UFC News
Daniel Cormier believes Brock Lesnar could be convinced to come back
Cole Shelton - May 6, 2019
For months it appeared Daniel Cormier was waiting on Brock Lesnar to make his return to the Octagon. That was until last week, when Lesnar told UFC President Dana White that he is retiring from MMA.
BREAKING: Cody Stamann vs Rob Font verbally agreed to for UFC Greenville
Cole Shelton - May 6, 2019
Two top-15 bantamweights are set to throw down in Greenville, South Carolina. Sources tell BJPENN.com that Cody Stamann and Rob Font have verbally agreed to fight on June 22. The two have been going back-and-forth on Twitter accusing one another of not agreeing to the fight, but now people close to the situation have confirmed that the bout is verbally agreed to and contracts should be coming any day now.
Jon Jones responds to Daniel Cormier’s request for a third fight
Chris Taylor - May 6, 2019
Current UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier wants one more crack at Jon Jones before he decides to call it a career and hang up the gloves. Cormier was a guest on today’s edition of the ‘Helwani Show’ where he revealed his desire to fight ‘Bones’ for a third time at light heavyweight.
Daniel Cormier reveals he had recent back surgery
Drake Riggs - May 6, 2019
The life of a fighter is far from glamorous. Injuries are a big part of any athletic endeavor, but combat sports provide more than most. And the best in their field definitely aren’t immune to them either. Current UFC heavyweight champion, Daniel Cormier is now 40-years old as of March 20. However, his original plan was to be retired by this point. Instead, he’s preparing to rematch with the man he took the title from in July 2018, Stipe Miocic. The pair will meet again at UFC 241 on August 17.
Israel Adesanya fires back at Yoel Romero, compares him to Groot
Tom Taylor - May 6, 2019
Last week, UFC interim middleweight champ Israel Adesanya took a shot at Yoel Romero on Twitter, questioning the Cuban wrestler’s accomplishments and criticizing him for his previous weight cutting issues. https://twitter.com/stylebender/status/1123985854253416449 “…and tha fuck what. Y’ll act like Romero is the champ, never makes weight, never won a UFC belt. Them: “yOu foUGht aN OLd sIlVa!!” Me: Anderson is 44, Yoel is 42…” – Israel Adesanya on Twitter
UFC reportedly signs Amir Aliakbari, rival promotion claims he's still under contract
Tom Taylor - May 6, 2019
Over the weekend, Brazilian publication Combate reported that the UFC had signed highly-regarded heavyweight prospect Amir Aliakbari. ESPN subsequently verified this report. Unfortunately, these reports seem to have been premature — at least partly so. Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA), the promotion that Aliakbari has called home for his last few fights, is claiming that the Iranian wrestler is still under contract with them.
Brian Ortega announces he's clear to compete, targets Holloway rematch
Tom Taylor - May 6, 2019
Brian Ortega sustained quite a bit of damage in his failed December title bid opposite UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway. After several months of healing, however, the talented featherweight contender is one again clear to compete. He announced this exciting news in a recent interview with TMZ:
Dana White praises Donald Cerrone, Al Iaquinta after UFC Ottawa main event
Tom Taylor - May 6, 2019
Over the weekend, in the main event of UFC Ottawa, Donald Cerrone and Al Iaquinta stepped into the Octagon together for a crucial lightweight contender bout. After five, wild rounds, Cerrone walked away with a unanimous decision victory — but both fighters pocketed $50,000 Fight of the Night bonuses. Pretty much every member of the combat sports community enjoyed this fight, and that includes UFC President Dana White.
The biggest winners from UFC Ottawa
Mike Straus - May 6, 2019
The fights are always fantastic when the Octagon stops off in Canada. Saturday’s UFC Ottawa card was no exception. Let’s take a look at the biggest winners from the card. Walt Harris At times the 35-year-old Walt Harris leaves you scratching your head. On other occasions, like his UFC Ottawa victory over Sergey Spivak, he leaves you thinking he could be coming for the title.
UFC Ottawa winner Cole Smith: 'This sport sucks'
Tom Taylor - May 6, 2019
The life of a professional fighter is not easy. The physical demands of the job are unmatched, but unfortunately, the pay grade does not reflect that. For Cole Smith, who made a successful UFC debut with a unanimous decision win over Mitch Gagnon at UFC Ottawa, that’s a big problem. “This sport sucks, man,” Smith told the media after his victory in Ottawa (via MMA Junkie). “Cutting weight, doing a bunch of (expletive) I don’t want to do, and I want to get paid accordingly. It’s one thing you’re fighting for peanuts your whole life. I’ve mooched rides, I’ve mooched food, my brothers have to give me clothes. It’s about time. I want to be paid.
Khabib Nurmagomedov planning busy schedule after suspension — including GSP fight
Cole Shelton - May 5, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to remain active once his suspension is up. The lightweight champion is rumored to be taking on the interim champion, Dustin Poirier, at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi in September. Then the plan is for Nurmagomedov to fight in December and again in April. This according to his manager Ali Abdelaziz.
Donald Cerrone sends message to Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - May 5, 2019
Shortly after he defeated Al Iaquinta in the UFC Ottawa main event, Donald Cerrone once again expressed interest in a fight with Conor McGregor — if he’s not able to get a title shot instead. “If Conor wants to fight, f*ck yeah, let’s go,” Cerrone said. “Especially in July, I’m ready, let’s turn and burn, baby. … Who knows? I’m gonna be sittin’ at home in a couple of months, bored, like, ‘F*ck. Fine. I’ll fight whoever, let’s go.’ But I love it.”