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Luke-Rockhold
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Luke Rockhold names other potential opponents for comeback fight

Tom Taylor - August 12, 2020

Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is plotting a comeback after a lengthy break, and sees many options in terms of his next opponent. Earlier this week, in an interview with ESPN, Rockhold revealed that he intends to fight again, and targeted his former foe Chris Weidman as a potential opponent.

Ben Askren
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Ben Askren reveals one thing he wishes he did differently in MMA career

Tom Taylor - August 12, 2020

Former ONE Championship and Bellator welterweight titleholder Ben Askren doesn’t have a lot of regrets with respect to his MMA career, but there is one thing he’d do differently. Askren, who retired after going 1-2 in the UFC in 2019, was asked by a fan if there is anything he wishes he could change about his MMA journey. He issued a lengthy and thoughtful response on Twitter.

Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr.
Roy Jones Jr.

More bouts added to Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. undercard, including one UFC veteran

Tom Taylor - August 12, 2020

More bouts have been added to the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. undercard, including an appearance from former UFC heavyweight Rashad Coulter. Coulter, who went 1-3 in the UFC between 2017 and 2018, will take on England’s Viddal Riley on the Tyson vs. Jones undercard. Coulter has one pro boxing bout on his resume, having picked up a first-round knockout of Armando Herrera Jr. in 2015. He and Viddal, who is 4-0 and represented by Mayweather Promotions, will meet at 210 pounds.

Marlon Vera
Sean O'Malley

Marlon Vera reacts after Sean O’Malley dyes his hair in Ecuador colors

Harry Kettle - August 12, 2020

UFC bantamweight contender Marlon Vera has given his thoughts on Sean O’Malley deciding to dye his hair to match the colors of the flag of Ecuador, the home nation of Vera. “Chito” is set to compete against “Suga” in the co-main event of UFC 252 this weekend, in what will easily be the most important fight of his career so far. Many fans are choosing to underestimate him, but as we’ve seen before, flying under the radar in such a high profile fight can often be a good thing.

Dana White, Daniel Cormier, Joe Pyfer
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Video | Joe Pyfer suffers brutal injury on Contender Series, leaves Dana White cringing

Harry Kettle - August 12, 2020

UFC hopeful Joe Pyfer suffered a nasty arm injury on Dana White’s Contender Series last night that even the boss himself couldn’t handle. After an intriguing night of fights on Tuesday evening, the featured bout between Joe Pyfer and Dustin Stoltzfus was really starting to pick up the pace when the two men entered into a struggle in the clinch.

Colby Covington
Tyron Woodley

Colby Covington on Tyron Woodley fight: “If he doesn’t leave on a stretcher I didn’t do my job”

Cole Shelton - August 11, 2020

Colby Covington makes it clear he plans on finishing Tyron Woodley. Covington and Woodley have had a rivalry for a long time. Many thought they would fight in 2018 when Woodley was the champ. Yet, a scrap between them never came to fruition due to different reasons. But, they are now reported to meet in the main event of an ESPN card on Sept. 19.

Tai Tuivasa
Tai Tuivasa

Tai Tuivasa says he's been cut by the UFC

Andrew Whitelaw - August 11, 2020

Is this the end of the road for the king of the shoeys? Asked if he’d been cut by a fan on social media, the 10-3 heavyweight replied ‘yeah’ with a sad face emoji.

Justin Gaethje
Khabib Nurmagomedov

Justin Gaethje says he is creating a "zone of death" against Khabib Nurmagomedov

Cole Shelton - August 11, 2020

Justin Gaethje knows he has to create chaos if he will beat Khabib Nurmagomedov. At UFC 254 on Oct. 24, Gaethje will be looking to become the undisputed champion when he battles the undefeated, Khabib Nurmagomedov. It is a fight many fans are looking forward to but the champ has already said he plans to drown Gatehje. But, “The Highlight” knows his path to victory is making the fight as choatic as possible.

Ion Cutelaba
UFC

Ion Cutelaba tests positive for COVID-19, out of Magomed Ankalaev rematch

Adam Martin - August 11, 2020

UFC light heavyweight Ion Cutelaba tested positive for COVID-19 and is out of his rematch at UFC 252 against Magomed Ankalaev. MMAFighting.com confirmed Igor Lazorin‘s report that Cutelaba tested positive for COVID-19. As a result of the positive test, he is forced to withdraw from his fight this Saturday against Ankalaev. According to Cutelaba’s manager, he tested positive on Sunday and is now in quarantine.

Sean O'Malley, Eddie Wineland
Sean O'Malley

Sean O’Malley says he understands why Cody Garbrandt doesn’t want to fight him

Harry Kettle - August 11, 2020

UFC bantamweight star Sean O’Malley believes that divisional rival Cody Garbrandt doesn’t really want to fight him in the wake of their recent back and forth on social media. While “Suga” may have his hands full at UFC 252 this weekend when he goes head to head with Marlon Vera, many fans and pundits are finding it hard to avoid looking to the future given how exciting he is whenever he competes in the Octagon.

Daniel Cormier, Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov

Daniel Cormier: Justin Gaethje is "toughest opponent" for Khabib Nurmagomedov

Tom Taylor - August 11, 2020

Daniel Cormier believes UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is in for the toughest test of his career when he takes on Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 on October 24. While Nurmagomedov recently suffered an immense loss when his father passed away due to COVID-19 complications, Cormier believes the lightweight champion will use this tragedy as motivation as he prepares to take on Gaethje.

Ben Askren, Conor McGregor, Nick Diaz
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Ben Askren and Logan Paul bicker over potential fight

Tom Taylor - August 11, 2020

Ben Askren, never one to shy away from a Twitter skirmish, has recently been getting into it with YouTube star Logan Paul. Earlier this week, Paul issued an open challenge, offering up $10,000 to any social media influencer who can beat him in a wrestling match.

Alexander Volkanovski, Alex Volkanovski, Henry Cejudo
UFC

Photo | Alexander Volkanovski trolls his "son" Henry Cejudo

Adam Martin - August 11, 2020

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski shared a funny photo of him reading his new children’s book to his “son” Henry Cejudo. Volkanovski recently defended the UFC featherweight title for the first time with a controversial split decision win over Max Holloway in their rematch on Fight Island. UFC president Dana White has hinted there could be a potential trilogy in the works, though Volkanovski has hinted he would rather fight a fresh opponent next. With Zabit Magomedsharipov recently losing his fight with Yair Rodriguez, perhaps he could be next.

Tyron Woodley, UFC Vegas 11
Tyron Woodley

Tyron Woodley reacts to Colby Covington booking, makes prediction for fight

Tom Taylor - August 11, 2020

Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is fired about his upcoming fight with his arch rival Colby Covington. Woodley shared his first reaction to this booking, which is expected to headline a UFC card on September 19, on his official Instagram account.

Junior dos Santos, Brendan Schaub
UFC

Photo | Junior dos Santos in phenomenal shape for UFC 252 fight

Tom Taylor - August 11, 2020

Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos seems to be incredible shape for his fight with Jairzinho Rozenstruik, which goes down at UFC 252 this Saturday. Dos Santos has been showing off his physique in a few recent posts to Instagram, and while he remains a betting underdog against Rozenstruik, it’s clear that he’s well prepared for the challenge at hand.

UFC-252-Poster
UFC

Full betting odds released for UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3

Adam Martin - August 11, 2020

The full betting odds have been released for all 11 fights scheduled to take place at this Saturday’s UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3 pay-per-view event. In the main event, the UFC heavyweight title is on the line when Stipe Miocic takes on Daniel Cormier in a highly-anticipated trilogy match. These two legends have met each of the past two summers, with Cormier winning the first fight by first-round KO and Miocic taking the second fight with a fourth-round TKO. The winner of this fight will, in the words of UFC president Dana White, be the undisputed GOAT of the UFC heavyweight division.

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Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Junior dos Santos expects to finish Jairzinho Rozenstruik, become heavyweight champ again

Cole Shelton - August 11, 2020

Junior dos Santos is looking to get back into the win column on the main card of UFC 252. The former UFC heavyweight champion has suffered back-to-back knockout losses to Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes. Entering this fight against Jairzinho Rozenstruik, it is a little different given they both train at American Top Team. But, for the former heavyweight champion, he doesn’t believe it will impact the fight.

Alex Perez, UFC 255
Brandon Moreno

Top flyweight contenders Brandon Moreno, Alex Perez linked to UFC 255 showdown

Tom Taylor - August 11, 2020

Top UFC flyweight contenders Brandon Moreno and Alex Perez are expected to fight at UFC 255, which will go down on November 21 in a to-be-determined location. News of this bout was first reported by Spanish-language outlet Milenio.