Tag: Targeting

UFC Targeting Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor for UFC 187 on May 23

Entering UFC Fight Night 59, there was little question regarding what was next for Irish striker Conor McGregor. Should he beat Dennis Siver, he was destined to face featherweight champion Jose Aldo in the biggest fight in the division’s history. Well, he did beat Siver, and the UFC is making good on its word regarding […]

Entering UFC Fight Night 59, there was little question regarding what was next for Irish striker Conor McGregor. Should he beat Dennis Siver, he was destined to face featherweight champion Jose Aldo in the biggest fight in the division’s history. Well, he did beat Siver, and the UFC is making good on its word regarding […]

Related Posts:

Alexander Gustafsson Looking to Face Rashad Evans, Targeting Early 2015 Return

Former light heavyweight title contender Alexander Gustafsson has begun actively campaigning for a non-title fight with former champion Rashad Evans.  Speaking with MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani, the Swede discussed his revolving door of potential opponents, saying, “Well, the [Anthony] Johnson fight didn’t go as planned. I really wanted that fight. Of course, I want that belt, […]

Former light heavyweight title contender Alexander Gustafsson has begun actively campaigning for a non-title fight with former champion Rashad Evans.  Speaking with MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani, the Swede discussed his revolving door of potential opponents, saying, “Well, the [Anthony] Johnson fight didn’t go as planned. I really wanted that fight. Of course, I want that belt, […]

Related Posts:

Myles Jury Targeting January Bout Against Donald Cerrone, Cerrone Responds

Myles Jury was last seen inside the UFC Octagon against Takanori Gomi at UFC Fight Night 52, a fight in which “Fury” needed only 90 seconds to defeat the legendary Japanese lightweight via TKO.  Now, the eighth-ranked fighter is setting his sights on a new challenge, on a man they call “Cowboy.”  UPDATE: Wednesday, Oct. […]

Myles Jury was last seen inside the UFC Octagon against Takanori Gomi at UFC Fight Night 52, a fight in which “Fury” needed only 90 seconds to defeat the legendary Japanese lightweight via TKO.  Now, the eighth-ranked fighter is setting his sights on a new challenge, on a man they call “Cowboy.”  UPDATE: Wednesday, Oct. […]

Related Posts:

Dana White Says UFC Is Targeting Tyron Woodley vs. Hector Lombard

UFC welterweight contender Tyron Woodley recently called out Matt “The Immortal” Brown, but it appears the UFC has different plans for T-Wood.  Speaking with UFC.com, UFC President Dana White revealed that sixth-ranked welterweight Hector Lombard has already verbally agreed to fight Woodley, and the promotion is actively working to set up that fight.  White said Woodley […]

UFC welterweight contender Tyron Woodley recently called out Matt “The Immortal” Brown, but it appears the UFC has different plans for T-Wood.  Speaking with UFC.com, UFC President Dana White revealed that sixth-ranked welterweight Hector Lombard has already verbally agreed to fight Woodley, and the promotion is actively working to set up that fight.  White said Woodley […]

Related Posts:

UFC News: Gilbert Melendez And Diego Sanchez Targeting Matchup in the Fall

A former Strikeforce champion and one of the original winners of The Ultimate Fighter are gunning for a 155-pound scrap this fall. Gilbert Melendez and Diego Sanchez are keen on meeting in the Octagon for their next fight, according to a report by Ariel Helwani for FUEL TV’s UFC Tonight. Report by @arielhelwani, @gilbertmelendez and @diegosanchezufc […]

A former Strikeforce champion and one of the original winners of The Ultimate Fighter are gunning for a 155-pound scrap this fall. Gilbert Melendez and Diego Sanchez are keen on meeting in the Octagon for their next fight, according to a report by Ariel Helwani for FUEL TV’s UFC Tonight. Report by @arielhelwani, @gilbertmelendez and @diegosanchezufc […]

Related Posts:

Jon Jones Targeting October Return; Wants Alexander Gustafsson as Opponent

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was hoping for a summer return to defend his title, but the injured toe he suffered in his last fight will likely push him back until at least October. Jones suffered a gruesome toe injury during his UFC 159 bou…

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was hoping for a summer return to defend his title, but the injured toe he suffered in his last fight will likely push him back until at least October. Jones suffered a gruesome toe injury during his UFC 159 bout against Chael Sonnen, but once the doctors looked over […]

Related Posts: