UFC News
Tony Ferguson issues stern warning to Khabib's manager Ali Abdelaziz
Chris Taylor - May 25, 2019
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson will return to the octagon at next month’s UFC 238 event in Chicago for a scrap with Donald Cerrone. The bout will mark Ferguson’s first since UFC 229 in October of 2018, where he defeated Anthony Pettis by way of TKO.
Donald Cerrone discusses frustrating UFC 238 negotiations
Cole Shelton - May 24, 2019
At UFC 238, Donald Cerrone will return to the octagon to take on former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson. Cerrone will be making a quick turnaround, this after defeating Al Iaquinta last month.
UFC cuts heavyweight Justin Willis
Adam Martin - May 24, 2019
The UFC has parted ways with one of its top-15 ranked heavyweights, Justin Willis, according to a report from TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter. The heavyweight was recently removed from the promotion’s official top-15 rankings and now we know why. Willis is now a free agent and free to sign with any other promotion.
Conor McGregor injures arm, vows to 'push on'
Tom Taylor - May 24, 2019
There’s recently been a lot of talk about the potential Octagon return of Conor McGregor. From the looks of it, that return will have to wait, as the Irish MMA star has sustained an arm injury. McGregor announced this setback, which he implied is the result of ‘intense training and sparring sessions’ in a Friday afternoon post to his official Instagram account.
Rashad Evans: Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier would be 'a totally different fight' at heavyweight
Tom Taylor - May 24, 2019
Rashad Evans, who will soon be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, has retired from MMA competition. That being said, he’s become a staple of the broadcast desk on UFC fight nights, where he provides excellent analysis of the action set to unfold in the cage. Speaking on SiriusXM, Rashad Evans flaunted his aptitude for high quality analysis, breaking down a potential heavyweight rematch between light heavyweight rivals Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier.
Colby Covington calls 'fake news' on Kamaru Usman surgery
Cole Shelton - May 24, 2019
Colby Covington has been waiting to get a shot at the welterweight title ever since he beat Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 225 to win the interim belt. It has been nearly a year since that fight, and Covington has stated he is ready to fight and is just waiting on the champion Kamaru Usman, who is recovering from injury. However, Covington believes Usman is not even hurt, and that he didn’t even need surgery. Instead, he thinks the champion is faking injuries to avoid him.
Tyron Woodley details lesson he learned from Jon Jones
Tom Taylor - May 24, 2019
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley says he has learned a valuable lesson by watching the career of reigning light heavyweight champ Jon Jones — one MMA’s most polarizing athletes. It’s all about embracing chaos.
Conor McGregor makes case for Floyd Mayweather rematch
Tom Taylor - May 24, 2019
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has recently called for a rematch with his latest foil Khabib Nurmagomedov. Yet the undefeated Russian isn’t the only former opponent the Irish star is interested in rematching. He’s also keen on a do-over with undefeated pugilist Floyd Mayweather, who he lost to in a blockbuster boxing match in 2017. “I would love another go in the boxing arena,” Conor McGregor told motivational speaker Tony Robbins recently, assessing Mayweather’s seemingly unbeatable style (transcript via MMA Weekly). “Floyd is known for his Philly-shell defensive style of fighting. He has his right arm tucked in, or he’s orthodox so it’s the opposite, but he has one arm tucked in by his belly and one arm kept up by his ear. He uses his shoulder to deflect shots. He’s a back footed fighter, he fights on the back foot.
Jim Ross discusses legacies of Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey
Tom Taylor - May 24, 2019
Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey have had massive influences in both the UFC and WWE. Speaking on a recent edition of MMA Junkie Radio, WWE Hall of Famer announcer Jim Ross gave his take on the UFC legacies of these two pro wrestling stars. He started with Ronda Rousey, who he credits with helping turn women’s MMA into a mainstream attraction.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets into the fight promotion business
Tom Taylor - May 24, 2019
From the looks of it, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is getting involved in the fight promotion business. The lightweight champion’s name and logo were featured on the official poster for the upcoming GFC 13 card in Dagestan.
Dustin Poirier breaks down Khabib Nurmagomedov fight, 'Against all odds, I'll get it done'
Drake Riggs - May 23, 2019
The next UFC lightweight title bout is expected to be a big one as the new interim champion, ‘The Diamond,’ Dustin Poirier looks to try and dethrone the unbeaten king that is ‘The Eagle.’ After winning the interim crown by unanimous decision at UFC 236 in a rematch with current featherweight titleholder, Max Holloway, Poirier solidified himself as the new top challenger to take on the 27-0 Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Michael Bisping believes Anthony Pettis is a 'dangerous' return fight for Nate Diaz
Cole Shelton - May 23, 2019
In the co-main event of UFC 241, Nate Diaz will make his long-awaited return to the octagon. There, he is set to take on former UFC lightweight champion, Anthony Pettis in a welterweight bout. It will mark the first time that Diaz has stepped foot in the Octagon since August 2016, where he lost by majority decision to Conor McGregor.