UFC News
VIDEO | Dana White roasts former UFC middleweight champ Luke Rockhold
Christopher Taylor - October 17, 2019
UFC President Dana White has taken a shot at former middleweight title holder Luke Rockhold, suggesting that ‘Rocky’ has no game. In an interview with ORIGNALS, the brash UFC boss claimed that Rockhold acts like a “buffoon” when he’s around women.
Colby Covington warns Dana White not to wrap the belt around his waist if he wins at UFC 245
Cole Shelton - October 17, 2019
Colby Covington has made it clear he doesn’t want UFC president, Dana White wrapping the belt around his waist at UFC 245 if he proves victorious against Kamaru Usman. In the main event of the year-end pay-per-view, Covington is taking on the welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman. The two have traded shots at one another in interviews and do not like each other one bit. Yet, instead of ‘Chaos’ trash-talking his opponent, he issued a threat to Dana White.
Kyle Bochniak reveals drug overdose that lead to coma and jail
Natasha Hooper - October 17, 2019
Kyle Bochniak is expected to fight Sean Woodson tomorrow at UFC Boston. The UFC Octagon isn’t the only place Bochniak has had to face great adversity. Recently, he opened up about his struggle with drug addiction that put him in a coma and resulted in a prison sentence. He also revealed the shocking revelation that forced him to turn his life around. The 32-year old fighter is facing the undefeated Sean Woodson in a featherweight bout at UFC on ESPN 6. He is coming off two decision losses against Zabit Magomedsharipov and Hakeem Dawodu.
VIDEO | Justin Gaethje receives lessons from boxing legend Mike Tyson
Natasha Hooper - October 17, 2019
Justin Gaethje gets MMA advice from some of the best in the business, but who better to get boxing tips from then the legend, Mike Tyson. “Iron Mike” posted a video on his Twitter, showing the ropes to fighters, Justin Gaethje and Ottman Azaitar.
John McCarthy responds to Ariel Helwani
Cole Shelton - October 17, 2019
John McCarthy and Ariel Helwani got at each other on social media after the recent 30 for 30 documentary featuring Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell aired. There, McCarthy tweeted at Helwani saying he is wrong for saying Zuffa ran towards regulation. Now, in a long rant on his ‘Weighing In’ show with Josh Thomson, McCarthy gave his side of the story.
Chris Weidman explains why Jon Jones is less intimidating than Anderson Silva
Tom Taylor - October 17, 2019
Chris Weidman has already beaten one legend of the sport in Anderson Silva. If things go as planned in his UFC Boston light heavyweight debut against Dominick Reyes, Weidman hopes to tackle another living legend in Jon Jones. While Silva and Jones are both considered two of the greatest fighters of all time, Weidman believes prime Silva was far more intimidating in terms of mystique.
Israel Adesanya questions Jon Jones’ 'd**k pill' excuse
Harry Kettle - October 17, 2019
Israel Adesanya continues to come at Jon Jones on social media, this time choosing to focus on a very specific part of the light heavyweight champ’s history. Adesanya, who recently became the undisputed UFC Middleweight Champion by defeating Robert Whittaker at UFC 243, has been going back and forth with Jones for what feels like an eternity. The two seem destined to square off at some point in the near future and while many fans think Jones will come out on top, Adesanya’s rise to prominence has led many to believe that he will be the next big star in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
UFC rankings update: Joanna Jedrzejczyk gains little ground
Tom Taylor - October 17, 2019
Former UFC strawweight champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk picked up a big win in the main event of UFC Tampa last Saturday night, battering Michelle Waterson to a unanimous decision triumph. Unfortunately for Jedrzejczyk, this victory did little to elevate her station in the official UFC rankings. In the latest rankings update, the Polish star climbed just one spot in the strawweight division.
UFC Tampa medical suspensions: Cub Swanson out indefinitely
Tom Taylor - October 17, 2019
Cub Swanson picked up the win he sought at UFC Tampa last weekend, defeating Kron Gracie by unanimous decision, but it came at a cost. The long-time featherweight contender sustained a broken hand and injured eye in the fight, and will not be able to compete again until it’s healed and he’s given the all-clear by a doctor.
Israel Adesanya fires back at “pervert” Jon Jones with a savage attack
Christopher Taylor - October 16, 2019
The ongoing feud between UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones continued this evening. The two have been going back and forth for months now, but Jones took things to a new level this afternoon with the following message on Twitter.
Breaking! The Korean Superboy set to return at UFC Busan
Adam Martin - October 16, 2019
One of the most popular fighters on the UFC roster, “The Korean Superboy” Doo Ho Choi is set to return later this year at UFC Busan. But while he was rumored to fight rival Cub Swanson in a rematch, he has been given a different opponent. The UFC announced late Wednesday night that The Korean Superboy will take on Canadian Charles Jourdain at UFC on ESPN+ 23, which takes place December 21 at Sajik Arena in Busan, South Korea.
Maycee Barber believes she'd beat Valentina Shevchenko and 'dominate' Weili Zhang right now
Cole Shelton - October 16, 2019
Maycee Barber will return to the Octagon at UFC Boston on Friday looking to stay undefeated. She is currently 7-0 and just 21-years-old and has been vocal about breaking Jon Jones’ record of being the UFC’s youngest champion. On Friday, she can take another step forward if she beats Gillian Robertson. Although she is not ranked in the top-10 at flyweight, the 21-year-old believes she would beat current division titleholder, Valentina Shevchenko, right now.
VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov swims against current in Russian river
Natasha Hooper - October 16, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov shows fans why he is the undefeated lightweight champion. In an Instagram video, the Dagestani fighter is seen swimming in a hazardous river against the current. The 31-year old goes to great lengths to prepare for his fights. Since he was a child, Nurmagomedov would swim in Russian rivers and go running up the mountains. He trained under the guidance of his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. His father even built a gym for Nurmagomedov and other youngsters to train out of.
Greg Hardy confident he will knock out Francis Ngannou & Stipe Miocic down the line
Cole Shelton - October 16, 2019
Greg Hardy is set for his fourth UFC fight and fourth bout of 2019 at UFC Boston. There, the former NFL star will be taking on promotional newcomer, Ben Sosoli. Although it is not a ranked opponent like Greg Hardy has wanted, he knows that time will come. For now, he is focusing on paying his dues and fighting the ‘middle class’ of the UFC like every other person before getting to the top. But, when he gets to the top, he expects to knock those top ranked opponents out.
Frankie Edgar agrees to Conor McGregor fight, McGregor offers to donate purse to charity
Thomas Taylor - October 16, 2019
Earlier today, Conor McGregor took to Twitter to wish Frankie Edgar a Happy Birthday — and claim that he’ll see the New Jersey native in December. Happy birthday Frankie, see you in December.
Conor McGregor claims he is fighting Frankie Edgar this December
Christopher Taylor - October 16, 2019
Former two division UFC champion Conor McGregor claims that he will be seeing Frankie Edgar in the Octagon this December. Earlier this afternoon, the UFC took to Twitter to wish their former lightweight title holder, Edgar, a Happy Birthday.
Jon Jones decides to 'formally release DC' in favor of Israel Adesanya
Tom Taylor - October 16, 2019
UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones now has so much disdain for middleweight champ Israel Adesanya that it’s actually indirectly improving his relationship with his long-time nemesis Daniel Cormier. Earlier this week, on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show, Adesanya’s coach Eugene Bareman explained that he prefers a fight with heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic over a matchup with Jones.
Chris Weidman believes Jon Jones looks 'very beatable' following last 2 fights
Natasha Hooper - October 16, 2019
Chris Weidman watched Jon Jones’ last two titles fights, and believes they made the light heavyweight champ look very beatable. The former middleweight champion Weidman is moving up a weight class to fight the undefeated (11-0) Dominick Reyes. The top UFC contenders are expected to touch gloves this weekend in the main event of UFC Boston.