Colby Covington Wants Tyron Woodley at MSG in November

After winning the UFC’s interim welterweight championship, Colby Covington would like to face Tyron Woodley at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in November. Last night (June 9), Covington secured a unanimous decision victory over Rafael Dos Anjos in t…

After winning the UFC’s interim welterweight championship, Colby Covington would like to face Tyron Woodley at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in November. Last night (June 9), Covington secured a unanimous decision victory over Rafael Dos Anjos in the co-main event of UFC 225. The event took place at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The […]

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Ryan Jimmo Picks Bader vs. Cormier: ‘I Don’t Think He Keeps That Belt Very Long’

UFC light heavyweight Ryan Jimmo is a believer in Ryan Bader‘s chances against newly minted 205-pound champion Daniel “DC” Cormier.  Speaking with MMAFighting.com’s Guilherme Cruz ahead of his UFC Fight Night 67 bout against Francimar Barroso, Jimmo talked about a potential title fight between Bader and Cormier, predicting a new champion would be crowned should […]

UFC light heavyweight Ryan Jimmo is a believer in Ryan Bader‘s chances against newly minted 205-pound champion Daniel “DC” Cormier.  Speaking with MMAFighting.com’s Guilherme Cruz ahead of his UFC Fight Night 67 bout against Francimar Barroso, Jimmo talked about a potential title fight between Bader and Cormier, predicting a new champion would be crowned should […]

Fabricio Werdum Blasts Cain Velasquez’s Inactivity: ‘My Belt Is the Real One’

UFC interim heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum is all confidence and determination heading into his UFC 188 clash in Mexico City against heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez.  While Werdum was once considered a one-dimensional submission specialist, times have changed, and he’s recently established himself as one of the most technical and devastating strikers in the division. In […]

UFC interim heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum is all confidence and determination heading into his UFC 188 clash in Mexico City against heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez.  While Werdum was once considered a one-dimensional submission specialist, times have changed, and he’s recently established himself as one of the most technical and devastating strikers in the division. In […]

Michael Bisping on Weidman: ‘I Would Take That Belt off Him in a Heartbeat’

Michael “The Count” Bisping never lacks strong opinions.  Speaking with MMAJunkie.com ahead of his UFC 186 bout against C.B. Dollaway, Bisping discussed his matchup and other key upcoming tilts in the middleweight division.  The UFC’s 185-pound class was recently showcased on national television at UFC on Fox 15, where No. 1 middleweight Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza […]

Michael “The Count” Bisping never lacks strong opinions.  Speaking with MMAJunkie.com ahead of his UFC 186 bout against C.B. Dollaway, Bisping discussed his matchup and other key upcoming tilts in the middleweight division.  The UFC’s 185-pound class was recently showcased on national television at UFC on Fox 15, where No. 1 middleweight Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza […]

Jose Aldo Should’ve Punched Conor McGregor for UFC Belt Stunt, Says Chad Mendes

The vast majority of us were stunned into silence when Conor McGregor snatched Jose Aldo’s UFC featherweight title belt and raised it aloft at their recent Dublin press conference. But divisional rival Chad Mendes insisted the Brazilian champion should have punched the boisterous Irishman for his stunt. Aldo’s retaliation was muted when McGregor swiped his […]

The vast majority of us were stunned into silence when Conor McGregor snatched Jose Aldo’s UFC featherweight title belt and raised it aloft at their recent Dublin press conference. But divisional rival Chad Mendes insisted the Brazilian champion should have punched the boisterous Irishman for his stunt. Aldo’s retaliation was muted when McGregor swiped his […]

Is Rafael dos Anjos Just Keeping the UFC Belt Warm for Khabib Nurmagomedov?

There was a bittersweet quality to Rafael dos Anjos’ victory over Anthony Pettis at UFC 185. It was as if, even as he was winning the lightweight title, Dos Anjos couldn’t win. The new champion turned in a commanding performance on Saturday night, succinctly dragging all of Pettis’ weaknesses out of the dark recesses of […]

There was a bittersweet quality to Rafael dos Anjos’ victory over Anthony Pettis at UFC 185. It was as if, even as he was winning the lightweight title, Dos Anjos couldn’t win. The new champion turned in a commanding performance on Saturday night, succinctly dragging all of Pettis’ weaknesses out of the dark recesses of […]