UFC News
Joe Lauzon told Dana White he would retire after UFC Boston, but now he's having second thoughts
Adam D Martin - October 20, 2019
UFC lightweight veteran Joe Lauzon told UFC president Dana White that he would retire win, lose, or draw following UFC Boston. But now he’s having second thoughts about it. Joe Lauzon pulled off a stunning upset when he defeated Jonathan Pearce via first-round TKO in just 1:33. The win snapped Lauzon’s three-fight losing streak and it was his first win in the Octagon since 2017.
Justin Buchholz says men are better at fighting than women, gets roasted by Leslie Smith
Adam D Martin - October 20, 2019
Former UFC lightweight and former Team Alpha Male coach Justin Buchholz was roasted on social media by Bellator women’s featherweight Leslie Smith for his comments on women’s MMA. Buchholz wrote the controversial comments about WMMA and immediately received backlash from Smith and several other women’s fighters. Check out his comments and the replies to it from Smith below.
Mike Perry says Robbie Lawler won't fight him and UFC won't give him Niko Price
Adam D Martin - October 20, 2019
UFC welterweight Mike Perry is anxious to get his next fight booked and he wants to go up against Robbie Lawler, but he says Lawler won’t take the fight. Mike Perry also says the UFC won’t match him up with fellow fan favorite Niko Price, either. Perry took to social media to vent his frustrations with his opponents. Here’s what he said.
Jon Jones manager says Dominick Reyes needs another win before title shot
Adam D Martin - October 20, 2019
The manager of UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones believes that top contender Dominick Reyes needs another win before he gets a title shot. Abe Kawa of First Round Management responded to a tweet by his star client Jon Jones referencing a list of the top contenders at 205lbs. Kawa responded by saying he’s not convinced Reyes should get the next light heavyweight title shot.
Jon Jones responds after Daniel Cormier suggests Dominick Reyes’ size could give him problems
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2019
UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones has responded to Daniel Cormier, this after ‘DC’ suggested Dominick Reyes‘ size could give ’Bones’ problems. Reyes kept his perfect record in check at last night’s UFC Boston event, defeating former middleweight champion Chris Weidman by way of first round knockout.
Jon Jones reacts after Dominick Reyes KO's Chris Weidman at UFC Boston
Christopher Taylor - October 19, 2019
Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman took to the Octagon at last night’s UFC Boston event in hopes of earning a light heavyweight title shot against Jon Jones. For that to happen, Weidman would need to hand surging 205-pound contender Dominick Reyes his first career defeat in this evenings main event.
What's next for Dominick Reyes and Chris Weidman after UFC Boston?
Cole Shelton - October 19, 2019
Dominick Reyes was looking to stay undefeated in the main event of UFC Boston. There, he was taking on former middleweight champion, Chris Weidman who was moving up to the light heavyweight division. It was a critical fight for both, as whoever won had a good chance of fighting Jon Jones for the title next. In the end, it was Reyes who got his hand raised as he knocked out Weidman in the first round. A stiff left dropped the former champ and Reyes finished him off with ground strikes. Following the fight, here is what we think should be next for the two of them.
Darren Till not worried about losing at UFC 244: 'At least I didn't take the sh*tbag route'
Adam Martin - October 19, 2019
UFC middleweight Darren Till says that he’s not worried about a third straight loss at UFC 244, insisting he won’t take the ‘sh*tbag route’ in his career. “The Gorilla” was recently interviewed by Chisanga Malata of Express and confirmed the reports that UFC president Dana White did not want him to fight Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244. After being tapped out by Tyron Woodley and getting knocked out by Jorge Masvidal, White is worried Till may potentially lose three straight fights. But according to the Englishman, he’s not worried about that in the least. He just wants the toughest opponent out there for his UFC middleweight debut, and he told White exactly that.
Report | Conor McGregor investigated for second sexual assault in Ireland
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2019
Former UFC two division champion Conor McGregor is being investigated for second sexual assault allegation in his home country of Ireland. The news come from The New York Times, who reported earlier that McGregor is being investigated for a second sexual assault allegation.
Conor McGregor fires back after Dana White suggests “he is no longer the man”
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2019
Former two division UFC champion Conor McGregor was not happy with the recent comments made by promotional President Dana White. White had recently said that Conor was no longer “the man”, while suggesting that the Irish stars biggest rival Khabib Nurmagomedov was.
Dana White slams Greg Hardy and his Team over use of inhaler at UFC Boston
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2019
UFC President Dana White was not at all happy that Greg Hardy used an inhaler in between rounds, an act that resulted in a no-contest at tonight’s UFC Boston event. Hardy (5-1 MMA, 1 no-contest) took on UFC newcomer Ben Sosoli on the main card of tonight’s UFC on ESPN 6 event.
Ben Askren takes a shot at Paige VanZant following Maycee Barber's win at UFC Boston
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2019
UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren took a shot at Paige VanZant following Maycee Barber’s impressive first round victory at UFC Boston. Barber (8-0 MMA) squared off with Gillian Robertson in a women’s flyweight bout on the main card of tonight’s event.