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Ali Abdelaziz goes off on 'broken man' Conor McGregor, claims Khabib rematch has not been discussed
Tom Taylor - February 24, 2019
Ever since Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov fought for the UFC lightweight title at the record-breaking UFC 229 pay-per-view in October, there’s been talk of a rematch between them. According to Nurmagomedov’s manager Ali Abdelaziz, however, Conor McGregor has not even asked for a rematch — because he’s a broken man and he doesn’t want it.
Jon Jones applauds 'amazing' Anderson Silva for performance against Israel Adesanya
Tom Taylor - February 24, 2019
It’s no secret that reigning UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones and former UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva are big fans of one another. Speaking to MMAjunkie recently, Jones’ admiration for Silva once again shone through. The light heavyweight king praised the Brazilian legend for his recent performance against undefeated contender Israel Adesanya. While Silva lost this fight by decision, Jones — like many fans — was blown away by the 43-year-old legend’s efforts.
Misha Cirkunov discusses wife's battle with breast cancer ahead of UFC 235
James Lynch - February 24, 2019
Misha Cirkunov will have more than just Johnny Walker on his mind at UFC 235 this Saturday. Cirkunov’s wife, model Brittany Churchill, has been diagnosed with breast cancer as she revealed on Instagram.
Miesha Tate gives eloquent take on the career of Georges St-Pierre
Tom Taylor - February 24, 2019
In the days since he officially announced his retirement on Thursday morning, former UFC welterweight and middleweight champ Georges St-Pierre has been praised by dozens of his fellow fighters. It’s arguable that none of them have summed up his incredible career better than former UFC bantamweight champ Miesha Tate. "People don't realize how difficult it is to be flawless in a fight…and I think that @GeorgesStPierre is the closest to perfect in a fight that I've ever witnessed." @MieshaTate reflects on the career and legacy of GSP with @RyanMcKinnell #Rush #GOAT pic.twitter.com/Lh4RQVBMlC
UFC 236 fight card already coming together with 7 confirmed bouts
Tom Taylor - February 24, 2019
UFC 236, which goes down on April 13 inside the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, is already coming together nicely. Earlier this month, we learned that the card will feature an interim middleweight title fight between top contenders Kelvin Gastelum and Israel Adesanya, and this weekend, we learned that it will also include an interim lightweight title fight between streaking contender Dustin Poirier and reigning featherweight champ Max Holloway. If things go according to plan, it will be the first card in UFC history to feature two interim title fights.
What's next for UFC Prague main event fighters?
Cole Shelton - February 24, 2019
The Octagon touched down in the Czech Republic for the first time in history yesterday. The main event of the card was a battle between two top light heavyweights, where the winner could get the next title shot. Ultimately, Thiago Santos beat Jan Blachowicz by TKO in the third round to improve to 3-0 at light heavyweight. Now, the question is, did Santos do enough to get the next title shot?
Dustin Poirier comments on Tony Ferguson's absence from UFC 236 interim lightweight title fight
Tom Taylor - February 24, 2019
At UFC 236, streaking UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier will battle reigning UFC featherweight champ Max Holloway for the interim lightweight strap. Like many fans, Poirier believes Tony Ferguson deserved to be a part of any title fight in the lightweight division, but he isn’t sure why Ferguson turned the opportunity down.
Trio of bouts added to UFC 237 in Brazil
Drake Riggs - February 23, 2019
Originally scheduled for Curitiba, UFC 237 has been moved to Rio De Janeiro. Therefore the festivities will still be going down in the country of Brazil. With only three bouts known of for the event prior to this weekend, we now know three more.
Khabib Nurmagomedov sends message to Tony Ferguson, 'You had your chance'
Drake Riggs - February 23, 2019
It was recently announced that UFC 236’s featured attraction will be an interim lightweight title fight… But it won’t include the 11-fight win streak holding Tony Ferguson. Instead, it will be Dustin Poirier rematching the current featherweight champion Max Holloway for the gold.
Stefan Struve announces retirement following comeback win at UFC Prague
Drake Riggs - February 23, 2019
UFC Prague went down earlier today and one half of the heavyweight co-main event was the “Skyscraper” Stefan Struve. Coming into the bout, the Dutchman was riding the longest losing streak of his career with three in a row.
Luke Rockhold is not impressed by Thiago Santos
Chris Taylor - February 23, 2019
Thiago Santos (21-6 MMA) picked up the sixteenth stoppage victory of his career tonight in Prague, but that wasn’t enough to impress Luke Rockhold. The former UFC middleweight champion, Rockhold, took to Twitter shortly following Santos’ third round TKO victory over Jan Blachowicz with the following message.
Pros react after Thiago Santos finishes Jan Blachowicz at UFC Prague
Chris Taylor - February 23, 2019
A light heavyweight scrap between perennial division contenders Thiago Santos and Jan Blachowicz served as the headliner of today’s UFC Prague event. Thiago Santos entered tonight’s main event on a three-fight winning streak, having won seven of his past eight overall.
Official! Two interim titles will be on the line at UFC 236
Chris Taylor - February 23, 2019
It is now official! Two UFC interim titles will be up for grabs when the octagon invades Atlanta on April 13 for the promotions UFC 236 event. In the main event of the evening, current UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway will move up to 155-pounds to take on Dustin Poirier for the promotions interim lightweight title.
UFC Prague Results: Petr Yan defeats John Dodson (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - February 23, 2019
A bantamweight bout between veteran John Dodson and surging division contender Petr Yan took place at today’s UFC Prague event. John Dodson (20-10 MMA) was last seen in action at September’s UFC 228 event, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Jimmie Rivera.
Video: Nate Diaz releases training montage filmed for UFC 230
Chris Taylor - February 23, 2019
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz was expected to square off with Dustin Poirier at UFC 230 this past November in New York. Unfortunately for fight fans, “The Diamond” suffered an injury in the lead up to the fight, which ultimately forced him to be pulled from the card.
Colby Covington thinks Tyron Woodley will “starch” Kamaru Usman at UFC 235
James Lynch - February 23, 2019
UFC 235 takes place next Saturday (Mar. 2nd) and Colby Covington doesn’t see the welterweight title fight being very competitive. The outspoken American Top Team member weighed in with Submission Radio about champion Tyron Woodley defending his title against Kamaru Usman and believes fans could be in for a lackluster fight.
Fighters react to Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier interim lightweight title fight at UFC 236
Chris Taylor - February 23, 2019
Last night it was announced that Max Holloway would be moving up to 155-pounds for an interim lightweight title fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 236. The news came as a bit of a shock, as early this week it had been reported that an interim lightweight title fight between Tony Ferguson and Max Holloway was “being worked on” by the promotion.
Tony Ferguson explains why he turned down fight with Max Holloway at UFC 236
Chris Taylor - February 23, 2019
Tony Ferguson was offered an interim lightweight title fight with reigning featherweight champion Max Holloway for April’s UFC 236 pay-per-view event. Unfortunately for fight fans hoping to see a war between “El Cucuy” and “Blessed”, Tony Ferguson utlimately turned down the matchup.