UFC News
Coach John Wood explains why Donald Cerrone will be different at UFC 249
Natasha Hooper - April 28, 2020
John Wood, one of the coaches behind Donald Cerrone, recently explained how “Cowboy” will lasso a victory in his UFC 249 rematch against Anthony Pettis. The updated UFC 249 card is expected to take place under lockdown conditions on May 9 in Jacksonville, Florida. The 37-year old Cerrone is expected to face Anthony Pettis in a preliminary fight. Syndicate MMA head coach John Wood is training with Cowboy on his “BMF” ranch in New Mexico. Their partnership was the result of an Instagram chat and the coach’s newfound free time.
Cain Velasquez cut by WWE
Adam Martin - April 28, 2020
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has been officially released by the WWE as the company continues to make budget cuts due to COVID-19. The coronavirus pandemic has affected businesses all over the world and the WWE is one of them. The company has made numerous high-profile roster cuts in the past few weeks, including notable names such as Kurt Angle, Rusev, and Lance Storm. According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, Velasquez is now the latest casualty.
Brendan Schaub reacts to UFC targeting 3 events in 8 days: “Bless your f**king heart Dana White”
Harry Kettle - April 28, 2020
Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub has reacted to the news that Dana White is planning on holding three UFC events in just over a week in early May. When it was first announced that the promotion would be pushing ahead with three events in eight days, many fans were both elated and confused – with the latter emotion coming as a result of the UFC’s difficulty in putting on events so far during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Jose Aldo reflects on knockout loss to Conor McGregor: "I was so confident"
Tom Taylor - April 28, 2020
Jose Aldo is arguably the greatest featherweight fighter of all time, but there’s one loss that still hangs over his head: a 2015 KO at the hands of Conor McGregor. The loss occured at UFC 194 in December of that year. Aldo, then the UFC featherweight champion, had not lost in over a decade, and was considered one of the best fighters alive. Despite his accolades, he was put down by a McGregor left hand in just 13 seconds.
Daniel Cormier claims he looks like Dwayne Johnson, “The Rock” responds
Cole Shelton - April 27, 2020
Daniel Cormier believes he looks like Dwayne Johnson. Cormier, who is the former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion has recently admitted to gaining a few pounds during quarantine. But, that didn’t stop “DC” from putting some input into an ESPN poster that made him look like The Rock.
Who has the best chance to end Amanda Nunes' bantamweight reign?
Cole Shelton - April 27, 2020
Amanda Nunes is considered to be the greatest female fighters of all-time. She’s beaten every single person who was the women’s bantamweight or featherweight champion in the UFC. Nunes doesn’t just win her fights but she either earns a finish or earns a dominant decision. She hasn’t appeared to be in any kind of trouble in a long time, so who has the best chance to end her reign at bantamweight?
Michael Chiesa won't fight during pandemic: "I’m not showing up unless I can be at my absolute best"
Cole Shelton - April 27, 2020
Michael Chiesa isn’t planning on fighting while the pandemic is going on. Although the UFC is returning on May 9, many states are still in lockdown leaving fighters without gyms or training partners to help prepare for fights. Yet, most fighters are still interested in competing, some like Amanda Nunes won’t be stepping in the Octagon.
Edson Barboza, Dan Ige booked to collide in Jacksonville
Tom Taylor - April 27, 2020
The UFC’s week-long celebration of the end of its coronavirus-related shutdown keeps getting better. The latest bout to be added to the list is a May 16 featherweight fight between long-time lightweight contender Edson Barboza and rising star Dan Ige. News of this booking was first reported by Raphael Marinho of Combate.
Dominick Reyes wants Jon Jones next, but would take Jan Blachowicz for interim belt
Adam Martin - April 27, 2020
Dominick Reyes is still hoping for a rematch against UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, but he would take an interim title fight with Jan Blachowicz. Reyes lost a contentious unanimous decision to Jones at UFC 247 in February, a fight that many fans and media members felt he won, not to mention UFC president Dana White. There was talk of an immediate rematch, but when Jan Blachowicz knocked out Corey Anderson at UFC Rio Rancho with Jones in attendance, the Pole jumped to the top of the line in the UFC light heavyweight title picture.
Mark Hunt trashes "thieving little grub" Dana White, says legal battle with UFC isn't over
Tom Taylor - April 27, 2020
Heavyweight legend Mark Hunt claims his legal battle with the UFC and its president Dana White is still ongoing. Speaking to Duello Channel recently, Hunt once again sounded off on the UFC and campaigned for the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act to be introduced to MMA.
Dana White defends Henry Cejudo vs. Dominick Cruz booking
Tom Taylor - April 27, 2020
Dana White has thrown together a blockbuster UFC card for May 9, and of the key features of this event is a bantamweight title fight between champ Henry Cejudo and challenger Dominick Cruz. While the card as a whole has fans very excited, this Cejudo vs. Cruz fight has generated a bit of criticism from some members of the MMA community.
Kamaru Usman feels Tyron Woodley is "holding himself back," offers advice to former foe
Tom Taylor - April 27, 2020
Kamaru Usman feels that Tyron Woodley is “holding himself back” by being overly choosey in terms of the opponent for his next fight. Woodley has not fought since he surrendered the UFC welterweight title to Usman early last year. He was expected to return to the cage against Leon Edwards in London on March 21, but the event ultimately fell through due to the coronavirus pandemic.