UFC News
Manager sees two key areas where Justin Gaethje can beat Tony Ferguson
Tom Taylor - April 23, 2020
Ali Abdelaziz sees two key areas where his client Justin Gaethje can beat Tony Ferguson in their UFC 249 interim title fight. First, Abdelaziz believes Gaethje’s wrestling could pose problems for Ferguson, who has struggled with high-level wrestlers like Kevin Lee before.
Eddie Alvarez and Michael Chandler pitched promotions about potential trilogy in 2018
Mike Pendleton - April 23, 2020
Eddie Alvarez and Michael Chandler had two classic fights during their time with Bellator MMA and while there has always been chatter of a trilogy, those hopes were ended when Alvarez went to the UFC and then later moved on to ONE Championship. As he was approaching free agency after his UFC run, Alvarez considered running it back with Chandler and recently revealed that both he and Chandler pitched the fight to other promotions.
Tyron Woodley trashes "lil prostitute" Dan Hooker for loyalty to Israel Adesanya
Tom Taylor - April 23, 2020
Tyron Woodley started the week in a heated war of words with UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya, and is ending it bt jawing back-and-forth with Adesanya’s friend and training partner Dan Hooker. Not long after Woodley and Adesanya started skirmishing on Twitter, Hooker joined the fracas.
Jon Anik sets odds for UFC 249 happening on May 9
Tom Taylor - April 23, 2020
UFC play-by-play man Jon Anik is very confident the promotion will be able to go ahead with the planned UFC 249 card on May 9. Anik, who is a proud “degenerate gambler,” even set the odds for the card happening at a solid 9/10.
VIDEO | Joe Rogan makes his first ever UFC appearance
Tom Taylor - April 23, 2020
Today, Joe Rogan is as much a part of big UFC cards as the Octagon itself. Way back in 1997 when he debuted with the promotion, however, he was an unfamiliar face to many fight fans. The UFC recently released footage of the first time Rogan ever appeared on a UFC broadcast, and it’s a trip. See it below.
Justin Gaethje on fighting in the UFC: “I’ve made a choice to die and if someone’s going to save me from that, it’s going to be Trevor"
Harry Kettle - April 23, 2020
UFC lightweight Justin Gaethje has admitted that if anyone is going to prevent him from dying in the Octagon, it’ll be his head coach Trevor Wittman. Gaethje is known for being a bit of a wild man in his style and how he puts people away when he’s fighting. Thankfully for him, his last three wins have seen him escape relatively unscathed – but that isn’t always guaranteed to happen.
Halle Berry reveals she “broke some bones” while taking real kicks from Valentina Shevchenko
Natasha Hooper - April 23, 2020
Hollywood star and MMA fan Halle Berry admitted she “broke some bones” taking real kicks from Valentina Shevchenko. Berry made her directorial debut in the film “Bruised” which is expected to be released later this year. The movie follows the story of Jackie “Justice”, a disgraced MMA fighter who returns to fighting in an attempt to conquer her own demons and become the mother her child deserves.
Justin Gaethje on defeating Tony Ferguson: “It won’t mean I’m a world champion in the UFC”
Natasha Hooper - April 23, 2020
If Justin Gaethje beats Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, he will earn the interim lightweight title. However, in the eyes of “The Highlight,” that won’t make him a true champion. President Dana White scrapped the plans for UFC 249 on April 18, and pushed it back to May 9. The main event was supposed to feature Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson, but the lightweight champion ultimately withdrew over the constant changes associated with the pandemic.
Paulo Costa says USADA and the New York State Athletic Commission are on his "blacklist"
Cole Shelton - April 22, 2020
Paulo Costa is not a fan of the New York State Athletic Commission and USADA and says he won’t be fighting in New York anytime soon. Back at UFC 212 and 217, Costa got in trouble by the commission and USADA as his doctor gave him an IV to help him after his weight cut. The doctor was suspended and fined, which Costa believes was the wrong decision.
Who has the best chance to end Stipe Miocic's reign?
Cole Shelton - April 22, 2020
Stipe Miocic reclaimed his heavyweight belt back in August with a fourth-round TKO victory over Daniel Cormier in their highly anticipated rematch. The Cleveland native holds the record for most UFC heavyweight title defenses. For many, they believe Miocic is the heavyweight GOAT. But, his first fight with Cormier proved he is beatable, as he was quickly knocked out by ‘DC’ in the opening round. Yet, the champ is very well-rounded with his wrestling and striking. So, who has the best chance of ending his reign once again?
Chael Sonnen believes Israel Adesanya would “whip” Jon Jones in a potential fight
Cole Shelton - April 22, 2020
Chael Sonnen believes Israel Adesanya would beat Jon Jones rather easily if they were to fight. Adesanya and Jones have been taking shots at one another for months now. “The Last Stylebender” has said the fight will happen in 2021 at the Raiders stadium in Las Vegas.
Al Iaquinta reveals ideal next opponent and timeframe for return
Natasha Hooper - April 22, 2020
Top-ranked lightweight, Al Iaquinta has given a timeframe and ideal opponent for his next UFC appearance. Despite being in lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, the New-York native is keeping busy. He is ready to get back to business and is even willing to fight on Dana White’s proposed Fight Island.
Lyman Good already in talks about UFC return after beating coronavirus
Adam Martin - April 22, 2020
UFC welterweight Lyman Good says he’s already in talks with the promotion’s matchmakers about a return to the Octagon after recently beating coronavirus. Good became the first UFC fighter to publicly confirm he caught the coronavirus, joining other MMA fighters like Erick Silva and Roger Gracie among those who have confirmed they have had the virus. Like Silva and Gracie, Good had a rough go of the virus, but like Silva and Gracie, he has beaten the coronavirus and has now tested negative for it.
Ray Borg regrets promising to retire if he missed weight again
Tom Taylor - April 22, 2020
Last April, after missing weight for a bantamweight fight with Casey Kenny, Ray Borg vowed to retire if he ever missed his mark on the scale again. He admits he regrets making that promise.
Israel Adesanya trashes "Catholic school girl" Jon Jones
Tom Taylor - April 22, 2020
It’s no secret that UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya is not a fan of the promotion’s light heavyweight champ, Jon Jones. During a recent appearance on The Luke Thomas Show, Adesanya once again let loose on his light heavyweight rival. This time around, Adesanya accused Jones of being fake: acting one way on camera, and another when the cameras aren’t rolling.
Tyron Woodley and Israel Adesanya continue to trade barbs, Dan Hooker chimes in
Tom Taylor - April 22, 2020
The ongoing feud between UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya and former welterweight champ Tyron Woodley isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. The pair first got heated when Woodley suggested he was interested in moving up to middleweight to fight Adesanya. Adesanya then responded, and they’ve been going back-and-forth ever since.
Frank Trigg: "There's no way" to make fights safe during pandemic
Tom Taylor - April 22, 2020
Former UFC star and current MMA referee Frank Trigg doesn’t think there’s any way for fights to be promoted safely during the coronavirus pandemic. Trigg weighed in on the topic in a recent interview with MMA Junkie Radio.
Chael Sonnen believes Jon Jones is embracing being a "scumbag"
Harry Kettle - April 22, 2020
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has gone in hard on his former opponent Jon Jones following his recent arrest, labeling him a “scumbag”. Sonnen has never exactly been one to bite his tongue, and in the midst of the current pandemic, many bored fight fans will be relieved to see “The Bad Guy” doing what he does best: going after controversial UFC stars.