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UFC 237 Results: Jessica Andrade KO's Rose Namajunas (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - May 11, 2019
A women’s strawweight title fight between Rose Namajunas and Jessica Andrade headlined tonight’s UFC 237 pay-per-view event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rose Namajunas (8-3 MMA) returns to action for the first time since UFC 223 in April of 2018, where she defeated former division champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk for a second time, this while marking her first career title defense.
Pros react to Anderson Silva vs. Jared Cannonier at UFC 237
Chris Taylor - May 11, 2019
A middleweight bout featuring former division kingpin Anderson Silva taking on Jared Cannonier co-headlined tonight’s UFC 237 event in Rio. Silva (34-9 MMA) was making a quick turnaround for this fight, this after dropping a decision loss to Israel Adesanya at February’s UFC 234 event in Australia. Prior to the setback, ‘The Spider’ was coming off a unanimous decision victory over Derek Brunson which occurred at UFC 208.
UFC 237 Results: Jared Cannonier stops Anderson Silva (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - May 11, 2019
A middleweight bout featuring former division kingpin Anderson Silva taking on Jared Cannonier served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 237 event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Silva was most recently seen in action in the main event of UFC 234 this past February, where he suffered a decision loss to newly crowned interim title holder Israel Adesanya.
Pros react to Jose Aldo vs. Alex Volkanovski at UFC 237
Christopher Taylor - May 11, 2019
A key featherweight bout between former division champion Jose Aldo and surging contender Alexander Volkanovski took place at tonight’s UFC 237 event. Aldo had returned to form in recent months, scoring stoppage victories over perennial division contenders Jeremy Stephens and Renato Moicano in his most recent octagon appearances.
Nate Diaz vs. Anthony Pettis In The Works for UFC 241 In Anaheim
Nolan King - May 11, 2019
Already headlined by Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic II, the UFC is pulling out all the stops for their Anaheim return, UFC 241. According to a report from ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, a welterweight bout between Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis is in the works for the August 17 event.
Pros react to BJ Penn vs Clay Guida at UFC 237
Christopher Taylor - May 11, 2019
A lightweight scrap featuring former two-division UFC champion BJ Penn taking on fellow veteran Clay Guida took place on the prelims of tonight’s UFC 237 event from Rio de Janeiro. Penn (16-13-2 MMA) was returning for the first time since December’s UFC 232 event in Los Angeles, where he suffered the first submission loss of his career to Ryan Hall.
UFC 237 Results: Clay Guida defeats BJ Penn via decision
Chris Taylor - May 11, 2019
A lightweight bout featuring former two-division UFC champion BJ Penn taking on fellow veteran Clay Guida took place on the prelims of tonight’s UFC 237 event from Rio de Janeiro. Penn (16-13-2 MMA) was last seen in action at December’s UFC 232 event in Los Angeles, where he suffered the first submission loss of his career to the always crafty Ryan Hall.
UFC 237 Results: Andrade vs. Namajunas
Chris Taylor - May 11, 2019
The octagon will return to Rio de Janeiro this evening for UFC 237, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by a strawweight title fight between Rose Namajunas and Jessica Andrade. The UFC reigning 115-pound champion, Namajunas (8-3 MMA), will return to the cage for the first time since UFC 223 at tonight’s event in Brazil. ‘Thug’ is coming off back to back victories over former strawweight queen Joanna Jędrzejczyk in her most recent octagon appearances.
Four potential fights for Conor McGregor's UFC return
Thomas Taylor - May 11, 2019
Despite his ostensible retirement from MMA, there is now reason to believe Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon after all. UFC President Dana White will soon be meeting with McGregor, and he believes he can coax the Irish star back to the cage — potentially as soon as this summer. Yet with Khabib Nurmagomedov expected to fight Dustin Poirier at UFC 242, and Donald Cerrone potentially fighting Tony Ferguson at UFC 238, many of most compelling opponents for Conor McGregor are currently tied up. So, if he does return to action, who might he fight?
Anderson Silva not close to retirement according to his manager
Cole Shelton - May 10, 2019
Anderson Silva will return to the Octagon this Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 237 when he takes on Jared Cannonier. Not only will it be the second fight of the year for the legend, but it will also mark his second time serving as the co-main or main event of a pay-per-view card in 2019. Although the 44-year-old has just one win in his last seven fights, the former champion is not close to retirement according to his manager.
More reasons to watch UFC 237
Mike Straus - May 10, 2019
The world leader in mixed martial arts (MMA) heads back to where it all started for UFC 237. The Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will serve as the backdrop. Let’s take a look at some more reasons to watch UFC 237.
Breaking! Donald Cerrone expected to return at UFC 238 against former interim champ Tony Ferguson
Chris Taylor - May 10, 2019
The octagon will return to Chicago next month for UFC 238, and the pay-per-view event just added an exciting lightweight bout between perennial division contenders Donald Cerrone and Tony Ferguson. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto took to Twitter moments ago announcing the promotions intentions of matching up ‘Cowboy‘ and ‘El Cucuy’.
Nate Diaz still submitting USADA samples despite absence
Tom Taylor - May 10, 2019
Nate Diaz has not fought since he gave up a hotly contested majority decision to Conor McGregor in 2016. That being said, the Stockton-based lightweight is still doing what he needs to do to ensure he’s eligible to fight in the UFC’s Octagon — namely submitting samples to the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). According to TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter, Diaz recently submitted his first USADA sample of the year 2019.
Dana White praises Rose Namajunas ahead of UFC 237
Tom Taylor - May 10, 2019
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 237 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas will attempt to defend her title against hometown hero Jessica Andrade. Come fight time, Namajunas will more than likely face her fair share of boos from the passionate Brazilian fans in attendance in Rio. While this is daunting thought for most fighters, the strawweight champion allegedly did not hesitate when the UFC asked her to defend her title on foreign soil.
Who should Tony Ferguson fight in his return to the Octagon?
Cole Shelton - May 10, 2019
Tony Ferguson has been sidelined as of late due to personal problems, but the streaking lightweight contender recently Tweeted he is back and ready to fight again. Furthermore, the 35-year-old, along with his new management, recently met with the UFC brass to discuss his future. So, now the question is, who should ‘El Cucuy’ fight when he returns to the Octagon?
Ryan Spann plans to make a statement with finish of Lil Nog
Cole Shelton - May 10, 2019
Ryan Spann is heading into enemy territory to take on Brazilian MMA legend Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, aka “Lil Nog,” this Saturday at UFC 237. Spann won his UFC debut by unanimous decision against Luis Henrique Barbosa de Oliveira. Following the fight, the Fortis MMA product wanted to fight “Lil Nog” and asked for the fight — something not many people do. The reason he wanted the fight is simple.
Frankie Edgar makes case for title fight with Max Holloway
Natasha Hooper - May 10, 2019
Former UFC lightweight champion and long-time featherweight contender Frankie Edgar is looking to fight Max Holloway for the featherweight strap in the near future. The fighter known as “The Answer” made his case in an Instagram post on Thursday night.
Israel Adesanya to PED-users: 'I'm snitching'
Tom Taylor - May 10, 2019
Despite the very best efforts of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), there are still fighters in the UFC attempting to use performance enhancing drugs. Over the last few months, the agency has busted several high profile PED-users, most notably former UFC bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw, and will continue to attempt to catch any fighters who are looking to give themselves an unfair advantage. It sounds like USADA will have some help from UFC interim middleweight champion Israel Adesanya as they continue on their mission. Speaking in a recent interview with The Schmo, the UFC interim middleweight champ vowed to snitch on anybody he hears is using performance enhancing drugs in the UFC.