Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) two-division champion Conor McGregor is filthy rich (thanks to some assistance from this guy), so he doesn’t need to scratch and claw his way to the top in hopes of securing a million-dollar payday. Instead, “Notorious” can pick and choose his UFC fights and only compete when he feels motivated
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Following a 10-month layoff, lightweight Khama Worthy returned to action at UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker with a third-round submission victory over Luis Pena. While the win wasn’t quite as smooth as Worthy would have wanted it to be, he feels like it was a good bout for him to return to fighting with
Image via @ufc on Instagram Daniel Cormier believes Jorge Masvidal is in a no-lose situation when he fights Kamaru Usman at UFC 251. Masvidal is entering this fight on just six days notice and is a sizeable underdog. Many people are picking against him and counting him out, yet for Cormier, he believes even if
7:20 AM ET THE MANAGER AND coaches of UFC featherweight Max Holloway trickled into the conference room, where walls were covered with screens showing the stats of NBA players. At the front of the room, leading the discussion, was Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster. Webster brought in the Raptors’ department heads in health, nutrition,
Mike Perry UFC welterweight Mike Perry was involved in a bar fight where he dropped a patron. Perry is known for having a unique personality. “Platinum” isn’t afraid to get in his opponent’s faces for staredowns as well as make some rather odd statements, such as his battle with taxes and wanting to stick his
Welcome to Midnight Mania! Earlier today, another video emerged of UFC Welterweight Mike Perry flattening some random citizen outside of a bar in Lubbock, Texas. It’s not the first time Perry has unleashed his heavy hands on a non-fighter, which is a really terrible look for the athlete and promotion. At the moment, details are
UFC 251 Embedded: Jorge Masvidal arrives sporting Trump and Versace <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> Featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski adjusts his training schedule to the time zone. Jessica Andrade, Rose Namajunas, and Max Holloway change up their camps for the COVID era. UFC 251 headliner Jorge Masvidal pairs a
Image via @ufc on Instagram (photographer not listed) UFC welterweight superstar Jorge Masvidal is drawing big betting action heading into UFC 251, with bettors laying Conor McGregor kind of money on him. Masvidal takes on UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC 251, filling in on short notice for Gilbert Burns.
6:39 PM ET The UFC is in the process of finalizing a fight between Glover Teixeira and Thiago Santos that will headline a Sept. 12 card, sources told ESPN’s Brett Okamoto. The matchup of the Brazilians would pit two of the promotion’s top light heavyweights against each other. Santos is ranked fifth in the division
[embedded content] Jack Hermansson feels he’s in a better situation now fighting Kelvin Gastelum on July 18 as opposed to former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman. “They came with the Gastleum offer … and it was me asking for it,” Hermansson told MMANews. “The UFC was up for it and I was super happy with
Max Holloway will look to reclaim the Ultimate fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight title this Sat. night (July 11, 2020) at UFC 251 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi when he faces current division king, Alexander Volkanovski. Before then, take a look back at “Blessed’s” dominate title defense against Brian Ortega. The two men squared off inside
Watch Jorge Masvidal bloody Nate Diaz to capture BMF belt (UFC 251 free fight) [embedded content] Take a look back at Jorge Masvidal’s BMF title win over Nate Diaz in the UFC 244 main event. Masvidal bloodied Diaz en route to a controversial stoppage. Masvidal next challenges welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in the UFC 251
Image via @dustinpoirier on Instagram UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier says that Jorge Masvidal was in the gym training every day just in case the Kamaru Usman fight became available. Masvidal was set to fight Usman for the UFC welterweight championship in the main event of UFC 251 but the promotion had difficulties coming together
9:08 PM ET Henry Cejudo has no problem staying retired. But if he were to return to competition, a fight with up-and-coming boxer Ryan Garcia would be at the top of his wishlist. The former UFC double champion told ESPN’s Now or Never on Tuesday that if any bout would get him to come back,
Colby Covington (Photo: Suhaimi Abdullah/Getty Images) UFC president Dana White claims Colby Covington wasn’t an option to replace Gilbert Burns. Burns was scheduled to challenge UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, on July 11. The title bout would’ve headlined UFC 251 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Once Burns tested positive for COVID-19, Jorge Masvidal stepped
Welcome to Midnight Mania! UFC 251 is just four days away, and it’s a pretty compelling card from top-to-bottom. Somewhat overshadowed by the three title fights is an excellent rematch between Jessica Andrade and Rose Namajunas, a pivotal Strawweight bout that carries definite title implications. The first time these women fought, Andrade was able to
Max Holloway feeling great after ZOOM training camp for UFC 251 Fight Island [embedded content] Former featherweight champion Max Holloway talks about training on ZOOM and the controversial decision in his first fight with Alexander Volkanovski in December. The two rematch in the UFC 251 co-main event on Saturday on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi,
Image via American Top Team According to a report from Brazilian MMA outlet Combate, two American Top Team coaches have tested positive for COVID-19. Combate reports that both Mike Brown and Gabriel de Oliveira have tested positive for the virus. The ATT coaches’ positive tests come just days after UFC bantamweight contender Pedro Munhoz, an