UFC News

Tom Taylor - December 29, 2018

In the main event of UFC 232 on Saturday night in LA, former UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones and fearsome Swedish contender Alexander Gustafsson finally stepped into the cage for a rematch of their 2013 classic. Just as it was in their first fight, the light heavyweight title was on the line. Throughout the first round, Jon Jones showed off far more striking diversity than he did in his first fight with Gustafsson, landing kicks and punches across all levels, a crackling elbow to the dome, and unfortunately, a knee to the cup. Alexander Gustafsson, however, had answers for every one of the former champion’s many takedown attempts.

Tom Taylor - December 29, 2018

On Saturday night, in the co-main event of UFC 232 in Los Angeles — not Las Vegas as originally planned — UFC women’s featherweight champion attempted to defend her belt against reigning women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes in one of the biggest fights in the history of women’s mixed martial arts. Pegged as a significant underdog, the bantamweight champion rose to the occasion in unimaginable style and decimated the long-time featherweight champion in the very first round.

Tom Taylor - December 29, 2018

UFC 232 was co-headlined by a veritable women’s MMA super fight, as long-time featherweight champion Cris Cyborg attempted to defend her title against destructive bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes. This one was over fast — and contrary to the odds.

Tom Taylor - December 29, 2018

The final non-title bout of the UFC 232 main card occurred in the welterweight division, where former interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit looked to rebound from a string of losses opposite Michael Chiesa, who was making his debut in the welterweight division after a long run in the lightweight division. Early in this riveting welterweight style matchup, it looked like the surprisingly hulking Michael Chiesa would be able to give Carlos Condit all kinds of problems with his wrestling. As the round wore down, however, Condit was able to threaten with a very tight armbar off his back, and then with a heel hook.

Tom Taylor - December 29, 2018

The main card of UFC 232, which went down on Saturday night inside The Forum in the Inglewood, California, was kicked off by a high-stakes featherweight showdown between three-time title challenger Chad Mendes, and surging Australian contender Alexander Volkanovski. The pair collided in hopes of establishing themselves as one of the next men in line for UFC featherweight king Max Holloway. To remind, this was a fight Volkanovski actually asked for after defeating Darren Elkins at UFC Boise earlier this year. It was an action-packed scrap while it lasted.

Thomas Taylor - December 29, 2018

UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg faces a tough task in the co-main event of Saturday night’s UFC 232 card, as she is scheduled to defend her title opposite reigning UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes. While the challenge ahead cannot be understated, Cris Cyborg at least has the support of many of her fellow fighters, and at least one Hollywood star.

Tom Taylor - December 29, 2018

On Saturday night, on the undercard of UFC 232 at the Forum in Inglewood, California, former UFC bantamweight title challenger Cat Zingano moved up to the featherweight division for a showdown with former Invicta champion Megan Anderson. The two women collided in hopes of earning a shot at the winner of the UFC 232 main event, which pitted divisional champion Cris Cyborg against bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes. In the end, this fight ended rather strangely — and perhaps disastrously for Cat Zingano.

Tom Taylor - December 29, 2018

On the undercard of UFC 232, long-time UFC middleweight contender Uriah Hall was tasked with welcoming ferocious middleweight prospect Bevon Lewis to the Octagon. This fight did not begin well for Uriah Hall. In fact, the Ultimate Fighter veteran was probably down two rounds heading into the third. Thanks to a blistering, third-round punch, however, it didn’t matter.

Tom Taylor - December 29, 2018

On Saturday night, the UFC touches down in the Los Angeles area — not Las Vegas, as originally planned — with the stacked UFC 232 card. UFC 232 is topped by a light heavyweight title rematch between former champion Jon Jones, and the toughest opponent of his career thus far, Sweden’s Alexander Gustafsson. The pair collide with the light heavyweight title, recently vacated by Daniel Cormier, on the line.

Mike Straus - December 29, 2018

The build-up to UFC 232 was a heck of a ride, and as one of the craziest fight weeks winds down the focus is now on the fighters. MMA is an unpredictable sport, to say the least, and Jon Jones may be the most polarizing figure in all of sports. His most recent “atypical” drug test was a shock to the MMA community.

Thomas Taylor - December 29, 2018

As Jon Jones gears up for his UFC 232 rematch with Alexander Gustafsson, many fans are wondering if we might see him rematch his arch rival Daniel Cormier in the New Year — perhaps even for the heavyweight belt. Apparently, however, any potential Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier rematch will not occur in the heavyweight division. Jones considers that Cormier’s turf.

Drake Riggs - December 28, 2018

At UFC 232 this Saturday night, the light heavyweight title will be fought over between the likes of the returning pair of rivals, Jon ‘Bones’ Jones and Alexander ‘The Mauler’ Gustafsson. Since the fight’s announcement, it was always going to be fought over the light heavyweight title that belonged to the champion Daniel Cormier. He would just be stripped of the belt once the fight began.