UFC News
Colby Covington didn't vote for Donald Trump
Tom Taylor - August 7, 2019
Colby Covington is a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump. He’s often spotted in a Make America Great Again hat, frequently throws his support behind the president, and even visited him in the oval office last year. Yet according to a report from veteran MMA reporter Jeremy Botter, Covington didn’t vote for Trump in the last election. In fact, he didn’t vote for anybody. Botter came to this conclusion after checking voter registration records in the states where Covington has lived.
Dana White confirms Colby Covington next in line for Kamaru Usman
Adam Martin - August 6, 2019
UFC president Dana White has confirmed Colby Covington is the No. 1 contender in the UFC welterweight division following a dominant victory over Robbie Lawler this past weekend. Speaking to reporters following the Contender Series on Tuesday in Las Vegas, White said Colby Covington is next in line for a fight against UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.
Breaking! Holly Holm returns at UFC 243 in Melbourne, where she previously KO'd Ronda Rousey
Christopher Taylor - August 6, 2019
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm will return to action at October’s UFC 243 event in Melbourne, Australia. ESPN‘s Brett Okamoto broke the news on Twitter, announcing that “The Preachers Daughter” will be taking on former title challenger Raquel Pennington at the highly anticipated event.
Cris Cyborg responds to Dana White, claims the UFC President will contact team for Nunes rematch
Mike Heck - August 6, 2019
With every minute that passes, seemingly, more has been added to the Dana White and Cris Cyborg story. When it comes to Tuesday night, that literally is the case. Following Dana White’s Contender Series on Tuesday, White spoke to the media about Cyborg’s recent apology, saying that “it must have killed her” to do that and then doubled down on the notion that she didn’t want a rematch with two-division women’s champion Amanda Nunes.
Cris Cyborg's coach believes Amanda Nunes is the only opponent that she should be fighting
Cole Shelton - August 6, 2019
Cris Cyborg is no longer a member of the UFC after completing her contract and then being released by Dana White. With that, the possibility of the Amanda Nunes rematch seems unlikely. Many wanted that fight to happen, including UFC president, Dana White, both fighters and now Cyborg’s coach in Jason Parillo. He says that is the only fight that makes sense for the former featherweight champion. ‘JP’ added that no other opponent or fight is an exciting option for Cyborg.
Breaking! Zabit Magomedsharipov set to return at UFC Boston against Calvin Kattar
Christopher Taylor - August 6, 2019
Zabit Magomedsharipov will return to the Octagon at October’s UFC Boston event against fellow featherweight contender Calvin Kattar. UFC President Dana White announcer the news to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto.
Ben Askren responds to critics suggesting Demian Maia fight will be boring
Cole Shelton - August 6, 2019
Ben Askren will return to the Octagon later this year to take on Demian Maia. Askren was hoping to earn a title shot with a win in his latest fight at UFC 239. Unfortunately, for “Funky” a Jorge Masvidal flying knee ruined those plans. But, as a consolation prize, when he takes on Maia, Askren will be headlining his first UFC event.
Jorge Masvidal not impressed by Colby Covington's Matt Hughes comment
Tom Taylor - August 6, 2019
Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington are long-time friends and training partners at American Top Team, but that doesn’t mean Masvidal approved of Covington’s recent controversial comment about UFC Hall-of-Famer Matt Hughes. Covington made this comment shortly after he defeated Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC Newark, referencing the train accident that nearly claimed Hughes’ life.
Chael Sonnen believes 'something great is going to happen for Jorge Masvidal'
Tom Taylor - August 6, 2019
When Jorge Masvidal knocked out Ben Askren in five seconds at UFC 239, he asserted himself as one of the uppermost contenders in the crowded UFC welterweight division. Unfortunately for Masvidal, it sounds as though his good friend and training partner Colby Covington will get the next crack at the reigning champ Kamaru Usman. According to MMA analyst Chael Sonnen, however, there could be something big on the agenda for Jorge Masvidal — even if it’s not a title shot. Sonnen is adamant that a matchup between Masvidal and Conor McGregor is still a possibility, contrary to UFC President Dana White’s apparent disinterest in it.
UFC Uruguay | Liz Carmouche says she will finish Valentina Shevchenko again
Cole Shelton - August 6, 2019
Liz Carmouche is the only person to ever finish Valentina Shevchenko, and she expects to do that again. In the main event of UFC Uruguay, Carmouche will rematch Shevchenko for the UFC flyweight belt. The two fought back in 2010, and the American defeated the future UFC champ from Kyrgyzstan by stoppage. Although that was nine years ago, the outcome is still somewhat controversial.
Cris Cyborg opens up on UFC departure, criticizes Dana White
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 6, 2019
Cris Cyborg has broken her silence on her exit from the UFC. This past Friday afternoon, an interview with UFC president Dana White was released. White told reporter Laura Sanko that the UFC will not match any offers on the table for Cyborg from other promotions.
Joe Rogan revisits Conor McGregor vs. 'The Mountain'
Tom Taylor - August 6, 2019
Several years ago, a video of Conor McGregor sparring with Hafþór Björnsson, the Icelandic bodybuilder and actor who played “The Mountain” on Game of Thrones, took the Internet by storm. UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently revisited this viral video on his popular podcast The Joe Rogan Experience. He’s seemingly as impressed by it today as he was when it first came out.