UFC News
Khabib Nurmagomedov hopes teammate Daniel Cormier retires after UFC 241
Cole Shelton - August 17, 2019
Daniel Cormier said he was going to retire by his 40th birthday in March. Yet, tonight in the main event of UFC 241 ‘DC’ will rematch Stipe Miocic in what could be his final fight. For teammate, Khabib Nurmagomedov, he hopes Cormier does retire after this, especially if he can finish Miocic again.
Breaking! Amanda Nunes set to return at UFC 245
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
UFC women’s ‘champ champ’ Amanda Nunes will return to the Octagon at December’s UFC 245 event in Las Vegas. The news comes via ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, who reported the following on Twitter:
Jon Jones blasts 'snake' Chael Sonnen over recent remarks
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones took aim at former opponent Chael Sonnen this afternoon over some recent comments made by the Bellator star. Late Friday night, ‘The American Gangster‘ took Twitter where he posted the following message directed at ‘Bones‘.
Jorge Masvidal calls Ben Askren a "Ho" for wanting to clear the air with Anthony Pettis
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
Jorge Masvidal may have knocked out Ben Askren in record-setting time at UFC 239, but that clearly has not put an end to their rivalry. Earlier today, video footage was leaked of Askren’s longtime friend and training partner Anthony Pettis telling Yoel Romero he was happy to see ‘Gamebred’ win at last month’s pay-per-view event in Las Vegas.
Jose Aldo is moving on from featherweight, wants another shot at UFC Gold
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
It is hard to imagine a scenario where mixed martial arts legend Jose Aldo would receive another shot at the UFC featherweight title. The longtime 145-pound kingpin, Aldo (28-5 MMA), has already suffered two TKO losses to reigning featherweight champion Max Holloway and most recently lost a unanimous decision to top division contender Alex Volkanovski.
Ben Askren reacts after video footage shows Anthony Pettis saying he was happy about Jorge Masvidal KO
Chris Taylor - August 17, 2019
UFC standouts Anthony Pettis and Ben Askren train together on a regular basis at Roufusport Gym in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. So it came as big surprise to many, including Askren, when video footage leaked of Pettis telling Yoel Romero that he was happy to see Jorge Masvidal win at UFC 239.
Elderly man insulted Proper No. 12 whiskey, told Conor McGregor he 'didn't want to drink that sh*t'
Adam Martin - August 17, 2019
Details are emerging surrounding the Conor McGregor bar incident from back in April. According to The Irish Mirror, the elderly man who was allegedly assaulted by McGregor reportedly told the Irish superstar that he didn’t want to drink his Proper No. 12 whiskey. Here’s what a source to the incident said:
Dana Cam reveals intense UFC 241 staredowns
Christopher Taylor - August 16, 2019
The Octagon returns to Anaheim, California tomorrow night for the promotions UFC 241 pay-per-view event. The fight card is headlined by a heavyweight title fight rematch featuring current champ Daniel Cormier taking on former division kingpin Stipe Miocic.
Daniel Cormier advises fighters on how to maintain a good relationship with the UFC
Tom Taylor - August 16, 2019
Over the years, we’ve seen many top fighters butt heads with the UFC brass. Daniel Cormier is not one of them. In an excellent interview with ESPN, Cormier explained how he’s been able to maintain such a positive working relationship with the UFC. Apparently, it’s not all that hard. In his eyes, it’s as simple as playing ball.
UFC 241 weigh-in results: Cormier heavier than Miocic
Tom Taylor - August 16, 2019
On Saturday night, the UFC will return to our screens with UFC 241, perhaps the promotion’s biggest card of the year thus far. The card will be topped by a heavyweight title fight between champion Daniel Cormier and the man he won the title from last year, former champ Stipe Miocic.
Jorge Masvidal: If Nate Diaz fight is offered 'we're taking it'
Tom Taylor - August 16, 2019
If Nate Diaz defeats Anthony Pettis at UFC 241 this weekend, he can potentially look forward to another huge fight in the welterweight division, as top contender Jorge Masvidal is more than willing to compete against him.
Anthony Pettis suspects 'something was said' before Conor McGregor threw punch
Tom Taylor - August 16, 2019
Anthony Pettis — like most members of the MMA community — saw the video of Conor McGregor punching an older man inside a bar in Ireland. Speaking to MMA Junkie at UFC 241 media day ahead of his fight with Nate Diaz, Pettis shared his thoughts on this incident. He says he’s not rushing to judgement as the video doesn’t reveal what the man said to McGregor before the punch was thrown.