Jose Aldo is confident that he’ll only need one week of training to defeat Henry Cejudo. Aldo is scheduled to challenge Cejudo for the UFC bantamweight championship on May 9. The title bout is set to take place inside the ?Ginasio do Ibirapuera i…
Jose Aldo is confident that he’ll only need one week of training to defeat Henry Cejudo. Aldo is scheduled to challenge Cejudo for the UFC bantamweight championship on May 9. The title bout is set to take place inside the ?Ginasio do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It’s expected to headline UFC 250. Aldo Not […]
The UFC hasn’t turned a blind eye to Jon Jones’ recent arrest. Earlier today (March 26), word broke from KOAT that Jones was charged with aggravated DWI, negligent use of a firearm, and possession of an open container. Police responded to a…
The UFC hasn’t turned a blind eye to Jon Jones’ recent arrest. Earlier today (March 26), word broke from KOAT that Jones was charged with aggravated DWI, negligent use of a firearm, and possession of an open container. Police responded to a criminal complaint of gunshots in Albuquerque, New Mexico. UFC Releases Statement On Jon […]
UFC light heavyweight title contender Dominick Reyes has offered a response to the arrest of champion Jon Jones. Earlier today (March 26), KOAT broke the news that Jones was arrested in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Police were responding to a criminal comp…
UFC light heavyweight title contender Dominick Reyes has offered a response to the arrest of champion Jon Jones. Earlier today (March 26), KOAT broke the news that Jones was arrested in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Police were responding to a criminal complaint claiming gunshots had been fired. When police arrived in the area of 3rd Street and […]
Journey Newson will have to wait a bit longer before getting his first official UFC win. The bantamweight initially earned it when he defeated Domingo Pilarte via a 38-second knockout victory on the early prelims of UFC 247 last month in Houston, Texas. However, that is no longer the case as The Texas Department of […]
Journey Newson will have to wait a bit longer before getting his first official UFC win.
The bantamweight initially earned it when he defeated Domingo Pilarte via a 38-second knockout victory on the early prelims of UFC 247 last month in Houston, Texas.
However, that is no longer the case as The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has now overturned the win to a no contest after Newson failed a drug test (per ESPN).
According to Newson’s manager Jason House, the 31-year-old tested positive for marijuana and could face a fine and suspension. The latter will likely be no longer than 90 days as per Texas regulations.
Newson’s record will now stand at 9-2 with one no contest. He was outpointed by Ricardo Ramos in his UFC debut last summer, having previously been on a six-fight winning streak.
What do you make of this news? And do you think it’s time marijuana is legalized as a permitted substance?
Jose Aldo is taking all the necessary precautions when it comes to training for his bantamweight title fight with Henry Cejudo. Aldo is scheduled to challenge for Cejudo’s bantamweight title in the UFC 250 headliner on May 9 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. But given the coronavirus pandemic and the number of deaths in Sao Paulo, […]
Jose Aldo is taking all the necessary precautions when it comes to training for his bantamweight title fight with Henry Cejudo.
Aldo is scheduled to challenge for Cejudo’s bantamweight title in the UFC 250 headliner on May 9 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. But given the coronavirus pandemic and the number of deaths in Sao Paulo, there is uncertainty as to whether the event will go ahead.
As of now, however, it is still on and Aldo is switching things up for his training camp to make sure there are no risks involved.
“I’ll separate a group of athletes, no more than five fighters that have been in quarantine as well, and I know they don’t have it, so they can train with me,” Aldo told MMA Fighting. “I’ve proven I don’t have it (by staying at home for two weeks). If they don’t have it either, we can train and have contact. I’ll train exclusively with that group.
“We’re all isolated. We’re in quarantine, so, when it’s over, we’ll take all the precaution needed and be able to train jiu-jitsu and spar. We’ll be able to do out normal training. The gym is closed, so we’ll open it just for us and train without risking getting contaminated or contaminating others.”
It’s not the ideal training camp but it will do given the current global situation. In fact, the former featherweight champion says he just requires one week of solid training to prepare for Cejudo.
“F***, I only need a week of training to beat Cejudo,” Aldo said. “I’m more worried about making weight than fighting him. I can be off camp, on vacation, but if you put me in the Octagon with him, I beat him with an eye closed.
“So, for me, it’s not about sparring, if I only have a month or a week to train, I beat him even if I’m not training. The only problem is the weight, so that’s why I’m eating well. I’m cool about the fight though, don’t worry about it.”
For Aldo, UFC 250 taking place ultimately depends on how UFC 249 goes. Whether it’s behind closed doors or if he has to fly out of Brazil, Aldo has no problem whatsoever as long as he gets to challenge for a second title.
And he is very confident in his chances of doing just that.
“I beat him wherever the fights goes,” he added. “Easy. I’ll knock him out fast, no doubt about it. It won’t go five rounds, brother. It won’t. No doubt. If he tries to take me down, he won’t succeed because I’ve fought better wrestlers than him. I respect his history in the Olympics, he was an Olympic champion, congratulations, hats off to him, but it’s a whole other sport. It’s completely different. He won the Olympics at 55kg (121.25 pounds) and it’s completely different from MMA.
“I’m not worried about it. I have way more jiu-jitsu than him. If he takes me to the ground, I’ll submit him even if I’m not training for a year, and if we stay on the feet, I’ll knock him out. Don’t worry, wherever the fight goes I’ll knock him out.”
What do you make of Aldo’s comments? Do you think he beats Cejudo?
Darren Till recently made headlines when a picture did the rounds showing him posing alongside alleged Kinahan Cartel leader Daniel Kinahan. Till is managed by MTK Global which was initially co-founded by Kinahan. Following their rebrand in 2017, the company later announced that it severed ties with Kinahan. However, many remain doubtful as to whether […]
Darren Till recently made headlines when a picture did the rounds showing him posing alongside alleged Kinahan Cartel leader Daniel Kinahan.
Till is managed by MTK Global which was initially co-founded by Kinahan. Following their rebrand in 2017, the company later announced that it severed ties with Kinahan.
However, many remain doubtful as to whether that is the case and Kinahan’s involvement was made more evident when he recently posed alongside Till and MTK’s Bahrain brand ambassador Mohamed Bin Mansoor Al Arayedh.
News media quickly picked up the story that Till had ties with Kinahan. But rather than deny it, “The Gorilla” admitted he had a friendship with Kinahan as he blasted the media for making a news story out of it.
“Yes I am friends with Daniel Kinahan… & what? I’ve never hidden his friendship & why should I when the man has given me more valuable advice as a friend than anyone I’ve ever met in a professional capacity. I’ve been friend with Dan for years & years long before I ever joined MTK Global so why would it automatically be presumed the two are linked.
“There are thousands of people dying all over the world right now, people losing they’re jobs & struggling to keep a roof over their heads & put food on the table & this is NEWS?!! These journalists who are harassing me right now for a statement & writing lies & hated in an effort to make this news need to take a long hard look at themselves & ask what they are really contributing to the world. I won’t be commenting on this sh*t anymore, instead I’ll focus on more important things! I.e keeping my loved ones safe! #TheSunLie #Slander #Rats”
Regardless of how Till feels about Kinahan, the latter’s father Christy is the alleged founder of the cartel which is reportedly the biggest supplier of illegal drugs in Ireland.