UFC News
VIDEO | Justin Gaethje receives lessons from boxing legend Mike Tyson
Natasha Hooper - October 17, 2019
Justin Gaethje gets MMA advice from some of the best in the business, but who better to get boxing tips from then the legend, Mike Tyson. “Iron Mike” posted a video on his Twitter, showing the ropes to fighters, Justin Gaethje and Ottman Azaitar.
Anthony Smith says BMF title should stick around
Mike Pendleton - October 17, 2019
Dana White has said the upcoming BMF title fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz will be a one-time thing, but there are some who believe making this belt a one-off will be a missed opportunity. Anthony Smith is one of those people. Smith is on board with the BMF belt, saying that there could be fans who become just a fan of that title, and will call for more fights to happen around that title. During an appearance on MMA Tonight on Sirius XM, Smith told host Ryan McKinnell that it would be a “huge miss” if the UFC only made it a one-time thing.
John McCarthy responds to Ariel Helwani
Cole Shelton - October 17, 2019
John McCarthy and Ariel Helwani got at each other on social media after the recent 30 for 30 documentary featuring Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell aired. There, McCarthy tweeted at Helwani saying he is wrong for saying Zuffa ran towards regulation. Now, in a long rant on his ‘Weighing In’ show with Josh Thomson, McCarthy gave his side of the story.
Chris Weidman explains why Jon Jones is less intimidating than Anderson Silva
Tom Taylor - October 17, 2019
Chris Weidman has already beaten one legend of the sport in Anderson Silva. If things go as planned in his UFC Boston light heavyweight debut against Dominick Reyes, Weidman hopes to tackle another living legend in Jon Jones. While Silva and Jones are both considered two of the greatest fighters of all time, Weidman believes prime Silva was far more intimidating in terms of mystique.
UFC rankings update: Joanna Jedrzejczyk gains little ground
Tom Taylor - October 17, 2019
Former UFC strawweight champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk picked up a big win in the main event of UFC Tampa last Saturday night, battering Michelle Waterson to a unanimous decision triumph. Unfortunately for Jedrzejczyk, this victory did little to elevate her station in the official UFC rankings. In the latest rankings update, the Polish star climbed just one spot in the strawweight division.
Yair Rodriguez reacts to Jeremy Stephens' controversial remark
Harry Kettle - October 17, 2019
UFC featherweight contender Yair Rodriguez has responded to a controversial remark from his opponent this Friday night Jeremy Stephens. Stephens, who hasn’t won inside the Octagon since back in February 2018, recently told reporters that “I’m gonna kill this kid. If he don’t die, it don’t count” in reference to his rematch this Friday night against Yair Rodriguez at UFC Boston. The two men squared off at UFC Mexico City less than a month ago, but an accidental eye poke led to the bout being declared a no contest after just 15 seconds.
UFC Tampa medical suspensions: Cub Swanson out indefinitely
Tom Taylor - October 17, 2019
Cub Swanson picked up the win he sought at UFC Tampa last weekend, defeating Kron Gracie by unanimous decision, but it came at a cost. The long-time featherweight contender sustained a broken hand and injured eye in the fight, and will not be able to compete again until it’s healed and he’s given the all-clear by a doctor.
Israel Adesanya fires back at “pervert” Jon Jones with a savage attack
Christopher Taylor - October 16, 2019
The ongoing feud between UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones continued this evening. The two have been going back and forth for months now, but Jones took things to a new level this afternoon with the following message on Twitter.
Maycee Barber believes she'd beat Valentina Shevchenko and 'dominate' Weili Zhang right now
Cole Shelton - October 16, 2019
Maycee Barber will return to the Octagon at UFC Boston on Friday looking to stay undefeated. She is currently 7-0 and just 21-years-old and has been vocal about breaking Jon Jones’ record of being the UFC’s youngest champion. On Friday, she can take another step forward if she beats Gillian Robertson. Although she is not ranked in the top-10 at flyweight, the 21-year-old believes she would beat current division titleholder, Valentina Shevchenko, right now.
Colby Covington says he will be talking to Trump about deporting Ali Abdelaziz
Cole Shelton - October 16, 2019
Colby Covington and Ali Abdelaziz have a storied past. The two got into it with each other at a buffet in Las Vegas, and have since traded jabs at each other in interviews. Now, however, after Abdelaziz’s latest incident at a PFL event where he punched Abe Kawa, ‘Chaos’ is taking it to another level. He questions why the manager has yet to be deported and plans on talking to President, Donald Trump about it. He also says there is a pending sexual assault charge against the Dominance MMA CEO that no one knows about.
VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov swims against current in Russian river
Natasha Hooper - October 16, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov shows fans why he is the undefeated lightweight champion. In an Instagram video, the Dagestani fighter is seen swimming in a hazardous river against the current. The 31-year old goes to great lengths to prepare for his fights. Since he was a child, Nurmagomedov would swim in Russian rivers and go running up the mountains. He trained under the guidance of his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. His father even built a gym for Nurmagomedov and other youngsters to train out of.
Greg Hardy confident he will knock out Francis Ngannou & Stipe Miocic down the line
Cole Shelton - October 16, 2019
Greg Hardy is set for his fourth UFC fight and fourth bout of 2019 at UFC Boston. There, the former NFL star will be taking on promotional newcomer, Ben Sosoli. Although it is not a ranked opponent like Greg Hardy has wanted, he knows that time will come. For now, he is focusing on paying his dues and fighting the ‘middle class’ of the UFC like every other person before getting to the top. But, when he gets to the top, he expects to knock those top ranked opponents out.




