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Dana White explains why the UFC won’t be stripping Jon Jones of his heavyweight title: “The Stipe fight has to happen”
Fernando Quiles - December 5, 2023
Don’t expect UFC CEO Dana White to entertain the idea of stripping Jon Jones of the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Jones was expected to put his gold on the line against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 on November 11. That didn’t end up happening, as “Bones” suffered a torn pectoral muscle while preparing for the fight. As a result, the bout was replaced with an interim title fight between Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich. Aspinall scored a knockout win in just over one minute.
Stephen Thompson reacts after Leon Edwards suggests middleweight title shot with win over Colby Covington: “I think that’s crap”
Fernando Quiles - December 5, 2023
Stephen Thompson doesn’t like the idea of Leon Edwards holding up the welterweight division. Edwards is set to put his UFC welterweight gold at stake against Colby Covington on December 16. The bout will headline UFC 296 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’ll be Edwards’ second title defense.
Tom Aspinall responds to Jon Jones' blistering rant on his career accomplishments
Fernando Quiles - December 5, 2023
Tom Aspinall has a response to Jon Jones’ recent tirade. Aspinall hasn’t been shy in expressing his belief that Jones should be stripped of the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Jones was scheduled to defend his title against Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 295, but “Bones” suffered a torn pectoral muscle. The bout was replaced by an interim heavyweight title matchup between Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich. Aspinall knocked Pavlovich out in just over a minute.
What's next for Arman Tsarukyan and Beneil Dariush after UFC Austin?
Cole Shelton - December 4, 2023
In the main event of UFC Austin, a battle of top 10 lightweights went down as Arman Tsarukyan took on Beneil Dariush. Tsarukyan entered the fight on a two-fight win streak and was coming off a TKO win over Joaquim Silva in his most previous effort. It was also his second UFC main event after he dropped a controversial decision to Mateusz Gamrot last year. Dariush, meanwhile, was set for his first UFC main event and was coming off a first-round knockout loss to Charles Oliveira in June.
Khamzat Chimaev set for surgery, vows to "smash somebody" in his UFC return
Jeffrey Walter - December 4, 2023
Khamzat Chimaev will be going under the knife after suffering an injury during his UFC 294 fight with Kamaru Usman. Chimaev (13-0 MMA) squared off with Usman (20-4 MMA) in a middleweight contest that served as the co-main event of October’s pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ had accepted that bout on just ten days’ notice, this after Khamzat’s original opponent Paulo Costa was forced to withdraw due to injury.
Jon Jones sounds off after Tom Aspinall calls for him to be stripped of his UFC heavyweight title
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2023
Jon Jones has responded after Tom Aspinall called for Dana White to strip him of his UFC heavyweight title. It was shortly after Aspinall (14-3 MMA) defeated Sergei Pavlovich (18-2 MMA) by first-round knockout to claim the interim heavyweight title at UFC 295, that the Brit suggested Dana White and company should strip ‘Bones’ of his heavyweight championship.
Michael Chandler is still unbothered by Conor McGregor fight delays: "He's trying to wait me out"
Josh Evanoff - December 4, 2023
It doesn’t matter when former UFC champion Conor McGregor returns, Michael Chandler will be waiting. The saga between ‘The Notorious’ and ‘Iron’ is ongoing for most of this year. Since his UFC debut in 2021, Michael Chandler has been calling to fight Conor McGregor. That callout fell on deaf ears until the two lightweights were tabbed to coach the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter this year.
Arman Tsarukyan happy with 'Good' stoppage in Jalin Turner vs. Bobby Green: "Five more minutes"
Josh Evanoff - December 4, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan was happy to watch Jalin Turner vs. Bobby Green on Saturday. The rising lightweight returned to the octagon in the main event of UFC Austin last Saturday night. There, Arman Tsarukyan scored a first-round knockout win over Beneil Dariush, his third win in a row. While a big victory, it seems that he was far more happy to watch Jalin Turner vs. Bobby Green.
Jamahal Hill says he "can’t wait for the truth to be told in court" after domestic violence arrest
Cole Shelton - December 4, 2023
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has opened up on his recent domestic violence arrest. It was reported on Friday by TMZ Sports that Hill was arrested in Michigan earlier this week for domestic violence against his brother. According to the report, Hill was booked at a Kent County jail on Monday at around 1 AM and released later that evening, at 7:35 PM. During that time, prosecutors formally charged Hill with one count of misdemeanor aggravated domestic violence.
Colby Covington explains how DUI and quitting drinking saved his life and fighting career
Cole Shelton - December 4, 2023
Colby Covington says getting a DUI while he was at college in Iowa helped save his life and turn him into the fighter he is today. Covington began his college career at Iowa Central Community College and won the 2007 165lb national junior college wrestling title as a true freshman with a 34–0 record. After one year there, Covington transferred to Iowa but just before school started, he was arrested for eluding police and driving while intoxicated, as he blew three times over the legal limit.
UFC signs 6'7 Olympic taekwondo medalist Robelis Despaigne after finishing 3 fights in 19 seconds
Fernando Quiles - December 4, 2023
The UFC has wasted little time signing Olympic taekwondo medalist Robelis Despaigne. Despaigne is off to a red hot start in his pro MMA career. He has gone 4-0 and has yet to reach the second round. His longest bout lasted four minutes and 54 seconds, which was his pro MMA debut. Since that fight, Despaigne’s average time inside the cage has been just under seven seconds.
Dana White admits Arman Tsarukyan's win at UFC Austin "threw a wrench" into the lightweight title picture
Chris Taylor - December 3, 2023
UFC CEO Dana White believes Arman Tsarukyan’s knockout win at UFC Austin “threw a wrench” into the lightweight title picture. Tsarukyan (21-3 MMA) squared off with perennial 155lbs contender Beneil Dariush (22-6-1 MMA) in the headliner of last night’s Fight Night event in Texas.
Bobby Green reacts following brutal knockout loss to Jalin Turner at UFC Austin
Fernando Quiles - December 3, 2023
Bobby Green didn’t waste any time addressing his brutal UFC Austin loss to Jalin Turner. Green went one-on-one with Turner, who accepted the bout on short notice. “King” Green was knocked out in the opening frame, and many have blasted referee Kerry Hatley for stopping the bout far too late. The good news is Green appears to be in good spirits following the loss.
Dana White reacts to horrendous referee stoppage in the Jalin Turner vs. Bobby Green fight at UFC Austin
Fernando Quiles - December 3, 2023
UFC CEO Dana White has something about say about referee Kerry Hatley following the Jalin Turner vs. Bobby Green bout in Austin, Texas on December 2. The ending to the Turner vs. Green fight was brutal, and Hatley, the official inside the ring, has come under fire for his late stoppage. Turner was on top of Green raining down strikes and it was clear that Hatley’s time to step in was due. Instead, Hatley waited until Green was put to sleep, perhaps multiple times, to stop the fight. It wasn’t a pretty sight and White is in total agreement with those who have criticized the referee.
UFC CEO Dana White reacts to the PFL purchasing Bellator: “One sh*tty organization that sells no tickets and nobody watches buys another”
Fernando Quiles - December 3, 2023
UFC CEO Dana White continues to slam the PFL after the rival promotion purchased Bellator MMA. PFL founder Donn Davis told Ariel Helwani on “The MMA Hour” that he feels the move was the quickest and most effective way to have a roster on par with the UFC’s talent pool. Clearly, White feels irritated at the thought of a rival promotion making an effort to raise its profile. White hasn’t been shy in expressing his belief that the PFL-Bellator merger makes no sense.
UFC Austin Bonus Report: 10 fighters take home $50k
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2023
The Octagon returned to Texas for tonight’s UFC Austin event, a 12-bout fight card headlined by Beneil Dariush vs. Arman Tsarukyan. The highly anticipated lightweight main event proved to be a coming out party for Arman Tsarukyan. The 27-year-old Armenian was able to land a big knee to punch combination on Dariush in the opening minute, which sent the veteran crashing to the Octagon canvas. From there, Tsarukyan promptly finished the bout with ground and pound.
Pros react after Jalin Turner KO's Bobby Green at UFC Austin: "Are our lives in this guy's hands?"
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Austin co-main event featured a highly anticipated lightweight fight between Bobby Green and Jalin Turner. Green (31-15-1 MMA) had entered the contest on a two-fight winning streak, his most recent being a 33-second knockout victory over Grant Dawson in October. ‘King’ had gone 2-2 with 1 no-contest over his last five Octagon appearances ahead of tonight’s contest.
UFC Austin Results: Jalin Turner KO's Bobby Green (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Austin results, including the co-main event between Bobby Green and Jalin Turner. Green (31-15-1 MMA) enters the contest on a two-fight winning streak, his most recent being a 33-second knockout victory over Grant Dawson in October. ‘King’ has gone 2-2 with 1 no-contest over his last five Octagon appearances overall.