UFC News
Dan Hooker blasts Max Rohskopf for quitting in fight with Austin Hubbard
Adam D Martin - June 21, 2020
UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker blasted Max Rohskopf for quitting in his fight against Austin Hubbard at Saturday night’s UFC on ESPN 11 card in Vegas. Rohskopf called for a rare self-stoppage after the second round of his fight against Hubbard, which was also Rohskopf’s UFC debut and a fight the newcomer took on just five days’ notice. The young fighter was seen in his corner telling his coach Robert Drysdale nine times that he wanted to stop the fight, but his corner continued to try and encourage him to fight. Ultimately, the fight was waved off due to TKO (retirement) on the advice of the doctor in a stoppage that left fans, media, and fighters divided.
Dana White was not overly impressed by Curtis Blaydes' performance against Alexander Volkov
Adam D Martin - June 21, 2020
UFC president Dana White criticized heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes for his performance during his victory over Alexander Volkov at UFC on ESPN 11. Blaydes was able to win a unanimous decision with scores of 49-46, 48-47 and 48-46 over Volkov as he used his wrestling to take his opponent down at will and control him on the mat. However, Blaydes was not able to get the finish despite having so much top control time on the mat, and not only that but he looked exhausted in the last two rounds. Despite some scares late in the fight, he was still able to get his hand raised.
Dana White confirms Adesanya vs. Costa and Miocic vs. Cormier 3: “The fights we have lined up for summer are just awesome!”
Adam D Martin - June 21, 2020
UFC president Dana White confirmed Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3 as well as a middleweight title fight between Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa. The UFC has a number of high-profile fights lined up this summer, including Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns headlining UFC 251 on Fight Island in July, plus a really exciting middleweight fight between rivals Darren Till and Robert Whittaker planned for later this summer. The UFC intends on holding four shows at Fight Island in July before heading back to the UFC Apex in its home base of Las Vegas, Nevada, in August.
Robert Drysdale explains decision to try and keep Max Rohskopf fighting after he requested to stop
Adam D Martin - June 21, 2020
Robert Drysdale, the lead cornermen for UFC lightweight newcomer Max Rohskopf, explained his decision to ignore his fighter’s call to stop the fight. Drysdale, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and a former light heavyweight in the UFC, was Rohskopf’s lead corner for his UFC debut fight against Austin Hubbard at UFC on ESPN 11. Rohskopf was a perfect 5-0 on the regional scene with all five of his wins coming by way of submission, and he was the betting favorite coming into the fight with the three-fight UFC vet Hubbard despite taking the bout on just five days’ notice.
Jon Jones shares direct messages from apologetic "b*tch" Paulo Costa
Christopher Taylor - June 21, 2020
Reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones buried top middleweight contender Paulo Costa this evening on social media. ‘Bones’ took to Twitter shortly following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC on ESPN 11 event where he shared the following direct messages sent to him by ‘The Eraser’.
Dana White reacts to Max Rohskopf's decision to stop fighting in UFC debut
Chris Taylor - June 20, 2020
UFC President Dana White has shared his thoughts on Max Rohskopf’s decision to stop fighting at UFC on ESPN 11. The lightweight prospect, Rohskopf (5-1 MMA) was making his Octagon debut against Austin Hubbard on just ten days notice at tonight’s event.
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones responds to callout from Mike Tyson: "I'm listening Mike Tyson"
Chris Taylor - June 20, 2020
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has issued a response to what appears to be a challenge from Boxing legend Mike Tyson. Tyson had recently shared his thoughts regarding the ongoing pay disputes between the UFC and star fighters Jon Jones and Jorge Masvidal.
Pros react to Curtis Blaydes defeating Alexander Volkov at UFC on ESPN 11
Chris Taylor - June 20, 2020
A key heavyweight bout between perennial contenders Curtis Blaydes and Alexander Volkov headlined tonight’s UFC on ESPN 11 event. Blaydes (13-2 MMA) had entered tonight’s contest on a three-fight win streak, his latest being a second-round TKO victory over former champion Junior dos Santos. Both of Blaydes two career losses have come against top division contender Francis Ngannou.
Pros react after Josh Emmett defeats Shane Brugos in thrilling war at UFC on ESPN 11
Chris Taylor - June 20, 2020
A key featherweight bout between Josh Emmett and Shane Burgos served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC on ESPN 11 event in Las Vegas. Emmett (15-2 MMA) had entered tonight’s contest on a two-fight win streak, this after scoring stoppage victories over Michael Johnson and Mirsad Bektic in his most recent Octagon appearances.
UFC on ESPN 11 Results: Josh Emmett defeats Shane Burgos (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 20, 2020
A key featherweight bout between Josh Emmett and Shane Burgos serves as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC on ESPN 11 event in Las Vegas. Emmett (15-2 MMA) enters tonight’s contest on a two-fight win streak, this after scoring stoppage victories over Michael Johnson and Mirsad Bektic in his most recent Octagon appearances.
Mike Tyson: "Jon Jones got to fight me if he wants to make some super money"
Chris Taylor - June 20, 2020
Boxing legend Mike Tyson has shared his thoughts regarding the ongoing pay disputes between the UFC and star fighters Jon Jones and Jorge Masvidal. ‘Bones’ and ‘Gamebred’ both recently requested to be released by the UFC, this following failed negotiations with the promotion.
UFC newcomer Max Rohskopf calls off his fight after corner refuses to do so
Chris Taylor - June 20, 2020
Max Rohskopf made his Octagon debut against Austin Hubbard at tonight’s UFC on ESPN 11 event in Las Vegas. The previously undefeated lightweight prospect, Rohskopf (5-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC), had taken tonight’s fight with Hubbard on just ten days notice.