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What's next for Brian Ortega and Korean Zombie after UFC Fight Island 6?
Cole Shelton - October 19, 2020
In the main event of UFC Fight Island 6, Brian Ortega was returning after nearly two years away to battle Chan Sung Jung aka Korean Zombie. UFC president, Dana White said the winner would be getting the next title shot and it was Ortega getting the job done. “T-City” dominated the fight from start to finish and even dropped Zombie twice.
Joaquin Buckley says Donald Trump called Dana White about viral KO, adds he still works at Walgreens
Adam Martin - October 19, 2020
UFC middleweight Joaquin Buckley says U.S. President Donald Trump called Dana White after his viral KO, adding he still works at Walgreens. Buckley knocked out Impa Kasanganay in stunning fashion at UFC Fight Island 5 with a spinning back kick right to the dome. Buckley’s knockout went viral, with celebrities such as Kanye West giving him a shoutout on social media. The knockout also earned Buckley his first official UFC victory and gave him a much-needed $50,000 bonus award.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk lays out timeframe, terms for UFC return
Tom Taylor - October 19, 2020
Former UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk has shared the timeframe for her return to the Octagon—and the likely terms for that return. Jedrzejczyk, one of the best female fighters of all time, has not fought since March, when she came up short to reigning UFC strawweight champion Weili Zhang in one of the best fights of all time.
Brian Ortega breaks down potential matchup with Alexander Volkanovski
Tom Taylor - October 19, 2020
Brian Ortega has shared his initial thoughts on a potential fight with UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Ortega made a triumphant return to the Octagon at UFC Fight Island 6 last weekend, picking up a decision win over “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung after almost two years away from the cage.
Brian Ortega opens up on changes that led to dominant "Korean Zombie" win
Tom Taylor - October 19, 2020
Brian Ortega has never looked better than he did in his Saturday night unanimous decision victory over “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung. Ortega’s win over the Korean topped the UFC Fight Island 6 card in Abu Dhabi. The fight was his first since a 2018 stoppage loss to Max Holloway, who was then the UFC featherweight champion.
Joe Rogan lauds Brian Ortega after "Korean Zombie" win
Tom Taylor - October 19, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has some high praise for Brian Ortega, who picked up a decision win over “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung last weekend. Ortega and The Korean Zombie met in the main event of UFC Fight Island 6 last Saturday. Ortega defeated his Korean rival with a clear-cut unanimous decision win.
Video | Dana White drops PPV opener for UFC 254
Tom Taylor - October 19, 2020
UFC President Dana White has shared the opening video for UFC 254, which goes down this Saturday on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. UFC 254 will be topped by a dynamite lightweight title fight, as undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov seeks to defend his title against the division’s interim titleholder, Justin Gaethje. The matchup is being hailed by many as Nurmagomedov’s toughest test to date.
Dustin Poirier on January 23 rematch with Conor McGregor: “25 minutes to make life fair”
Harry Kettle - October 19, 2020
Dustin Poirier is focused and ready to “make life fair” as he prepares for his proposed January 23 rematch against Conor McGregor. While the Ultimate Fighting Championship has yet to officially announce this bout is happening, both McGregor and Poirier seem to be gearing up for a rematch that is more than six years in the making.
Benson Henderson sends heartfelt message to teammate The Korean Zombie: “Don’t dare be ashamed”
Adam Martin - October 18, 2020
Bellator lightweight contender Benson Henderson sent a heartfelt message to his teammate The Korean Zombie, calling TKZ “an inspiration.” Henderson and The Korean Zombie have trained together in Arizona the MMA Lab and Fight Ready so they are very familiar with each other, not to mention the fact they both fought together in the UFC and in the WEC. The two have become close friends over the years and so even when the other man is the one in the cage, it feels like the other is also in there.
Khabib Nurmagomedov says going 30-0 would be the Floyd Mayweather Jr. record of MMA
Adam Martin - October 18, 2020
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says his goal is to go 30-0 before he retires, pulling a Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the process. Mayweather retired with a perfect 50-0 record after stopping Conor McGregor in the 10th round of their superfight back in August 2017. Of course, Mayweather has teased a comeback over the last few years and may add to that mark, but considering how much money he made during his career and the perfect 50-0 mark attached to his name, you can see why he remains retired. The perfect 50-0 mark by Mayweather proves he’s one of the best to ever do it.
Henry Cejudo sends a message to Teofimo Lopez Jr: “Be a good babysitter and watch over Daddy’s belts!”
Adam Martin - October 18, 2020
Former UFC double champion Henry Cejudo sent a message to boxing star Teofimo Lopez Jr., telling him to be a “good babysitter” for the belts. On Saturday night, Lopez Jr. shocked the boxing world when he defeated Vasiliy Lomachenko via unanimous decision in a massive upset. Lopez Jr. outboxed the pound-for-pound great Lomachenko for the majority of the rounds as he staved off a late comeback to earn the decision. With the win, Lopez Jr. retained the IBF lightweight title and picked up the WBA, WBO, and The Ring title belts as well.
Brian Ortega's massive jockstrap did not go unnoticed at UFC Fight Island 6
Chris Taylor - October 18, 2020
Brian Ortega had made a ton of changes ahead of his UFC Fight Island 6 main event bout with The Korean Zombie. ‘T-City’ was not only sporting a new look for the contest, but also revealed some new weapons in his arsenal while throwing down with ‘TKZ’ on Saturday night.
Krzysztof Jotko announces he is out of his UFC on ESPN+ 39 fight against Makhmud Muradov, Kevin Holland fills in
Adam Martin - October 18, 2020
UFC middleweight contender Krzysztof Jotko announced he is out of his upcoming UFC on ESPN+ 39 fight against Makhmud Muradov. Jotko took to his social media on Sunday to announce that a broken toe will keep him out of action, knocking him out of his fight against Muradov in two weeks. Here’s what Jotko wrote on Twitter, noting that he had a rough time at training camp from the get-go.
Jon Jones shares high praise for “masterful KO artist” Thiago Santos, but once again buries Anthony Smith
Adam D Martin - October 18, 2020
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones credited former opponent Thiago Santos while once again taking a shot at rival Anthony Smith. Jones previously fought both Santos and Smith during his reign as the UFC light heavyweight champion. Jones squeaked by to win a split decision over Santos at UFC 239, but he dominated Smith in their title fight at UFC 235. Jones is not the UFC light heavyweight champion any longer, but he continues to take shots at his former rival Smith. There is no love lost between these two as Jones took another poke at “Lionheart.”
Report | Nurmagomedov forced out of UFC 254 clash with Morozov
Adam D Martin - October 18, 2020
UFC bantamweight prospect Umar Nurmagomedov, the cousin of Khabib, has been forced out of his UFC 254 contest against Sergei Morozov. Nurmagomedov is a highly-touted prospect who was set to make his Octagon debut next weekend at UFC 254 fighting on the undercard of his cousin Khabib’s pay-per-view. Unfortunately, Nurmagomedov fell ill and is out of the fight. Khabib himself took to social media to post on Instagram updates on his cousin, confirming that he had staph infection. It was so bad that the younger Nurmagomedov had to be hospitalized in Dubai.
Israel Adesanya explains why Jon Jones hasn't fought at heavyweight yet: "He's scared"
Adam D Martin - October 18, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya explained why Jon Jones hasn’t fought at heavyweight, suggesting the MMA legend is “scared.” Adesanya and Jones do not like each other at all and a superfight between the two appears to be looming. UFC president Dana White recently said that Adesanya has numerous options for his next fight. One option is staying at middleweight to defend his belt against the winner of UFC 254’s Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier. Another option is moving up to 205lbs to fight either new champion Jan Blachowicz or Jones.
Jessica Andrade on potential fight with Valentina Shevchenko: “It’s something that should have happened already”
Adam D Martin - October 18, 2020
UFC women’s flyweight contender Jessica Andrade wants to fight champion Valentina Shevchenko, saying the fight should have already happened. Andrade had a winning flyweight debut when she knocked out former No. 1 contender Katlyn Chookagian with a body shot in the first round of their co-main event fight at UFC Fight Island 6. The former UFC women’s strawweight champion, Andrade moved up to 125lbs for this fight after losing her previous two fights at strawweight. Beating someone like Chookagian could be enough to land Andrade a title shot against Shevchenko.
Brian Ortega explains why a rematch with Max Holloway would "go a lot different"
Adam D Martin - October 18, 2020
UFC featherweight contender Brian Ortega explained why he believes a Max Holloway rematch would “go a lot different” than the first fight. Ortega and Holloway first met back at UFC 231 in December 2018 for the UFC featherweight title. In one of the biggest beatdowns of the year, Holloway pieced up Ortega for the first round rounds before the doctor stopped the contest. That was nearly two years ago, but before Saturday’s fight pitting Ortega against his rival The Korean Zombie, that was the last time we had seen Ortega step into the Octagon and compete.