UFC News
Jared Cannonier calls out Kelvin Gastelum for UFC 248
Adam Martin - January 31, 2020
UFC middleweight contender Jared Cannonier is currently without an opponent for UFC 248 and he has now turned his attention to a fight against Kelvin Gastelum. Cannonier was originally set to fight Robert Whittaker at UFC 248 but Whittaker withdrew from the fight due to personal reasons. Cannonier was then set to take on Darren Till, but Till was also removed from the fight due to what UFC president Dana White says was an ankle injury. That leaves Cannonier without an opponent for the March pay-per-view event.
Newly retired Josh Thomson opens up on future plans
Natasha Hooper - January 31, 2020
This week on his Weighing In podcast, Josh Thomson announced his official retirement from fighting. “I can say that I’m officially retired,” Thomson began.
Montel Jackson explains inspiration behind memorable UFC Raleigh walkout
Mike Heck - January 31, 2020
While there were two big events in the MMA world on Saturday night — UFC on ESPN+ 24 and Bellator 238 — Montel Jackson may have won the entire weekend before his fight with Felipe Colares even began. Prior to his unanimous decision win over Colares in Raleigh, NC, Jackson walked to the Octagon to a song very few combat sports fans expected to hear: Whitney Houston’s mega-hit song released in November 1992, I Will Always Love You.
Kamaru Usman sends warning to Jorge Masvidal
Tom Taylor - January 31, 2020
All signs point to Jorge Masvidal getting the next crack at UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Usman, who recently had a heated run-in with Masvidal in Miami, would seemingly relish the opportunity to punish him in the cage.
Israel Adesanya says Jon Jones can ‘run to heavyweight’, but he will hunt him down regardless
Natasha Hooper - January 31, 2020
Israel Adesanya wants to cement his legacy as the greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all time. To do so, Adesanya believes he needs to face the light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. In a recent interview with BT Sport, Jones shut down claims of a potential Adesanya matchup. The UFC star doesn’t see himself facing the middleweight champion in the future as he will likely move up to heavyweight.
Jimi Manuwa hints at potential comeback
Adam Martin - January 30, 2020
Former UFC light heavyweight contender Jimi Manuwa is teasing a potential comeback to the Octagon after retiring last year. Manuwa hung up his gloves after getting brutally knocked out with a head kick by Aleksandar Rakic in June 2019. It was the fourth loss in a row for Manuwa, with three vicious knockout losses during that stretch. At age 39, Manuwa decided to call it a career.
Jorge Masvidal warns Israel Adesanya of Yoel Romero's power: 'You might wake up in a recovery bed'
Cole Shelton - January 30, 2020
Jorge Masvidal believes Yoel Romero will defeat Israel Adesanya to win the promotions middleweight title. Adesanya had publicly called out Yoel Romero for his first title defense after Paulo Costa got injured and it will happen in the main event of UFC 248. Even though the fight is over a month away, Masvidal says his teammate and friend in Romero is already ready.
Israel Adesanya says he'll make Yoel Romero fight 'look easy'
Cole Shelton - January 30, 2020
Israel Adesanya is full of confidence ahead of his title fight against Yoel Romero. In the main event of UFC 248, Adesanya will look to defend his title for the first time when he takes on Romero. Yet, “The Last Stylebender” revealed it was tough to convince the UFC to make this fight with the Cuban in Romero being on a two-fight losing streak.
Conor McGregor's ex-coach convicted of manslaughter, victim’s family releases statement.
Natasha Hooper - January 30, 2020
Conor McGregor’s ex-coach Jonathan Dargan has been convicted of manslaughter. The Irishman punched former Guinness worker Paddy Mullally outside of an apartment complex in the early hours of Saturday in March 2016. Mr Mullally was accompanied by a man named Shane Cunningham. The pair tried to intervene in a row that Dargan was having with his girlfriend. Subsequently, Dargan aimed a number of punches at the men.
Donald Cerrone denies taking a dive against Conor McGregor
Adam Martin - January 30, 2020
UFC welterweight Donald Cerrone has denied taking a dive against superstar Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 246 two weeks ago. McGregor needed just 40 seconds to knock Cerrone out and immediately after the fight there were plenty of fans, and even some media members, who accused “Cowboy” of taking a dive. Cerrone hasn’t said much since the fight happened, but he is finally talking about what happened in the fight.
Michael Bisping: Conor McGregor doesn't want to fight Jorge Masvidal or Kamaru Usman
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 30, 2020
Michael Bisping is convinced that Conor McGregor wants no part of Jorge Masvidal or UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Fight fans await the result of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson in April. Nurmagomedov is the reigning UFC lightweight champion and will put his gold on the line against Ferguson. While “The Eagle” would set himself up for a huge rematch with McGregor if he gets past “El Cucuy,” the victory certainly isn’t a lock. Even if Nurmagomedov wins, McGregor might not wait for long.
Edson Barboza believes Tony Ferguson has a good chance to beat Khabib Nurmagomedov
Adam Martin - January 30, 2020
UFC lightweight contender Edson Barboza believes that Tony Ferguson has a good chance to beat Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC 249. Barboza has fought both Ferguson and Nurmagomedov, losing to both. Barboza lost by submission to Ferguson at the TUF 22 Finale in December 2015 and lost a decision to Nurmagomedov at UFC 219 in December 2017. So if anyone has insight into the Ferguson vs. Nurmagomedov matchup, it’s Barboza.