UFC 252 Countdown: Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier [embedded content] UFC 252 sees the end of the heavyweight trilogy between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier. Plus, Sean O’Malley returns against Marlon Vera, and Junior dos Santos takes on Jairzinho Rozenstruik. See these combatants train and prepare for their bouts. Go behind the scenes as Stipe
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10:50 AM ET Luke Rockhold has decided against calling it a career. The former UFC and Strikeforce middleweight champion told ESPN on Sunday he has decided to resume his MMA fighting career. This comes after he said in October that it was “very” possible he’d never fight again. “Because I felt like it,” Rockhold replied
UFC welterweight Geoff Neal had quite the health scare and his coach has gone into more detail. Neal stunned the MMA community when he revealed in an Instagram post that he “almost died.” Neal was in ICU on dialysis. The 170-pounder is now at home resting following the chilling experience. Geoff Neal’s Coach Talks Fighter’s
Image via Marvin Vettori on Instagram, photo by ROF Industries Inc. It seems like it’s nearly impossible to find an available opponent for Marvin Vettori, according to the Italian fighter’s own words. ‘The Italian Dream’ is currently riding a three-fight win streak, having triumphed over Cezar Ferreira, Andrew Sanchez and, most recently, on Karl Roberson
The Heavyweight division once again hosts a pivotal grudge match this Saturday (Aug. 15, 2020) when champion Stipe Miocic once again throws down with Daniel Cormier inside UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. The latest ESPN+-streamed pay-per-view (PPV) show will also feature a clash between Bantamweight finishers Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera, as well as
UFC 252 Embedded: ‘The reality is, I’m going to smash him’ <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> Daniel Cormier trains in the swimming pool, practices his golf swing, and watches UFC with his family. Sean O’Malley works hard and games hard. Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic shows off his man cave
7:29 AM ET The main event of UFC 252 is considered one of the most critical fights in the promotion’s history, with heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic defending against former two-division champ Daniel Cormier on Saturday in Las Vegas. Cormier ended Miocic’s record run of three straight heavyweight title defenses in their first meeting in 2018,
Luke Rockhold was mulling over retiring but he’s decided to remain active. After suffering a knockout loss to Jan Blachowicz, Rockhold said he was considering retiring. Back in the spring, Rockhold admitted that he was feeling healthier and the itch to compete again may have been taking over. It turns out that’s exactly what happened
Image Credit: @ufc on Instagram (photographer not listed) UFC bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley misses fighting in arenas full of fans, and has an interesting request for his supporters as his UFC 252 fight with Marlon “Chito” Vera draws closer. O’Malley pined for the good old days, when he could hear the reactions of fans during
The eight-round boxing exhibition bout between “sweet science” legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr., previously scheduled for Sept. 12 in “The Golden State,” has been postponed until Nov. 28, according to The Athletic. The event is expected to remain at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. No reason for the postponement was given
Dana White continues talks with Floyd Mayweather: a fight is still ‘very possible’ [embedded content] Dana White late last year said that he has an agreement with Floyd Mayweather Jr. to do something together, likely in October or November of 2020. In a recent interview with TMZ Sports, he confirmed that talks with Mayweather are
11:18 PM ET Former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler has agreed to replace surging contender Geoff Neal in a bout against Neil Magny later this month, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN. Neal (13-2) was scheduled to face Magny (23-7) at UFC Fight Night on Aug. 29, but announced on social media on Sunday he had
Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. will no longer take place on Sept. 12. Tyson and Jones Jr. are set to collide in an eight-round exhibition boxing match. While the bout was scheduled for September, there’s a new potential date. The Athletic’s Mike Coppinger has the scoop. The exhibition between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones
UFC welterweight Geoff Neal announced he is out of his fight against Neil Magny after he says he “almost died” and Robbie Lawler is rumored as the replacement. Neal was set to make his first appearance in 2020 after sitting on the bench for the first half of the year. He is the No. 11
UFC 252 goes down just one short week away on August 9th and you know what that means: it’s time for the UFC’s Countdown show! Watch the full 48 minute episode below to catch yourself up on all the hype surrounding the heavyweight title fight / rubber match between champ Stipe Miocic and challenger Daniel
UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3 – Inside the Octagon preview video [embedded content] In this episode of Inside the Octagon, John Gooden and Dan Hardy preview the UFC 252 rubber match main event as heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier clash for the third time on Saturday, August 15. Cormier upset Miocic at UFC
12:24 AM ET Derrick Lewis found himself flat on his back late in the first round, deep in the grasp of submission specialist Aleksei Oleinik. Lewis survived the choke attempts, but he admitted that getting to the second round on Saturday night was dicey. “I couldn’t breathe at all,” Lewis said in the postfight interview.
Derrick Lewis vs. Aleksei Oleinik brought a heavyweight slugfest in their fight. The showdown served as the main event of the UFC on ESPN+ 32 event on Saturday night (August 8, 2020) from Las Vegas, Nevada at the UFC APEX. As seen in the fight, they traded takedowns and top position for the first round.