks out Antonio Silva at BKFC 8

Adam D Martin - October 20, 2019

The main event of BKFC 8 didn’t last long as former UFC heavyweight contender Gabriel Gonzaga knocked out fellow MMA veteran Antonio Silva. Gonzaga and Silva were scheduled for five rounds of action, but Gonzaga needed just two rounds to finish Silva. The win was Gonzaga’s first in BKFC. Although he’s 40-years-old, the Brazilian MMA legend still possesses a ton of knockout power and showed that against Silva in this fight. It was Gonzaga’s first victory in bare-knuckle fighting.

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Mike Perry says Robbie Lawler won't fight him and UFC won't give him Niko Price

Adam D Martin - October 20, 2019

UFC welterweight Mike Perry is anxious to get his next fight booked and he wants to go up against Robbie Lawler, but he says Lawler won’t take the fight. Mike Perry also says the UFC won’t match him up with fellow fan favorite Niko Price, either. Perry took to social media to vent his frustrations with his opponents. Here’s what he said.

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Jon Jones manager says Dominick Reyes needs another win before title shot

Adam D Martin - October 20, 2019

The manager of UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones believes that top contender Dominick Reyes needs another win before he gets a title shot. Abe Kawa of First Round Management responded to a tweet by his star client Jon Jones referencing a list of the top contenders at 205lbs. Kawa responded by saying he’s not convinced Reyes should get the next light heavyweight title shot.

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Colby Covington takes another shot at UFC President Dana White

Adam D Martin - October 20, 2019

UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington has taken another shot at UFC president Dana White in the weeks leading up to UFC 245. “Chaos” and White have been getting into a war of words as of late, with Covington saying he would slap the UFC bossman with the welterweight belt if White attempts to wraps gold around his waist at UFC 245.

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Jon Jones responds after Daniel Cormier suggests Dominick Reyes’ size could give him problems

Chris Taylor - October 19, 2019

UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones has responded to Daniel Cormier, this after ‘DC’ suggested Dominick Reyes‘ size could give ’Bones’ problems. Reyes kept his perfect record in check at last night’s UFC Boston event, defeating former middleweight champion Chris Weidman by way of first round knockout.

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Jon Jones reacts after Dominick Reyes KO's Chris Weidman at UFC Boston

Christopher Taylor - October 19, 2019

Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman took to the Octagon at last night’s UFC Boston event in hopes of earning a light heavyweight title shot against Jon Jones. For that to happen, Weidman would need to hand surging 205-pound contender Dominick Reyes his first career defeat in this evenings main event.

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What's next for Dominick Reyes and Chris Weidman after UFC Boston?

Cole Shelton - October 19, 2019

Dominick Reyes was looking to stay undefeated in the main event of UFC Boston. There, he was taking on former middleweight champion, Chris Weidman who was moving up to the light heavyweight division. It was a critical fight for both, as whoever won had a good chance of fighting Jon Jones for the title next. In the end, it was Reyes who got his hand raised as he knocked out Weidman in the first round. A stiff left dropped the former champ and Reyes finished him off with ground strikes. Following the fight, here is what we think should be next for the two of them.

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UFC

Darren Till not worried about losing at UFC 244: 'At least I didn't take the sh*tbag route'

Adam Martin - October 19, 2019

UFC middleweight Darren Till says that he’s not worried about a third straight loss at UFC 244, insisting he won’t take the ‘sh*tbag route’ in his career. “The Gorilla” was recently interviewed by Chisanga Malata of Express and confirmed the reports that UFC president Dana White did not want him to fight Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244. After being tapped out by Tyron Woodley and getting knocked out by Jorge Masvidal, White is worried Till may potentially lose three straight fights. But according to the Englishman, he’s not worried about that in the least. He just wants the toughest opponent out there for his UFC middleweight debut, and he told White exactly that.

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Report | Conor McGregor investigated for second sexual assault in Ireland

Chris Taylor - October 19, 2019

Former UFC two division champion Conor McGregor is being investigated for second sexual assault allegation in his home country of Ireland. The news come from The New York Times, who reported earlier that McGregor is being investigated for a second sexual assault allegation.

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Conor McGregor fires back after Dana White suggests “he is no longer the man”

Chris Taylor - October 19, 2019

Former two division UFC champion Conor McGregor was not happy with the recent comments made by promotional President Dana White. White had recently said that Conor was no longer “the man”, while suggesting that the Irish stars biggest rival Khabib Nurmagomedov was.

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Dana White slams Greg Hardy and his Team over use of inhaler at UFC Boston

Chris Taylor - October 19, 2019

UFC President Dana White was not at all happy that Greg Hardy used an inhaler in between rounds, an act that resulted in a no-contest at tonight’s UFC Boston event. Hardy (5-1 MMA, 1 no-contest) took on UFC newcomer Ben Sosoli on the main card of tonight’s UFC on ESPN 6 event.

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Ben Askren takes a shot at Paige VanZant following Maycee Barber's win at UFC Boston

Chris Taylor - October 19, 2019

UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren took a shot at Paige VanZant following Maycee Barber’s impressive first round victory at UFC Boston. Barber (8-0 MMA) squared off with Gillian Robertson in a women’s flyweight bout on the main card of tonight’s event.

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Dana White responds after Colby Covington warns against putting the belt on his waist at UFC 245

Chris Taylor - October 18, 2019

Earlier this week Colby Covington issued a warning to UFC President Dana White about wrapping the belt around his waist at UFC 245. The former UFC interim welterweight champion, Covington, will challenge Kamaru Usman for the promotion undisputed welterweight title at this December’s blockbuster pay-per-view event in Las Vegas.

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Greg Hardy issues statement following no-contest ruling at UFC Boston

Christopher Taylor - October 18, 2019

UFC Heavyweight Greg Hardy was awarded a unanimous decision victory over Ben Sosoli on the main card of tonight’s UFC Boston event. However, shortly after the conclusion of tonight’s fight card, Yahoo Sports Kevin Iole reported that the controversial fight had been changed to a no-contest.