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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.
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.
BKFC 8 Results: Gabriel Gonzaga KO’s Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2019
Former UFC heavyweight title challengers Gabriel Gonzaga and Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva collided in tonight’s BKFC 8 main event. Silva and Gonzaga will clash for five 2-minute rounds, this unless someone goes down sooner.
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.
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.
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.
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov trade shots on Twitter
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2019
The ongoing feud between UFC lightweight standouts Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov continued today on social media. It all started after McGregor took to Twitter to respond to Dana White’s recent claim the he was “no longer the man”, and that Khabib Nurmagomedov now “calls the shots.”
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.
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.
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.
Chris Weidman reacts following KO loss to Dominick Reyes at UFC Boston
Chris Taylor - October 18, 2019
Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman moved up to light heavyweight to challenge undefeated contender Dominick Reyes in tonight’s UFC Boson main event. Weidman (14-5 MMA) entered tonight’s event headliner looking to rebound this after suffering a knockout loss to Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza in his most recent effort at UFC 230.
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.
Breaking! Greg Hardy vs. Ben Sosoli fight officially ruled a no-contest
Christopher Taylor - October 18, 2019
Tonight’s heavyweight bout between former NFL player Greg Hardy and promotional newcomer Ben Sosoli has officially been ruled a no-contest. The controversial contest was initially ruled a unanimous decision victory (29-28 x3) for ‘The Prince of War’, however that ruling has quickly been changed by the commission.
Pros react after Dominick Reyes KO's Chris Weidman at UFC Boston
Chris Taylor - October 18, 2019
Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman moved up to light heavyweight to take on perennial contender Dominick Reyes in tonight’s UFC Boston headliner. Chris Weidman (14-4 MMA) entered tonight’s UFC Boston main event looking for a fresh start.
UFC Boston Results: Dominick Reyes KO's Chris Weidman (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - October 18, 2019
Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman makes the jump to light heavyweight to take on perennial contender Dominick Reyes in tonight’s UFC Boston headliner. Chris Weidman (14-4 MMA) will enter tonight’s UFC Boston main event looking for a fresh start.
Pros react to Jeremy Stephens vs. Yair Rodriguez at UFC Boston
Chris Taylor - October 18, 2019
A key featherweight bout between perennial division contenders Jeremy Stephens and Yair Rodriguez co-headlined tonight’s UFC Boston event. The pair had squared off last month at UFC Mexico, but the bout was called off just seconds after the contest started due to an accidental eye poke that ultimately prevented Stephens from being able to continue.
Pros react to Greg Hardy defeating Ben Sosoli at UFC Boston
Chris Taylor - October 18, 2019
A heavyweight bout between Greg Hardy and Ben Sosoli took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC Boston event. Greg Hardy (5-1 MMA) entered the fight on a two-fight win streak, this after scoring back-to-back first round TKO victories over opponents Juan Adams and Dmitry Smolyakov.
UFC Boston Results: Greg Hardy defeats Ben Sosoli
Chris Taylor - October 18, 2019
A heavyweight bout between Greg Hardy and Ben Sosoli takes place on the main card of tonight’s UFC Boston event. Hardy (5-1 MMA) is coming off back-to-back first round TKO victories over opponents Juan Adams and Dmitry Smolyakov.