Tag: UFC 261

Chris Weidman More Confident Than Ever He’d Beat Israel Adesanya

Chris Weidman has never been more certain that he is the man to defeat reigning UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. For about a year now, former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has argued that if he were to get a crack at Israel Adesanya…

Chris Weidman has never been more certain that he is the man to defeat reigning UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. For about a year now, former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has argued that if he were to get a crack at Israel Adesanya, the “former” attached to his middleweight championship résumé would be replaced […]

UFC 261 Pre-Fight Press Conference Highlights & Summary

The UFC 261 pre-fight press conference took place earlier today, and here are some of the highlights from the event. After Dana White celebrated the return of a live crowd for the UFC 261 event as well as the press conference itself, we also heard cere…

The UFC 261 pre-fight press conference took place earlier today, and here are some of the highlights from the event. After Dana White celebrated the return of a live crowd for the UFC 261 event as well as the press conference itself, we also heard ceremonial remarks from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Jacksonville Mayor […]

UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2 Staff Predictions

Yesterday, there was a press conference to help promote this weekend’s UFC 261 extravaganza, and we’ve got some staff picks from the team here at MMANews.com to help get you even more ready for the big event! In the main event of UFC 261, K…

Yesterday, there was a press conference to help promote this weekend’s UFC 261 extravaganza, and we’ve got some staff picks from the team here at MMANews.com to help get you even more ready for the big event! In the main event of UFC 261, Kamaru Usman will look to follow through on his promise to […]

Masvidal Responds To Accusations That Six Days’ Notice Narrative Is A Lie

Jorge Masvidal has issued a response to rivals Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington regarding the claims that his six days’ notice narrative is fraudulent.  If the UFC organization had a dollar for every time the words “six days’ notice” have been use…

Jorge Masvidal has issued a response to rivals Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington regarding the claims that his six days’ notice narrative is fraudulent.  If the UFC organization had a dollar for every time the words “six days’ notice” have been used in the aftermath of UFC 251, it would be the wealthiest organization in […]

Kamaru Usman Hints That UFC 261 Main Event Could Be His Last Fight

There is a possibility that UFC 261 will be the last time we see Kamaru Usman compete inside the UFC Octagon. Right in the thick of his fighting prime, Kamaru Usman has begun to plant the seeds of a potential looming retirement. As someone who has near…

There is a possibility that UFC 261 will be the last time we see Kamaru Usman compete inside the UFC Octagon. Right in the thick of his fighting prime, Kamaru Usman has begun to plant the seeds of a potential looming retirement. As someone who has nearly cleaned out the welterweight division, “The Nigerian Nightmare” […]

Jorge Masvidal Responds To Kamaru Usman Calling Him A Journeyman

Jorge Masvidal has every intention of showing Kamaru just how different his levels are come Saturday night. If one fighter refers to another fighter as a “journeyman,” that typically is regarded as an insult under specific contexts or, at best, a neutr…

Jorge Masvidal has every intention of showing Kamaru just how different his levels are come Saturday night. If one fighter refers to another fighter as a “journeyman,” that typically is regarded as an insult under specific contexts or, at best, a neutral assessment of the evaluated fighter’s career and/or skill set. Whenever Kamaru Usman refers […]