UFC News
VIDEO | Dana White foresees Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor 2 in 2019, 'this fight should happen'
Drake Riggs - January 2, 2019
“I think a lot of people want to see that fight,” UFC President Dana White said of a rematch between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. “We gotta see how this thing… Obviously, again, we still haven’t gone before the Nevada State Athletic Commission. That’s gotta happen, and when that does we can figure out how this whole thing plays out. Is Max [Holloway] moving to [1]55 [pounds]? Tony Ferguson… Obviously in the mix. So we gotta see how this thing plays out.
BREAKING | Kamaru Usman says welterweight title fight is 'a done deal'
Thomas Taylor - January 2, 2019
From the sounds of it, Kamaru Usman will get the next crack at UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Speaking on Twitter on Thursday evening, the surging UFC welterweight contender announced that his next fight is “a done deal” — and it sure seems like he’s talking about a title fight.
Paige VanZant announces end of personal Reebok deal
Thomas Taylor - January 2, 2019
Like all UFC fighters, flyweight contender Paige VanZant is required to wear Reebok gear when she competes inside the Octagon. Yet VanZant is also one of just a few fighters to have an additional, personal sponsorship deal with the sports apparel company — at least she used to be. Speaking on her social media channels earlier this week, Paige VanZant announced that her personal sponsorship deal with the sports apparel company has come to an end.
Anthony Smith ready to fight Jon Jones at any time, 'I'm the only legitimate threat'
Drake Riggs - January 2, 2019
In recent years, title challengers in the 205-pound light heavyweight division have come few and far between. As of right now, Anthony Smith feels he’s the very clear next challenge to the once again champion, Jon Jones. At UFC 232 this past Saturday night, Jones regained the division’s title by defeating his old foe, Alexander Gustafsson via third-round TKO.
EXCLUSIVE | Lyman Good has been waiting a long time for an opponent like Demian Maia
Cole Shelton - January 2, 2019
Lyman Good will face his toughest test in the UFC when he takes on Demian Maia in Brazil on February 2. Good used to be the Bellator welterweight champion and CFFC’s interim welterweight champion before signing with the UFC. Since then, Good has has gone 2-1 in the UFC, most recently knocking out Ben Saunders at UFC 230. That win earned him the biggest fight of his career against Maia.
Alexander Gustafsson is considering a move to heavyweight following UFC 232
Tom Taylor - January 2, 2019
Alexander Gustafsson hoped to cap of 2018 by toppling the seemingly unbeatable Jon Jones and capturing the UFC light heavyweight title. Regrettably, things did not go as planned for the fearsome Swede, as he wilted amid a storm of third-round ground-strikes from his foe. In the wake of this tough loss to Jon Jones, Alexander Gustafsson is now considering a move to the perilous UFC heavyweight division for a fresh start.
Jon Jones outlines goals for 2019
Tom Taylor - January 2, 2019
Jon Jones is back. The former UFC light heavyweight champ reclaimed the divisional title in main event of UFC 232 on Saturday night, when he stopped his long-time rival Alexander Gustafsson with a volley of third round ground strikes.
Sean O'Connell sends out touching retirement message after $1M PFL victory
Tom Taylor - January 2, 2019
On New Years Eve, Sean O’Connell won a million dollars. The 35-year-old UFC veteran earned this massive payday by bludgeoning an exhausted Vinny Magalhaes to a stoppage in the finals of the 2018 PFL light heavyweight season.
Dana White shuts down Nick Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal fight
Tom Taylor - January 2, 2019
Several weeks ago, Dana White told ESPN that a welterweight bout between fan favorites Nick Diaz and Jorge Masvidal had been added to UFC 235 on March 2. Unsurprisingly, this matchup generated quite a bit of excitement among fans. Unfortunately, it now sounds as though its announcement was premature. Since the fight was first reported, Nick Diaz has repeatedly refuted its legitimacy.
Manager: Tony Ferguson not next for Khabib Nurmagomedov, 'We want the biggest money fight' and 'Ferguson's not that'
Drake Riggs - January 2, 2019
It seems as if the UFC lightweight division is almost destined for cloudiness among the top of the heap. In April 2018, undefeated 27-0 dominator Khabib ‘The Eagle’ Nurmagomedov finally claimed the top spot as the undisputed lightweight champion by defeating Al Iaquinta.
EXCLUSIVE | Pannie Kianzad not expecting featherweight expansion, sick of criticism towards TUF 28 cast
Drake Riggs - January 1, 2019
The Ultimate Fighter reality show has been running since 2005 and just recently wrapped up its 28th season in November. And it’s fair to say that the season may have been the most criticized season yet. The two divisions that were featured on TUF 28 were the heavyweight and women’s featherweight divisions. This was the first time that the heavyweights were showcased on TUF since the iconic season 10 which was only the second other time that they have been on the show (excluding TUF: Brazil 3).
Lauren Murphy shares story of dealing with shady manager who stole sponsorship money
Drake Riggs - January 1, 2019
Trust can be hard to come by just in life in general. Unfortunately, that is often times the case in business as well, including sports. Former Invicta FC bantamweight champion and current UFC flyweight contender Lauren Murphy found this out the hard way. Murphy entered the UFC in 2014 as an undefeated 8-0 champion fresh off her title-winning victory over Miriam Nakamoto who she defeated via fourth-round TKO.