UFC News
Joe Rogan explains why he's not calling UFC on ESPN events
James Lynch - February 20, 2019
UFC commentator Joe Rogan hasn’t been featured on either of the US-based UFC on ESPN broadcasts this year, and now we know why. The former “Fear Factor” host, who has been with the UFC for over 20-years, says that it was his decision to cut back on the amount of events he’d be working.
Francis Ngannou updates on relationship with Dana White
Tom Taylor - February 20, 2019
There was a time not all that long ago when UFC President Dana White was at the wheel of the Francis Ngannou hype train. The UFC boss had nothing but good things to say about the Cameroonian-French knockout artist. Then, Francis Ngannou lost back to back decisions to then UFC heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic and fellow contender Derrick Lewis, and White changed his tune. Instead of praising Ngannou, he began to publicly deride him.
Dear MMA Gods | The collision of the mega powers
Drake Riggs - February 19, 2019
In the heavyweight division, seeing knockouts isn’t uncommon. The bigger the individuals, the stronger and more powerful they will be with their strikes. It’s simple, really. However, then we take a look at someone like this past weekend’s UFC Phoenix main event winner, Francis “The Predator” Ngannou who time and time again proves to have power levels that may very well just eclipse that of anything ever seen before on this planet. We’re talking over 9000.
Donald Cerrone teases potential next fight date
Drake Riggs - February 19, 2019
If Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone could fight every weekend, he surely would. But when it comes to landing big fights, it’s a process that can take more time than just jumping right back into the mix when asked to.
UFC 236 to get Kelvin Gastelum vs Israel Adesanya interim title bout
Drake Riggs - February 19, 2019
UFC rankings update: Cain Velasquez re-enters the heavyweight top-10
Tom Taylor - February 19, 2019
The official UFC rankings have been updated in the wake of last Saturday’s UFC Phoenix card, and as expected, there’s been some movement in the heavyweight division. Francis Ngannou, who knocked out former champion Cain Velasquez in the main event, has climbed up to the number-two spot in the rankings, surpassing Derrick Lewis.
EXCLUSIVE | Renato Moicano talks Aldo loss, targets Ortega rematch at UFC 237
Cole Shelton - February 19, 2019
Renato Moicano was very close to a featherweight title shot. All he needed to do was defeat former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo. Well, as we know, that is a lot easier said than done.
PHOTO | Mike Perry announces engagement, Colby Covington chimes in with ruthless comment
Tom Taylor - February 19, 2019
Mike Perry is getting engaged. The all-action UFC welterweight announced his plans to marry his long-time girlfriend Danielle Nickerson on Instagram late last week.
Dana White stomps out Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone rumors
Tom Taylor - February 19, 2019
UFC President Dana White has previously been very open to the idea of a lightweight showdown between fan favorites Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone. “I’d like to see Conor fight this Summer, those two want to fight each other; they’ve both earned it,” White told MMAjunkie following the UFC 234 pre-fight press conference in Australia. “Cowboy’s fought anybody we’ve ever put against him. We throw this young killer Hernandez at him, Cowboy’s the underdog and he goes in and does it the way he did it, then Conor’s fought everybody. If these two want to fight, I’m down.”
Anthony Smith says Colby Covington is 'scared cat' off camera
James Lynch - February 19, 2019
Anthony Smith is not a fan of Colby Covington “Lionheart”, who is set to face Jon Jones for the light heavyweight title at UFC 235 on Mar. 2, didn’t hold back on the controversial welterweight After a Twitter exchange with Covington a few weeks back, Smith decided to address the issue on The MMA Hour on Monday.
VIDEO | Joe Rogan reacts to 'scariest of all time' Francis Ngannou stopping Cain Velasquez
Tom Taylor - February 19, 2019
UFC heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou possess the kind of immeasurable power that could probably knock a planet off its orbit. On Sunday night, he flaunted that power again, thumping the former champ Cain Velasquez in less than 30 seconds, and absolutely dazzling UFC commentator Joe Rogan. Rogan was not on duty for this fight, but was watching with some of his friends on a Fight Companion episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
Report | Jacare Souza offered Jared Cannonier for UFC 237, wants Kelvin Gastelum or Israel Adesanya instead
Drake Riggs - February 18, 2019
The last time we saw Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza inside the Octagon, he was competing in one of the most exciting fights of 2018 and wound up scoring one of the best knockouts of his career. That knockout came at the expense of the former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman in November at UFC 230.
Rose Namajunas chose to have next fight in Brazil over Las Vegas
Drake Riggs - February 18, 2019
UFC 237 on May 11 will act as the UFC’s big return to Brazil. In the co-main event, we’ll be treated to a long-awaited strawweight showdown as the champion Rose Namajunas returns to face off with the hometown challenger, Jessica Andrade.
EXCLUSIVE | Weili Zhang: Remember the name
Drake Riggs - February 18, 2019
In the modern era of mixed martial arts, there are many different reasons one could find themselves attracted to this sport that is the purest form of combat. For every different country, every different person, what it is that piques their interest compared to another might not be identical which just goes to show the great depth that the sport can provide whether as a viewer, participant, or both.
The biggest winners from UFC on ESPN 1
Mike Straus - February 18, 2019
On Sunday night, the Octagon finally took center stage on the largest sports platform in the world, as the UFC debuted on ESPN. Whether it was the return of Cain Velasquez or the first Gracie to earn a victory inside the Octagon in 25 years, UFC on ESPN 1 in Phoenix, Arizona definitely had its moments.
VIDEO | Nate Diaz and Dana White disagree on fight plans backstage
Tom Taylor - February 18, 2019
Shortly after last night’s UFC Phoenix card wrapped up, UFC President Dana White partook in a interview with Megan Olivi. Mid-way through this interview, we were treated to a rare Nate Diaz appearance. After White and Diaz greet each other, Olivi asked Diaz if he’d be fighting again soon.
UFC Phoenix bonuses revealed
Cole Shelton - February 18, 2019
On Sunday night, the UFC debuted on ESPN with the exciting UFC Phoenix card. The card was topped by a dynamite heavyweight showdown between Francis Ngannou and Cain Velasquez, but the fight that stole the show was a welterweight main card fight between Vicente Luque and Bryan Barberena. The two went back and forth the entire fight, trading heavy artillery. The fight had the most significant strikes in a three-round UFC welterweight fight.
Nick Diaz explains why he's reluctant to fight again
Tom Taylor - February 18, 2019
Over the last few weeks, Nick Diaz has given us more and more reason to believe he’ll never fight again. One comment in a recent Instagram story, in particular, suggested his days as pugilist have come to an end. “I don’t want to hurt nobody, I just want to party,” he said.
What's next for the UFC Phoenix main and co-main event fighters?
Cole Shelton - February 18, 2019
The UFC had its first card on big ESPN last night. In the co-main event of the evening, we witnessed a battle between two top lightweights in James Vick and Paul Felder. In the main event, meanwhile, Cain Velasquez made his long awaited return to the Octagon to take on Francis Ngannou. Ultimately, Felder defeated Vick by unanimous decision which should put a number beside his name, while Ngannou beat Velasquez in just 26 seconds by TKO to cap off a crazy night of fights.