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VIDEO | Rewatch Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson 1 ahead of their UFC 232 rematch
Tom Taylor - December 19, 2018
On December 29, in the main event of the stacked UFC 232 card in Las Vegas, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will step back into the cage with the fiercest opponent of his career: Sweden’s Alexander Gustafsson. Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson first met in the main event of UFC 165, in 2013 in Toronto. On that night, Jones walked away with a unanimous decision win, though many fans felt Gustafsson should have been awarded the decision. Whatever the case, the bout is widely regarded as one of the best in UFC history.
Anderson Silva downplays similarities between himself and Israel Adesanya
Tom Taylor - December 19, 2018
On February 9, at UFC 234 in Melbourne, Australia, former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva will battle red-hot contender Israel Adesanya. Heading into this matchup, many fans have suggested that Silva and Adesanya are quite similar. Some have even suggested that the latter is a newer, younger version of the former.
VIDEO | Ben Askren believes 'dumb' Colby Covington is 'losing his gimmick'
Drake Riggs - December 18, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BrjbwM2FBHQ/ “Yo, I know I just made a picture post about this, but I was laughing,” Ben Askren said in a video on Instagram. “I was laughing to myself and I had to share this with you.
EXCLUSIVE | Diego Ferreira wants ranked opponent after hectic UFC 231 training camp
Cole Shelton - December 18, 2018
Diego Ferreira had a crazy fight week in Toronto preparing for UFC 231. The Brazilian was originally set to take on John Makdessi, but Makdessi got hurt and had to pull out of the fight. Then former UFC fighter Jesse Ronson stepped in to fight Ferreira on short notice, but was quickly pulled from the bout for being too heavy. That was just days before the fight and it left Ferreira wondering if he was going to fight after all.
Anderson Silva takes another shot at rival Georges St-Pierre
Tom Taylor - December 18, 2018
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva has a lot of respect for former welterweight and middleweight champ Georges St-Pierre, but he feels that St-Pierre is averse to high-risk challenges. Anderson Silva gave his assessment of Georges St-Pierre at a press conference at his new Spider Kick gym on Monday.
Kevin Lee promises he's 'still going to be champ' after UFC Milwaukee loss
Tom Taylor - December 18, 2018
Last Saturday night, in the main event of the UFC’s final show on FOX, highly regarded lightweight contender Kevin Lee hit a speed bump in the form of Al Iaquinta. Though Lee was not without his moments in the pair’s five-round encounter, he ultimately gave up a unanimous decision to his foe, which derailed his lightweight title dreams for the moment. That being said, Lee promises that he will still capture the belt in the future. While he is disappointed in this loss, his resolve has not been shaken.
Anderson Silva responds to 'Jacare' Souza's recent comments
Tom Taylor - December 18, 2018
UFC President Dana White recently suggested that the winner of Anderson Silva and Israel Adesanya’s UFC 234 middleweight fight will get the next crack at the middleweight belt. Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza, who has been chasing a UFC title shot since he arrived in the UFC in 2013, was not happy to hear this. Speaking to the Brazilian website PVT last week, Jacare shared his belief that neither Silva nor Adesanya deserves a title shot.
Coach wants Al Iaquinta vs. Conor McGregor next
Tom Taylor - December 18, 2018
After watching his fighter Al Iaquinta defeat Kevin Lee in the main event of UFC Milwaukee last weekend, Coach Ray Longo is hoping for an Iaquinta vs. Conor McGregor fight next. The renowned coached explained the appeal of this fight on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour.
PHOTO | Brian Ortega reveals Wolverine-like healing skills post-UFC 231
Drake Riggs - December 17, 2018
At UFC 231 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, one of the most highly anticipated matchups in recent memory took place as two men battled over the UFC featherweight crown. To say that Brian Ortega took some damage in that fight against Max Holloway would be a bit of an understatement. But you wouldn’t know it just by looking at him today.
Recovering Sean O'Malley aims for Summer return
Drake Riggs - December 17, 2018
One of if not the brightest prospect to come from Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series is the bantamweight division’s ‘Sugar’ Sean O’Malley. Unfortunately for the 24-year old star in the making, he’s been sidelined since March with injury as well as a suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).
EXCLUSIVE | Geoff Neal: Waiter by day, UFC fighter by night
Cole Shelton - December 17, 2018
Geoff Neal may very well have earned the 2018 Knockout of the Year honors with his UFC 228 head-kick knockout of Frank Camacho, but he’s not resting on his laurels. On January 19, when the UFC debuts on ESPN+ in Brooklyn, New York, Neal will take a big step up in competition as he battles Belal Muhammad. Muhammad is currently 14-2 as a professional, and there is no question that this will be Neal’s toughest fight to date.
Dominick Cruz opens up on injury that forced him out of John Lineker fight
Tom Taylor - December 17, 2018
Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz was briefly expected to make his return to the cage opposite John Lineker at the now-cancelled UFC 233 on January 26. Unfortunately, Cruz was sidelined with yet another unfortunate injury. Speaking on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show this week, the former champion opened up on the severity of this injury and how he sustained it.