UFC News
Donald Cerrone thanks Conor McGregor for suggesting fight occur at 170
Tom Taylor - January 3, 2020
Donald Cerrone was initially expecting to fight Conor McGregor in the 155-pound lightweight division. But then, McGregor suggested they both forgo the weight cut and fight in the 170-pound welterweight division. Cerrone was all for it, and actually offers McGregor his thanks for the suggestion.
Justin Gaethje makes prediction for Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone
Mike Pendleton - January 3, 2020
As he waits to find out what’s next for him in the lightweight division, Justin Gaethje had an interesting take about the UFC 246 main event fight between Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone taking place later this month. After responding to claims from Dana White that he has been turning down fights on “MMA Tonight” on Sirius XM, Gaethje was asked his opinion on the upcoming fight between McGregor and Cerrone and didn’t hold back on his prediction.
Geoff Neal knew head kick would be there against Mike Perry, eyes anyone ranked above him
Cole Shelton - January 3, 2020
Geoff Neal picked up the biggest win of his career at UFC 245 when he knocked out Mike Perry in the first round. He was also the first person to knock out the fan favorite out in MMA. Neal was confident he would earn a finish but was surprised it happened so soon into the fight.
Claressa Shields says she will train with Jon Jones, make MMA debut in 2020
Mike Heck - January 3, 2020
Claressa Shields is looking to make a lot of history in 2020 — in the boxing ring, and in the world of mixed martial arts. Shields has the opportunity to become a three-division world boxing champion and do so faster than any fighter in history when she faces Ivana Habazin on Jan. 10 for the vacant WBC and WBO 154-pound titles. The event will take place at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. and will air on Showtime.
Dana White previews the next decade for the UFC
Harry Kettle - January 3, 2020
A brand new year and a brand new decade has begun for us all, and given the manner in which Dana White and the UFC are about to start the year, it’s understandable that there’s quite a bit of excitement in the air amongst fans and media members alike. A whole host of stars including Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, Khabib Nurmagomedov & Joanna Jędrzejczyk are already booked to compete between now and April, and that’s only the tip of the iceberg.
Conor McGregor responds after Donald Cerrone's coach suggests "He just has a left hand"
Chris Taylor - January 2, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon at UFC 246 for a welterweight bout with Donald Cerrone. UFC 246 takes place January 18 live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
USADA refutes report that Paulo Costa is the most drug tested fighter in UFC
Chris Taylor - January 2, 2020
According to a recent report from Yahoo Esportes, top ranked UFC middleweight contender Paulo Costa was the most drug tested fighter by USADA in the 2019 calendar year. The Brazilian knockout artist, Costa, was very happy with this news and even took to Instagram to celebrate the moral victory with the following announcement.
MMA Community reacts after Dana White reveals his biggest matchmaking regret
Chris Taylor - January 2, 2020
UFC President Dana White recently sat down with the promotions official website to touch on a number of topics following the conclusion of the 2019 year. During the interview, White was asked if there was a fight he wished he could have put together this past decade.
Conor McGregor on standby in case of injury to Khabib Nurmagomedov or Tony Ferguson
Adam Martin - January 2, 2020
UFC president Dana White has confirmed Conor McGregor is on standby in case of an injury to UFC 249 headliners Khabib Nurmagomedov or Tony Ferguson. This is the fifth time that Nurmagomedov and Ferguson have been booked to fight each other after the four previous bookings were canceled due to injuries. This time around the UFC has a fighter on standby just in case sometime happens, and it’s McGregor.
UFC President Dana White explains what he'll remember most from 2019
Chris Taylor - January 2, 2020
2019 proved to be a massive year for the UFC and promotional President Dana White could not be happier. White recently sat down with the promotions official website UFC.com where he was asked what he will remember most from the 2019 calendar year.
Dana White explains what makes Conor McGregor such a big star
Cole Shelton - January 2, 2020
Conor McGregor is the biggest star in MMA and one of the biggest stars in combat sports. The Irishman brought the sport into the mainstream by his trash-talking and his ability to finish opponents. But, according to UFC president, Dana White, he says what makes McGregor such a big star is his personality. He says the Irishman has the ‘it’ factor and when he fights it is such a big deal.
Paulo Costa hopes Israel Adesanya waits for him as he says champ will 'not survive' Yoel Romero
Cole Shelton - January 2, 2020
Paulo Costa was expected to be next in line for middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. However, an injured bicep took him out of those conversations. But, the Brazilian hopes the champ waits for him to return instead of fighting Yoel Romero. Romero and Adesanya have been going back-and-forth on social media. And, UFC president, Dana White even said he was looking at making the fight. Yet, Costa believes if that happens, “The Last Stylebender” will not be able to survive the Cuban’s power.