UFC News
Gina Mazany expects to put the flyweight division on notice with a stoppage win over Rachael Ostovich
Cole Shelton - November 26, 2020
Gina Mazany is making the drop down to 125-pounds. Mazany has been a bantamweight in the UFC for a long time, but at UFC Vegas 15 will make her return to flyweight to take on Rachael Ostovich. When Mazany informed the UFC of her move down in weight, she didn’t think of any opponent but was interested in the idea of fighting Ostovich but doesn’t know what to expect given she hasn’t fought in nearly two years.
Anthony Smith admits he "got off track," expects to start another title run at UFC Vegas 15
Cole Shelton - November 26, 2020
Anthony Smith is looking to go on another title run starting Saturday night. When Smith made the move to light heavyweight, he immediately had success. He knocked out Rashad Evans and Shogun Rua and submitted Volkan Oezdemir to earn a title shot against Jon Jones. However, he was dominated by “Bones” and has since gone 1-2 since then but is coming off two brutal losses to Glover Teixeira and Aleksandar Rakic.
Joe Rogan responds to skeptics of Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. exhibition
Tom Taylor - November 26, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has offered a rebuttal to naysayers of the upcoming boxing exhibition match between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. Tyson, 54, and Jones, 51, will collide in a special rules boxing match this Saturday night in Los Angeles. Ahead of this spectacle, many members of the combat sports community have expressed their concerns about the health risks of the two boxing legends fighting in their 50s.
Video | Derrick Lewis roasts Curtis Blaydes in hilarious UFC promo
Harry Kettle - November 26, 2020
UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis has taken part in one of the most hilariously sarcastic interviews you’re likely to see from an MMA fighter. It’s important to find the right balance in mixed martial arts between not taking yourself too seriously and remaining focused on the task at hand. Lewis has been able to work within those limits very well over the course of the last few years, and he isn’t going to stop heading into his highly anticipated bout against Curtis Blaydes this weekend.
Ben Askren responds to challenge from Jake Paul
Tom Taylor - November 26, 2020
Former Bellator and ONE welterweight champ Ben Askren has responded to a challenge from YouTube star turned boxer, Jake Paul. Paul is slated to box former NBA player Nate Robinson on the main card of this Saturday’s Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. card. Ahead of the fight, the YouTuber set his sights on future fights with Askren, Jorge Masvidal, and Conor McGregor.
James Krause claims he's requested Joaquin Buckley fight twice, manager responds
Tom Taylor - November 26, 2020
James Krause says he’s requested a matchup with surging UFC middleweight prospect Joaquin Buckley on two separate occasions. After consecutive highlight reel knockouts of Impa Kasanganay and Jordan Wright, Buckley is one of the hottest prospects in MMA at present. Krause, however, isn’t impressed by the middleweight, and has made no secret of that fact, repeatedly sharing criticisms on social media and in interviews.
Rachael Ostovich wary that she could be cut with UFC Vegas 15 loss
Tom Taylor - November 26, 2020
UFC flyweight star Rachael Ostovich recognizes that she could be cut from the promotion is she comes up short in her next fight. Ostovich is slated to return to the Octagon at UFC Vegas 15 this weekend when she takes on Gina Mazany. The Hawaiian will enter this fight having not fought since she was submitted by Paige VanZant all the way back in January 2019. That loss, meanwhile, was preceded by a submission loss to Montana De La Rosa.
Anthony Smith explains what he's changed to correct two-fight skid
Tom Taylor - November 26, 2020
Anthony Smith has made a few changes heading into his UFC Vegas 15 co-headlining battle with fellow light heavyweight contender Devin Clark. Smith, who was previously ranked among the top-5 in the UFC light heavyweight division, has recently fallen on hard times, losing back-to-back fights. The first of those two losses occurred in May, when he was thrashed to a fifth-round TKO loss by Glover Teixeira. The second occured in August, when he was thumped to a decision loss by Aleksandar Rakic.
Kayla Harrison reveals advice she received from Ronda Rousey: "You need to have thicker skin"
Tom Taylor - November 26, 2020
PFL star Kayla Harrison has revealed a crucial piece of advice she received from former UFC champ Ronda Rousey earlier in her career. Like Rousey, Harrison is a former Olympic judoka who later turned her attention to mixed martial arts.
Derrick Lewis explains why he wants to fight Conor McGregor next: “Every interview he’s been calling me out”
Harry Kettle - November 26, 2020
UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis has jokingly suggested that he will be calling out none other than Conor McGregor for his next fight after this weekend. It’s safe to say that Lewis is one of the most entertaining fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship today, and as we look ahead to his future, it doesn’t appear as if that trend is going to stop anytime soon.
Video | Reddit MMA poster reveals behind-the-scenes look at being in the corner of Mike Perry at UFC 255
Adam Martin - November 25, 2020
A poster on Reddit MMA revealed himself to be in the corner of Mike Perry at UFC 255 and shared a behind-the-scenes look at the experience. In October, Perry took to social media to announce that he would be auctioning off one of his corner spots at UFC 255 to the highest bidder. UFC middleweight Darren Till was among those who tried to get in on the action, but eventually, Perry found a private seller and sold his corner spot. Although UFC president Dana White said that Perry wouldn’t be allowed to sell his spot in the corner, it turns out that he did it anyway.
Curtis Blaydes believes Derrick Lewis "only has one punch, almost like Ngannou"
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2020
Curtis Blaydes believes Derrick Lewis is very predictable. In the main event of UFC Vegas 15, Blaydes and Lewis will finally meet after trash-talking each other for quite some time. It is a very intriguing matchup and one many are looking forward to. For many pundits, they believe it will either be Lewis by knockout or Blaydes will use his wrestling to dominate the fight, yet Blaydes is not impressed by Lewis’ skill.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship "not interested" in signing Anderson Silva
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2020
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship will not be trying to sign Anderson Silva. Back on Halloween night, Silva made the walk to the Octagon for the final time and lost by TKO to Uriah Hall. Since the event, Dana White has been adamant that was the last time the Brazilian would compete for the UFC. It was then revealed he was released from his contract. With him now being a free agent, the former middleweight champion made it clear he was looking to fight again.
Video | Dana White hands Deiveson Figueiredo 50k in cash, admits he "f*cked up" not giving bonus for UFC 255
Adam Martin - November 25, 2020
UFC president Dana White handed UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo $50,000 in cash and admitted he snubbed him of a bonus at UFC 255. Figueiredo had an incredible performance at UFC 255 last weekend as he submitted challenger Alex Perez in the first round with a guillotine choke for his first official title defense. Following the event, the UFC handed out its customary post-fight bonuses. Winning “Performance of the Night” was Antonina Shevchenko and Joaquin Buckley, and “Fight of the Night” went to Sasha Palatnikov and Louis Cosce. Somehow, White didn’t give Figueiredo a bonus despite having a great finish in a title fight. He was snubbed.
Francis Ngannou says heavyweight division is "stuck" due to lack of title fights
Tom Taylor - November 25, 2020
Francis Ngannou is frustrated by the lack of title fights in the UFC heavyweight division, and the log jam of contenders it has created. Ngannou, who is riding four-straight knockout wins over Curtis Blaydes, Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos and Jairzinho Rozenstruik, is expected to get the next crack at UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic in early 2021—most likely in March.
Jared Cannonier names four potential opponents for his UFC return following arm surgery
Adam Martin - November 25, 2020
UFC middleweight Jared Cannonier named four potential opponents for his return to the Octagon in 2021 following his recent arm surgery. Cannonier lost a unanimous decision to Robert Whittaker in the co-main event of UFC 254 and during the fight, he suffered a broken arm that will see him on the sidelines for the foreseeable future. After returning to the United States from Abu Dhabi, Cannonier had successful surgery on his left arm to fix a fractured ulna. According to “The Killa Gorilla,” surgery went well and he could return in March.
Tim Means reveals how much extra money he got when Mike Perry missed weight: "He gave me $27,000"
Tom Taylor - November 25, 2020
Tim Means got a significant chunk of unexpected cash when his latest opponent “Platinum” Mike Perry missed weight for their fight. Means and Perry collided on the main card of UFC 255 last Saturday in Las Vegas. While Perry missed the contracted 171-pound welterweight limit by a significant 4.5 pounds, Means wasn’t too bothered, as the scale fail meant he’d receive 30% of his rival’s purse.
UFC rankings update: Champs climb p4p lists, Shogun exits
Tom Taylor - November 25, 2020
The official UFC rankings have been updated after last weekend’s UFC 255 card, and as expected, there have been some big changes. Most notably, men and women’s flyweight champions Deiveson Figueiredo and Valentina Shevchenko have both climbed up their respective pound-for-pound lists, while former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua has exited his division’s rankings.