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UFC Stockholm Results: Leonardo Santos KO' Stevie Ray (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - June 1, 2019
A lightweight bout between Leonardo Santos and Stevie Ray took place on the prelims of today’s UFC Stockholm event in Sweden. Leonardo Santos (16-3-1 MMA) will return to action for the first time since UFC 204 in October of 2016. The former TUF Brazil winner, Santos, has gone 10-0-1 over his past eleven contests which includes a TKO victory over Kevin Lee.
UFC Stockholm: Gustafsson vs. Smith Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - June 1, 2019
The octagon returns to Sweden for today’s UFC Stockholm event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by a key light heavyweight scrap between Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Smith. Both Smith and Gustafsson will enter tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after each man fell short in their respective bids to dethrone reigning light heavyweight champion Jon Jones.
UFC 241 adds middleweight fight between Derek Brunson and Ian Heinisch
Adam Martin - May 31, 2019
An intriguing middleweight bout is in the works for this summer’s blockbuster UFC 241 card. Middleweights Derek Brunson and Ian Heinisch will meet at UFC 241, which takes place August 17 at Honda Center in Anahein, California. MyMMANews.com first broke news of the bout, which has been rumored for some time.
Report | Georges St-Pierre says he has been approached about WWE deal
Tom Taylor - May 31, 2019
From the sounds of it, former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre could be the next mixed martial arts star to make the jump to pro wrestling — although perhaps only on a one-off basis. St-Pierre claims WWE approached him at the ESPN awards, and that he directed them to contact his management. Based on his comments, it seems like some kind of deal could potentially be reached with the pro wrestling institution, although the Canadian legend clarified that he is not interested in a full-time wrestling career.
Colby Covington feels fight fans have been 'robbed,' vows to fix the problem
Cole Shelton - May 31, 2019
Colby Covington hasn’t fought since UFC 225 back in June of 2018. Since then, he has had nasal surgery and a fairly public dispute with Dana White and the UFC — both of which have slowed down his return. Having been on the bench for close to a year, Covington isn’t happy with what he has seen. He believes UFC fans have been robbed, as the promotion’s champions aren’t fighting regularly. But he assures that once he becomes champion, he will fight anyone the UFC offers.
Conor McGregor sends message of support to Katie Taylor
Tom Taylor - May 31, 2019
While Anthony Joshua’s title defense opposite the massive underdog Andy Ruiz is dominating the attention of most boxing fans at present, that’s not the only title fight on the docket this weekend. Irish champ Katie Taylor is also set to compete, as she looks to become a unified champ opposite experienced Belgian boxer Delfine Persoon. And as this fight draws ever closer, she’s got the full support of former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor. Taylor and McGregor got acquainted in late 2018, when McGregor attended the boxing champ’s fight against Cindy Serrano. The pair of Irish fighters now seem to be good friends, and McGregor has wished Taylor well ahead of her fight this weekend.
Frankie Edgar weighs in on former rival BJ Penn's fighting future
Adam Martin - May 31, 2019
Frankie Edgar believes it could be time for his former rival BJ Penn to hang up the gloves. “Do I wish he would retire and just enjoy life? Probably,” Edgar told MMAjunkie. “It’s probably what’s best for his body, but I don’t really know what’s going on in his head. I’m sure everybody has a little piece in it, but ultimately it’s up to him. No one is putting a gun to his head and making him fight. It’s all on him.”
Max Holloway drawing inspiration from Toronto Raptors ahead of UFC 240
Tom Taylor - May 31, 2019
It’s no secret that UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway is a Toronto Raptors fan. The Hawaiian predicted the Raps would beat the Milwaukee Bucks in 6, and as he revealed in a chat with James Lynch of The Score, is now predicting the team will beat the Golden State Warriors by the same margin in the NBA finals. https://youtu.be/bC3CRUcYoXY
UFC Stockholm weigh-in results: Headliners hit marks
Natasha Hooper - May 31, 2019
All fighters scheduled for UFC Stockholm have made weight. The card is scheduled for tomorrow in Stockholm, Sweden and is headlined by Sweden’s own Alexander Gustafsson (18-5) vs Anthony Smith (31-14). Gustafsson was the first to be weighed and came in at 205 pounds. The former middleweight Smith hit the scales at 206 but made weight comfortably as he was still wearing shorts and socks. Both fighters are coming off a loss to light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, and will be looking to get back on track.
Andrea Lee's estranged husband jailed after 9 months on the run
Tom Taylor - May 31, 2019
Donny Aaron, the estranged husband of UFC flyweight contender Andrea Lee, was finally captured and jailed Wednesday after nine months on the run, per MMA Junkie. According to a Shreveport, Louisiana jail spokesperson, he bonded out later the same day.
Dana White fires back at fan following backlash over UFC Sacramento main event
Chris Taylor - May 30, 2019
Dana White has a clear message for the fight fans who are unhappy with Aspen Ladd vs. Germaine de Randamie being named as the headliner for UFC Sacramento. The UFC President responded to fans criticizing the July 13 main event booking with a suggestion to ‘Stay home’.
Jon Jones 'humbled' following recent praise from Rashad Evans
Chris Taylor - May 30, 2019
Current UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was recently dubbed ‘the best in history’ by former division champion Rashad Evans. Although Evans and Jones are former rivals, “Suga” showed no animosity when discussing “Bones” in a recent interview with TMZ.