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Amanda Nunes says getting 125-pound title is 'possible', would just require time
Drake Riggs - February 5, 2019
If you thought that UFC bantamweight and featherweight queen Amanda Nunes was kidding about trying to become a triple champ… Then guess again. ‘The Lioness’ has accomplished more in the sport than really anyone expected her to.
Joe Duffy 'would love' Conor McGregor rematch but isn't main focus
Drake Riggs - February 5, 2019
Only one man can say that they’ve defeated Conor McGregor in less than a minutes time… And that man is fellow Irishman, Joe Duffy. The two men met in the early stages of their mixed martial arts careers in 2010 for Cage Warriors in Cork, Ireland. Little did we know that one day they would both become successful UFC competitors.
Daniel Cormier explains why he won't fight Stipe Miocic again
Cole Shelton - February 5, 2019
UFC heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier has stated he wants to retire by his 40th birthday, but it appears he will stick around longer. However, even with his extended career, he does not appear interested in fighting Stipe Miocic again. Cormier and Miocic fought at UFC 226 for the heavyweight title, in a fight that gave Cormier — then the light heavyweight champ — the chance to become a two-division champ. Ultimately, that is exactly what happened as Cormier knocked Miocic out in the first round.
Ben Askren rips Kamaru Usman after backstage confrontation
Tom Taylor - February 5, 2019
At the UFC 235 press conference, former ONE and Bellator welterweight champ Ben Askren divulged that he and top welterweight contender Kamaru Usman very nearly came to blows backstage. Days after the press conference wrapped up, Will Harris of Anatomy of a Fighter released footage of this backstage confrontation.
EXCLUSIVE | Dan Lambert says Joanna Jedrzejczyk hasn't decided what division to fight in next
Cole Shelton - February 5, 2019
Joanna Jedrzejczyk used to be the UFC strawweight champ, and for a long period of time, it didn’t look like anyone could beat her. However, Rose Namajunas eventually came along and beat Jedrzejczyk in back-to-back fights, putting an end to the Polish star’s reign. Once Jedrzejczyk was no longer the strawweight champion, some fans began to wonder if she might move up to the new UFC women’s flyweight division. At first, she decided to stay at strawweight for her next fight, in which she defeated Tecia Torres by decision. Then, an opportunity came up for Jedrzejczyk to fight for the flyweight title against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 231. But unfortunately for Jedrzejczyk and her fans, Shevchenko won this fight via unanimous decision.
Artem Lobov challenges the traditional interpretation of success in MMA
Tom Taylor - February 5, 2019
Artem Lobov is often knocked for his professional record, which currently sits below the .500 mark at 14-15-1. That being said, the Russian-born Irishman has recently been vocal about the fact that his less-than-stellar record is the product of his taking on all comers at all times. In fact, Artem Lobov believes he embodies success in MMA far more than your typical undefeated fighter, based on the fact that fans are always interested in seeing him perform.
Demian Maia makes prediction for Tyron Woodley vs. Kamaru Usman title fight
Tom Taylor - February 5, 2019
On March 2, in the co-main event of UFC 235, UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will attempt a fifth-straight defense of his title opposite surging contender Kamaru Usman. Having fought both Tyron Woodley and Kamaru Usman in the recent past, Brazilian MMA legend Demian Maia has unique insight into this matchup.
PHOTO | Check out this unbelievable Joe Rogan tattoo
Tom Taylor - February 5, 2019
Over the last few years, we’ve seen some pretty incredible MMA related tattoos. Though most fan tattoos seem to be images of Conor McGregor, the latest tattoo to make the rounds on the World Wide Web is an image of UFC commentator, comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan — and it’s an absolutely incredible piece. Joe Rogan shared this piece, which was done by the increasingly legendary artist Steve Butcher, on his official Instagram page.
Henry Cejudo reconsiders giving TJ Dillashaw a rematch at flyweight
Tom Taylor - February 5, 2019
At UFC Brooklyn, UFC flyweight champion Henry Cejudo defeated UFC bantamweight champion via first-round TKO. Unfortunately for him, some members of the MMA community — particularly Dillashaw — feel the stoppage was early. Previously, Henry Cejudo stated that he’d be interested in giving TJ Dillashaw an immediate rematch, however likely only at 135 pounds, for Dillashaw’s bantamweight title.
Stipe Miocic says Daniel Cormier rematch means more than UFC title
Drake Riggs - February 4, 2019
When we open up the MMA history books and look at who the longest reigning champions in each UFC division are, at the very top you would see the name ‘Stipe Miocic’. Miocic, the former champion of the heavyweights, last fought in July 2018 when he took on the light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier in a super fight of epic proportions.
VIDEO | UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley featured in new rap song
Thomas Taylor - February 4, 2019
Last year, UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley started a second career as a rapper, releasing a song with Wiz Khalifa called I’ll Beat Yo Ass. Now, the champ has featured in another song alongside rapper 4K. See the music video for this song, called Blow, below.
Junior dos Santos vying for title shot against Daniel Cormier before champ retires
Cole Shelton - February 4, 2019
Junior dos Santos is looking to reclaim the heavyweight belt, and on March 9 he can start that process. Dos Santos will be taking on Derrick Lewis at UFC Wichita. It’ll be Lewis’ first bout since he came up short in a title fight with reigning champ Daniel Cormier at UFC 230. Given that Lewis just contended for the title, dos Santos is looking at this fight as a number-one contender bout.