UFC 246 News
VIDEO | Watch Israel Adesanya react to Conor McGregor’s win at UFC 246
Natasha Hooper - January 29, 2020
Conor McGregor’s return to the Octagon garnered priceless reactions from the MMA community. That included fellow MMA superstar, Israel Adesanya, who reacted to ‘The Notorious” 40-second victory against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246. The current middleweight champion tuned into the blockbuster event with friends in New Zealand. In the main event, the Irishman returned to action for the first time since his 2018 loss to lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov. He delivered unusual shoulder strikes and a head-kick to set up a show-stopping TKO victory against “Cowboy” in the first round.
Sodiq Yusuff says UFC 246 win over Andre Fili made him a top guy at featherweight
Cole Shelton - January 28, 2020
Sodiq Yusuff is now a perfect 4-0 inside the Octagon, and ranked in the featherweight top-15. At UFC 246, Yusuff competed in the biggest fight of his career when he took on Andre Fili. The Nigerian-American knew it was going to be a tough fight but was confident he would get his hand raised. That is exactly what happened as he edged out a decision victory.
Diego Ferreira says best is yet to come after UFC 246 win, eyes Al Iaquinta or Felder-Hooker winner next
Cole Shelton - January 27, 2020
Diego Ferreira knows the best is yet to come. At UFC 246, Ferreira picked up the biggest win of his career when he submitted Anthony Pettis in the second round. The victory got the Brazilian a spot in the UFC rankings, and it also happened to take place on his birthday which he says was a great present.
Roxanne Modafferi on UFC 246 win over Maycee Barber: 'I was winning before her knee got hurt anyway'
Cole Shelton - January 22, 2020
Roxanne Modafferi was the biggest underdog on the entire UFC 246 card, entering the cage for her fight with Maycee Barber at +600. Yet the 39-fight veteran got the job done by unanimous decision winning, every single round including one 10-8 round on one judge’s scorecard.
Donald Cerrone still attended his UFC 246 after party following hospital release
Harry Kettle - January 21, 2020
Donald Cerrone still went out and attended his UFC 246 after party despite losing in 40 seconds to Conor McGregor. The main event on Saturday night lived up to the hype in the eyes of some but for others, understandably, it left them wanting so much more as Cerrone was unable to land a single shot on McGregor before “The Notorious” finished him via TKO.
Kevin Lee not impressed and irritated by Conor McGregor's win over 'chinny' Donald Cerrone
Cole Shelton - January 20, 2020
Kevin Lee isn’t impressed by Conor McGregor’s knockout win over Donald Cerrone at UFC 246. McGregor made his return to the Octagon after a 15-month layoff and TKO’d “Cowboy” in just 40 seconds after shoulder strikes broke Cerrone’s nose. He followed it up with a head kick and then finished off via ground and pound.
What's next for Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone after UFC 246?
Cole Shelton - January 20, 2020
In the main event of UFC 246, the first UFC card of 2020, Conor McGregor made his highly-anticipated return to the Octagon against Donald Cerrone. In the end, McGregor got the job done, as he TKO’d Cerrone in just 40 seconds. He started off fast with shoulder strikes that broke “Cowboy’s” nose, and sealed the deal with a head kick and some ground and pound
Dana White claims Khabib Nurmagomedov has 'Conor McGregor' type of money
Harry Kettle - January 20, 2020
UFC president Dana White has claimed that Khabib Nurmagomedov has Conor McGregor-type money — in excess of $50 million. White made the claim the post-fight press conference following UFC 246, which featured McGregor’s triumphant return to the Octagon in the main event as he ran through Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in 40 seconds.
Khabib Nurmagomedov and his team react following UFC 246
Christopher Taylor - January 19, 2020
Khabib Nurmagomedov and his team were clearly watching the UFC 246 main event between Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone with keen interest. ‘Mystic Mac’ and ‘Cowboy’ squared off in a highly anticipated welterweight bout this evening at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Pros react to Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone at UFC 246
Chris Taylor - January 19, 2020
A welterweight bout featuring former lightweight standouts Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone headlined tonight’s UFC 246 event in Las Vegas. McGregor was returning to the cage for the first time since UFC 229 in October of 2018, where he had suffered a fourth round submission loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov in his bid to reclaim the promotions lightweight title.
Dana White reacts to tonight’s UFC 246 main event
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2020
UFC President Dana White spoke to the media shortly following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC 246 event where he shared his thoughts on Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone. McGregor and Cerrone squared off in tonight’s event headliner with both men looking to rebound.
Nate Diaz reacts to Conor McGregor TKO victory against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246
Natasha Hooper - January 18, 2020
Nate Diaz gave a typical Nate Diaz-style response to the outcome of UFC 246’s main event between Conor McGregor and Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone. In the blockbuster event of UFC 246 at the Las Vegas T-Mobile Arena, the Irishman faced Cowboy for the first time since his 2018 loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor was submitted by the lightweight champion in the fourth round and was eager to bounce back with a victory in his Octagon return against Cerrone.
Donald Cerrone reacts following UFC 246
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2020
A welterweight bout featuring former lightweight standouts Donald Cerrone and Conor McGregor headlined tonight’s UFC 246 event in Las Vegas. Donald Cerrone entered UFC 246 looking to rebound, this after suffering back-to-back TKO losses to Justin Gaethje and Tony Ferguson in his most recent efforts.
Justin Gaethje reacts to Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone UFC 246
Natasha Hooper - January 18, 2020
Justin Gaethje followed the action closely tonight as Donald “Cowboy” faced Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 246 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. ‘The Highlight’, who is known for his highlight showreel of first-round finishes, was able to deliver the same outcome to Cerrone in his last fight. The former sparring partners fought each other at UFC Vancouver on September 14th 2019. The 31-year old revealed that Cerrone knocked him out during a sparring session, but Gaethje got his payback as he finished Cowboy in the first round of the main event.
UFC 246 Results: Conor McGregor KO's Donald Cerrone (Video)
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2020
The Octagon returns to Las Vegas tonight for UFC 246, a pay-per-view event headlined by a welterweight fight between Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone. Conor McGregor will be returning to the cage for the first time since UFC 229 in October of 2018, where he suffered a fourth round submission loss to bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov in his bid to reclaim the promotions lightweight title.
Pros react to Holly Holm vs. Raquel Pennington at UFC 246
Natasha Hooper - January 18, 2020
The former bantamweight champion Holly Holm faced top-ranked contender Raquel Pennington in the co-main event of UFC 246 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight came as a long-anticipated rematch between the 135-pound fighters. “The Preacher’s Daughter” originally met Pennington during her UFC debut in 2015. She defeated “Rocky” by split decision during their UFC 184 bout.
Pros react to Anthony Pettis vs. Carlos Diego Ferreira at UFC 246
Natasha Hooper - January 18, 2020
A key lightweight bout featuring former division champion Anthony Pettis taking on surging division contender Carlos Diego Ferreira took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 246 event. Pettis (22-9 MMA) returned to the promotions lightweight division following a 1-1 stint at welterweight. During that stretch, ‘Showtime’ scored a knockout victory over Stephen Thompson and then suffered a decision setback to Nate Diaz.
UFC 246 Results: Carlos Diego Ferreira submits Anthony Pettis (Video)
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2020
A key lightweight bout featuring former division champion Anthony Pettis taking on surging division contender Carlos Diego Ferreira took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 246 event. Pettis (22-9 MMA) will return to the promotions lightweight division following a 1-1 stint at welterweight. During that stretch, ‘Showtime‘ scored a knockout victory over Stephen Thompson and then suffered a decision setback to Nate Diaz.