UFC News
Conor McGregor reportedly reaches settlement in phone-smashing case
Tom Taylor - April 8, 2019
Last month, Irish MMA star Conor McGregor found himself in hot water after getting into an ugly altercation with a fan, and smashing that fan’s cell phone. After this incident, Ahmed Abdirzak, the owner of the phone, sought more than $15,000 in damages, accusing McGregor of battery, assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The incident was captured on video. In this video, McGregor could be seen stomping Abdirzak’s phone.
Montana De La Rosa vs. Andrea Lee targeted for UFC Greenville
Nolan King - April 8, 2019
The UFC is working on an eye-catching bout for its debut in South Carolina. The promotion is angling for a bout between female flyweights Montana De La Rosa and Andrea Lee for UFC Greenville on June 22, per FloCombat. Initially, the UFC was targeting Montana De La Rosa for a bout at UFC 236 against Paige VanZant -— a fight De La Rosa was lobbying for. However, an arm injury prevented VanZant from being able to take the fight.
REPORT | Conor McGregor accused of assaulting man in Dublin bar
Tom Taylor - April 8, 2019
The legal troubles appear to be continuing for former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. According to The Mirror, the Irish MMA star is being accused of assaulting a fellow patron inside a bar called the Marble Arch in the Drimnagh suburb of his native Dublin, Ireland. The news was first reported by Dizz on Twitter.
Conor McGregor congratulates Becky Lynch, once again hints at WWE move
Tom Taylor - April 8, 2019
Last night, in the first-ever all-female WrestleMania main event, Ireland’s Becky Lynch defeated Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey to become the Smackdown and Raw champion. In an unsurprising twist, Irish UFC star Conor McGregor quickly took to social media to congratulate Lynch on her massive, history-making victory. McGregor also took this opportunity to once again hint as his own potential move to the WWE ring.
Scott Coker names likely opponent for Josh Barnett Bellator debut
Tom Taylor - April 8, 2019
Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett is now a Bellator MMA fighter. Although this news broke on April Fools day, it is indeed factual. Bellator President Scott Coker even has an opponent in mind for the heavyweight legend’s debut. Coker first announced that reigning Bellator light heavyweight and heavyweight champ Ryan Bader will defend his heavyweight belt against Cheick Kongo before returning to the light heavyweight division. He then added that Josh Barnett is likely to get an immediate title shot against the winner of Bader and Kongo’s fight.
EXCLUSIVE | Max Griffin ready to show Zelim Imadaev 'this isn’t the backyard leagues'
Cole Shelton - April 8, 2019
Max Griffin is looking to get back into the win column at UFC 236. Griffin is currently on a two-fight losing streak with losses to Curtis Millender and Thiago Alves, although many thought Griffin beat Alves back in February.
VIDEO | Brock Lesnar loses WWE title, opens door to UFC showdown with Daniel Cormier
Tom Taylor - April 8, 2019
Brock Lesnar is no longer the WWE Universal Champion. He surrendered that title at WrestleMania 35 on Sunday night after getting pinned by Seth Rollins (see it below). https://twitter.com/DokkanBattleGL/status/1115036668984053760 This information is pertinent to MMA fans because it would seem to open the door to a long-discussed heavyweight title fight between Brock Lesnar and reigning champion Daniel Cormier.
Conor McGregor reacts to Artem Lobov's BKFC win, takes shot at Paulie Malignaggi
Thomas Taylor - April 7, 2019
It was only a matter before Conor McGregor reacted to Artem Lobov’s thrilling, Saturday-night victory over Jason Knight at BKFC 5. On Sunday evening, the Irish MMA superstar took to Twitter to congratulate his long-time training partner — and his foe — on this unforgettable fight. He also claimed that Lobov now deserves a new BKFC contract, and took a shot at their shared rival Paulie Malignaggi.
Donald Trump Takes Aim At Democrats, Claims Asylum Seekers Look Like They're 'Fighting for the UFC'
Chris Taylor - April 6, 2019
Present Donald Trump recently made headlines in Vegas when he accused Democrats of abandoning Israel, while claiming that asylum seekers looked like UFC fighters. Trump started his speech off by referencing Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar, who has suggested that politicians supporting Israel were doing so out of financial motivations.
UFC 236 | Kelvin Gastelum Questions Israel Adesanya’s Title Opportunity
Chris Taylor - April 6, 2019
Kelvin Gastelum will take on Israel Adesanya for the UFC’s interim middleweight championship at next weekend’s UFC 236 event in Atlanta. Gastelum was originally slated to challenge current UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker back at UFC 232, but that bout fell through when “The Reaper” was forced to withdraw from the contest due to health reasons.
Justin Gaethje Hoping for Conor McGregor Matchup in Ireland
Nolan King - April 6, 2019
Justin Gaethje is making it known who and which fight he wants next. Always one to run straight into the fire, Gaethje told TMZ earlier this week he is hoping to get a crack at Conor McGregor next — even if he has to travel to Ireland to do it. “There are so many [potential] fights right now, but Conor sounds like he’s coming back, so I’m the man,” Gaethje said in an interview with TMZ. “If he’s going to fight someone it has to be me.”
Anthony Pettis Shares His Thoughts On Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier Rematch
Chris Taylor - April 6, 2019
Anthony Pettis is very excited to see how next weekend’s UFC 236 interim lightweight title fight between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier plays out. “Showtime”, who has competed against both Poirier and Holloway in the past, recently sat down with MMAJunkie where he shared his thoughts on next Saturday’s highly anticipated fight.