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Khabib Nurmagomedov criticizes UFC for handpicking Donald Cerrone as Conor McGregor's opponent
Adam Martin - February 4, 2020
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov criticized the UFC for handpicking Donald Cerrone as Conor McGregor’s opponent at UFC 246. McGregor needed just 40 seconds to knock Cerrone out and re-emerge as the sport’s biggest star. Since the fight happened last month, there have been plenty of critics for Cerrone’s performance including ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith. You can also count Nurmagomedov as one of Cerrone’s critics.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shrugs off $100m payday for Conor McGregor rematch
Tom Taylor - February 4, 2020
Ali Abdelaziz recently claimed that his star client, UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov, has been offered $100M to rematch Conor McGregor in Saudi Arabia. The veracity of this statement from Ali Abdelaziz is not easy to determine, but either way, Nurmagomedov doesn’t seem all that interested. He thinks that money could be better spent elsewhere, like helping the blind.
Dominick Reyes sees two key weaknesses in Jon Jones
Tom Taylor - February 4, 2020
At UFC 247, which goes down this Saturday in Houston, Texas, Dominick Reyes will attempt to do what so many others have failed to do: defeat UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. While Reyes will enter this fight as a significant underdog, he’s brimming with confidence, and believes Jones has two key weaknesses that he might be able to expose.
Petr Yan interested in fighting TJ Dillashaw
Adam Martin - February 4, 2020
UFC bantamweight contender Petr Yan says that he is interested in fighting former champion TJ Dillashaw when he returns from suspension in 2020. Dillashaw, the former two-time UFC bantamweight champ, has been out since January 2019 due to testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. He is set to return in January 2020 from suspension and Yan says that he wants to fight him upon his return.
Manager: Conor McGregor 'a lot happier at 170'
Tom Taylor - February 4, 2020
Conor McGregor won titles in the UFC featherweight and lightweight divisions, but for the moment, he seems to be happy in the 170-pound welterweight division. That’s according to manager Audie Attar, who saw first-hand how content McGregor was as he geared up for his UFC 246 welterweight scrap with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone.
Dominick Reyes responds to Jon Jones saying he only beats cans
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 4, 2020
Dominick Reyes is aware of Jon Jones’ latest digs just ahead of UFC 247. We’ve entered fight week for the UFC’s next pay-per-view event. This Saturday night, Jones will put his light heavyweight gold on the line against Reyes. “Bones” is hoping to pull off the third successful title defense in his second reign as the 205-pound king. Reyes would like to capitalize on his first UFC title opportunity.
Anthony Smith nearly amputated his finger to keep fighting
Tom Taylor - February 4, 2020
Anthony Smith has not fought since he defeated Alexander Gustafsson last June, having been sidelined by an unfortunate hand injury. The former light heavyweight title challenger has had multiple surgeries in an effort to cure this injury, and as he revealed in an interview with ESPN on Monday, nearly amputated his finger when surgery didn’t immediately correct the issue.
Jon Jones recounts getting bad 'energy' from referees in UFC fights
Tom Taylor - February 4, 2020
Dominick Reyes has stated that he intends to remind the referee for his UFC 247 fight Jon Jones of Jones’ infamous tendency to land eye-pokes. Understandably, Reyes’ doing so may cause the referee to keep an extra close eye on Jones in the fight. Apparently, that’s something Jones is used to.
Ben Rothwell ponders 'what if' he and Stipe Miocic had fought in Dublin
Harry Kettle - February 4, 2020
UFC heavyweight Ben Rothwell has questioned what might’ve happened if he had wound up fighting Stipe Miocic in Dublin a few years ago as originally planned. Rothwell, who is coming off the back on a TKO win over Stefan Struve at the end of last year, is set to square off against Gian Villante at UFC 249 as he attempts to work his way back into the title picture in the heavyweight division.
Mirsad Bektic looking to put losses and injuries behind him in 2020: 'It was a very dark time for me'
Cole Shelton - February 4, 2020
Mirsad Bektic admits after losing to Josh Emmett in July it was hard for him mentally. Bektic made his return to the Octagon for the first time in over a year after multiple injuries and a canceled fight to Renato Moicano at UFC 231. After the loss, Bektic started to reflect on the past year and admits he was in a dark place.
UFC 247: Jones vs Reyes official fight card and start times
Harry Kettle - February 4, 2020
It’s time to take a look at the official fight card for UFC 247 this weekend as the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Houston, Texas. The card is set to be headlined by Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes with the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship being on the line. Alongside that, though, there are plenty of other fascinating showdowns for fans to sink their teeth into.
VIDEO | Tyron Woodley sharpening his tools in Thailand ahead of Leon Edwards bout
Natasha Hooper - February 4, 2020
Tyron Woodley is refining his technique in Thailand as he prepares to face Leon Edwards in his next UFC fight. The former welterweight champion has been out of action since losing his 170-pound title at UFC 235 in March 2019 against Kamaru Usman.