UFC News
Gilbert Burns wants Conor McGregor booted from UFC rankings
Tom Taylor - June 22, 2020
Top UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns wants former two-division champ Conor McGregor bounced from the official UFC rankings. McGregor, who previously held the UFC featherweight and lightweight titles, is riding a first-round TKO win over the ever dangerous Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, and is currently ranked No. 4 in the lightweight division. He was also very recently ranked on the fringes of the welterweight division.
Dana White says Anthony Johnson 'sort of disappeared' following initial return plans
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 22, 2020
If you’re looking forward to the return of Anthony Johnson, Dana White’s update isn’t so encouraging. Back in the summer of 2019, it was revealed that “Rumble” planned to make a comeback in the UFC heavyweight division. “Rumble” was shooting for a date in March but we’re now in mid-2020 and Johnson still hasn’t stepped back inside the Octagon.
UFC on ESPN 12: Poirier vs. Hooker official fight card
Tom Taylor - June 22, 2020
This Saturday, the UFC will return to our screens for the fourth consecutive week in a row with the under-the-radar UFC on ESPN 12 card at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas. UFC on ESPN 12 will be headlined by a lightweight showdown between top-10 contenders Dan Hooker and Dustin Poirier. For Hooker, this bout will mark an opportunity to build on the momentum of three straight victories: a knockout of James Vick, and a pair of decision triumphs over Al Iaquinta and Paul Felder.
Dustin Poirier responds to fans downplaying Dan Hooker
Tom Taylor - June 22, 2020
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier is less than a week out from a high profile scrap with Dan Hooker, and many fans are very confident he’ll win. Poirier himself, however, sees Hooker as a dangerous test, and doesn’t like the fact that some fans are downplaying the challenge at hand.
Bobby Green threatens to slap James Vick after Twitter callout
Tom Taylor - June 22, 2020
UFC lightweight veteran Bobby Green has found himself in the crosshairs of James Vick, and seems to be more than willing to accept the matchup. Green returned to the Octagon at UFC on ESPN 11 last weekend, picking up a decision win over Clay Guida. Shortly after the fight concluded, Vick took to Twitter to call for a fight with Green.
Alexander Volkov issues statement after loss to Curtis Blaydes
Tom Taylor - June 22, 2020
Top-10 UFC heavyweight contender Alexander Volkov has released a statement after his lopsided loss to Curtis Blaydes in the UFC on ESPN 11 main event on Saturday night. Volkov, who is the former Bellator heavyweight champion, had no answer for Blaydes’ takedowns and top control in the fight, losing a unanimous decision after five grueling rounds.
Video | Dana White releases epic preview for UFC 251 on Fight Island
Natasha Hooper - June 22, 2020
UFC President Dana White has revealed an epic trailer for the eagerly anticipated UFC 251 card on Fight Island. So PUMPED for fight island!!!! #yasisland #InAbuDhabi @VisitAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/u7psP0DlV7
Dana White responds to Henry Cejudo's calls for featherweight title shot
Tom Taylor - June 22, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo has recently been calling for a featherweight title shot. UFC President Dana White isn’t interested. Cejudo, who previously held the UFC bantamweight and featherweight straps, retired last month after a TKO victory over Dominick Cruz.
Dana White defends Max Rohskopf’s decision to stop fighting: “Who the f**k is anybody to judge him on that?”
Natasha Hooper - June 22, 2020
UFC President Dana White has defended Max Rohskopf’s decision to give up during his debut at UFC on ESPN 11. The lightweight newcomer made his first Octagon appearance on 20 June against Austin Hubbard. The fight didn’t go according to plan for Rohskopf as he came out fast but failed to secure any submission attempts. His opponent used a barrage of strikes to push forward which resulted in Rohskopf heading back to his corner with blood streaming down his face. The 25-year old told his team he could not continue, but his chief cornerman Robert Drysdale tried to convince him otherwise. Rohskopf stuck to his guns and the referee Mark Smith ultimately waved the fight off. Austin Hubbard walked away with the second-round TKO win by retirement.
Paulo Costa reacts after Jon Jones leaks private messages on social media
Christopher Taylor - June 21, 2020
Jon Jones took aim at top middleweight contender Paulo Costa shortly following the conclusion of last night’s UFC on ESPN 11 event. ‘Bones’, who recently vacated his UFC light heavyweight title due to contract issues and a bitter feud with Dana White, went on Twitter where he shared a snapshot of some direct message between he and ‘The Eraser’.
UFC on ESPN 11 Fighter Salaries: Jim Miller takes home top payout
Chris Taylor - June 21, 2020
Lightweight veteran Jim Miller (32 -14 MMA) took home the top payout from Saturday night’s UFC on ESPN 11 event in Las Vegas. Miller had kicked off the evenings main card against surging prospect Roosevelt Roberts, who he quickly defeated by way of first round armbar (see that here).
Robert Drysdale releases statement following controversial stoppage in Max Rohskopf fight
Adam Martin - June 21, 2020
Former UFC light heavyweight Robert Drysdale released a video statement following the controversial stoppage in the Max Rohskopf fight at UFC on ESPN 11. Drysdale came under heavy criticism from fans and media after he wouldn’t stop the fight between Rohskopf and Austin Hubbard, which kicked off Saturday’s event. After a competitive first round, Rohskopf — who took the fight on extremely short notice — began to tire badly in the second round and started to get teed off on by Hubbard. Instead of going out for the third round, Rohskopf decided to retire on the stood instead. However, Drysdale tried his absolute best to change his fighter’s mind before the TKO stoppage.