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Joanna Jedrzejczyk was 'mad' at Rose Namajunas' inactivity, says strawweight is next
Drake Riggs - February 6, 2019
For the former 115-pound UFC champion, Joanna Jedrzejczyk, she has gone through a wild last couple of fights since the back end of 2017. Having amassed a record five title defenses as the UFC strawweight champ, Jedrzejczyk looked nearly unbeatable going into her title bout with Rose Namajunas. But the time was now for ‘Thug’ to come through as the underdog.
Report | Antonina Shevchenko slated to get top 10 clash with Roxanne Modafferi at UFC St-Petersburg
Drake Riggs - February 6, 2019
The Shevchenko family has made UFC history. The sister tandem of Valentina and Antonina (7-0) are officially the first pair of sisters to have ever fought together inside the organization. For the older sister, Antonina, she is actually the newcomer to the promotion as she most recently made her promotional debut at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale in November 2018 when she defeated Ji Yeon Kim via unanimous decision.
Gilbert Melendez says teammate Nick Diaz is retired
Drake Riggs - February 6, 2019
It has been four years since Nick Diaz last stepped foot inside the Octagon. And with each new day, it looks more and more like that will have been the last time. Having since moved to Las Vegas leaving his old home in Stockton, California, Diaz has still made claims over time that he’s looking to fight. However, that’s not what some people close to him have heard.
More reasons to watch UFC 234
Mike Straus - February 6, 2019
The Octagon will soon return to the Land Down Under as UFC 234 is almost here. On the surface, UFC 234 is all about the main event and co-main event. Australia’s own Robert Whittaker will defend his middleweight title against Kelvin Gastelum in the headliner, while “The Spider” Anderson Silva will look to shock the world when he faces off with the unbeaten Israel Adesanya.
Stipe Miocic fires back at Daniel Cormier after champ denies rematch
Tom Taylor - February 6, 2019
Yesterday afternoon, UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier took to Twitter to close the door on a potential rematch Stipe Miocic, the man he defeated to win the belt back at UFC 226 in July. “Do you guys wanna know why I’m not fighting [Stipe Miocic] again?,” Cormier began.
Jon Jones responds to suspicions that he's taking Anthony Smith lightly
Tom Taylor - February 6, 2019
On March 2, in the main event of UFC 235, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will attempt the first title defense of his latest reign as he takes on streaking contender Anthony Smith. While Smith is an undeniably dangerous foe, Jon Jones has been pegged as a massive betting favorite ahead of the fight, and the majority of fans seem to expect him to win decisively.
James Vick says his weight cut for Justin Gaethje fight was worst he's ever had
James Lynch - February 6, 2019
James Vick will look to turn things around at UFC Phoenix after suffering a knockout loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Fight Night 135. “The Texecutioner” is slated to face Paul Felder at UFC on ESPN 1 on Feb. 17 and one of the changes he’s made ahead of this matchup is how he undertakes his weight cut.
EXCLUSIVE | Pro fighters make their picks for Israel Adesanya vs Anderson Silva
Cole Shelton - February 6, 2019
The UFC’s first pay-per-view of 2019 will go down in Melbourne, Australia and be topped by a middleweight title fight between Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum. However, arguably the fight most fans are looking forward to is the co-main event where rising superstar Israel Adesanya will take on former champion Anderson Silva. Ahead of this fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions. Most believe Adesanya will be too much for Silva, while one fighter is undecided on who will win.
Kelvin Gastelum unimpressed by Robert Whittaker, predicts first-round KO win
Tom Taylor - February 6, 2019
Kelvin Gastelum is not all that impressed with UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, who he’ll meet in the main event of UFC 234 this weekend in Melbourne. “Obviously, he’s a champion for a reason,” Gastelum told MMAjunkie. “He comes in with a lot of tools, but I’m in the gym constantly with guys that are just as good if not better than Rob, every single day, and that gives me confidence.
Israel Adesanya takes credit for selling out UFC 234
Tom Taylor - February 6, 2019
UFC 234, which goes down this weekend in Melbourne, Australia, will be headlined by a middleweight title fight between champ Robert Whittaker and challenger Kelvin Gastelum, and co-headlined by a middleweight contender bout between former champ Anderson Silva and rising star Israel Adesanya. The card sold out almost immediately. That, New Zealand’s Israel Adesanya, is because of him — not because of the Australian champion Robert Whittaker.
Colby Covington threatens legal action against the UFC
Tom Taylor - February 6, 2019
When Colby Covington won the UFC interim welterweight title in June of 2018, he was promised a welterweight title shot opposite undisputed champ Tyron Woodley. Yet he never received that opportunity. Instead, Covington’s promised title shot was given to Kamaru Usman, who will battle Tyron Woodley at UFC 235.
VIDEO | Travis Barker recalls training with Dominick Cruz, 'he beat the sh*t out of me'
Drake Riggs - February 6, 2019
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