UFC News
Sean O'Malley planning for "viral knockout" of Eddie Wineland at UFC 250
Cole Shelton - June 2, 2020
Sean O’Malley is expecting to add to his highlight reel at Saturday’s UFC 250 event. The undefeated bantamweight prospect will be opening up the main card pay-per-view against veteran Eddie Wineland. For “Sugar” he says he’s excited to get back in there just three months after his last fight. He also believes Wineland is the perfect opponent for him.
Bas Rutten weighs in on protests, looting: "violence will never work"
Tom Taylor - June 2, 2020
MMA legend Bas Rutten has shared his take on the protests, and in some instances looting, that is going on all over the United States this week. Rutten shared his thoughts in a lengthy Facebook post. He began by condemning the killing of George Floyd and the racism that caused it. He went on to support the peaceful protests that are ongoing, and share is disapproval with the violent outliers partaking in looting and vandalism.
Marc Montoya opens up on criticism following Anthony Smith fight
Mike Pendleton - June 2, 2020
After receiving plenty of criticism from the decisions made in the corner in Anthony Smith’s last fight, Factory X head coach Marc Montoya has finally responded. In his last fight against Glover Teixeira back in May, Smith took a lot of damage to the extent that many had called for his corner to stop the fight, which they did not do but the referee ultimately ended it in the fifth-round.
Full betting odds released for UFC 250
Adam Martin - June 2, 2020
The full opening betting odds have been released for all 12 fights scheduled to take place this Saturday at UFC 250 in Las Vegas. UFC 250 takes place this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card is scheduled to be headlined by a women’s featherweight title fight between champion Amanda Nunes and challenger Felicia Spencer. The event also features a number of top-ranked bantamweights going at it, including Aljamain Sterling against Cory Sandhagen and Cody Garbrandt vs. Raphael Assuncao.
Justin Gaethje explains key to beating Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tom Taylor - June 2, 2020
New UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has a huge task on his hands: defeat undefeated lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, Gaethje explained how he intends to defeat Nurmagomedov, and succeed where 28 other fighters have failed.
UFC on ESPN 9 Medical Suspensions: Tyron Woodley needs doctor's clearance
Harry Kettle - June 2, 2020
UFC welterweight Tyron Woodley must receive clearance from a doctor before competing again after his loss to Gilbert Burns last weekend. Woodley, who many considered to be the favorite heading into the fight against “Durinho”, was decisively beaten in a convincing unanimous decision loss at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones "understands his value," could get "$7-8 million base" for Ngannou fight
Tom Taylor - June 2, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier understands why Jon Jones is demanding more money for a fight with Francis Ngannou. Cormier feels that Jones recognizes his value to the UFC, and suspects that, if the light heavyweight champ plays his cards right, he could wind up getting the kind of hefty payday he wants for the Ngannou fight.
Jon Jones opens up on decision to confront 'hooligans' during protest
Tom Taylor - June 2, 2020
Earlier this week, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones made headlines for confiscating a can of spray paint from some would-be vandals during a protest in Albuquerque. Speaking to Fox News, Jones opened up on his decision to intervene.
Chael Sonnen takes aim at Jon Jones once again, this time for vacating his title
Natasha Hooper - June 2, 2020
Chael Sonnen has named himself the new UFC light heavyweight champion after Jon Jones vacated the spot over rising tensions with the promotion. This week, the conflict between Jon Jones and the UFC reached a boiling point. The organization’s president, Dana White, claimed that the fighter was asking too much money for a Francis Ngannou mega fight. “Bones” responded and accused White of lying, as he denied even offering a set figure or entering matchup negotiations. He also suggested that he feels undervalued by the organization and isn’t paid accordingly, especially compared to boxers like Deontay Wilder. He eventually announced his decision to vacate the light heavyweight title.
VIDEO | Israel Adesanya speaks at Black Lives Matter protest in Auckland
Natasha Hooper - June 2, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has spoken out at a Black Lives Matter protest in Auckland. “The Last Stylebender” is known for being outspoken, and he isn’t scared to speak on topics outside of the MMA circuit. That includes the devastating killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers in America last week. His passing has ignited debate and protest over police brutality and the treatment of black citizens in the country.
After seeing his father’s store destroyed Belal Muhammad sends a strong message to looters
Harry Kettle - June 2, 2020
UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad has hit out at looters following the destruction of his father’s store in the George Floyd riots. Following the murder of the aforementioned Floyd, protests have swept across the United States across the last week with many making their voices heard. Unfortunately, what started off as a set of peaceful movements quickly escalated into a series of looting situations all over the nation.
Marlon Moraes calls out Dominick Cruz after losing Petr Yan fight
Cole Shelton - June 1, 2020
Marlon Moraes has his eyes set on Dominick Cruz. Moraes was originally supposed to fight Petr Yan at UFC Kazakhstan on June 13. Yet, the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian will now be fighting Jose Aldo for the vacant bantamweight title.