UFC News
War Machine to get married in prison
Adam Martin - August 2, 2019
Former UFC and Bellator welterweight War Machine is back in the news. The MMA veteran is getting married despite serving a life sentence in prison for the crimes he committed against his ex-girlfriend Christy Mack. According to a report from TMZ, War Machine is set to marry his girlfriend Ashley Farrington at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Nevada on Friday. The report says that she started sending War Machine love letters in 2017 while he was in jail, and the two eventually became a pair and got engaged.
Breaking! Cris Cyborg released by the UFC
Christopher Taylor - August 2, 2019
Former UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg has been released by the promotion according to Dana White. The UFC President broke the news during an interview with ESPN‘s Laura Sanko.
Robbie Lawler talks Colby Covington matchup & why it makes sense
Fernando Quiles - August 2, 2019
Robbie Lawler had just five weeks to prepare for Colby Covington, but he feels taking the fight is worth it. Lawler was last seen in action back in March. He took on Ben Askren on the main card of UFC 235. “Ruthless” lost the bout via controversial submission in the first round. It didn’t take Lawler long to get back on the horse as he’ll meet Covington tomorrow night (Aug. 3). The welterweight clash headlines UFC Newark.
VIDEO | Robbie Lawler, Colby Covington have tense staredown in Newark
Tom Taylor - August 2, 2019
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC Newark, former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler will collide with former interim champ Colby Covington. For Lawler, this bout represents the chance to rebound from two-straight losses. For Covington, meanwhile, it’s an opportunity to stake his claim to the next shot at the UFC welterweight title.
PHOTO | Cris Cyborg shows off nasty wound sustained at UFC 240
Tom Taylor - August 2, 2019
Cris Cyborg picked up an impressive unanimous decision victory over Felicia Spencer at UFC 240, but she didn’t leave the cage unscathed. Mid-way through the fight, Cyborg sustained a nasty cut on her forehead, which she says is the first cut she’s experienced in her lengthy career as a fighter. The former UFC featherweight champion flaunted this nasty wound on her official Instagram account on Thursday — and it is definitely not one for the squeamish.
UFC Newark weigh-in results
Tom Taylor - August 2, 2019
On Saturday, the UFC will return to our screens with the solid-looking UFC Newark card. In the main event of this card, former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington will be looking to stake his claim to a welterweight title shot opposite former undisputed champion Robbie Lawler, who will of course be keen to spoil those plans. The pair formerly trained together at American Top Team, but became rivals when Lawler departed in favor of Henri Hooft’s Hardknocks team.
Dan Lambert believes UFC Newark fight is 'uber important' for Colby Covington
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2019
When Colby Covington beat Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 225 to win the interim welterweight title, the consensus was he would be fighting for the undisputed title next. Yet, that never happened, and after more than a year off, he will return to take on Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC Newark. This is far from a title shot as Lawler is ranked 11th, but Covington’s manager and American Top Team owner Dan Lambert knows this fight is super important for “Chaos” to win.
Brendan Schaub trashes UFC Newark lineup
Tom Taylor - August 2, 2019
Brendan Schaub has never been afraid to call it like he sees it when it comes to the UFC. His latest critique of the promotion concerns Saturday’s UFC Newark card. Outside of the main event, which will pit former interim champion Colby Covington against former undisputed champ Robbie Lawler, Schaub considers the card incredibly weak.
VIDEO | Cain Velasquez gets hero's welcome in Mexico ahead of pro wrestling debut
Tom Taylor - August 2, 2019
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has touched down in Mexico for his pro wrestling debut, which will take place at Triplemania XXVII on Saturday. He has arrived in his ancestral homeland to the kind of fanfare and excitement befitting a king. See Velasquez, decked out in a luchador mask, get swarmed by fans and parade around the streets in the videos below (posted to his official Instagram page).
Nate Diaz releases hype video for his UFC 241 return against Anthony Pettis
Christopher Taylor - August 2, 2019
Fan favorite Nate Diaz will return to the Octagon later this month at UFC 241 for a welterweight scrap with Anthony Pettis. ‘Showtime’ and ‘The Stockton Slugger’ have a history, and are now eager to finally settle their beef on August 17 in Anaheim.
Jessica Andrade eyes super fight with Valentina Shevchenko after UFC Shenzhen
Cole Shelton - August 1, 2019
Jessica Andrade has her first strawweight title defense set. In the main event of UFC Shenzhen, the Brazilian will put her title on the line against Weili Zhang. Andrade already has big plans for her future, barring she beats the Chinese fighter.
Junior dos Santos vs. Alexander Volkov targeted as UFC Moscow main event
Adam Martin - August 1, 2019
A battle of heavyweight sluggers will reportedly headline the upcoming UFC Moscow card as Junior dos Santos will fight Alexander Volkov in a five-round main event. The Russian news outlet TASS (via MMANytt) first reported the battle between the two heavyweights, which is set to headline a card at CSKA Arena on November 9 in Moscow, Russia.