MMA News
New details emerge in Conor McGregor's case as witnesses step up to provide details
Cole Shelton - September 14, 2020
Witnesses have stepped up to provide details in Conor McGregor’s latest arrest. McGregor was arrested but was released without being charged earlier this week after he allegedly flashed a young woman. A witness revealed McGregor did in fact do just that with his bodyguards by his side.
What's next for Michelle Waterson and Angela Hill after UFC Vegas 10?
Cole Shelton - September 14, 2020
In the main event of UFC Vegas 10, Michelle Waterson and Angela Hill were looking to snap their losing streaks and get back into contention at strawweight. The two were originally slated to be the co-headliner. Yet, just a week out from the event, they were promoted to the headliner status and agreed to the bout being five rounds as well. The fight was a competitive one and when it went to the scorecards, many were torn on who won. Just like fans on Twitter, the judges were split as Waterson got her hand raised by split decision.
Dana White confirms he’s had discussions with lightweight free agent Michael Chandler
Harry Kettle - September 14, 2020
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that he has held talks with popular free agent Michael Chandler. Fans and media members alike have been speculating over the future of Chandler after it was confirmed he’d be moving into free agency following his last Bellator fight.
Tyron Woodley forecasts violent end to Colby Covington fight
Tom Taylor - September 14, 2020
Tyron Woodley envisions a violent end to his fight with Colby Covington, which headlines the UFC Vegas 11 card in this Saturday night. Woodley, the former UFC welterweight champion, has had a heated rivalry with Covington since the start of his title reign. More than a year after he surrendered the belt to Kamaru Usman, that rivalry with Covington is still festering, and the pair will finally settle it this Saturday.
Scott Coker confirms he has reached out Brock Lesnar's management: "This is a great opportunity"
Adam Martin - September 14, 2020
Bellator president Scott Coker confirmed he has reached out to the management of Brock Lesnar, saying it would be a “great opportunity.” Reports recently came out saying that Lesnar, the former UFC heavyweight champion, is a free agent after his contract with the WWE expired and he could be considering offers to return to MMA. UFC president Dana White has already said he’s interested in a Lesnar vs. Jon Jones fight, and Coker has said he is interested in a Lesnar vs. Fedor Emelianenko fight, so it will be interesting to see where Lesnar ends up next should he indeed make a comeback.
Photos | Nick Diaz in phenomenal shape ahead of planned return
Tom Taylor - September 14, 2020
Former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz is seemingly in incredible shape ahead of his planned return to the UFC’s Octagon in 2021. The elder Diaz brother recently laid out plans for his first fight in close to five years, even undertaking a test fight camp and weight cut in anticipation of that return. While some members of the MMA community doubt that he’ll follow through on this plan, he certainly seems to be in top shape.
Artem Lobov booked for return to MMA
Tom Taylor - September 14, 2020
After a brief stint as a bare-knuckle fighter, Artem Lobov has been booked for a return to mixed martial arts competition. Lobov, 34, spent his last three fights in the BKFC ring, picking up a pair of close decision wins over Jason Knight and Paulie Malignaggi before succumbing to strikes in a rematch with Knight in his third and final BKFC bout.
Tyron Woodley explains why Nick Diaz deserves a Hall of Fame spot
Tom Taylor - September 14, 2020
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley believes that Nick Diaz deserves a place in the UFC Hall of Fame. The elder Diaz brother recently laid out plans for a comeback, executing a practice weight cut in anticipation of a fight in early 2021. Woodley, who takes on Colby Covington in the main event of UFC Vegas 11 this weekend, weighed in on Diaz’s potential comeback during an appearance on The Hollywood Beatdown on TMZ Sports.
Dana White praises UFC fighters for performances during pandemic: "They're special athletes"
Adam Martin - September 14, 2020
UFC president Dana White praised the promotion’s fighters collectively for their incredible performances during the COVID-19 era. The UFC was forced to take a coronavirus-induced layoff from March to May, but since the Octagon has returned, the fighters have been putting on incredible fights for the fans. Even though fans haven’t actually been inside the venues, the UFC show has gone on without a hitch as the fighters have stepped up with some very memorable fights.
"Crushed" Conor McGregor says he "can't go on like this" in deleted Tweets
Tom Taylor - September 14, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor, who is currently being investigated amid sexual assault allegations, claims he “can’t go on like this.” Last weekend McGregor was detained in Corsica, an island territory of France, after allegedly exposing himself to a woman. After being interviewed by local authorities, he was released from custody without being charged. However, the case is ongoing.
Dustin Poirier reacts to negotiation assist from Tony Ferguson
Tom Taylor - September 14, 2020
Dustin Poirier has responded after his prospective foe Tony Ferguson urged Dana White to open his checkbook and make their fight happen. For many weeks, Poirier and Ferguson were linked to a fight at UFC 254 on October 24. Regrettably, the matchup fell through when Poirier and the UFC couldn’t agree on the size of his prize.
Paulo Costa receives a visit from USADA ahead of UFC 253
Natasha Hooper - September 14, 2020
Paulo Costa received a surprise visit from the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) ahead of his UFC 253 title fight. On September 26, “Borrachinha” will collide against the reigning middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. The Brazilian title challenger’s ripped physique has been the target of some of Adesanya’s trash talk, as the champ accused him of being “juiced up to the f*cking gills.”
Video | President Trump endorses Colby Covington ahead of UFC Vegas 11
Harry Kettle - September 14, 2020
President Donald Trump has given Colby Covington his official endorsement ahead of his fight against Tyron Woodley this weekend. Covington is set to finally lock horns with Woodley after years of the two rivals going back and forth at one other – whether it be on social media or in interviews. Covington is attempting to bounce back from his Welterweight Championship defeat to Kamaru Usman whereas Woodley has suffered back-to-back defeats against Usman and the new number one contender Gilbert Burns.
UFC "working on" strawweight title fight between Weili Zhang and Rose Namajunas
Tom Taylor - September 13, 2020
The UFC is working on a strawweight title fight between reigning champion Weili Zhang and the division’s former champion, Rose Namajunas, per the promotion’s president Dana White. White was asked what’s next for Zhang at the conclusion of Saturday’s UFC Vegas 10 card, which was headlined by a clash of ranked strawweights in Michelle Waterson and Angela Hill.
Dana White: Dustin Poirier off the table, Tony Ferguson will be booked for "another fight"
Tom Taylor - September 13, 2020
UFC President Dana White says that his promotion has given up on a widely rumored lightweight fight between former interim champs Dustin Poirier and Tony Ferguson. Poirier and Ferguson were linked to a fight at UFC 254 on October 24 for many weeks. Regrettably, this dynamite lightweight matchup hit a snag this week, when news surfaced that Poirier and the UFC could not come to an agreement on terms for the bout.
Dana White calls UFC Vegas 10 referee blunder "the worst I've ever seen"
Tom Taylor - September 13, 2020
UFC President Dana White wasn’t impressed by a perceived refereeing blunder in a UFC Vegas 10 light heavyweight fight between Ed Herman and Mike Rodriguez. Mid-way through the fight, Herman appeared to be dropped by a groin shot, and was given some time to recover by the referee. However, an instant replay of the sequence seemed to show that it was a body shot that caused Herman to double-over, not a groin shot. Nonetheless, Herman was given several minutes to recover, and ultimately ended up winning the fight by submission in the third round.
Dana White comments on sexual assault allegations against Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - September 13, 2020
On Saturday night, UFC President Dana White commented on the recent allegations of sexual assault against former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor. Over the weekend, McGregor was detained in the French region of Corsica after being accused of sexual assault and indecent exposure. After being interviewed by local officials, the Irishman was released without being charged. His legal team and management have both released statements vehemently denying the accusations against him.
Michelle Waterson wants to "get to the belt as fast as possible" after UFC Vegas 10
Tom Taylor - September 13, 2020
Michelle Waterson hopes to earn a title shot as quickly as possible after her win over Angela Hill at UFC Vegas 10 on Saturday night. Waterson and Hill battled for five rounds in the card’s main event, with the former ultimately winning a split decision. The win separated Waterson from back-to-back decision losses to former UFC strawweight champions Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Carla Esparza, and reestablished her as one of the top fighters in the division.