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Mike Perry calls out Mickey Gall, and Gall says he wants the fight
Adam D Martin - August 4, 2019
UFC welterweight contender Mike Perry called out Mickey Gall following Gall’s decision win over Salim Touahri at UFC on ESPN 5. Here’s what “Platinum” had to say to Gall on Twitter:
Kamaru Usman pokes fun at Colby Covington over post-fight interview
Adam D Martin - August 4, 2019
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington got into a heated argument at the post-fight show following UFC on ESPN 5. Covington defeated Robbie Lawler in the main event to secure the next title shot at Usman later this year. The trash talking between the two went on for a while and they nearly came to blows during the interview before UFC security stepped in and producers ended the segment.
VIDEO | Colby Covington takes phone call from President Trump
Adam D Martin - August 4, 2019
Colby Covington took a phone call from President Donald Trump following his unanimous decision win over Robbie Lawler at UFC on ESPN 5. Watch the video below, which the UFC’s Twitter account posted. Earlier in the day, Trump had sent out a Tweet to Covington wishing him good luck in the fight, which he won via lopsided unanimous decision after five hard-fought rounds.
Daniel Cormier heaps praise at Colby Covington for performance against Robbie Lawler
Adam D Martin - August 4, 2019
Count UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier among the fans of Colby Covington’s performance on Saturday afternoon against Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC on ESPN 5. One of the most respected fighters in the game, Cormier took to his social media to praise Covington for the ridiculous pace he set for 25 minutes in the cage against Lawler. Covington won the fight via lopsided unanimous decision.
Robbie Lawler reacts following loss to Colby Covington at UFC Newark
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler suffered a lopsided decision loss to Colby Covington in tonight’s UFC Newark main event. ‘Ruthless’ just never seemed comfortable inside the cage this evening, much in part to the fact that Covington kept a ridiculous pace and utilized constant forward pressure.
VIDEO | Cain Velasquez shines in pro wrestling debut at AAA Triplemania XXVll
Christopher Taylor - August 3, 2019
Former UFC Heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez made his pro wrestling debut at Lucha Libre AAA’s TripleMania card tonight in Mexico City. In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Velasquez discussed his move to pro wrestling.
Georges St-Pierre says the competition part of his life 'is over'
Cole Shelton - August 3, 2019
Georges St-Pierre announced his retirement from MMA earlier this year. But, as many MMA retirements go, fighters often return. Soon after he announced his retirement, it was reported lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov had a ‘GSP’ clause in his contract. And, the Canadian had expressed interest in that fight, as well, but the UFC did not. They did not want to risk the former welterweight and middleweight champion winning the title and then retiring again.
VIDEO | Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman get heated during UFC Post-Fight Show
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Colby Covington will receive the next welterweight title shot against Kamaru Usman following his dominant win over Robbie Lawler at UFC Newark. Covington smothered ‘Ruthless’ with strikes and takedowns for twenty-five straight minutes on route to a lopsided unanimous decision victory.
Matt Hughes responds to Colby Covington following post-fight comments
Christopher Taylor - August 3, 2019
UFC legend Matt Hughes has responded to the comments made by Colby Covington during his post-fight interview with Jon Anik. After his dominant decision victory over Hughes’ former teammate Robbie Lawler, Covington took to the mic where he delivered the following controversial comments.
Photo | Robbie Lawler busted up following fight with Colby Covington
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Robbie Lawler suffered his third straight loss in the headliner of today’s UFC Newark event against Colby Covington. The former UFC welterweight kingpin, Lawler, was dominated by Covington in all five rounds, resulting in a lopsided unanimous decision setback.
Ben Askren issues an apology to the UFC and Fight Fans
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Had Ben Askren defeated Jorge Masvidal at last month’s UFC 239 event, it was expected that ‘Funky’ would be the next man to challenge Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title. Unfortunately for fans of Askren, things did not go according to plan in his fight with ‘Gamebred’.
Colby Covington makes controversial comments about UFC legend Matt Hughes
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Colby Covington (15-1 MMA) put on arguably the best performance of his career in tonight’s UFC Newark headliner against Robbie Lawler. ‘Chaos’ was able to dominate the former welterweight kingpin by utilizing a ton of pressure and volume mixed in with some timely takedowns.
UFC Newark Results: Colby Covington defeats Robbie Lawler (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Today’s UFC Newark event is headlined by a key welterweight fight featuring Colby Covington taking on Robbie Lawler. The promotions former interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington (14-1 MMA), returns to action for the first time since defeating Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision at UFC 225 in June of 2018.
Donald Trump sends Colby Covington a message prior to fight with Robbie Lawler
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Donald Trump is pulling for Colby Covington to emerge victorious in tonight’s UFC Newark main event against Robbie Lawler. The United States of America President, Trump, has been a fan of Colby’s ever since Covington brought his UFC interim welterweight title to The White House.
Ben Askren and Demian Maia verbally agree to fight at UFC Singapore
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Perennial UFC welterweight contenders Ben Askren and Demian Maia have verbally agreed to meet at October’s UFC Singapore event. The former Bellator and ONE champion, Askren (19-1 MMA), took to Twitter where he asked the Brazilian submission specialist if he was “in” for an October 26 showdown in Singapore.
Colby Covington claims the Kawa brothers are trying to turn Jorge Masvidal against him
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2019
Colby Covington is a longtime friend and training partner of fellow welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal. ‘Chaos’ will square off with former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler in today’s UFC Newark main event, and will be awarded a title shot should he prove victorious.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar may have been paid much more than first reported
Chris Taylor - August 2, 2019
It appears that former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar may have been getting paid much more than was first reported for his time with the promotion. Due to the UFC’s current legal battles with a plethora of former fighters, new information is leaking out in the form of court documents. Some of the promotions best kept secrets are coming to surface and the most recent reveals a pay scheme used to compensate one of the sport’s highest drawing athletes in Brock Lesnar.
Jon Anik responds to accusations of biased commentary against Cris Cyborg
Christopher Taylor - August 2, 2019
Jon Anik has issued a statement following fan criticism of biased commentary in the UFC 240 co-main event between Cris Cyborg and Felicia Spencer. In what was likely the final fight of her UFC career, Cris Cyborg defeated Felicia Spencer via unanimous decision. While it was a gutsy performance from the Canadian, there was no doubt that the Brazilian legend had done enough to get the judges decision.