UFC News
UFC, USADA honor Holly Holm for 50 clean drug tests
Tom Taylor - February 14, 2020
Holly Holm recently became the first UFC fighter to pass 50 United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) drug tests. The promotion and the agency are honoring her accordingly. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1228052989258002432
Ilir Latifi trashes judges for Derrick Lewis decision: 'They robbed me'
Tom Taylor - February 14, 2020
At UFC 247, long-time UFC light heavyweight contender Ilir Latifi moved up to the heavyweight division to battle Derrick Lewis. While Latifi put up a good fight, he ultimately lost a decision to the hometown hero.
Curtis Blaydes on Jon Jones: 'I could put him away'
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2020
Curtis Blaydes doesn’t think Jon Jones would fare too well at heavyweight. Jones has hinted at a possible move to heavyweight for quite some time now. But, after UFC 247 many think he should rematch Dominick Reyes or fight the winner of Corey Anderson vs. Jan Blachowicz. So a potential move to heavyweight could be delayed.
Colby Covington doubts Jorge Masvidal will sign contract to fight Kamaru Usman
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2020
Colby Covington thinks Jorge Masvidal vs. Kamaru Usman won’t happen as expected. Following Masvidal and Usman’s confrontation at radio row during Super Bowl week, Dana White announced the two would fight at International Fight Week. But the welterweight champion Usman revealed the fight is not signed and also hinted at a Conor McGregor scrap.
Scott Holtzman says it's 'surreal' to fight Jim Miller, believes win puts him in 'elite company'
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2020
Scott Holtzman is set for the biggest fight of his career at UFC Rio Rancho when he fights one of the OGs of MMA in Jim Miller. For Holtzman, this was not an opponent he had asked for, but when the UFC offered him the fight, he immediately accepted.
‘Gold digger’ Henry Cejudo says he is coming for featherweight belt, Alexander Volkanovski responds
Cole Shelton - February 13, 2020
Henry Cejudo is looking to become “Quadruple C” as he says he is coming after Alexander Volkanovski’s featherweight title. Cejudo deemed himself “Triple C” after he beat Marlon Moraes for the bantamweight title back in June. He was the flyweight, bantamweight champion, and Olympic gold medalist. But, he is looking to add featherweight champion to that list.
Corey Anderson says UFC 247 proved Jon Jones is ‘beatable’
Cole Shelton - February 13, 2020
Corey Anderson is confident he will be the first person to dethrone Jon Jones and says UFC 247 proved the champ is beatable. Jones took on Dominick Reyes, in a fight, not many thought the challenger would stand a chance. But, when the fight went the distance the majority of fighters and media thought we would be hearing “And New“. But, that wasn’t the case as “Bones” got the unanimous decision win to defend his belt.
Kamaru Usman hints that Conor McGregor might be his next fight: 'I like Red Panty Night myself'
Cole Shelton - February 13, 2020
Kamaru Usman may not be fighting Jorge Masvidal next after all. Following Usman and Masvidal’s confrontation at radio row during the Super Bowl, UFC president Dana White announced they would be fighting at International Fight Week. But, the welterweight champion says nothing is done on his end.
Leon Edwards believes he's in Tyron Woodley's head, might walk out to former champ's music
Cole Shelton - February 13, 2020
Leon Edwards knows Tyron Woodley did not want to come to London and believes he was forced into doing so. He also believes he has gotten under the skin of the former champion. In the main event of UFC London on March 21, Woodley will return to the Octagon for the first time since losing his belt to Kamaru Usman. Edwards, meanwhile, has been active and is considered to be one win away from a title shot.
Ray Longo feels Dominick Reyes 'unequivocally' defeated Jon Jones at UFC 247
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 13, 2020
MMA coach Ray Longo questions the judges’ decision to award Jon Jones a victory over Dominick Reyes. Jones and Reyes collided in the main event of UFC 247 on Feb. 8. Jones’ UFC light heavyweight championship was on the line. By the end of the fifth and final round, many had Reyes winning the fight 48-47. That’s not how the judges scored the fight, however, and Jones took the unanimous decision victory.
Fabricio Werdum booked for UFC return against Alexey Oleynik
Tom Taylor - February 13, 2020
After a lengthy hiatus due to a suspension from the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum is set to return to the cage against fellow grappling specialist Alexey Oleynik. The pair will collide at UFC 250 on May 9 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. News of this bout was first reported by Evelyn Rodrigues and Raphael Marinho of the Brazilian publication Combate.
Donald Cerrone shares home address, challenges troll to 'show up'
Tom Taylor - February 13, 2020
Donald Cerrone is easily one of the most popular fighters on the UFC roster, but there are still some fight fans out there that count themselves among his haters. One of those fans got vocal on one of Cerrone’s recent Instagram posts, encouraging the fighter to retire and pursue another career path.