UFC News
Darren Till goes off on 'snitch bastard' Colby Covington
Christopher Taylor - August 2, 2019
Former UFC title challenger Darren Till (17-2-1 MMA) is not a fan of fellow welterweight Colby Covington (14-1 MMA). The Liverpool native, Till, proved his dislike for Covington once again on Friday afternoon by taking to Twitter to blast the promotions former interim welterweight title holder with the following statement.
Dana White discusses potential Jones vs Cormier trilogy fight
Natasha Hooper - August 2, 2019
Whether it’s George St Pierre vs Matt Hughes, Wanderlei Silva vs. Quinton Jackson or Frankie Edgar vs Gray Maynard, fans love a good trilogy fight. Daniel Cormier vs Jon Jones is no exception, and “DC” has been gunning for a rematch since his no-contest bout against Jones at UFC 214. UFC President Dana White is on board for the potential rematch.
War Machine to get married in prison
Adam Martin - August 2, 2019
Former UFC and Bellator welterweight War Machine is back in the news. The MMA veteran is getting married despite serving a life sentence in prison for the crimes he committed against his ex-girlfriend Christy Mack. According to a report from TMZ, War Machine is set to marry his girlfriend Ashley Farrington at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Nevada on Friday. The report says that she started sending War Machine love letters in 2017 while he was in jail, and the two eventually became a pair and got engaged.
Breaking! Cris Cyborg released by the UFC
Christopher Taylor - August 2, 2019
Former UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg has been released by the promotion according to Dana White. The UFC President broke the news during an interview with ESPN‘s Laura Sanko.
VIDEO | Robbie Lawler, Colby Covington have tense staredown in Newark
Tom Taylor - August 2, 2019
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC Newark, former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler will collide with former interim champ Colby Covington. For Lawler, this bout represents the chance to rebound from two-straight losses. For Covington, meanwhile, it’s an opportunity to stake his claim to the next shot at the UFC welterweight title.
ATT owner: Jorge Masvidal should get title shot or Conor McGregor
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2019
Count American Top Team Owner Dan Lambert among those that think Jorge Masvidal should either get Conor McGregor or a welterweight title shot next. For Lambert to see the knockout of Ben Askren in person was surreal. He saw Jorge Masvidal train the flying knee in the gym and heard him tell everyone in the gym that is how the fight would play out. Even though that is how it happened, it was still shocking for the ATT owner and everyone at the gym.
PHOTO | Cris Cyborg shows off nasty wound sustained at UFC 240
Tom Taylor - August 2, 2019
Cris Cyborg picked up an impressive unanimous decision victory over Felicia Spencer at UFC 240, but she didn’t leave the cage unscathed. Mid-way through the fight, Cyborg sustained a nasty cut on her forehead, which she says is the first cut she’s experienced in her lengthy career as a fighter. The former UFC featherweight champion flaunted this nasty wound on her official Instagram account on Thursday — and it is definitely not one for the squeamish.
UFC Newark weigh-in results
Tom Taylor - August 2, 2019
On Saturday, the UFC will return to our screens with the solid-looking UFC Newark card. In the main event of this card, former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington will be looking to stake his claim to a welterweight title shot opposite former undisputed champion Robbie Lawler, who will of course be keen to spoil those plans. The pair formerly trained together at American Top Team, but became rivals when Lawler departed in favor of Henri Hooft’s Hardknocks team.
Brendan Schaub trashes UFC Newark lineup
Tom Taylor - August 2, 2019
Brendan Schaub has never been afraid to call it like he sees it when it comes to the UFC. His latest critique of the promotion concerns Saturday’s UFC Newark card. Outside of the main event, which will pit former interim champion Colby Covington against former undisputed champ Robbie Lawler, Schaub considers the card incredibly weak.
Cris Cyborg accuses UFC of influencing biased Joe Rogan commentary
Natasha Hooper - August 2, 2019
Joe Rogan stirred up some controversy at UFC 240, especially for his commentary of the co-main event, which pitted Cris Cyborg against Felicia Spencer. Cyborg beat the previously undefeated Felicia Spencer to a unanimous decision win after three rounds. Despite Cyborg bouncing back with a solid victory, Rogan spoke highly of her rival, Felicia Spencer, to the dismay of many fans. As a result, Cyborg felt Rogan’s commentary was biased.
VIDEO | Cain Velasquez gets hero's welcome in Mexico ahead of pro wrestling debut
Tom Taylor - August 2, 2019
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has touched down in Mexico for his pro wrestling debut, which will take place at Triplemania XXVII on Saturday. He has arrived in his ancestral homeland to the kind of fanfare and excitement befitting a king. See Velasquez, decked out in a luchador mask, get swarmed by fans and parade around the streets in the videos below (posted to his official Instagram page).
Nate Diaz releases hype video for his UFC 241 return against Anthony Pettis
Christopher Taylor - August 2, 2019
Fan favorite Nate Diaz will return to the Octagon later this month at UFC 241 for a welterweight scrap with Anthony Pettis. ‘Showtime’ and ‘The Stockton Slugger’ have a history, and are now eager to finally settle their beef on August 17 in Anaheim.