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PHOTO | Darren Till looking more like a gorilla than ever ahead of middleweight debut
Tom Taylor - October 21, 2019
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till will soon make his debut in the middleweight division. The Brit is set to take on Kelvin Gastelum in co-main event of UFC 244 in New York City on November 2. Till, who was always a huge welterweight, is looking like an absolute giant ahead of this middleweight debut, more than living up to his nickname: “The Gorilla.”
Colby Covington set to stay at American Top Team despite recent feuds
Harry Kettle - October 21, 2019
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington has confirmed that he will not be leaving American Top Team following recent disputes with his teammates. Covington (15-1) has won his last seven fights and will challenge Kamaru Usman for the UFC Welterweight Championship at UFC 245 in December. Prior to that, however, one issue that needed to be resolved was the ongoing problems between himself and several members of ATT.
Mackenzie Dern opens up on first pro loss
Tom Taylor - October 21, 2019
Mackenzie Dern is no longer undefeated as a mixed martial artist. She lost the zero on her record at UFC Tampa, when she gave up a decision to Amanda Ribas. Speaking to MMA Fighting recently, Dern updated on how this loss has been affecting her. She seems to be taking it very well.
Ben Askren believes Nate Diaz doesn't deserve a title shot
Natasha Hooper - October 20, 2019
Nate Diaz is set to face Jorge Masvidal for the ‘BMF’ belt at UFC 244 on Saturday 2nd, November. If he wins, many believe he deserves a title shot against the winner of Kamaru Usman vs Colby Covington. But according to Ben Askren, the ‘Stockton Slapper’ won’t be getting a title shot any time soon. The former Bellator and ONE champion believes Diaz’ inactivity has affected his chances in the division.
Dominick Reyes issues statement after KO victory at UFC Boston
Adam D Martin - October 20, 2019
UFC light heavyweight contender Dominick Reyes has issued a statement following his KO victory over Chris Weidman at UFC Boston. Reyes needed less than two minutes to knock Weidman out in devastating fashion. The win upped his MMA record to 12-0, including a perfect 6-0 mark inside the Octagon.
Joe Lauzon told Dana White he would retire after UFC Boston, but now he's having second thoughts
Adam D Martin - October 20, 2019
UFC lightweight veteran Joe Lauzon told UFC president Dana White that he would retire win, lose, or draw following UFC Boston. But now he’s having second thoughts about it. Joe Lauzon pulled off a stunning upset when he defeated Jonathan Pearce via first-round TKO in just 1:33. The win snapped Lauzon’s three-fight losing streak and it was his first win in the Octagon since 2017.
Justin Buchholz says men are better at fighting than women, gets roasted by Leslie Smith
Adam D Martin - October 20, 2019
Former UFC lightweight and former Team Alpha Male coach Justin Buchholz was roasted on social media by Bellator women’s featherweight Leslie Smith for his comments on women’s MMA. Buchholz wrote the controversial comments about WMMA and immediately received backlash from Smith and several other women’s fighters. Check out his comments and the replies to it from Smith below.
Mike Perry says Robbie Lawler won't fight him and UFC won't give him Niko Price
Adam D Martin - October 20, 2019
UFC welterweight Mike Perry is anxious to get his next fight booked and he wants to go up against Robbie Lawler, but he says Lawler won’t take the fight. Mike Perry also says the UFC won’t match him up with fellow fan favorite Niko Price, either. Perry took to social media to vent his frustrations with his opponents. Here’s what he said.
Colby Covington takes another shot at UFC President Dana White
Adam D Martin - October 20, 2019
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington has taken another shot at UFC president Dana White in the weeks leading up to UFC 245. “Chaos” and White have been getting into a war of words as of late, with Covington saying he would slap the UFC bossman with the welterweight belt if White attempts to wraps gold around his waist at UFC 245.
Jon Jones responds after Daniel Cormier suggests Dominick Reyes’ size could give him problems
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2019
UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones has responded to Daniel Cormier, this after ‘DC’ suggested Dominick Reyes‘ size could give ’Bones’ problems. Reyes kept his perfect record in check at last night’s UFC Boston event, defeating former middleweight champion Chris Weidman by way of first round knockout.
Jon Jones reacts after Dominick Reyes KO's Chris Weidman at UFC Boston
Christopher Taylor - October 19, 2019
Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman took to the Octagon at last night’s UFC Boston event in hopes of earning a light heavyweight title shot against Jon Jones. For that to happen, Weidman would need to hand surging 205-pound contender Dominick Reyes his first career defeat in this evenings main event.
What's next for Dominick Reyes and Chris Weidman after UFC Boston?
Cole Shelton - October 19, 2019
Dominick Reyes was looking to stay undefeated in the main event of UFC Boston. There, he was taking on former middleweight champion, Chris Weidman who was moving up to the light heavyweight division. It was a critical fight for both, as whoever won had a good chance of fighting Jon Jones for the title next. In the end, it was Reyes who got his hand raised as he knocked out Weidman in the first round. A stiff left dropped the former champ and Reyes finished him off with ground strikes. Following the fight, here is what we think should be next for the two of them.