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Pros react to Cris Cyborg defeating Felicia Spencer at UFC 240
Natasha Hooper - July 27, 2019
Tonight at UFC 240, Felicia Spencer put her undefeated record on the line against UFC veteran Cris Cyborg. Former featherweight champion (20-2-0) Cris Cyborg returned to the octagon for the first time since being defeated in December 2018 at UFC 232. The reigning two-division champ, Amanda Nunes KO’d Cyborg during the first round of that contest. UFC 232 was only the second time Cyborg has lost in her 14 year career as a professional fighter.
UFC 240 Results: Cris Cyborg defeats Felicia Spencer (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Tonight’s UFC 240 event is co-headlined by a women’s featherweight bout featuring former division champion Cris Cyborg taking on Canada’s Felicia Spencer. Cris Cyborg will be fighting for the first time since suffering a brutal knockout loss to Amanda Nunes at December’s UFC 232 event in Los Angeles.
Conor McGregor issues a strong reaction to Max Holloway's arrival at UFC 240
Christopher Taylor - July 27, 2019
Conor McGregor was disturbed after viewing Max Holloway’s arrival at tonight’s UFC 240 event in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The UFC’s reigning featherweight champion, Holloway, will put his belt on the line against former lightweight title holder Frankie Edgar in tonight’s main event.
VIDEO | Max Holloway looks off upon arrival at UFC 240
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Max Holloway will put his featherweight title on the line later this evening against Frankie Edgar in the main event of UFC 240. ‘Blessed’ has dominated the division since 2017, scoring TKO victories over Brian Ortega Anthony Pettis and Jose Aldo (x2).
Jon Jones reacts after being confronted by 'coward' Corey Anderson
Christopher Taylor - July 27, 2019
Current UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was confronted by Corey Anderson earlier today during an autograph signing in New Jersey. Anderson along with some of his friends decided to crash Jones’ meet and greet, a move that did not sit well with ‘Bones’.
UFC 240 Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Stay glued to this page for all of tonight’s UFC 240 Results. The event, which takes place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is headlined by a featherweight title fight between Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar. ‘Blessed’ returns to action for the first time since having his thirteen-fight win streak snapped by Dustin Poirier at April’s UFC 236 event in Atlanta.
Dana White comments after witnessing videos of alleged Jon Jones strip club incident
Adam Martin - July 27, 2019
UFC president Dana White has commented on the alleged Jon Jones strip club incident after viewing video footage of it, and he believes that the UFC light heavyweight champion’s legal outlook looks positive in his favor. Speaking to TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter, White said that he’s seen videos of the alleged incident, and he believes Jones is in a good spot going forward with his legal matters.
Corey Anderson reacts following confrontation with Jon Jones
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Perennial light heavyweight contender Corey Anderson is making a strong effort to obtain a title fight with current division kingpin Jon Jones. Earlier today in New Jersey, Corey Anderson and some friends crashed a Jon Jones autograph signing and began to heckle the reigning light heavyweight champion.
Tyron Woodley and Dillon Danis engage in heated social media exchange
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley got into a heated exchange with Bellator’s Dillon Danis last night on Twitter. It all started after photos surfaced of Woodley hanging out with Jorge Masvidal. ‘Gamebred’ had infamously knocked out T-Wood’s longtime friend and training partner Ben Askren earlier this month at UFC 239.
VIDEO | Corey Anderson confronts Jon Jones at autograph signing in New Jersey
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Current UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones was confronted by surging division contender Corey Anderson during an autograph signing this afternoon in New Jersey. As seen in the video below courtesy of ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, Anderson and some friends decided to crash Jones’ autograph signing.
Man jailed for using photo of Cody Garbrandt on Tinder in Catfish Scam
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
A Welsh supermarket worker has been jailed after using a photo of former UFC champ Cody Garbrandt in a Tinder catfish scam. According to police reports obtained by MMAJunkie, 30-year-old Paul Davies used a photo of Cody Garbrandt as his Tinder profile under a phony name, Aaron Edwards, this while posing as a successful businessman who worked as a regional manager for Audi and lived in a sweet penthouse apartment.
Michael Bisping says Jorge Masvidal isn't scared to fight Leon Edwards
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 27, 2019
Michael Bisping doesn’t believe Jorge Masvidal is ducking Leon Edwards in fear. The consensus on a potential welterweight clash between Masvidal and Edwards appears to be split. One side believes that the bout makes sense as the two were involved in a backstage incident back in March that saw Masvidal lay hands on Edwards, causing a cut under his eye. The other side believes that Masvidal’s stock has soared beyond the grudge match and he should be fighting for the 170-pound gold next.
Tyron Woodley goes off on Colby Covington over recent Twitter post
Chris Taylor - July 26, 2019
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley was not impressed with Colby Covington’s attempt at humor from earlier this evening. ‘Chaos’ had recently taken to Twitter where he shared the following photo of Jorge Masvidal and Tyron Woodley, this while tagging Ben Askren with the suggestion ‘I think we need new best friends‘.
Colby Covington to Ben Askren: I think we need new best friends
Christopher Taylor - July 26, 2019
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington believes he and Ben Askren need to find some ‘new best friends’. Covington recently took to Twitter where he shared the following photo of Jorge Masvidal and Tyron Woodley.
BJ Penn reacts to Nik Lentz booking, hopes to fight at Madison Square Garden
Chris Taylor - July 26, 2019
Former two division UFC champion BJ Penn has verbally agreed to fight Nik Lentz in a lightweight bout. Dana White announced the news earlier today during an interview with TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter.
Dillon Danis questions Tyron Woodley's loyalty after posing for photo with Jorge Masvidal
Cole Shelton - July 26, 2019
Dillon Danis has taken a shot at Tyron Woodley for hanging out and taking a picture with Jorge Masvidal. The former welterweight champion is good friends and training partners with Ben Askren, who “Gamebred” knocked out at UFC 239. It was a vicious knee that resulted in “Funky” being out cold for quite a while. There was also an intense lead up to the fight where Masvidal said he wanted to end the Askren bloodline. Jorge also that he planned on breaking Ben’s face.
Alex Volkanovski details insane journey he made to be UFC 240 backup fighter
Tom Taylor - July 26, 2019
Australian featherweight contender Alex Volkanovski is in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for UFC 240, and is prepared to spring in to action in the event that Max Holloway or Frankie Edgar is unable to compete in the main event. In the end, both Holloway and Edgar made weight, which means Volkanovski won’t get a short-notice title shot due to a weigh-in blunder — although it’s still possible some other disaster could render his services necessary.
UFC 240 | Geoff Neal believes Niko Price bout will be 'Fight of the Night'
Cole Shelton - July 26, 2019
Geoff Neal did not expect to wait this long in between fights, but he is excited with the way things worked out. The Texan will now fight on the main card of UFC 240 against Niko Price in a fight that promises to deliver. “It is really cool. Everyone knows it will be a really fun fight,” Neal said to BJPENN.com. “This is the type of fight that I like to see, so I know fans will love to see. Just a great matchup.”