UFC News
VIDEO | Nick Diaz goes off on bizarre rant, but what does it mean?
Chris Taylor - December 22, 2018
If you follow former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz on Instagram, then you know he likes to post a lot of short selfie videos detailing what he is smoking and where he is currently partying. Diaz recently posted a ton of video content on his Instagram, which was later compiled into one long video by BloodyElbow’s Anton Tabuena.
Dana White claims that the UFC puts on 'the best live event in all of sports'
Drake Riggs - December 21, 2018
2018 was a big year for the top MMA promotion in the world. And according to the boss himself, the live experience of the UFC product is simply unmatched. Having been the UFC President since 2001, Dana White has seen it all when it comes to the fight business. White, an avid sports fan of all kinds, recently made an appearance on the Barstool Sports podcast where he made some bold claims.
Jan Blachowicz vs Thiago Santos set to main event UFC Prague
Drake Riggs - December 21, 2018
The UFC heads to the Czech Republic in February for UFC Prague for the third show on ESPN+ on February 23. We now know the main event as it will be a pivotal light heavyweight clash between the No. 4 ranked contender, Poland’s Jan Blachowicz (23-7) and the very active and dangerous Brazilian, the No. 7 ranked Thiago “Marreta” Santos (20-6).
Michael Chiesa wants 'all profits made' by Conor McGregor at UFC 229 from 'pre-meditated publicity stunt' bus attack
Drake Riggs - December 21, 2018
Next Saturday night, season 15 winner of The Ultimate Fighter, Michael ‘Maverick’ Chiesa makes his return to the cage at UFC 232 to take on Carlos Condit in his UFC welterweight debut. However, Chiesa continues to fight his fight outside the MMA world as well.
UFC announces Holly Holm will return at UFC 235
Tom Taylor - December 21, 2018
UFC 235 keeps getting better. According to a report from UFC.com, the latest high-profile matchup tacked onto the card will pit former UFC women’s bantamweight champion and two-time featherweight title challenger Holly Holm against rising contender Aspen Ladd. The veteran vs the rising star!@HollyHolm meets @AspenLaddMMA at #UFC235 in Las Vegas! pic.twitter.com/p8UAplhboi
Video reveals attacker threatened to murder Rachael Ostovich
Tom Taylor - December 21, 2018
Hawaiian news outlet Hawaii News Now has obtained video from the night that UFC flyweight contender Rachael Ostovich was allegedly attacked by her husband, fellow MMA fighter Arnold Berdon. This footage reveals the extreme and terrifying nature of this incident, as Ostovich’s attacker can be heard threatening to kill her. “I’m going to murder you,” the attacker tells Rachael Ostovich in the video. “I’m going to f***ing murder you.”
Official poster released for UFC on ESPN+ 1, featuring TJ Dillashaw and Henry Cejudo
Tom Taylor - December 21, 2018
On January 19, the UFC will debut on the streaming service ESPN+ with an impressive night of fights. Headlined by a flyweight title fight between reigning champion Henry Cejudo and slimmed down bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw, the card is easily one of the most anticipated features on the UFC’s 2019 calendar so far. And now the card has an official poster.
Alex Hernandez on Cowboy Cerrone: 'I’m going to break him like everyone else'
James Lynch - December 21, 2018
Alex Hernandez will be the first to tell you, he didn’t expect to get Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone as his next opponent. Speaking with MMANews, Hernandez divulged that he plans to seize the opportunity when the pair square off at UFC on ESPN+1 on Jan. 19. “I’m just as dumbfounded as the rest of the world.” Hernandez explained. “I’m just happy to be in this position. I’m sure as s**t as always going to make the most of it. Last I heard [Cerrone] was talking about fighting McGregor, this and that. It’s like how the hell do you go from that to me?”
Jon Jones explains why he declined to undergo additional VADA testing
Tom Taylor - December 21, 2018
UFC President Dana White praises 'brilliant' Joe Rogan
Tom Taylor - December 21, 2018
In the opinion of UFC President Dana White, Joe Rogan is the best to ever sit behind the UFC commentary booth, and a major driver of the UFC’s success. The UFC President heaped praise on the long-time UFC color commentator in a recent interview with Barstool Sports
Estimated PPV buys for UFC 231 card released
Tom Taylor - December 21, 2018
The estimate for the pay-per-view buys of the recent UFC 231 card has been released. Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that the card, which was headlined by a featherweight title fight between champ Max Holloway and formerly undefeated challenger Brian Ortega, did roughly 240,000 – 300,000 pay-per-view buys. From WON, the current estimates for #UFC231 is 240k-300k buys. #UFC
VIDEO | Cris Cyborg reportedly takes brutal fall ahead of UFC 232 title fight
Tom Taylor - December 21, 2018
On December 29, in the co-main event of UFC 232, dominant UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg is expected to defend her title against women’s bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes — that is, if a recent fall hasn’t derailed that plan. Cyborg recently attempted the In My Feelings challenge, a dance challenge inspired by the Drake song of the same name. Cyborg incorporated a shopping cart into her attempt at the dance challenge, and ultimately took a brutal fall as she exited the shopping cart.
Jon Jones believes Daniel Cormier will turn down his recent challenge
Tom Taylor - December 21, 2018
After keeping his mouth shut through throughout his recent United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) suspension, former UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones says he will no longer be allowing negative comments to go unchallenged — particularly from his arch rival Daniel Cormier. “The only reason I brought up the name of Daniel Cormier is that he brought up my name,” Jones said on the UFC 232 pre-fight conference call (transcript via MMA Fighting). “And I just figured, when I was in trouble, I just stepped back, all summer long, and let everybody talk as much sh*t as they want, and just talk blindly, knowing no facts. I watched everybody that I beat in the past say ‘ohh, he was on steroids when he fought me the first time, that’s why he beat me.’ I just sat back and let everybody have at it.”
EXCLUSIVE | Jason Parillo talks Cris 'Cyborg', Tito Ortiz, and BJ Penn
Mike Straus - December 20, 2018
Jason Parillo is one of the most accomplished boxing coaches in the sport of mixed martial arts. He will be in Cris ‘Cyborg’ Justino‘s corner at UFC 232 for the biggest fight of her career. Parillo has worked with some of the best MMA fighters of this generation. Cyborg, BJ Penn, Tito Ortiz, and Michael Bisping just to name a few. Still, Parillo doesn’t seek out athletes to work with, that just doesn’t jive with his sensibility.
Dana White shares his 'biggest problem' with Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - December 20, 2018
UFC President Dana White and former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor have made a lot of money together. But that doesn’t mean they don’t have their issues. Speaking recently on the Barstool Sports podcast, the UFC boss opened up on his biggest issue with Conor McGregor. As you might have guessed if you’ve ever watched a Conor McGregor press conference, White’s biggest gripe has to do with the Irishman’s frequent tardiness.
Conor McGregor hints at sequel to 'Notorious' documentary
Tom Taylor - December 20, 2018
In 2017, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor released a feature-length documentary called Conor McGregor: Notorious, which traced his rise from a poor kid in Dublin, Ireland to a UFC Megastar. This documentary was very well received among fans, and from the sounds of it, it won’t be the last documentary the Irish MMA star puts out. Replying to a fan on Twitter, McGregor recently hinted that there is a sequel to this film in the works.
EXCLUSIVE | Cris Cyborg outlines keys to victory against Amanda Nunes
Cole Shelton - December 20, 2018
UFC featherweight champion Cris Cyborg will battle arguably her toughest opponent to date when UFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes moves up in weight to challenge her in the co-main event of UFC 232 on December 29. Cyborg has been the UFC’s featherweight champion since 2017 and hasn’t lost since her very first pro fight in 2005. She has been a seemingly unstoppable force for more than a decade, but many fans believe Nunes could be the woman to finally defeat her.
Derek Brunson wants to 'take a step back' and fight Elias Theodorou
James Lynch - December 20, 2018
It’s been a tough year for UFC middleweight Derek Brunson, who went winless following losses to Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Israel Adesanya. One thing you can’t deny is his willingness to take on tough opposition in the middleweight division, but now he’s looking to take a step back. Derek Brunson spoke to MMANytt and explained why a matchup against Canadian Elias Theodorou makes sense for him at this juncture.
Paige VanZant praises UFC Brooklyn opponent Rachael Ostovich
Tom Taylor - December 20, 2018
Last month, UFC flyweight Rachael Ostovich was allegedly attacked by her husband, fellow fighter Arnold Berdon. This attack left Ostovich with a broken orbital bone, and cast doubt on her scheduled January 19 fight with Paige VanZant, which will serve as part of the UFC’s first card on ESPN+. In the end, however, a courageous and determined Rachael Ostovich decided she would stick with this fight with Paige VanZant — and VanZant is very impressed by that decision.