UFC News
Cung Le is pushing for better fighter pay, believes Jon Jones and Conor McGregor can help
Tom Taylor - June 16, 2020
Cung Le is one of the UFC’s most vocal and dedicated critics. Le, who previously competed in the UFC middleweight division and held the Strikeforce middleweight title, is currently involved in an anti-trust lawsuit against the UFC, and is never afraid to share his thoughts on the promotion’s business practices.
Chael Sonnen suggests three "farewell fights" for Anderson Silva
Tom Taylor - June 16, 2020
Chael Sonnen has three fights in mind for his former foe Anderson Silva. Silva, who is now 45 years old, is in the final chapter of his illustrious MMA career. That being said, UFC President Dana White has openly stated that he’s not sure how to proceed in terms of matchmaking for the aging legend.
Justin Gaethje explains how he would knock Conor McGregor out in potential fight
Tom Taylor - June 16, 2020
UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje believes he would knock Conor McGregor out if they ever meet in the Octagon. Gaethje is currently looking forward to a fight with undisputed lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, but there’s been ample discussion surrounding a fight between him and the former champion McGregor.
UFC on ESPN 10 medical suspensions: Calvillo, Vettori require MRIs
Tom Taylor - June 16, 2020
The medical suspensions for last Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 10 card are in, and main event winner Cynthia Calvillo could be out for awhile. Calvillo defeated No. 1-ranked UFC flyweight contender Jessica Eye by unanimous decision in the UFC on ESPN 10 headliner. Despite the decisive nature of her win, she must have a shoulder MRI and consult a sports medicine doctor if she wants to compete again before December 11.
Glover Teixeira explains why he should fight Jan Blachowicz for the UFC’s vacant light heavyweight title
Harry Kettle - June 16, 2020
UFC veteran Glover Teixeira has explained why he believes he should fight Jan Blachowicz for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Teixeira is coming off of what is easily one of the most impressive wins of his career, as he was able to finish top contender Anthony Smith last month to take his current win streak to four. With his last defeat coming back in July 2018, many believe he’s now a viable contender for a shot at the belt.
Tito Ortiz believes he was left off the white privilege list from birth
Harry Kettle - June 16, 2020
MMA veteran Tito Ortiz continues to cause a stir on social media, this time due to some comments regarding white privilege. Ortiz, who has won five of his last six fights, has been incredibly outspoken regarding the current state of the world — from the government to COVID-19 to the Black Lives Matter movement and beyond.
Coach John Kavanagh reveals the first thing he looks at in a potential fighter
Natasha Hooper - June 16, 2020
Coach John Kavanagh has revealed the first thing he looks for in a potential fighter, and his answer may surprise you. The Irish mixed martial arts coach rose to fame following the success of his student, Conor McGregor. Kavanagh was instrumental in McGregor’s wins and eventual championship reigns. He is also the coach for other MMA stars like James Gallagher, Gunnar Nelson and Makwan Amirkhani.
Mike Perry’s girlfriend reveals she has received rape threats from fight fans
Tom Taylor - June 16, 2020
Mike Perry’s girlfriend, Latoya Gonzales, has revealed she’s received rape threats from Perry’s haters inside the MMA bubble. Perry has recently been involved in a heated war of words with UFC middleweight contender Darren Till. The pair have been jawing back and forth in interviews and on social media for years, but after a brief peace, have kicked things into high gear.
Breaking! UFC Fight Night on July 15 receives Dynamite headliner
Adam Martin - June 15, 2020
A pair of surging top-15 featherweights meet in the main event of UFC Fight Night on July 15 in Abu Dhabi as Dan Ige takes on Calvin Kattar. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto broke the news late on Monday night. Ige vs. Kattar will be a five-round fight that headlines the UFC’s second of four shows on Yas Island.
Former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez is the latest fighter to speak out against Joe Silva
Chris Taylor - June 15, 2020
Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez is the latest fighter to speak out against former Ultimate Fighting Championship matchmaker Joe Silva. This past weekend former UFC standouts Sam Stout and Mike Pierce shared stories about how the were mistreated by the promotion, with Pierce specifically signaling out Silva.
UFC on ESPN 10 salaries revealed: Marvin Vettori leads pack with $148,000 payout
Adam Martin - June 15, 2020
The full list of salaries for this past Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 10 card have been revealed, and middleweight Marvin Vettori led the pack in pay. In the co-main event, middleweight contender Marvin Vettori picked up $148,000 for his first-round submission victory over Karl Roberson. Vettori earned $43,000 each for show and win, plus an additional $12,000 as a result of Roberson missing weight, as he was fined 30 percent for the infraction. Additionally, Vettori earned a $50,000 bonus for “Performance of the Night” to take his total payout up to $148,000.
Former UFC fighter Roland Delorme shares disturbing story involving previous matchmaker Joe Silva
Chris Taylor - June 15, 2020
Former UFC fighter Roland Delorme is the latest athlete to share a disturbing story about the promotions previous matchmaker Joe Silva. After former UFC standouts Gray Maynard and Mike Pierce shared horror stories involving the former Ultimate Fighting Championship matchmaker this past weekend, Delorme decided to follow suit today releasing the following information on his official Facebook page.