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Photo | Mike Perry gets a new tattoo, pledges his life to girlfriend Latory Gonzalez
Adam D Martin - October 4, 2020
UFC welterweight fan favorite Mike Perry got a new tattoo on the inside of his lips and pledged his life to his girlfriend Latory Gonzalez. The always-controversial Perry posted a photo of his new tattoo in a new Instagram post, and fans are torn on it. Check out the new tattoo below and make your own judgment.
Holly Holm shares her thoughts on a potential UFC rematch with Germaine de Randamie
Adam D Martin - October 4, 2020
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm shared her thoughts on a potential rematch with long-time rival Germaine de Randamie. Holm and de Randamie first met back at UFC 208 in February 2017 for the inaugural UFC women’s featherweight title. In what was one of the most controversial fights of that year, de Randamie won the title after a foul-marred point-fighting battle that saw her win a controversial unanimous decision. Nearly four years later and there is now a chance we could see these two rivals fight again, only this time the fight would be at bantamweight.
Matt Brown calls out Carlos Condit, ‘The Natural Born Killer’ responds
Adam D Martin - October 4, 2020
UFC welterweight veteran Matt Brown called out Carlos Condit following his win over Court McGee at UFC Fight Island 4 and Condit responded. Condit snapped a five-fight losing skid with a unanimous decision win over McGee on Saturday night. After suffering through the worst losing stretch of his legendary MMA career, Condit turned back the clock with a fantastic performance against McGee that saw him outstrike his opponent and get back into the win column for the first time since 2015.
UFC Fight Island 4 Bonuses: Germaine de Randamie pockets 50k for her first career submission
Adam D Martin - October 4, 2020
UFC women’s bantamweight contender Germaine de Randamie was one of four fighters who picked up $50,000 bonuses following UFC Fight Island 4. The UFC announced the traditional post-fight bonuses following the event. De Randamie, who picked up the first submission win of her MMA career when she tapped out Julianna Pena with a third-round guillotine choke, picked up $50k for her incredible finish. At age 36, de Randamie proved that she is still improving. It’s the second bonus of de Randamie’s UFC career, having previously won a bonus in 2016 for her TKO win over Anna Elmose.
Julianna Pena reacts following submission loss to Germaine de Randamie at UFC Fight Island 4
Chris Taylor - October 3, 2020
Julianna Pena was hoping to solidify herself as a top bantamweight contender by scoring a win over Germaine de Randamie this evening at UFC Fight Island 4. Pena (9-4 MMA) was returning to action for the first time in over a year at tonight’s UFC Fight Island 4 event. In her most recent effort in July of 2019, Pena scored a unanimous decision victory over Nicco Montano.
Photo | Court McGee suffered a nasty broken nose in loss to Carlos Condit at UFC Fight Island 4
Chris Taylor - October 3, 2020
A welterweight scrap between veteran fighters Carlos Condit and Court McGee served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC Fight Island 4 prelims. The UFC’s former interim welterweight champion, Condit (31-13 MMA), had entered tonight’s fight with McGee in hopes of snapping a five-fight losing skid. ‘The Natural Born Killers’ had not scored a win since defeating Thiago Alves way back in May of 2015.
Pros react after Holly Holm defeats Irene Aldana at UFC Fight Island 4
Chris Taylor - October 3, 2020
A key women’s bantamweight bout between Holly Holm and Irene Aldana headlined tonight’s UFC Fight Island 4 event in Abu Dhabi. The UFC’s former women’s bantamweight champion, Holm (13-5 MMA), had entered tonight’s contest looking to build off the momentum from her unanimous decision victory over Raquel Pennington back in January.
UFC Fight Island 4 Results: Holly Holm dominates Irene Aldana
Chris Taylor - October 3, 2020
A key women’s bantamweight bout between Holly Holm and Irene Aldana headlines tonight’s UFC Fight Island 4 event in Abu Dhabi. The UFC’s former women’s bantamweight champion, Holm (13-5 MMA), will enter tonight’s contest looking to build off the momentum from her unanimous decision victory over Raquel Pennington in January.
Pros react after Carlos Condit defeats Court McGee at UFC Fight Island 4
Chris Taylor - October 3, 2020
A welterweight scrap between veteran fighters Carlos Condit and Court McGee served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC Fight Island 4 prelims. The UFC’s former interim welterweight champion, Condit (30-13 MMA), had entered tonight’s fight with McGee in hopes of snapping a five-fight losing skid. ‘The Natural Born Killers’ most recent win came against Thiago Alves way back in May of 2015.
UFC Fight Island 4 Results: Carlos Condit defeats Court McGee (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 3, 2020
A welterweight scrap between veteran fighters Carlos Condit and Court McGee serves as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC Fight Island 4 prelims. The UFC’s former interim welterweight champion, Condit (30-13 MMA), enters tonight’s fight with McGee in hopes of snapping a five-fight losing skid. ‘The Natural Born Killer’s’ most recent win came against Thiago Alves way back in May of 2015.
Colby Covington blasts the "Slime of Hollywood" and "Woke Sports" for their vile takes on Social Media
Chris Taylor - October 3, 2020
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington lashed out at the “Slime of Hollywood” and “Woke Sports” today for their vile takes against US President Donald Trump. Earlier this week the United States President announced that he and his wife had contracted the dreaded Coronavirus. That revelation spawned mixed reactions from folks on social media, some going as far to suggest the Donald Trump deserved to catch the virus for originally downplaying the disease.
UFC Fight Island 4: 'Holm vs Aldana' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 3, 2020
The Octagon remains on Fight Island for tonight’s UFC on ESPN event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Holly Holm vs. Irene Aldana. The UFC’s former women’s bantamweight champion, Holm (13-5 MMA), will enter tonight’s contest looking to build off the momentum from her unanimous decision victory over Raquel Pennington in January.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shares his take on what should be next for rising UFC star Khamzat Chimaev
Chris Taylor - October 2, 2020
Reigning and undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov recently shared his thoughts on rising star Khamzat Chimaev. The surging welterweight and middleweight contender, Chimaev (9-0 MMA), has seen a meteoric rise to fame following his three stoppage victories in just over two month’s while competing under the UFC banner.
Israel Adesanya responds to callouts from former middleweight champ Chris Weidman
Chris Taylor - October 2, 2020
Reigning and undefeated middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has responded to the recent callouts from former division title holder Chris Weidman. Ever since ‘Stylebender’ defeated the previously unbeaten Paulo Costa at last weekend’s UFC 253 event, ‘The All American’ has been doing his best to justify a title shot.
Colby Covington tells Khamzat Chimaev to get some ranked wins then "come see me"
Cole Shelton - October 2, 2020
Colby Covington has sent a message to Khamzat Chimaev. Chimaev has been the talk of the town ever since his debut on Fight Island in July. He had two fights in 10 days with two stoppage wins. He then knocked out Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas 11 a card Covington headlined against Tyron Woodley.
Chris Weidman says Israel Adesanya is just another Anderson Silva without the black belt
Adam Martin - October 2, 2020
Chris Weidman took another shot at Israel Adesanya, suggesting the UFC middleweight champion is just another Anderson Silva without the black belt. Weidman, the former UFC middleweight champion, joined the long list of fighters to take a shot at Adesanya in the wake of his stunning TKO win over Paulo Costa at UFC 253. Weidman recently said that he believes he would “ragdoll” Adesanya with his wrestling if they fight and he also said he believes Adesanya is a “tailor-made matchup” for him.
Dana White says Jon Jones vs. Israel Adesanya is "the fight to make"
Cole Shelton - October 2, 2020
UFC president Dana White appears to like the idea of Jon Jones fighting Israel Adesanya. Over the past couple of days, Jones and Adesanya have trashed each other on social media. It caught the attention of the MMA world with many calling for the fight to happen next. So, for White, he says that fight is the fight to make.
Holly Holm lays out plans to retire with title
Tom Taylor - October 2, 2020
Holly Holm hopes to retire with the UFC women’s bantamweight championship once again wrapped around her waist. Holm captured the UFC bantamweight title in 2015 by knocking out the formerly unbeaten Ronda Rousey in one of the biggest upsets in MMA history. She then surrendered the title in her first defense, succumbing to a fifth-round rear-naked choke courtesy of Miesha Tate.