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Chael Sonnen puts the UFC flyweight division on blast
Thomas Taylor - August 25, 2019
Chael Sonnen is not impressed by the fighters in the UFC flyweight division. Sonnen says that, after nearly finding itself on the chopping block, the UFC flyweight division was saved by its reigning champion Henry Cejudo, who helped renew interest in it. Unfortunately, Sonnen believes that the other fighters in the division have learned nothing from this experience.
Dustin Poirier 'not worried' about Khabib Nurmagomedov's takedowns
Thomas Taylor - August 25, 2019
Undisputed UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the most impressive grapplers in MMA history, but Dustin Poirier isn’t sweating the Russian’s takedowns. Ahead of his UFC 242 lightweight title unification bout with Nurmagomedov, the interim champion Poirier is more concerned with his own game than his foe’s. He says his priority is to do damage, win rounds, and with a little luck, go down in history as the first man to defeat Nurmagomedov in MMA.
Aljamain Sterling puts the UFC bantamweight division on blast
Adam D Martin - August 25, 2019
UFC bantamweight contender Aljamain Sterling put the rest of the promotion’s top 135lbers on blast in a social media post on Sunday. “The Funkmaster” called out nearly everyone in the top 10 in a humorous Instagram post. Check out what Aljo said below.
Derek Brunson calls out Kelvin Gastelum
Adam D Martin - August 25, 2019
Fresh off of a decision win over Ian Heinisch at UFC 241, middleweight contender Derek Brunson now has his sights set on a matchup against Kelvin Gastelum. The veteran middleweight took to social media on Saturday night to call out the former Ultimate Fighter winner for a fight at UFC 245 this December in Las Vegas.
Justin Gaethje reveals that Donald Cerrone has previously knocked him out in sparring
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Bill Goldberg and Jorge Masvidal have an interesting exchange on Twitter
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2019
Wrestling Icon Bill Goldberg and surging UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal had an interesting exchange on social media this weekend. No, the wrestling legend did not give ‘Gamebred’ the famous words of “You’re next!”, but he did have some fun with the UFC standout.
Report | Colby Covington vs. Kamaru Usman set for November 2
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2019
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will attempt to make his first title defense on November 2 in New York, when he takes on Colby Covington. The announcement comes from Brazilian news outlet Combate, who reported this afternoon that Kamaru Usman will square off with Colby Covington at UFC 244 on November 2 at Madison Square Garden.
Mike Perry calls for a fight with "spoiled" Conor McGregor
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2019
UFC welterweight standout Mike Perry is willing to fight former promotional ‘champ champ’ Conor McGregor even with his busted up nose. ‘Platinum’ suffered one of the nastiest broken noses in mixed martial arts history during his most recent fight against Vicente Luque at UFC Uruguay.
UFC 242: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier Fight Card and Start Time
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2019
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Abu Dhabi on September 7, for UFC 242: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier. The event is the UFC’s first under a new five-year partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi to bring UFC events to the emirate for the next five years.
Report | Max Holloway will return to the Octagon at UFC 245
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2019
UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway will reportedly be making another walk to the Octagon before the end of the 2019 calendar year. Gadiel Notelovitz was first to report the news, suggesting that a featherweight title fight between Max Holloway and Alex Volkanovski was being discussed for December’s UFC 245 event.
The Korean Zombie responds to Brian Ortega: "You lie too much"
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2019
Earlier this summer BJPENN.com reported that a key featherweight bout between The Korean Zombie and Brian Ortega was in the works for UFC Mexico. However, after the UFC announced that Jeremy Stephens vs. Yair Rodriguez would be headlining the September 21 fight card, it appeared that the promotion may have different plans for Jung and Ortega.
VIDEO | UFC lightweight Jared Gordon takes down bat-wielding stranger
Thomas Taylor - August 24, 2019
UFC lightweight Jared Gordon was having a nice night with his family in Chicago — until he was accosted by a stranger wielding a baseball bat. It all started with an “I ❤️ Crack Whores” bumper sticker.
Jorge Masvidal says Nate Diaz fight will determine the biggest dog in the division
Cole Shelton - August 23, 2019
Nate Diaz called out Jorge Masvidal following his win at UFC 241, and “Gamebred” gladly accepted. But, whether or not the fight happens is to be seen. Diaz said he is defending the baddest motherf****r belt. But, for the fight to happen, “Gamebred” knows he has to get paid what he is worth.