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UFC on FOX 31 Results: Charles Oliveira submits Jim Miller (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - December 15, 2018
A lightweight bout between veterans Jim Miller and Charles Oliveira took place on tonight’s UFC on FOX 31 main card from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jim Miller entered tonight’s contest on the heels of a sensation first-round submission victory over Alex White at UFC 228 in September.
UFC on FOX 31 Results: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2
Chris Taylor - December 15, 2018
The octagon returns to Milwaukee this evening for the promotions UFC on FOX 31 event. The fight card is headlined by a lightweight rematch between Kevin Lee and Al Iaquinta. Lee and Iaquinta first met at UFC 169 in February of 2014, with “Raging Al” emerging victortious by way of unanimous decision.
VIDEO | Jessica-Rose Clark addresses UFC Milwaukee fight cancellation
Drake Riggs - December 15, 2018
Unfortunately, the last UFC card on Fox programming didn’t come without its issues as at least one fight suffered the fate of cancellation.
VIDEO | Conor McGregor reflects on delivering "coffin nails" to Jose Aldo
Chris Taylor - December 15, 2018
It was only three years ago that Conor McGregor shocked the mixed martial arts world by scoring a thirteen second knockout victory over Jose Aldo. “Mystic Mac” and the Brazilian legend squared off in the main event of UF 194 in December of 2015 to unify the promotions featherweight titles.
VIDEO | Dana White says he and Donald Trump talked fights for 15 minutes after UFC 231
Drake Riggs - December 14, 2018
Fresh off of last week's thriller of a main event, @danawhite expects Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 to put on a show! pic.twitter.com/7BG7NLm11a — FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) December 15, 2018
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Max Holloway needs to 'test' himself at lightweight before a potential fight
Drake Riggs - December 14, 2018
Among the madness that was UFC 223, we saw several changes made to the fight card as well as the main event. Originally scheduled to be a vacant lightweight title bout between perennial top contenders in Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson, things would drastically change after a freak injury forced Ferguson out of the fight.
Dominick Cruz writes message to John Lineker following fight cancellation
Drake Riggs - December 14, 2018
For a brief moment, there was an end to when we would have to stop waiting for Dominick Cruz to return to action. Unfortunately, that wouldn’t last very long as yet another injury postponed his storied career. Having been set to return at UFC 233 on January 26 against John Lineker, a shoulder injury threw the fight into question and after the card’s cancellation as a whole, it appears that the fight won’t be rebooked. At least anytime soon.
After multiple callouts, Mickey Gall gets desired fight with Diego Sanchez
Tom Taylor - December 14, 2018
Over the last few months, UFC welterweight prospect Mickey Gall has made several callouts of The Ultimate Fighter season 1 winner Diego Sanchez. “The one I want the most is, I like Diego Sanchez,” Gall told ESPN recently. “The guy is a fucking legend, I’d love to fight Diego Sanchez. So that’s the one I’m hoping for,” he said. “He’s got a fight next, that could get lined up perfectly. So if he wants to do it, I would love to fight a legend like Diego Sanchez. It’s the one I want the most so it’s the one I am pushing for.”
Michael Bisping tells Joe Rogan that he 'wouldn't have retired yet' without UFC title win
Tom Taylor - December 14, 2018
Earlier this year, British MMA legend Michael Bisping announced his retirement from mixed martial arts competition, closing the curtain on a truly incredible career. Perhaps the most impressive feat on Bisping’s lengthy resume occurred in June of 2016, when he stepped up to battle then UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold on short notice, and scored a massive upset by the stealing the title with a first-round knockout win.
UFC Milwaukee weigh-in results | Headliners on point, one fight gets scrapped
Tom Taylor - December 14, 2018
On Saturday night, the UFC will return to our screens with the stacked UFC Milwaukee card — the promotion’s final event on FOX. This UFC Milwaukee card will be headlined by a high-stakes lightweight contender bout between fearsome contender Kevin Lee and recent short-notice title challenger Al Iaquinta.
Jose Torres says new Brave CF contract is ‘multiple times’ better than UFC deal
James Lynch - December 14, 2018
Jose Torres didn’t waste any time as a free agent, promptly signing a contract with rising Bahrain-based promotion Brave CF this week. The former UFC flyweight revealed the news in an interview with MMAFighting and says the deal is far more lucrative than his previous UFC contract.
Georges St-Pierre proclaims he is 'in great shape like never before'
Tom Taylor - December 14, 2018
Georges St-Pierre is all healed up. The ulcerative colitis that has plagued him in recent months is now a thing of the past, and apparently, he’s in better shape than ever. “I’m feeling great physically, in great shape like never before,” St-Pierre said on La Sueur podcast (transcript via MMA Fighting). “[Ulcerative colitis] is very serious but I’ve fully recovered from it. I don’t need to take my medication anymore. . .
Francis Ngannou vs Cain Velasquez targeted for UFC Phoenix main event
Drake Riggs - December 13, 2018
According to essentially everyone at the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA), one of the best fighters to ever walk through their doors has been ready to return to action for the entirety of 2018. And now it looks like he will be finally doing so.
Joseph Benavidez to act as alternate for Henry Cejudo vs TJ Dillashaw title fight
Drake Riggs - December 13, 2018
At UFC Brooklyn when the UFC makes their first appearance on ESPN programming (ESPN+), the card will be headlined by a big champion vs champion bout as flyweight titleholder Henry Cejudo looks to defend against bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw. This will be Dillashaw’s divisional debut at 125-pounds. Therefore, it remains to be seen if he can make the weight.
Frankie Edgar says it would be a 'shame' if he never gets to fight Conor McGregor
Drake Riggs - December 13, 2018
Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar is always hanging around the title picture no matter the division. Currently calling 145-pounds his home, Edgar has already fought for the title on two separate occasions, both of which resulted in losses to Jose Aldo.
Oscar De La Hoya challenges Dana White to fight: 'Let's get in the ring'
Thomas Taylor - December 13, 2018
UFC President Dana White and Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar De La Hoya have exchanged countless verbal blows over the last few weeks, and now, De La Hoya seems interesting in exchanging physical blows with the UFC boss. Speaking on The Luke Thomas Show this week, the boxer turned promoter challenged Dana White to a three-round boxing match on Cinco De Mayo.
Ben Askren vs. Robbie Lawler fight rescheduled for March
Tom Taylor - December 13, 2018
After a long struggle to find a suitable main event for UFC 233, which was scheduled for January 26 in Anaheim, the promotion has decided to cancel the card outright. The bouts that were scheduled for this event, including a high profile welterweight bout between former UFC champ Robbie Lawler and former ONE and Bellator champ Ben Askren, will be rescheduled for future cards. It did not take long for the UFC to find a new for this Lawler vs. Askren fight.
Dana White fires back at Oscar De La Hoya with extensive figures on Chuck Liddell's UFC earnings
Tom Taylor - December 13, 2018
UFC President Dana White does not like Oscar De La Hoya. That’s been clear for awhile now. If there was any lingering doubt about how Dana White feels about the boxing turned MMA promoter, however, his comments in a recent interview with Yahoo! Sports should clear things up.