UFC News
Jiri Prochazka vs. Volkan Oezdemir added to July 11 card on Fight Island
Adam Martin - June 8, 2020
A light heavyweight bout between former RIZIN champion Jiri Prochazka and top contender Volkan Oezdemir has been added to the July 11 card on Fight Island. As previously reported, the UFC has been targeting a fight between Prochazka and Oezdemir for several months now, but the coronavirus pandemic got in the way. With both men being international fighters, it was difficult for the UFC to book them to fight in the United States. But now, with Fight Island set to open in the next few weeks in Abu Dhabi, the UFC is able to now freely match up its international talent, and that includes these two.
Dana White uninterested in Amanda Nunes vs. Valentina Shevchenko 3, but likes Shevchenko vs. Weili Zhang
Adam Martin - June 8, 2020
UFC president Dana White says he is uninterested in a trilogy fight between Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko but says he likes Shevchenko vs. Weili Zhang. Nunes defeated Felicia Spencer via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 250 this past weekend to improve her win streak to 11 straight fights. She is the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in women’s MMA history and is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Naturally, the question has to be asked what’s next for her given that she has dominated everyone who she has fought thus far.
Various Conor McGregor prop bets released
Adam Martin - June 8, 2020
The sportsbooks are offering odds on various prop bets related to the future of UFC superstar Conor McGregor inside the Octagon. McGregor revealed following UFC 250 this past weekend that he plans on hanging up his gloves and retiring from mixed martial arts. He later spoke about his surprising retirement announcement, attributing it to boredom and a lack of fighting opportunities right now. Still, some are skeptical that McGregor’s retirement will stick, as this isn’t the first time he has announced his intention to hang up his gloves only to fight again another day.
Michael Bisping respects Tyron Woodley for 'ballsy' move accepting Colby Covington fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 8, 2020
Michael Bisping has a ton of praise for Tyron Woodley for throwing himself back into the fire despite a two-fight skid. Woodley had his first bout since March 2019 when he collided with Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC on ESPN 9. The former UFC welterweight champion was looking to rebound after losing the 170-pound gold. Woodley was outgunned for five rounds and dropped his second straight bout via unanimous decision.
Henry Cejudo admits he would end retirement for fight with "overgrown midget"
Tom Taylor - June 8, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo says he would consider ending his retirement to fight UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Cejudo, who previously ruled over the UFC flyweight and bantamweight divisions, retired back in May, moments after he defeated Dominick Cruz via TKO to defend his bantamweight belt.
Jon Jones explains appeal of fighting for a different promotion
Tom Taylor - June 8, 2020
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is interested in leaving the UFC in favor of another fight promotion. While Jones isn’t sure if he’d make more or less money outside the UFC, he is certain he could find “total support” in a different promotion—something he says he lacks in the UFC.
Dana White weighs in on potential trilogy between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 8, 2020
UFC president Dana White has chimed in on talk of a potential third bout between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield. Tyson has the world of combat sports buzzing with his comeback plans. “Iron” Mike has said that he wants to compete in exhibition bouts for charity. Still, a video of Tyson hitting the pads with renowned MMA coach Rafael Cordeiro has fight fans excited.
Eddie Wineland issues statement after "proper welcome to the Sugar Show"
Tom Taylor - June 8, 2020
Former WEC bantamweight champion Eddie Wineland has broken his silence after his brutal, knockout loss to “Sugar” Sean O’Malley at UFC 250. Wineland and O’Malley met in the UFC 250 main card opener. Wineland, a true veteran of the sport, was widely viewed as O’Malley’s toughest test to date. In the end, however, the former WEC star fell victim to a blistering, one-punch KO in the first frame.
Floyd Mayweather sends warning to newly retired Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - June 8, 2020
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has sent a message to his former foe Conor McGregor, who announced his retirement on Saturday. McGregor’s retirement came as a surprise to many, and is widely believed to be a negotiation tactic.
Chase Hooper addresses his haters following first pro loss
Tom Taylor - June 8, 2020
Chase Hooper has a message for his haters following his loss to Alex Caceres on the undercard of Saturday’s UFC 250 event. Hooper entered his fight with Caceres with an unbeaten record. While he showed some real toughness in the Octagon, he was beaten by his amply more experienced foe by decision.
Henry Cejudo responds to "dirty q-tip" Sean O'Malley's retirement theory
Tom Taylor - June 8, 2020
Former UFC bantamweight Henry Cejudo has responded to a recent comment from red-hot bantamweight prospect Sean O’Malley. After defending the UFC bantamweight title with a second-round TKO of Dominick Cruz at UFC 249, Cejudo shocked the MMA world by announcing his retirement from MMA. He subsequently vacated the bantamweight title.
Amanda Nunes plans to take a break following historic title defense at UFC 250
Harry Kettle - June 8, 2020
Two-weight UFC champion Amanda Nunes is planning on taking a break in the wake of her win over Felicia Spencer at UFC 250. Nunes took her win streak in the UFC to eleven on Saturday night as she put on an absolute clinic in her unanimous decision triumph against the aforementioned Spencer. After the fight, the question seemed to almost immediately turn towards what she’ll do next.