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Al Iaquinta explains why Justin Gaethje fight does't interest him right now
Tom Taylor - January 15, 2019
Al Iaquinta was recently called out by former World Series of Fighting champion Justin Gaethje, who he was briefly scheduled to fight this summer. For the moment, however, this is not a fight that Iaquinta is especially interested in. “I’m looking up in the rankings,” Iaquinta told MMAjunkie Radio. “I think Gaethje, he’s kind of had his opportunity, and he chose to fight Vick. He wanted to do what was best for him, so now I’m going to do what’s best for me. Fighting below me in the rankings is definitely not (it). It’s a good fight, but I think there’s guys that’ll put me right up there. Those are the guys I’m gunning for.
Henry Cejudo on defending his division: 'I’m trying to employ people here'
Drake Riggs - January 14, 2019
At UFC 227 in August 2018, Henry Cejudo made history by becoming the second ever UFC flyweight champion. Unfortunately, since then the division has had a big black cloud surrounding it and it seems as if they all may be finding themselves out of roster spots in the near future.
VIDEO | 'Violence Queen' Ariane Lipski trains with Cris Cyborg ahead of UFC debut at UFC Brooklyn
Drake Riggs - January 14, 2019
2019 will officially mark the beginning of the “Violence Queen” Ariane Lipski’s career in the UFC.
Tyron Woodley eyes move to middleweight by year's end
Drake Riggs - January 14, 2019
At UFC 235 in March, Tyron Woodley will look to successfully add another welterweight title defense to his list of accomplishments by taking out the red-hot Kamaru Usman. As the 170-pound king since July 2016, Woodley’s time in the division may be coming to an end by the time that 2020 rolls around.
VIDEO | Amanda Nunes says "never again" to 145
Tom Taylor - January 14, 2019
At UFC 232, UFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes moved up to the featherweight division on a quest to defeat the seemingly unbeatable Cris Cyborg and become one of just three fighters in UFC history to hold titles in two weight classes concurrently. In an absolutely jaw-dropping performance, Amanda Nunes succeeded on this mission, mauling Cyborg to a first-round knockout victory.
UFC Brooklyn: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw fight card and start time
Tom Taylor - January 14, 2019
On Saturday night, the UFC will debut on ESPN and ESPN+ with the stacked UFC Brooklyn card. The card will be headlined by a flyweight title super fight between reigning champion Henry Cejudo and slimmed-down bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw.
EXCLUSIVE | Allen Crowder makes bold prediction for bout with Greg Hardy
Cole Shelton - January 14, 2019
Allen Crowder, who didn’t fight at all in 2018, will return to the Octagon against a controversial figure in Greg Hardy this Saturday night on ESPN+. Hardy who was a former pro-bowler in the NFL, was involved in an alleged domestic violence case which got him kicked out of the league. Now, he will be making his UFC debut against Crowder. And Crowder is ready.
VIDEO | Donald Cerrone explains how he wants to be remembered when his fighting career is over
Tom Taylor - January 14, 2019
This Saturday, on the UFC’s first card on ESPN, Donald Cerrone returns to the lightweight division for a showdown with surging contender Alexander Hernandez. As ever, fans are incredibly excited to watch “Cowboy” do his thing. When he fights, there is a near-certainty of entertainment and spectacle, and at the end of the day, that’s just what he wants to be remembered for.
Jorge Masvidal offers to fight Darren Till in UFC London headliner
Tom Taylor - January 14, 2019
Over the last few weeks, it’s been widely speculated that recent UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till will be called upon to headline the UFC’s March 17 return to London, England. Who Till would fight in this prospective headliner, however, remains uncertain. Long-time UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal is hoping to provide some clarity in that regard. Speaking on Twitter on Monday morning, Masvidal offered to step in and fight Darren Till in his backyard.
Cat Zingano appeals UFC 232 loss to Megan Anderson
Tom Taylor - January 14, 2019
At UFC 232, which went down in late December in Los Angeles, former UFC bantamweight title challenger Cat Zingano stepped into the cage with former Invicta champ Megan Anderson for a highly anticipated featherweight contender bout. Unfortunately, this bout ended in controversy. Early in the first round, Anderson uncorked a well-timed head kick. Regrettably, her toe landed right in Zingano’s eye, causing a nasty laceration that forced the end of the fight.
Stipe Miocic sends challenge to Daniel Cormier: 'let's settle this'
James Lynch - January 14, 2019
UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier has stated that he plans on walking away from the sport when he turns 40 years old on Mar. 20. Former champion Stipe Miocic doesn’t want to see “DC” retire as the heavyweight champion and called his shot on Twitter earlier this morning. .@dc_mma March 20 is coming up quick. Let’s settle this and get this fight on the books before you blow the candles out on that cake.
PHOTOS | Francis Ngannou opens 'first full MMA gym' in Cameroon
Tom Taylor - January 14, 2019
Today, Francis Ngannou is one of the UFC’s most fearsome heavyweight contenders. Yet not all that long ago, he was living in poverty in Cameroon. Having established himself in the UFC, Ngannou is now giving back to his community in Cameroon. He’s now opened up the country’s first “first full MMA and combat sport gym” as part of his charitable organization the Francis Ngannou Foundation.