UFC News
Who should Tony Ferguson fight in his return to the Octagon?
Cole Shelton - May 10, 2019
Tony Ferguson has been sidelined as of late due to personal problems, but the streaking lightweight contender recently Tweeted he is back and ready to fight again. Furthermore, the 35-year-old, along with his new management, recently met with the UFC brass to discuss his future. So, now the question is, who should ‘El Cucuy’ fight when he returns to the Octagon?
Ryan Spann plans to make a statement with finish of Lil Nog
Cole Shelton - May 10, 2019
Ryan Spann is heading into enemy territory to take on Brazilian MMA legend Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, aka “Lil Nog,” this Saturday at UFC 237. Spann won his UFC debut by unanimous decision against Luis Henrique Barbosa de Oliveira. Following the fight, the Fortis MMA product wanted to fight “Lil Nog” and asked for the fight — something not many people do. The reason he wanted the fight is simple.
Israel Adesanya takes shot at Robert Whittaker on Twitter
Natasha Hooper - May 10, 2019
Israel Adesanya has taken aim at the current middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, mocking his heritage. The Twitter image and caption posted by Adesanya mocks Whittaker ahead of their unification title bout intended for 2019. It can be assumed the post was made to promote the fight, cause a stir and put seeds of doubt in the mind of Robert Whittaker.
Frankie Edgar makes case for title fight with Max Holloway
Natasha Hooper - May 10, 2019
Former UFC lightweight champion and long-time featherweight contender Frankie Edgar is looking to fight Max Holloway for the featherweight strap in the near future. The fighter known as “The Answer” made his case in an Instagram post on Thursday night. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxQzRwJn2Ew/
Cris Cyborg urges Macy Chiasson to move up to featherweight, Chiasson responds
Tom Taylor - May 10, 2019
Macy Chiasson has looked like an absolute savage in the UFC bantamweight division, scoring back-to-back stoppage victories over Gina Mazany and Sarah Moras since dropping down from the featherweight division. That being said, she appeared to endure a pretty rough weigh cut ahead of her recent stoppage win over Moras. She actually missed her mark on her first attempt, and had to use the infamous weigh-in towel to hit the division’s 136-pound limit on her second try.
UFC 237 weigh-in results: headliners hit marks for title fight, one fight scratched
Tom Taylor - May 10, 2019
On Saturday night, the UFC will return to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the stacked UFC 237 card (learn how to watch it here). This card will be topped by a compelling women’s strawweight title fight, as the champion Rose Namajunas defends her title on enemy soil against Brazil’s Jessica Andrade. Despite being the champion, Namajunas has been pegged as a slight underdog heading into this fight.
Jordan Burroughs sends message of respect to Ben Askren following their match
Drake Riggs - May 9, 2019
This past Monday night in New York City, a very special event was held in the world of wrestling. It was Beat the Streets 2019 and in the main event, we saw two of the sports’ all-time greatest competitors square off for the very first time. On one side, it was the ‘Funky’ undefeated former Bellator and ONE Championship welterweight champion, Ben Askren who has firmly established himself as one of the greatest wrestlers in MMA history.
Clay Guida not buying Chad Mendes' retirement
Drake Riggs - May 9, 2019
Opponents turned training partners at Team Alpha Male, Clay Guida and Chad Mendes have gotten to know each other quite well over the years. Trading punches and kicks at UFC 164 in 2013 wasn’t enough as eventually, Guida would make his way to Mendes’ longtime gym where the two would begin working together on a regular basis. They even go out and catch some fish together from time to time.
Donald Cerrone's manager takes shot at Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - May 9, 2019
Ever since Donald Cerrone defeated Al Iaquinta in the UFC Ottawa main event last weekend, there’s been renewed interest in a lightweight firefight between the fan favorite gunslinger and former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. While this Cerrone vs. McGregor fight is still purely hypothetical, the Cerrone side of things is working hard to change that.
UFC 237 | Rose Namajunas speculates why she is the underdog against Jessica Andrade
Tom Taylor - May 9, 2019
UFC 237 (see how to watch here) will be topped by a dynamite strawweight title fight, as the champion Rose Namajunas defends her title against fearsome challenger Jessica Andrade. Despite the fact that Namajunas is the reigning, defending champion, she’s been identified as a slight underdog against Andrade. Speaking to MMA Junkie ahead of UFC 237, Namajunas took a guess as to why she’s currently the betting underdog against her tough Brazilian opponent.
Daniel Cormier questions actions of 'entitled' Stipe Miocic
Tom Taylor - May 9, 2019
With Brock Lesnar’s UFC return reportedly off the table, UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier is now booked to defend his title against the very man he won it from, Stipe Miocic. The pair will collide at UFC 241 this August. The first time the two fighters met, Cormier won by first-round knockout, ending Miocic’s reign as the most dominant champion in UFC history. Since then, Cormier has fought once, defeating Derrick Lewis by submission. Miocic has not competed since, adamant instead that he deserved an immediate rematch with Cormier on the basis of his accomplishments as the former champ.
Jose Aldo outlines remaining goals ahead of UFC 237
Tom Taylor - May 9, 2019
Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo is set to return to action on the main card of the UFC 237 this Saturday in Rio de Janeiro (learn how to watch here). He’ll battle streaking contender Alex Volkanovski in a perceived number-one contender fight. While Aldo still resides amongst the very best featherweights in the world, he’s made no secret of the fact that his time in the UFC is drawing to a close.