UFC News
Anti-masker Bryce Mitchell says masks should be optional: “I’m just asking to get our freedoms back”
Adam Martin - November 1, 2020
UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell used his post-fight interview at UFC Vegas 12 to go on a rant against masks, saying they should be optional. Mitchell, one of the most promising young fighters in the UFC featherweight division, picked up a unanimous decision win over Andre Fili at UFC Vegas 12. Mitchell improved to a perfect 14-0 with the win over Fili and he’s now 5-0 since joining the UFC roster a few years ago. Mitchell was the No. 15 ranked featherweight heading into the fight and “Thug Nasty” will surely get a matchup against a ranked opponent following the impressive win over Fili on Saturday night. As far as his talent in the cage goes, there’s no denying it.
Floyd Mayweather says he's done boxing boxers, but open to exhibition fights with MMA fighters
Adam D Martin - November 1, 2020
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather says he’s done boxing against other boxers, but he is open to doing exhibition fights with MMA fighters. Mayweather retired from boxing for good following his 10th-round TKO win over Conor McGregor in August 2017, a victory that propelled him to a pristine 50-0 mark in the boxing ring. In the three years since then, Mayweather has teased a comeback to the boxing ring, and most of the time he has name-dropped MMA fighters such as McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Jorge Masvidal, whoever the biggest star in MMA is at the time.
Yoel Romero reacts after Israel Adesanya suggests that he “ruined” their fight at UFC 248
Adam D Martin - November 1, 2020
UFC middleweight Yoel Romero reacted after champion Israel Adesanya recently suggested that he “ruined” their fight at UFC 248. Adesanya won a unanimous decision over Romero back at UFC 248 in March in one of the most disappointing title fights of the year. Heading into the contest, fans and media were excited about the prospects of the powerful and explosive KO artist Romero going up against the skills of Adesanya. However, the fight turned out to be a total dud as neither man wanted to engage, with Adesanya edging out a lackluster decision for the win.
Kevin Holland calls out Mike Perry: "Let's scrap"
Adam D Martin - November 1, 2020
UFC middleweight contender Kevin Holland called out Mike Perry following his first-round submission win over Charlie Ontiveros on Saturday. Holland picked up his fourth straight win since the UFC restarted following the coronavirus pandemic in May as he finished Ontiveros in the first round. He also holds notably recent victories over Darren Stewart, Joaquin Buckley, and Anthony Hernandez. Overall, Holland is now 7-2 in the UFC since joining the promotion in August 2018. He has quickly become a fan favorite both for his impressive performances inside the cage and his trash talking.
Video | Tony Ferguson trolls Khabib Nurmagomedov on Halloween evening
Adam D Martin - November 1, 2020
UFC lightweight contender Tony Ferguson trolled his rival Khabib Nurmagomedov on Halloween evening by sending him a funny video on Twitter. Ferguson vs. Nurmagomedov is the fight that got away for UFC fans. The promotion tried to book this fight five times in the past but the bout was ‘cursed’ and never came to be. It’s unfortunate because for many years both Ferguson and Nurmagomedov were two of the top lightweights in the sport and this was the fight that everyone wanted to see. But in 2020, it seems like we may have missed the boat on this potential dream matchup as Nurmagomedov recently announced that he is stepping away from the sport of MMA.
Greg Hardy sends a message to the UFC heavyweight division following TKO win over Maurice Greene
Adam D Martin - November 1, 2020
Greg Hardy sent a message to the UFC heavyweight division following his second-round TKO win over Maurice Greene at UFC Vegas 12. Hardy dominated Greene in the first round and then put him away in the second round with strikes to pick up his fourth UFC victory. Hardy is now 4-2, 1 NC overall in the UFC since making his promotional debut in January 2019 with a DQ loss to Allen Crowder. The former NFL star is now riding a two-fight win streak over Greene and Yorgan De Castro as he moves up the ladder. He also has UFC wins over Juan Adams and Dmitry Smolyakov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov sends “absolute legend” Anderson Silva a message following UFC Vegas 12
Adam D Martin - November 1, 2020
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov sent “absolute legend” Anderson Silva a message following his knockout loss at UFC Vegas 12. Silva was knocked out in the fourth round by Uriah Hall in a back-and-forth fight that marked the official end of Silva’s UFC career. At 45 years old, UFC president Dana White confirmed the world’s leading MMA promotion won’t be offering “The Spider” another fight. There’s a chance that Silva could fully retire from MMA, but at this point, he’s still leaving the door open to a return. But as far as the UFC goes, Silva’s run in the Octagon is over.
Conor McGregor shares some advice for Anderson Silva, encourages 'The Spider' to keep going
Christopher Taylor - October 31, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor shared some advice to Anderson Silva following his loss to Uriah Hall this evening. The former UFC middleweight kingpin, Silva (34-11 MMA), returned to the Octagon in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Vegas 12 event with hopes of snapping his current two-fight losing skid. Standing in the way of ‘The Spider’ was veteran middleweight Uriah Hall.
Dana White on Anderson Silva: "I shouldn’t have let him fight this fight tonight"
Chris Taylor - October 31, 2020
If Anderson Silva wants to continue on with his MMA career he will have to do so outside of the Octagon according to Dana White. The former middleweight kingpin, Silva, squared off with Uriah Hall in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Vegas 12 event.
Israel Adesanya will move up to light heavyweight to challenge Jan Blachowicz
Chris Taylor - October 31, 2020
UFC President Dana White broke some huge news regarding Israel Adesanya at tonight’s UFC Vegas 12 post-fight press conference. According to the brash UFC boss, ‘Stylebender’ will be moving up a weight class for his next Octagon appearance, this when he meets reigning light heavyweight kingpin Jan Blachowicz.
UFC Vegas 12 Bonus Report: Alexander Hernandez among four fighters to take home an extra $50k
Chris Taylor - October 31, 2020
The Octagon returned to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 12, an 11-bout fight card headlined by Anderson Silva vs. Uriah Hall. The former middleweight kingpin, Silva (34-11 MMA), was returning to action for the first time since UFC 237 in May of 2019, where he suffered a TKO loss to Jared Cannonier. ‘The Spider’ had gone just 1-4 over his past five Octagon appearances ahead of tonight’s event and had already confirmed that tonight’s bout would serve as his final fight with the UFC.
Anderson Silva reacts following TKO loss to Uriah Hall at UFC Vegas 12
Chris Taylor - October 31, 2020
UFC legend Anderson Silva stepped into the Octagon for the final time on Halloween evening for a middleweight bout with Uriah Hall. Silva (34-10 MMA), the oldest fighter on the UFC roster at 45 years of age, has struggled in the latter stages of his legendary career.