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Anthony Pettis targets fight with Conor McGregor after UFC Nashville
Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019
When former UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis knocked out former welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson at UFC Nashville, he joined a very exclusive list of UFC fighters to earn victories in the featherweight, lightweight and welterweight divisions. The only other fighters on this list are Kenny Florian and Conor McGregor. Shortly after UFC Nashville wrapped up, McGregor took to Twitter to congratulate Pettis on joining this list.
Rafael dos Anjos responds to callout from Anthony Pettis
Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC Nashville, Anthony Pettis shocked the world by knocking out two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in his UFC welterweight debut. With his jaw-dropping defeat of Thompson in the books, Anthony Pettis suddenly stands out as one of the top contenders in the crowded UFC welterweight division.
Stephen Thompson issues statement following KO loss to Anthony Pettis
Christopher Taylor - March 23, 2019
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson took on former 155-pound champ Anthony Pettis in tonight’s UFC Nashville headliner. Both Pettis and Thompson entered tonight’s welterweight fight looking to rebound. “Showtime” was coming off a TKO loss to Tony Ferguson at UFC 229, while “Wonderboy” suffered a controversial decision loss to Darren Till in his most recent octagon appearance at UFC Liverpool.
Dana White provides update on UFC Flyweight and Bantamweight title picture
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2019
Dana White wants current men’s flyweight champion Henry Cejudo to fight Marlon Moraes for the promotions vacant bantamweight title. The UFC President, White, laid out his plans for the promotions flyweight and bantamweight title picture during tonight’s UFC Nashville post-fight press conference.
Pros react to Curtis Blaydes dominant decision win over Justin Willis at UFC Nashville
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2019
Tonight’s UFC Nashville event was co-headlined by a heavyweight bout between division staples Curtis Blaydes and Justin Willis. Curtis Blaydes (10-2 MMA) entered tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after having his five-fight win streak snapped at the hands of Francis Ngannou this past November.
UFC Nashville Results: Curtis Blaydes defeats Justin Willis (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2019
A heavyweight bout between perennial division contenders Justin Willis and Curtis Blaydes co-headlined tonight’s UFC Nashville event at Bridgestone Arena. Curtis Blaydes (10-2 MMA) recently had his impressive five-fight win streak come to an end at the hands of knockout artist Francis Ngannou.
UFC Nashville Results: Maycee Barber stops JJ Aldrich in Round 2 (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2019
A women’s Flyweight bout between Maycee Babeer and JJ Aldrich kicked off tonight’s UFC Nashville main card. The 20-year-old, Barber, entered tonight’s contest sporting an undefeated professional record of 6-0.
UFC Nashville Results: Anthony Pettis KO's Stephen Thompson (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2019
Tonight’s UFC Nashville event is headlined by a welterweight bout featuring former division title challenger Stephen Thompson taking on former lightweight champ Anthony Pettis. Anthony Pettis will be returning to welterweight for the first time since 2008 for tonight’s contest with “Wonderboy”.
UFC Nashville: Pettis vs. Thompson Live Results & Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2019
The octagon will be under the bright lights of Bridgestone Arena this evening for UFC Nashville: Pettis vs. Thompson. The event is headlined by a welterweight bout featuring former division title challenger Stephen Thompson taking on former lightweight champ Anthony Pettis.
VIDEO | Conor McGregor says he "owes" Nate Diaz a trilogy fight
Mike Pendleton - March 23, 2019
As the landscape of the UFC’s lightweight division begins to start taking shape with recent fight announcements, there might be a high-profile trilogy fight coming for the fans. During his Q&A session in Chicago, Conor McGregor spoke about a third fight with his rival, Nate Diaz. It’s been over two years since Nate Diaz and McGregor fought, with the last fight going the way of McGregor’s by majority decision at UFC 202. Now that Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway are fighting for the interim title at UFC 236 and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and Al Iaquinta are scheduled to face each other, the path has been cleared for a trilogy between Diaz and McGregor.
Irish leader distances himself from UFC star Conor McGregor
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2019
The Prime Minister of Ireland, Leo Varadkar, does not want to be associated with Conor McGregor and his unlawful actions. Varadkar, who is the current Taoiseach of Ireland, was recently accused of snubbing the UFC star during last week’s St. Patrick’s Day march in Chicago.
Ben Askren roasts Darren Till following KO loss in London
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2019
Ben Askren travelled to London this past weekend with intentions of confronting former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till. The rivals, who have gone back and forth on social media for months, actually had a brief encounter at the UFC London weigh-ins.