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EXCLUSIVE | Coach says a rematch between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor is unlikely
Cole Shelton - March 2, 2019
When Khabib Nurmagomedov took on Conor McGregor at UFC 229, it resulted in the biggest pay-per-view in promotional history. The event did well over two million PPV buys, and in the end, Nurmagomedov beat McGregor in the fourth round by submission.
Chael Sonnen makes bold prediction for UFC 235 main event
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has a bold prediction for tonight’s UFC 235 main event title fight between Jon Jones and Anthony Smith. “The American Gangster” joined Ariel Helwani last night on ESPN’s Sports Center where he shared his pick for this evenings highly anticipated UFC 235 main event.
VIDEO | Ben Askren roasts the welterweight division prior to his debut at UFC 235
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
Love him or hate him, there is no denying that Ben Askren has been a ton of fun in the lead up to his promotional debut against Robbie Lawler at UFC 235. After being traded to the UFC from ONE Championship for Demetrious Johnson, “Funky” immediately began to terrorize the promotions 170-pound division.
Dana Cam catches all the heat from the UFC 235 weigh-ins
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
The octagon returns to Las Vegas this evening for UFC 235. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Anthony Smith. UFC President Dana White had his camera rolling during yesterday’s UFC 235 weigh ins and caught some intense moments between the main card fighters.
Colby Covington details Dana White confrontation, explains what happened after cameras stopped rolling
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2019
Colby Covington confronted UFC President Dana White on Thursday night in Las Vegas and demanded some answers regarding his promised title shot. The incident took place at The Palms Hotel and Casino while White was attempting to play blackjack (watch that here).
Dana White scraps talk of Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone
Christopher Taylor - March 1, 2019
Fans hoping to see former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor fight Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone next are about to be disappointed. UFC President Dana White recently told ESPN’s Brett Okamoto that the promotion is moving on from the rumored matchup.
Jeff Novitzky explains how "peaking" contributed to Jon Jones UFC 235 drug test results
Christopher Taylor - March 1, 2019
Current UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones had a pair of drug tests come back positive for the M3 metabolite ahead of Saturday night’s title fight with Anthony Smith. The Nevada State Athletic Commission cleared “Bones” to fight after the chief of the lab ruled that the M3 metabolites found in Jones system offered no performance-enhancing benefit, adding there was also no evidence of recent steroid use.
Dana White reacts after being confronted by Colby Covington in Las Vegas
Christopher Taylor - March 1, 2019
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington was on the hunt for promotional president Dana White last night in Las Vegas. “Chaos” eventually found the UFC boss playing blackjack at The Palms Resort and Casino.
Tyron Woodley reacts to Colby Covington's antics in Las Vegas
Tom Taylor - March 1, 2019
Colby Covington has arrived in Las Vegas to take in the UFC 235 card — particularly the co-headlining welterweight title fight between his rivals Tyron Woodley and Kamaru Usman. Since arriving in Sin City, Covington has definitely made his presence known. He crashed Usman’s open workout… he harassed UFC President Dana White at blackjack table… he even threatened to destroy the UFC’s boss’s car.
UFC 235 | Anthony Smith responds to recent Jon Jones drug test findings
Tom Taylor - March 1, 2019
Yesterday afternoon, news surfaced that a pair of Jon Jones drug tests once again turned up traces of a metabolite of oral turinabol — though not enough to jeopardize the champ’s UFC 235 fight with Anthony Smith. Speaking to the media shortly thereafter, Anthony Smith reacted to this latest Jon Jones controversy.
UFC 235 weigh-in results: both title fights get green light
Tom Taylor - March 1, 2019
Tomorrow night, the UFC will return to our screens with the stacked UFC 235 card out of Las Vegas, Nevada. The card will be topped by a light heavyweight title fight between champion Jon Jones and challenger Anthony Smith. The bout will serve as the first title defense of Jones’ latest reign as champion, and Smith’s first shot at gold in the UFC.
VIDEO | Colby Covington sends fiery message to Dana White, threatens to destroy his car
Tom Taylor - March 1, 2019
Colby Covington is in Las Vegas for UFC 235, and he is definitely making his presence known. Shortly after crashing Kamaru Usman’s open workout and ambushing UFC President Dana White inside the casino, he tracked down White’s car, and threatened to destroy it.