MMA News
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.”
Tony Ferguson sends a message to Dana White, pleads for the UFC to save Dustin Poirier fight
Natasha Hooper - September 14, 2020
Tony Ferguson is calling on UFC president Dana White to give the fans what they deserve and save his Dustin Poirier fight. Ferguson appeared to be in good spirits last week despite losing out on a potential fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 254. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported that his opponent was headed back to his home in Louisiana after negotiations for his fight with Ferguson had fallen through.
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 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.
Former UFC title challenger, WSOF champ Jon Fitch announces retirement after Bellator 246 loss
Tom Taylor - September 13, 2020
Former UFC welterweight title challenger and World Series of Fighting welterweight champion Jon Fitch has retired from MMA. Fitch, 42, competed in his final fight at Bellator 246 on Saturday, losing to Neiman Gracie by submission. Post-fight, he announced his decision to hang up the gloves.
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.
Bellator 246: 'Archuleta vs. Mix' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - September 12, 2020
A new bantamweight champion will be crowned in tonight’s Bellator 246 main event when Juan Archuleta squares off with Patchy Mix for the promotions vacant 135-pound strap. In the co-main event of the evening, former WSOF champion Jon Fitch will collide with Neiman Gracie in a key welterweight battle.
UFC Vegas 10: 'Waterson vs. Hill' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - September 12, 2020
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 10 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by strawweights Michelle Waterson and Angela Hill. The former Invicta Atomweight champion, Waterson (17-8 MMA), will enter tonight’s fight looking to rebound after suffering back-to-back decision losses to Carla Esparza and Joanna Jedrzejczyk. ‘The Karate Hottie’ earned her most recent Octagon victory in March of 2019 when she defeated Karolina Kowalkiewicz.
Conor McGregor issues statement vigorously denying recent sexual assault allegations
Chris Taylor - September 12, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor was taken into custody by police in Corsica earlier this week following allegations of “attempted sexual assault and sexual exhibition.” According to a statement released by the local authorities in France (courtesy of AFP News), McGregor was interviewed and then released by police, this following indecent exposure allegations made against the former UFC champion.
Report | Conor McGregor arrested in Corsica for alleged indecent exposure
Chris Taylor - September 12, 2020
Recently retired former UFC champion Conor McGregor has been arrested for alleged indecent exposure according to multiple reports. The Irish star has been in the French region of Corsica with his fiancee Dee Devlin.
Michael Bisping responds after Mike Dolce suggests Matt Schnell collapsed on the scale due to incompetence and torture
Chris Taylor - September 11, 2020
Michael Bisping had some comments for Mike Dolce after the nutritionist suggested that Matt Schnell had collapsed on the UFC scale due to incompetence and torture. Earlier today news broke the scheduled UFC Vegas 10 featured preliminary bout between Matt Schnell and Tyson Nam had been cancelled. According to UFC officials, Schnell had been struggling with his weigh cut and eventually collapsed while taking to the scale.
Tony Ferguson appears to be in good spirits despite losing out on Dustin Poirier fight at UFC 254
Chris Taylor - September 11, 2020
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson appears to be in good spirits despite losing out on a potential fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 254. Earlier this week ESPN‘s Ariel Helwani reported that Dustin Poirier was headed back to his home in Louisiana after negotiations for a fight with ‘El Cucuy’ had fallen through.
Kurt Angle believes there is only one fight to bring Brock Lesnar back to the UFC
Chris Taylor - September 11, 2020
Brock Lesnar is no longer under contract with World Wrestling Entertainment and thus rumors of a potential return to the UFC have started swirling. The former UFC heavyweight champion, Lesnar (5-3 MMA, 1 no-contest), has not competed inside of the Octagon since UFC 200 in July of 2016. That evening in Las Vegas ‘The Beast’ squared off with knockout artist Mark Hunt and wound up emerging victorious by way of unanimous decision.
Bellator 245 Results: Phil Davis defeats Lyoto Machida (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 11, 2020
Light heavyweight veterans Lyoto Machida and Phil Davis will square off for a second time in the headliner of tonight’s Bellator 245 event. The pair first met back in August of 2013 while under the UFC banner, with Davis emerging victorious by way of unanimous decision.
Dustin Poirier not closing the door on potential fight with Tony Ferguson
Tom Taylor - September 11, 2020
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier is not closing the door on a potential fight with Tony Ferguson. Poirier and Ferguson were linked to a fight at UFC 254 on October 24 or 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, multiple UFC stars to appear at reception with Donald Trump
Tom Taylor - September 11, 2020
UFC President Dana White and a host of the promotion’s top fighters are set to appear at a reception with United States President Donald Trump. The reception, hosted by Keystone Corp., will feature not only White, but UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington, interim UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, and former bantamweight and flyweight champion Henry Cejudo. Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. will also be in attendance.