UFC News
Tyron Woodley on Gilbert Burns: "Don't ever compare his UFC record to mine"
Mike Pendleton - May 27, 2020
In the main event of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night, former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will meet rising contender Gilbert Burns as both look to inject themselves into welterweight title contention. Although he is no longer the champion, Woodley has faced some of the biggest names in the sport and his opponent is just cracking the upper-tier of opponents although he’s doing so with incredible momentum behind him. After Burns ran through Demain Maia with a first-round win back in March, he put himself in position for a fight against Woodley but the former champion isn’t ready to compare their past.
Jorge Masvidal says he could fight Nate Diaz at UFC 251
Adam Martin - May 27, 2020
UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal says he could fight Nate Diaz at UFC 251 if Kamaru Usman won’t agree to terms on a title fight. After Masvidal defeated Diaz via TKO at UFC 244 last November, it was assumed that he would be next in line to fight Usman for the title. However, Masvidal hasn’t fought in nearly six months now as the UFC has struggled to come together on the financial terms of the Usman fight. According to Masvidal in a new interview with ESPNs’ Ariel Helwani, he said Usman is asking the UFC for too much money, putting a potential fight at risk.
Blagoy Ivanov confident he earns first UFC finish against Augusto Sakai: "I’m taking him into deep waters"
Cole Shelton - May 27, 2020
Blagoy Ivanov is confident he will earn his first UFC finish this Saturday night when he battles Augusto Sakai. Ivanov is coming off a split decision loss to Derrick Lewis at UFC 230 in a fight he thought he won. It was a disappointing outcome for the Bulgarian as a win over “The Black Beast” would’ve changed his career.
Jose Aldo receives vacant bantamweight title shot after losing out on Henry Cejudo fight
Cole Shelton - May 27, 2020
Jose Aldo is getting his bantamweight title shot after all. After Henry Cejudo TKO’d Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 to defend his bantamweight title, he shockingly announced his retirement from the sport. Immediately, people questioned if it was real while his coach told BJPENN.com it was permanent.
Colby Covington officially leaves American Top Team
Tom Taylor - May 27, 2020
Colby Covington has confirmed he’s parted ways with his long-time training home, American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida. Covington’s departure from ATT has been rumored for several days. The fighter confirmed those rumors himself in an interview with James Lynch of theScore.
Louis Smolka promises to finish Casey Kenney: "I’m going to hit him until he breaks"
Cole Shelton - May 27, 2020
For Louis Smolka, he wishes every fight would be like his upcoming one on Saturday night against Casey Kenney. Smolka was offered the bout just one week ago, but for the Hawaiian, he didn’t hesitate to take the fight on short notice. Instead, he says he loves short notice fights and the chaos that comes with it.
VIDEO | Austin Vanderford let Paige VanZant try to drown him in Instagram "experiment"
Tom Taylor - May 27, 2020
MMA power couple Austin Vanderford and Paige VanZant are known for their entertaining antics on Instagram. Yet the pair’s latest “experiment” might be their wildest yet. On Tuesday, Vanderford and VanZant shared a clip to their Instagram channels, detailing a bizarre but undeniably hilarious experiment they undertook out of pure curiosity.
UFC trademarks "UFSEA" after suggestion from John Oliver
Adam Martin - May 27, 2020
The UFC has officially filed trademarks for the phrase “UFSEA” after a recent suggestion by late-night TV host John Oliver as a nickname for Fight Island. According to a report from trademark expert Josh Gerben, the UFC has filed for trademarks for the name UFSEA to be used at both its events and on clothing.
Israel Adesanya: Francis Ngannou made Paulo Costa "s**t his pants" in UFC 248 confrontation
Tom Taylor - May 27, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya claims Francis Ngannou gave Paulo Costa a serious scare in the crowd at UFC 248. Adesanya fought in the main event of UFC 248, successfully defending his title against Yoel Romero with a decision win. Costa, who is the next man in line for a middleweight title shot, was allegedly heckling the champ from cage-side—until Ngannou intervened.
Kamaru Usman explains why he’s against rematching Colby Covington next
Harry Kettle - May 27, 2020
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has questioned why he’d entertain a rematch against Colby Covington for his next fight. Many fans and pundits believe that Usman’s war against Covington back at UFC 245 was one of the best fights of 2019, with both choosing to avoid their wrestling and focus on a stand-up battle.
UFC switches COVID-19 testing methods ahead of this weekend's event in Las Vegas
Natasha Hooper - May 27, 2020
The UFC has decided to change its testing methods for COVID-19 ahead of this weekend’s Las Vegas event. The UFC returned to action earlier this month with three fight cards in Jacksonville. Despite introducing various safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the organization will be tightening the reigns for this Saturday night’s Las Vegas card. The event will be held at the UFC Apex facility.
Former UFC lightweight Sam Stout suffers tragic loss of youngest daughter
Natasha Hooper - May 27, 2020
Former UFC fighter Sam Stout has suffered the tragic loss of his one-month-old daughter, Sydney Love Stout. The former lightweight standout retired from the sport in 2015 following a knockout loss to Frankie Perez in 2015. He competed in the UFC 20 times and finished with a professional record of 20-12-1.