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Tony Ferguson Says he Was Upset When Johnson Didn’t Get UFC 216 Headliner

Tony Ferguson admits it’s a bit strange that Demetrious Johnson isn’t headlining UFC 216. “El Cucuy” will meet Kevin Lee inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada this Saturday night (Oct. 6). The bout will be contested for the interim UFC lightweight title. Johnson was supposed to defend his title against Ray Borg last […]

Tony Ferguson admits it’s a bit strange that Demetrious Johnson isn’t headlining UFC 216. “El Cucuy” will meet Kevin Lee inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada this Saturday night (Oct. 6). The bout will be contested for the interim UFC lightweight title. Johnson was supposed to defend his title against Ray Borg last […]

Kevin Lee Has Unique View Of Conor McGregor’s Recent Record

Kevin Lee has no shortage of confidence leading into his interim lightweight title fight with Tony Ferguson at UFC 216. The winner will be one step closer in getting a coveted but elusive fight with Conor McGregor, who still holds the 155-pound belt. Lee expressed his thoughts at a recent UFC 216 media event via […]

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Kevin Lee has no shortage of confidence leading into his interim lightweight title fight with Tony Ferguson at UFC 216.

The winner will be one step closer in getting a coveted but elusive fight with Conor McGregor, who still holds the 155-pound belt.

Lee expressed his thoughts at a recent UFC 216 media event via MMA Fighting on the significance of the interim title he and Ferguson will be fighting for and how “The Notorious” factors into the equation:

“I think it already is for the real championship, People talk about that, like, Conor being, to me, he’s got to prove to me he’s ready to fight.

“As far as I’m concerned the man has lost three of his last four fights,” Lee said. “I don’t even think beat Nate Diaz the second time. I like a big challenge, so he’s gotta show me a little bit. He’s a small dude, too, he’s 145. He was getting out-wrestled by a dude who’s 40 years old and a boxer. He was getting him in the clinches and out-wrestling him. I mean, he was, he’s gotta show a little bit more than that to me.

“I mean it will be on my terms, It will be on my timetable. You know, I’m expecting to take this fight. I’m doing the hard work. I’m doing the heavy lifting. I’m fighting Tony. Nobody wanted to fight Tony. Conor didn’t want to fight Tony. It will be on my timetable, I’ll tell him when we gonna fight. If we fight on St. Patrick’s Day? Maybe. That might make some good business so I don’t know, I’ll see.”

Lee and Ferguson will settle their differences on October 7th in the main event of UFC 216. Meanwhile, McGregor is contemplating his next move after falling short against Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match in August.

McGregor has not defended the lightweight belt since winning it after TKOing Eddie Alvarez back at UFC 205.

Talks of a trilogy fight with Nate Diaz also hang in the balance, meaning the winner of the interim title is not guaranteed a shot at McGregor.

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Demetrious Johnson Talks Future Plans if he Breaks Silva’s Record

Demetrious Johnson is on the verge of a historic achievement. This Saturday night (Oct. 6), Johnson will defend his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) flyweight title against Ray Borg in the co-main event of UFC 216. The title bout takes place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. If “Mighty Mouse” can defeat Borg, he’ll […]

Demetrious Johnson is on the verge of a historic achievement. This Saturday night (Oct. 6), Johnson will defend his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) flyweight title against Ray Borg in the co-main event of UFC 216. The title bout takes place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. If “Mighty Mouse” can defeat Borg, he’ll […]

UFC Pledges $1 Million In Relief For Vegas Shooting

Earlier today (Mon. October 2, 2017) the deadliest mass shooting in the history of the United States occurred in “The Fight Capital Of The World” Las Vegas, Nevada at a country music festival; leaving at least 58 people dead and over 500 injured. The gunman was identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock who turned the gun […]

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Earlier today (Mon. October 2, 2017) the deadliest mass shooting in the history of the United States occurred in “The Fight Capital Of The World” Las Vegas, Nevada at a country music festival; leaving at least 58 people dead and over 500 injured.

The gunman was identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock who turned the gun on himself after unleashing terror from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Vegas, of course, is the longtime headquarters of the UFC and the home of promotion President Dana White.

Per a report from The Las Vegas Review Journal’s Adam Hill, White is set to donate $1 million dollars in relief to the families affected by the tragedy:

Some fans were worried that this would affect this weekend’s (Sat. October 7, 2017) UFC 216 pay-per-view (PPV) event in which Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee will go head-to-head for the interim lightweight title. The UFC released a statement indicating that the event will go on as scheduled (quotes via Bloody Elbow):

“Our focus right now is on supporting the community and those affected by Sunday evening’s events,” the statement read. “UFC 216 on Saturday, October 7 at T-Mobile Arena will proceed as scheduled until further notice.”

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Dana White: UFC Donating $1 Million to Las Vegas Shooting Victims

Las Vegas, Nevada is home to the UFC and many of the company’s fighters. It’s no surprise, then, that the promotion was rocked by the mass shooting on Sunday night that left at least 59 dead and over 500 injured, per CNN.com.
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Las Vegas, Nevada is home to the UFC and many of the company’s fighters. It’s no surprise, then, that the promotion was rocked by the mass shooting on Sunday night that left at least 59 dead and over 500 injured, per CNN.com.

The MMA world is taking action, with Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal tweeting the UFC plans to donate $1 million to victims of the shooting:

Personalities from all levels of the sport are looking to help those affected, including comedian and longtime UFC color commentator Joe Rogan, who will be donating the proceeds from his upcoming show to the Las Vegas Victims Fund:

Fighters have been unanimous in their support of the city as well:

Despite the tragedy, the company and its athletes will be returning to Las Vegas for UFC 216 on Saturday, according to CBSSports.com. Those wishing to donate to the Las Vegas Victims’ Fund can do so on its GoFundMe page.

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UFC Signs Mara Romero Borella to Face Kalindra Faria at UFC 216

Two fighters with a combined 29 pro wins will make their Octagon debuts against one another this Saturday at UFC 216, as Kalindra Faria faces off against Mara Romero Borella. Originally, Faria (18-5-1) was signed to face Legacy Fighting Alliance champion Andrea Lee, but USADA pulled Lee due to a previous failed drug test. Faria […]

Two fighters with a combined 29 pro wins will make their Octagon debuts against one another this Saturday at UFC 216, as Kalindra Faria faces off against Mara Romero Borella. Originally, Faria (18-5-1) was signed to face Legacy Fighting Alliance champion Andrea Lee, but USADA pulled Lee due to a previous failed drug test. Faria […]