Tag: MMA in New York

Dana White Isn’t Sure That Ronda Rousey Will Be Ready For New York

Since the very moment that “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey was shockingly knocked unconscious by Holly Holm at November 2015’s UFC 193, fans wondered if and when she would return and attempt to recapture her long-held title. Six months later, and Rousey still hasn’t competed, and still doesn’t have a fight scheduled, although it’s expected that the

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Since the very moment that “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey was shockingly knocked unconscious by Holly Holm at November 2015’s UFC 193, fans wondered if and when she would return and attempt to recapture her long-held title.

Six months later, and Rousey still hasn’t competed, and still doesn’t have a fight scheduled, although it’s expected that the ex-champion will return on November 12, 2016 at UFC 205 in New York to compete for the 135-pound strap.

UFC 205 will be a landmark event for the UFC, as it will be the promotion’s first trip to the Empire state, and its first trip to the infamous Madison Square Garden, making it logical to have a mega-star like Rousey on the card.

The scenario undoubtedly makes sense, as does the timing given the fact that current champion Miesha Tate will defend her title against Amanda Nunes at July 9’s UFC 200 from Las Vegas.

The only issue, however, seems to be that UFC President Dana White just isn’t completely sure that Rousey will be ready to return in November:

“She has as much time off as she wants or needs. Obviously, I would love her to come back sooner than later so we’ll see how that plays out but it wouldn’t be a bad thing to roll into New York with Ronda but I just don’t know if she’s going to be ready,” White revealed when speaking to “The Michael Kay Show“.

Rousey competing at UFC 205 seemed to previously be all but confirmed, although as we’ve seen so many times before, nothing is a sure thing in mixed martial arts.

White is sure of one thing, however, and that is that when Rousey does finally announce her return it will be massive:

“When she announces she’s going to be back, it’s going to be big,” White said.

Do you still expect to see Rousey at MSG?

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Dana White Isn’t Sure That Ronda Rousey Will Be Ready For New York

Since the very moment that “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey was shockingly knocked unconscious by Holly Holm at November 2015’s UFC 193, fans wondered if and when she would return and attempt to recapture her long-held title. Six months later, and Rousey still hasn’t competed, and still doesn’t have a fight scheduled, although it’s expected that the

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Since the very moment that “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey was shockingly knocked unconscious by Holly Holm at November 2015’s UFC 193, fans wondered if and when she would return and attempt to recapture her long-held title.

Six months later, and Rousey still hasn’t competed, and still doesn’t have a fight scheduled, although it’s expected that the ex-champion will return on November 12, 2016 at UFC 205 in New York to compete for the 135-pound strap.

UFC 205 will be a landmark event for the UFC, as it will be the promotion’s first trip to the Empire state, and its first trip to the infamous Madison Square Garden, making it logical to have a mega-star like Rousey on the card.

The scenario undoubtedly makes sense, as does the timing given the fact that current champion Miesha Tate will defend her title against Amanda Nunes at July 9’s UFC 200 from Las Vegas.

The only issue, however, seems to be that UFC President Dana White just isn’t completely sure that Rousey will be ready to return in November:

“She has as much time off as she wants or needs. Obviously, I would love her to come back sooner than later so we’ll see how that plays out but it wouldn’t be a bad thing to roll into New York with Ronda but I just don’t know if she’s going to be ready,” White revealed when speaking to “The Michael Kay Show“.

Rousey competing at UFC 205 seemed to previously be all but confirmed, although as we’ve seen so many times before, nothing is a sure thing in mixed martial arts.

White is sure of one thing, however, and that is that when Rousey does finally announce her return it will be massive:

“When she announces she’s going to be back, it’s going to be big,” White said.

Do you still expect to see Rousey at MSG?

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Jon Jones Favors Fighting At UFC 200 Over Fighting At MSG

After 15 long months of endless legal issues and the stripping of his long-held title, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones will finally return in the main event of tomorrow’s (April 23, 2016) UFC 197 from Las Vegas, Nevada. Although originally scheduled to rematch bitter rival and current title holder Daniel Cormier, Jones

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After 15 long months of endless legal issues and the stripping of his long-held title, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones will finally return in the main event of tomorrow’s (April 23, 2016) UFC 197 from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Although originally scheduled to rematch bitter rival and current title holder Daniel Cormier, Jones will instead face off with No. 6-ranked Ovince St. Preux for the interim 205 pound strap.

Despite the magnitude of “Bones’” return, UFC 197 has unfortunately flew under the radar due to the chaos surrounding July 9’s blockbuster UFC 200 which took place this past week.

To summarize the situation, UFC featherweight champion was pulled from his main event bout with Nate Diaz after he allegedly refused to participate in some of the promotional requirements for the event, apparently asking the UFC to reschedule to allow him adequate time to train and bounce back from a loss.

At this moment, McGregor is still off of UFC 200, leaving the card without a main event.

Although likely not looking past St. Preux, Jones recently stated that he would ‘absolutely’ headline the July card, hopefully against Cormier.

Cormier vs. Jones II has also been linked to November 12’s UFC 205 which will serve as the first event at the famed Madison Square Garden in Jones’ home of New York.

Recently speaking on both cards, the pound-for-pound king explained why he favors fighting at UFC 200 over fighting at UFC 205:

“I think headlining UFC 200. It would be bigger,” Jones told FOX Sports on Thursday. “I mean that’s a huge card. I think the numbers are going to be tremendous.

“As far as pay-per-view, I think 200 would be the bigger opportunity. That’s why I’m trying to get on it.”

At the end of the day, however, Jones is of course open to fighting in New York on what will undoubtedly be a monumental card, and likely one that would be highly meaningful to “Bones”:

“The Garden’s good, too,” Jones said about fighting at UFC 205. “I’ll take the Garden in a heartbeat.”

What do you think the future holds for Jones after his highly anticipated return tomorrow night?

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Quote: Ronda Rousey Could Return At Madison Square Garden

After many unsuccessful attempts over the years, the UFC finally got what they’ve been pushing for when mixed martial arts was legalized in New York last month. To make matters even more realistic, Governor Andrew Cuomo officially signed the bill today (April 14, 2016), and the UFC has announced its inaugural show at the legendary

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After many unsuccessful attempts over the years, the UFC finally got what they’ve been pushing for when mixed martial arts was legalized in New York last month.

To make matters even more realistic, Governor Andrew Cuomo officially signed the bill today (April 14, 2016), and the UFC has announced its inaugural show at the legendary Madison Square Garden for November 12, 2016.

The event will serve as UFC 205.

As far as who may compete on the card, or rather who may headline it, UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta told MMAFighting.com that former bantamweight queen and global superstar “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey could make her much anticipated return in New York:

“It’s certainly a possibility (Ronda Rousey is on the card).” Fertitta said. “Nothing has been determined yet. We’ll kind of see what happens. I can tell you that whatever card we do bring, it will be massive. It’ll be a big card with our biggest names.”

Rousey has been out of action since a shocking knockout loss to Holly Holm at last November’s UFC 193 from Australia. A return date has not yet been confirmed for the “Rowdy” one, but UFC President Dana White has previously stated that next Fall would likely be an ideal timeframe, making UFC 205 a real possibility.

Whether or not Rousey will headline the card is obviously still up in the air, but Fertitta did confirm that the card will play host to at least one title fight:

“Yes, I would say that that (a title fight) will happen.”

Who would you like to fight when the UFC finally heads to the Empire State next November?

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UFC Announces First Event To Be Held In New York

MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) overcame a massive hurdle in 2016, finally breaking the final US state and gaining nationwide legalisation in America. New York had put up a drawn out battle against the sport of mixed martial arts for years, with corruption and scandal often overcoming common sense and reason. After the New York senate’s

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MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) overcame a massive hurdle in 2016, finally breaking the final US state and gaining nationwide legalisation in America. New York had put up a drawn out battle against the sport of mixed martial arts for years, with corruption and scandal often overcoming common sense and reason. After the New York senate’s final debate on the bill for MMA in NY, which included some rather hilarious arguments, it was finally agreed that the Big Apple would finally be open to more combat sports.

The bill was officially signed today, as the UFC tweeted this brief snippet earlier:


Notice Lorenzo Fertitta, Chris Weidman and Ronda Rousey present for the historic signing. Is this a hint as to+ Rousey’s return to action? She’s been bound by contract to her latest Hollywood acting roles, and has stated that she’ll look to return around November time. In another Tweet by the UFC, they released the date of the first event to be held in New York, and you’ll never guess when:


So it’s going to be a huge blackbuster event at Madison Square Gardens, the last scheduled PPV for 2016 so far is UFC 200 in July, so expect to be somewhere around the UFC 205 mark by November 12, give or take.
Check out the rest of the UFC’s activity regarding MMA2NY today:

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Coach Says McGregor vs. Edgar At MSG Would Be ‘Amazing’

With mixed martial arts finally being legalized in the state of New York this past week, speculation has now turned to when the UFC will host an event at the infamous Madison Square Garden, and just who will fight on that card. While New Yorkers and former champions Jon Jones and Chris Weidman will likely

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With mixed martial arts finally being legalized in the state of New York this past week, speculation has now turned to when the UFC will host an event at the infamous Madison Square Garden, and just who will fight on that card.

While New Yorkers and former champions Jon Jones and Chris Weidman will likely lobby to fight in their native state, there’s also the possibility of the promotion booking their biggest star, featherweight champion Conor McGregor, for their first trip to the Empire State.

In fact, the brash Irish champion may have an opponent tailor made for him if he were to fight in New York.

Former 155-pound kingpin Frankie “The Answer” Edgar has won five in a row including three by way of stoppage, putting him near the forefront of the 145-pound title race. He also happens to be a New Jersey native with a strong New York following, and an obvious hope of one day fighting at MSG.

Recently speaking on the possibility, Owen Roddy, McGregor’s striking coach, said a bout between the “Notorious” one and “The Answer” in New York would be ‘amazing’ (Via Sky Sports):

“That would be amazing, realistically that would be huge for the first New York show. Madison Square Garden would be fantastic.”

“[McGregor and Edgar could fight] at featherweight or even at lightweight—Frankie spends a lot of time there, and he was the lightweight champion. But if Conor is on the card, it would be huge anywhere.”

McGregor is expected to rematch Nate Diaz at July 9’s UFC 200, but the UFC isn’t planning to head to New York until next fall, making the timing for a bout between McGregor and Edgar seem just right.

What are your thoughts on this potential showdown?

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