UFC News
Henry Cejudo vs Jose Aldo targeted as UFC 250 main event
Harry Kettle - January 17, 2020
Combate is reporting that the UFC is aiming to book Henry Cejudo vs Jose Aldo for the Bantamweight Championship as the main event of UFC 250. The landmark show is scheduled to take place on May 9 in Sao Paolo, and while there could always be more title fights added into the mix, UFC seems to be putting their trust in Cejudo and Aldo to deliver a stellar main event in front of the Brazilian fans.
Tyron Woodley vs. Leon Edwards made official for UFC London
Harry Kettle - January 17, 2020
ESPN is reporting that Tyron Woodley vs Leon Edwards has been made official as the main event of UFC London on March 21. The bout has been rumored to be taking place on the card for weeks now, with both men noting that they’re more than ready to step up and take on the challenge.
Darren Till expected to return at UFC 248 in place of Robert Whittaker
Natasha Hooper - January 16, 2020
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till is expected to return at March’s UFC 248 in place of Robert Whittaker. Whittaker decided to withdraw from his slated bout with Jared Cannonier earlier this week, citing personal reasons for his removal.
Robert Whittaker issues statement after pulling out of UFC 248 bout with Jared Cannonier
Harry Kettle - January 16, 2020
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has released a statement after he was forced to pullout of his slated UFC 248 bout with Jared Cannonier due to personal reasons. The bout was supposed to mark Whittaker’s first since surrendering his middleweight title to Israel Adesanya at UFC 243 this past October.
Donald Cerrone says he'll grant Conor McGregor an immediate rematch after he wins at UFC 246
Cole Shelton - January 16, 2020
Donald Cerrone believes UFC 246 will not be the last time he fights Conor McGregor. “Cowboy” has been wanting this McGregor fight for years now, as he even asked to fill in at UFC 196 when the Irishman needed an opponent. Ultimately, Nate Diaz got that fight and then a subsequent rematch which resulted in massive paydays for both men.
Jorge Masvidal believes potential Conor McGregor scrap would be 'one of the biggest fights in history'
Cole Shelton - January 16, 2020
Jorge Masvidal thinks a fight with Conor McGregor would do big business. The two fighters have been linked to a potential fight for quite some time with UFC president, Dana White even saying Masvidal is too big for McGregor.
Dana White leaks opening video for UFC 246 pay-per-view
Thomas Taylor - January 16, 2020
On Saturday night, the UFC will return to our screens with stacked UFC 246 card. The main card, which will air on pay-per-view, will be topped by a welterweight scrap between former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor and record-collecting finisher Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Big pay-per-view cards like UFC 246 are usually opened up by special introductory videos highlighting the stars of the event. Ordinarily, these videos are not available until fight night, but UFC President Dana White is so excited about the video for the UFC 246 main card that he decided to leak it early.
Kamaru Usman trashes the BMF belt
Tom Taylor - January 16, 2020
On Thursday, UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman was asked if he has any interest in fighting for the BMF title that Jorge Masvidal won by defeating Nate Diaz in November. To say the undisputed champ is not interested in the BMF belt would be putting it gently.
Jorge Masvidal confirms he's willing to defend BMF title, but wants 'creative' stakes
Tom Taylor - January 16, 2020
The recent BMF title fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz was supposed to be a one-off, but ever since Masvidal claimed the BMF belt for himself, it’s looked increasingly likely that the title will be up for grabs again in the future. Speaking to the media ahead of Saturday’s UFC 246 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Masvidal confirmed that he would be willing to lay his BMF title on the line in a future fight, but only if the stakes are right.
VIDEO | UFC's Jorge Masvidal unveils new mezcal brand
Tom Taylor - January 16, 2020
Conor McGregor is no longer the only UFC fighter with his own brand of liquor. On Thursday, top UFC welterweight contender and BMF champ Jorge Masvidal unveiled his new mezcal brand. Masvidal’s mezcal brand is called “El Recuerdo,” which means “memory” in Spanish. See the official release video for this new brand below:
Miesha Tate on Conor McGregor: 'This is exactly how he needs to handle his comeback'
Mike Pendleton - January 16, 2020
A different sounding version of Conor McGregor has appeared in the lead-up to his fight against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone at UFC 246, and that version was on full display during Wednesday’s pre-fight press conference. McGregor did not come into the press conference with a ton of trash talk or animosity towards Cerrone, instead he chose to pay respect to his upcoming opponent and credit him for becoming a family man and his activity inside the Octagon. This version of McGregor’s persona has caught the attention of many, including former UFC women’s bantamweight champion, Miesha Tate.
Conor McGregor says Kamaru Usman has a 'sniff the jockstrap style'
Adam Martin - January 16, 2020
UFC superstar Conor McGregor was asked if a fight against Jorge Masvidal or Kamaru Usman interests him more, and his answer was interesting, to say the least. McGregor and Donald Cerrone took part in the UFC 246 pre-fight press conference on Wednesday in Las Vegas ahead of their big fight this Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in downtown Vegas. It’s expected to be a huge pay-per-view for the UFC.
UFC 246: Three fights to watch outside of the main event
Mike Pendleton - January 16, 2020
While all eyes are currently on the UFC 246 main event, which pits the returning Conor McGregor against Donald Cerrone, there are other fights on the stacked January 18 card that should definitely not be missed. Here are three fights to watch outside of the main event.
Dana White updates on potential Amanda Nunes vs. Claressa Shields fight
Mike Pendleton - January 16, 2020
During his sit-down interview with Aaron Bronsteter of TSN, UFC President Dana White hit on a wide range of topics, and brought some more attention to a possible crossover fight. There have recently been talks of a potential fight between boxing world champion Claressa Shields and reigning UFC bantamweight and featherweight champion Amanda Nunes, and White isn’t hiding his plans for a fight between the two. When asked for an update on a potential fight between Nunes and Shields, White told Bronsteter that it’s not hard to figure out what’s going on between all parties involved and he believes the best opponent for each fighter is the other.
VIDEO | Reporter shot down for asking Conor McGregor about sexual assault allegations
Adam Martin - January 16, 2020
A reporter was shot down by UFC president Dana White when he asked Conor McGregor about the sexual assault allegations he’s facing. Morgan Campbell of the New York Times got a chance to ask McGregor about the sexual assault allegations that the Times previously reported on. Here’s how the exchange went down (h/t prime fedor on Twitter).
Referee, judges assigned for UFC 246 main event
Tom Taylor - January 16, 2020
On Saturday night in Las Vegas, in the main event of UFC 246, Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone will collide in what promises to be one of the biggest fights of the year. The judges and referee for this blockbuster McGregor vs. Cerrone fight have now been assigned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (h/t MMA Fighting).
Dana White calls UFC-Reebok deal a 'home run'
Mike Pendleton - January 16, 2020
Back in 2014 the UFC signed a six-year outfitting deal with Reebok to become the official apparel sponsor of the UFC, and that deal has not gone well in the eyes of many fans and fighters. When fighters could represent their own sponsors, they had more opportunities to make money, but since the Reebok deal was signed, fighters are not allowed to represent additional sponsors. Reebok also pays most fighters much less than they would be paid by their own, individual sponsors.
Donald Cerrone responds to claims that he chokes in big fights
Tom Taylor - January 16, 2020
Donald Cerrone has won a lot of fights during his time in the UFC. More than anyone, in fact. That being said, he’s come up short in a few big fights, which has led some fans to suggest he cracks under pressure. Speaking at a Wednesday press conference ahead of his UFC 246-headlining fight with Conor McGregor, Cerrone addressed these concerns.