UFC News
Dana White praises Cain Velasquez's decision to join WWE
Harry Kettle - October 22, 2019
UFC president Dana White has praised Cain Velasquez’s decision to retire from mixed martial arts and join WWE. Former two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion Velasquez last fought back in February at UFC on ESPN 1 when he was defeated by Francis Ngannou via KO. Ever since then he’s been making a slow yet steady transition into the world of professional wrestling, which led to him announcing his official retirement from MMA recently.
Coach: Anthony Pettis vs. Donald Cerrone rematch verbally agreed upon
Mike Heck - October 22, 2019
For those wondering what will be next for Anthony Pettis and Donald Cerrone following their recent losses, it appears as if the two fan favorite fighters are on a collision course once again. According to Pettis’ head coach Duke Roufus via Facebook, both “Showtime” and “Cowboy” have verbally agreed to meet each other on a future card, inside the UFC Octagon. Pettis and Cerrone competed at January 2013’s UFC on FOX 6 card in a fight Pettis won via first round TKO.
Darren Till gives props to Colby Covington: 'He’s actually a terrific fighter'
Natasha Hooper - October 22, 2019
Darren Till refuses to jump on the Colby Covington hate train. Whilst the middleweight acknowledges the wrestler’s trash-talking, he praises Covington’s fighting skill. During a UFC 244 pre-fight media day at the UFC Gym in Nottingham, England, Till recalled Covington’s dominant victory against Robbie Lawler in August.
Nate Diaz releases his own promo for UFC 244 main event
Harry Kettle - October 22, 2019
UFC welterweight contender Nate Diaz has released his own promo in anticipation of UFC 244’s blockbuster main event. Stockton’s favourite son will fight Jorge Masvidal at Madison Square Garden with the BMF Championship on the line. Both men are coming off of fantastic victories, with Diaz defeating Anthony Pettis at UFC 241 and Masvidal knocking out Ben Askren at UFC 239.
Dominick Reyes takes a shot at First Round Management: “Jones fired you 6 months ago!”
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PHOTO | Jose Aldo looks shredded in cut down to bantamweight
Cole Shelton - October 21, 2019
Former UFC featherweight champion, Jose Aldo is eyeing a move down to bantamweight. Many have been hesitant that the former champion could make 135-pounds, including UFC president, Dana White.
Weili Zhang wants Valentina Shevchenko next, if not she'll go and 'beat' Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Cole Shelton - October 21, 2019
Weili Zhang has set her eyes on current UFC flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko. Zhang is looking to become another champ-champ in the UFC after just winning the strawweight belt back in August. Why she wants to fight Shevchenko is simple. She wants to fight the best and she believes the 125-pound champion is just that. Yet, if that scrap can not come to fruition, she is fine taking on Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
CM Punk leaving door open for UFC return, still in USADA testing pool
Adam Martin - October 21, 2019
Former WWE superstar and UFC welterweight CM Punk is still being tested by USADA, leaving the door open for a potential return to the Octagon. TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter looked into USADA’s database and noticed that CM Punk, along with Mike Jackson, Travis Browne, and Chris Holdsworth have all recently been drug tested.
Ken Shamrock shows impressive physique at 55 years old
Natasha Hooper - October 21, 2019
UFC and WWE legend Ken Shamrock proved his six-pack abs are here to stay. The combat sports legend, now 55 years old, recently flaunted a physique that would make people half his age jealous. Ken Shamrock is 55-years-old. pic.twitter.com/MY1O8yDmOe
Walt Harris open to fighting Jon Jones or Francis Ngannou next
Adam Martin - October 21, 2019
UFC heavyweight contender Walt Harris says he is open to a superfight against his “friend” Jon Jones and to a heavyweight matchup against Francis Ngannou. Harris is one of the hottest heavyweights in the UFC with a four-fight unbeaten streak that including a 12-second TKO win over Aleksei Oleinik in his last fight. He is currently set to headline his first UFC event when he takes on veteran Alistair Overeem in the main event of UFC Washington, D.C. in December.
Dominick Reyes explains how he will exploit the holes in Jon Jones' game
Adam Martin - October 21, 2019
UFC light heavyweight contender Dominick Reyes says he sees holes in the game of UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, and he plans on exploiting them. Fresh off of a KO win over Chris Weidman in the main event of UFC Boston, Reyes spoke with the UFC on ESPN’s post-fight analysis panel of Brendan Fitzgerald, Paul Felder and Anthony Smith.
Yair Rodriguez gives Jeremy Stephens props in post-fight statement
Tom Taylor - October 21, 2019
Yair Rodriguez and Jeremy first met at UFC Mexico last month. Regrettably, this first fight ended abruptly with an illegal eye-poke, kickstarting a heated rivalry between the two featherweight contenders. The pair met again in the co-main event of UFC Boston last weekend, with plenty of animosity between them. In the end, Rodriguez won this fight by decision, though Stephens certainly didn’t make it easy for him.
Jon Jones teases move to heavyweight to fight 'winner of DC and Stipe'
Tom Taylor - October 21, 2019
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was pretty active on Twitter over the weekend, particularly after undefeated light heavyweight contender Dominick Reyes picked up a big win over Chris Weidman at UFC Boston. One of the topics Jones addressed was a long-discussed move up to the heavyweight division. The light heavyweight champ discussed the topic after he was encouraged by a fan to move up a weight class, and seemed open to the idea.