UFC News
Pros react to Kelvin Gastelum vs Israel Adesanya at UFC 236
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
Kelvin Gastelum and Israel Adesanya squared off for the promotions interim middleweight title in the co-headliner if tonight’s UFC 236 main event. Kelvin Gastelum entered tonight’s contest on the heels of back-to-back victories over Michael Bisping and Jacare Souza.
UFC 236 Results: Israel Adesanya defeats Kelvin Gastelum (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum squared off for the promotions interim middleweight championship in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 236 event. Kelvin Gastelum is coming off back-to-back victories over Michael Bisping and Jacare Souza in his most recent efforts.
UFC 236 Results: Khalil Rountree defeats Eryk Anders (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
An intriguing fight between Eryk Anders and Khalil Rountree took place on tonight’s UFC 236 main card pay-per-view from Atlanta, Georgia. Eryk Anders enters tonight’s fight looking to rebound this after suffering back-to-back losses to Elias Theodorou and Thiago Santos in his most recent octagon appearances.
UFC 236 Results: Dwight Grant defeats Alan Jouban via split-decision
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
A welterweight bout between Dwight Grant and Alan Jouban took place on tonight’s UFC 236 main card pay-per-view from Atlanta, Georgia. Alan Jouban returns to the octagon for the first time in over thirteen months. In his most recent octagon appearance, Jouban defeated Ben Saunders by way of knockout.
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov continue to spar on social media
Christopher Taylor - April 13, 2019
The ongoing feud between UFC lightweights Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov continued this afternoon on social media. The bitter enemies have been at each other’s throats for years now but it seems that their rivalry is only getting worse.
Tony Ferguson makes it clear that he wanted to fight Max Holloway at UFC 236
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
Back in February it was reported that Tony Ferguson was offered a fight with Max Holloway for the promotions interim lightweight title at tonight’s UFC 236 event in Atlanta. I was just told from sources (the same that were involved in my pinned tweet) that an interim lightweight title fight between Max Holloway and Tony Ferguson is “being worked on” by officials for #UFC236 🔥
UFC 236: Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier Live Results
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
Current UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway will square off with Dustin Poirier for the promotions interim lightweight title in tonight’s UFC 236 headliner. Tonight’s main event will serve as a rematch, as Poirier and Holloway first met in 2012 with “The Diamond” emerging victorious by way of submission.
Joe Rogan believes Conor McGregor’s approach to Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch is all wrong
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes Conor McGregor is taking the wrong approach in his attempt to secure a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov. The former two-division UFC champion, McGregor, has been fixated on getting another crack at “The Eagle” ever since he lost to the Russian via fourth round submission at UFC 229.
Luke Rockhold fires back at Anthony Smith
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has fired back at Anthony Smith, this after “Lionheart” suggested he would drill a hole in his head. The recent light heavyweight title challenger, Smith, had gone off on Luke Rockhold during yesterday’s UFC Press Conference.
Ben Askren and Kevin Lee trade shots over former training session
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
Kevin Lee will make his welterweight debut against Rafael dos Anjos next month and if he proves victorious it could setup a ‘fun fight’ with Ben Askren. “The Motown Phenom” was asked about a future fight with the former Bellator and ONE Champion (Askren) during yeaterday’s UFC Press Conference.
John Kavanagh on Conor McGregor: ‘He has made mistakes that I absolutely don’t condone’
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
John Kavanagh recently made a guest appearance on Ireland’s The Late Late Show, where he discussed the future of UFC star Conor McGregor. Kavanagh claimed that this past weekend was the first time he had seen Conor McGregor in months. The SBG head coach went on to say that he plans to meet with his star pupil later next week to discuss his next move.
Chris Jericho Fires Back At Conor McGregor Over "Champ-Champ" Explanation
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2019
When Conor McGregor took to Twitter to congratulate Becky Lynch on her historic Wrestelmania win, it sparked an interesting conversation with Chris Jericho. “The Man”, Becky Lynch, captured both the Raw Women’s Championship and SmackDown Live Women’s Championship in the headliner of last weekend’s Wrestlemania event, defeating Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey in a triple threat winner takes all match.
Andre Soukhamthath Embracing Doubters Heading Into UFC 236
Nolan King - April 12, 2019
UFC bantamweight Andre Soukhamthath is the biggest underdog on Saturday’s UFC 236 card in Atlanta. According to Best Fight Odds, Soukhamthath is sitting at an average money line of +389 on average across all major online sportsbooks. Being doubted is nothing new for Soukhamthath. In fact, it’s become the norm.
Jeff Novitzky: TJ Dillashaw didn't test positive vs Cody Garbrandt
Drake Riggs - April 12, 2019
As is the case with most incidents where fighters get busted for performance-enhancing drug (PED) use, it puts everything in the past into question. That has been no different with former two-time UFC champion, TJ Dillashaw who recently tested positive for EPO use a day prior to his last bout which took place in January. In turn, he is now suspended for two years.
Jon Jones fires back at Israel Adesanya: 'I’ll make you call me daddy'
Tom Taylor - April 12, 2019
This week, Israel Adesanya discussed the possibility of a future fight with UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones, suggesting that he’d like to collect the scalp of another GOAT contender after beating Anderson Silva this past February. “He was right and when I heard about it – I think maybe two days after he said it – I was like, ‘Oh, really?’” Adesanya told TMZ Sports, discussing Jones’ interest in a fight with him (transcript via MMA Fighting). “I had receipts. I had some screenshots from prior and then I posted them to show that I was already on that same plane. So yeah, great minds think alike.
BREAKING | TJ Dillashaw issues statement regarding failed drug test
Nolan King - April 12, 2019
Earlier this month, the MMA world was sent into a tizzy when UFC Bantamweight Champion TJ Dillashaw tested positive for EPO. As a result, the 135-pound king was suspended for two years by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). Despite statements being issued from his teammates, coaches, and trainers, Dillashaw remained silent on the issue. However, that changed on Friday afternoon when the 33-year-old bantamweight released a video on Instagram.
Dana White gives grim update on Daniel Cormier vs. Brock Lesnar fight
Tom Taylor - April 12, 2019
Over the last few weeks, there has been ample reason to believe we might soon see Daniel Cormier defend the UFC heavyweight strap against former champ and long-time WWE star Brock Lesnar. First, it was reported that the matchup could occur at UFC 241 this summer. Then, Lesnar surrendered his WWE title at WrestleMania 35, seemingly clearing a major hurdle blocking his move to the UFC. Speaking at the UFC’s Seasonal Press Conference on Friday afternoon, however, UFC President Dana White gave a grim update on this potential Daniel Cormier vs. Brock Lesnar fight.
VIDEO | Watch UFC press conference with Ben Askren, Amanda Nunes, Henry Cejudo and other stars
Tom Taylor - April 12, 2019
It’s that time again! On Friday at 12:00pm ET, the UFC is hosting one its classic, star-studded press conferences to promote its upcoming cards. Watch it live below: This time around, the event is scheduled to feature stars like UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones, undefeated welterweight contender Ben Askren, bantamweight and featherweight champ Amanda Nunes, flyweight champ Henry Cejudo, and former welterweight champ Tyron Woodley.