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Colby Covington reacts after Tyron Woodley sports “Make Racists Fade Again” hat at UFC Vegas 11 presser
Adam D Martin - September 18, 2020
UFC welterweight Colby Covington reacted after Tyron Woodley sported a “Make Racists Fade Again” hat at the UFC Vegas 11 presser. Covington and Woodley were set to be the stars of the press conference and had been advertised as such all week long, but the UFC chose to bring in several undercard fighters instead such as Khamzat Chimaev, Donald Cerrone, and Niko Price to be the faces of the presser instead. Covington and Woodley did eventually show up, but it wasn’t for the back-and-forth type of press conference that most expected it to be.
Dana White explains why Michael Chandler got the call for UFC 254 instead of Tony Ferguson
Christopher Taylor - September 17, 2020
Dana White announced some huge news for UFC 254 earlier today, but it did not involve former interim lightweight title holder Tony Ferguson. Instead the brash UFC boss confirmed that the promotion had come to terms with coveted free agent Michael Chandler, who will now serve as the back-up for October’s Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje lightweight title fight.
Michael Chandler planning to prove he's "the best 155er in the world" by signing with UFC
Cole Shelton - September 17, 2020
Michael Chandler is planning to prove to the world he is the best lightweight after signing with the UFC. Chandler is a three-time Bellator lightweight champion, and after knocking out Benson Henderson in his most recent effort, became a free agent. He was arguably the biggest MMA free agent in quite some time. On Thursday it was announced he has signed with the UFC. He will also serve as the backup fighter for UFC 254.
Kevin Lee shares interesting theory on why the UFC signed free agent Michael Chandler
Adam Martin - September 17, 2020
UFC lightweight contender Kevin Lee shared an interesting theory on why the UFC signed prized free agent fighter Michael Chandler to a deal. UFC president Dana White announced on Thursday that his organization signed the former Bellator lightweight champion Chandler to a free agent contract and he will be the official backup for the UFC 254 lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Michael Chandler. It was massive news that got the entire MMA world talking, particularly about the part seeing Chandler potentially getting a title shot.
Israel Adesanya becomes first MMA fighter to be sponsored by Puma
Adam Martin - September 17, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has become the first MMA fighter to be sponsored by the athletic apparel company Puma. Adesanya is one of the biggest names in the world of MMA and is one of the best fighters on the planet right now. He recently became a cover athlete for the EA Sports UFC 4 video game and at UFC 253 next Saturday on Fight Island, Adesanya takes on rival Paulo Costa for the UFC middleweight title. It’s a good time to be Adesanya, and the good times keep continuing as he has now signed a lucrative deal with Puma.
Colby Covington reveals his lone concern for UFC Vegas 11 main event with Tyron Woodley
Cole Shelton - September 17, 2020
Colby Covington doesn’t seem too worried about Tyron Woodley’s skillset ahead of their grudge match on Saturday night. In the main event of UFC Vegas 11, Covington and Woodley will finally share the Octagon after years of trash-talking. Although many wanted this fight to happen while Woodley was the champion, at least the fight will happen. When it does, Covington is a sizeable favorite as opposed to the underdog he would’ve been.
Israel Adesanya claims UFC 253 opponent Paulo Costa is the dirtiest fighter in MMA
Adam Martin - September 17, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says that his upcoming opponent at UFC 253, Paulo Costa, is the dirtiest fighter in MMA. Adesanya and Costa do not like each other and next Saturday at UFC 253 on Fight Island both men will finally get the chance to rip each other’s head off when they square off in the main event for the UFC middleweight title. The two rivals have been connected to a fight for the better part of a year now and UFC 253 is expected to be a massive event for the promotion, with UFC president Dana White calling it “Fight of the Year.”
Andre Ewell is looking to return to his "old ways and be dominant" against Irwin Rivera
Cole Shelton - September 17, 2020
Andre Ewell is looking to get his first Octagon finish this Saturday night at UFC Vegas 11 when he battles Irwin Rivera. When this fight was announced, many fans were confused by the matchup given Ewell is near the rankings while Rivera is just 1-1 in the UFC. Yet, for Ewell, he believes this is a good matchup for him as he returns from a broken arm and reveals he was offered Cody Stamann earlier this year but wasn’t cleared to fight.
Michel Pereira says he wants to slap Colby Covington in the face: "He's such a disrespectful guy"
Adam Martin - September 17, 2020
UFC welterweight standout Michel Pereira says he wants to slap Colby Covington in the face because “he’s such a disrespectful guy.” Pereira is one of the most exciting up-and-coming welterweights in the UFC and he is coming off of a third-round submission win over Zelim Imadaev in his last fight. After the fight, Pereira called out several superstar fighters including Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz. You can now add Covington to the list, as the Brazilian is not a fan of “Chaos.”
Dana White says Donald Cerrone "needs to win badly" at UFC Vegas 11
Adam Martin - September 17, 2020
UFC president Dana White says that aging warrior Donald Cerrone “needs to win badly” when he takes on Niko Price at UFC Vegas 11. Cerrone is one of the greatest fighters of all time and is a surefire UFC Hall of Famer when it’s all said and done. Just last year he was on a three-fight win streak against Al Iaquinta, Alexander Hernandez, and Mike Perry, but ever since then it’s been a tough go for “Cowboy.” Cerrone has lost his last four fights in a row against Anthony Pettis, Conor McGregor, Justin Gaethje, and Tony Ferguson, leading some to suggest he should retire.
Jan Blachowicz already has his first title defense planned if he beats Dominick Reyes at UFC 253
Tom Taylor - September 17, 2020
Jan Blachowicz already knows who he wants to defend the light heavyweight title against first, assuming he beats Dominick Reyes at UFC 253. Blachowicz and Reyes will battle for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title in the co-main event of UFC 253, which is scheduled for September 26 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The division’s throne was left vacant after Jon Jones, the long-time champion, decided to move up to the heavyweight division.
Patricio Pitbull reacts to Michael Chandler's UFC move
Adam Martin - September 17, 2020
Bellator double champion Patricio Pitbull reacted to the news that his long-time rival Michael Chandler has signed with the UFC. On Thursday, UFC president Dana White announced that Chandler has signed with the world’s leading MMA promotion and he will serve as the backup to the UFC 254 lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje. Fans, media, and fellow fighters took to social media right away to talk about the big move.
Breaking: UFC signs Michael Chandler, former Bellator champ to serve as backup for UFC 254 main event
Tom Taylor - September 17, 2020
Former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler has officially signed with the UFC, and has already been tapped as an understudy for the UFC 254 main event. UFC 254 will be headlined by a lightweight title fight between undefeated champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim champion Justin Gaethje. Should either man fail to make it into the cage, Chandler will be called upon to replace them.
Donald Cerrone dismisses retirement talk ahead of UFC Vegas 11 bout with Niko Price
Tom Taylor - September 17, 2020
Donald Cerrone has no plans to hang up the gloves ahead of his fight with Niko Price, which goes down at UFC Vegas 11 this Saturday. Cerrone will enter the fight with Price on a four-fight skid, having come up short against Tony Ferguson, Justin Gaethje, Conor McGregor and Anthony Pettis in his most recent trips to the Octagon.
Mirsad Bektic gets short-notice opponent for UFC Vegas 11 as Damon Jackson returns to the Octagon
Adam Martin - September 17, 2020
UFC featherweight Mirsad Bektic thankfully got a short-notice opponent for UFC Vegas 11 as Damon Jackson returns to the Octagon. Bektic was supposed to fight Eduardo Garagorri, but a cornerman for Garagorri tested positive for Garagorri tested positive for COVID-19 and the fighter was removed from the card out of caution. With Garagorri out, Bektic now takes on Jackson at this Saturday’s UFC Vegas 11 event. Bloody Canvas first broke the news of the fight.
Marion Reneau injured, Sijara Eubanks steps up on short notice for UFC 253 fight with Ketlen Vieira
Harry Kettle - September 17, 2020
Sijara Eubanks is set to step in and fight Ketlen Vieira on short notice after Marion Reneau pulled out of their upcoming showdown, ESPN reports. Eubanks is set to get back into the cage just two weeks after her unanimous decision win over Julia Avila last weekend, and if she’s able to get the win over Vieira, she’ll be taking her winning streak up to three.
Khamzat Chimaev, Gerald Meerschaert involved in verbal altercation ahead of fight
Tom Taylor - September 17, 2020
Khamzat Chimaev and Gerald Meerschaert were involved in a verbal altercation ahead of their fight this Saturday on the UFC Vegas 11 main card. Chimaev claims he crossed paths with Meerschaert in Las Vegas this week, and decided to give his foe a scolding for some of his recent comments.
Pro fighters make their picks for Colby Covington vs. Tyron Woodley
Cole Shelton - September 17, 2020
In the main event of UFC Vegas 11, Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley will finally be sharing the Octagon. Heading into the fight, Covington is a -350 favorite while the former champion is a +265 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The majority believe Covington’s pace will be too much for Woodley and he will get his hand raised.