Video: Jared Gordon ‘nearly lost three fingers’ in altercation two months before UFC fight
Jared Gordon was far from 100 percent going into his February bout against Carlos Diego Ferreira, which resulted in a TKO loss. The UFC featherweight…
Nick Baldwin Archives: 07/2018
Dustin Poirier claims Eddie Alvarez gave him ‘wet willy’ in UFC Calgary rematch
The apparent 12-to-6 elbow wasn’t the only foul Eddie Alvarez committed at UFC on FOX 30, according to opponent Dustin Poirier. “The Diamond” said at…
Joanna Jedrzejczyk still refuses to call Rose Namajunas the ‘best’ strawweight
Joanna Jedrzejczyk believes UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas should “bow down” to her, “because I’m the queen.” Former titleholder Jedrzejczyk, who reigned over the division…
Report: Neil Magny vs. Alex Oliveira set for UFC Sao Paulo
An intriguing welterweight bout is headed to Sao Paulo. Neil Magny and Alex Oliveira are set to meet at UFC Fight Night 137 in September,…
On two-fight skid, Edson Barboza joins American Top Team
Amidst a rough patch in his UFC run, Edson Barboza has decided to make a big career change. The Brazilian lightweight contender is headed to…
Daniel Cormier responds to Ilir Latifi, Corey Anderson: ‘I’ll come and whip ya’
Daniel Cormier is apparently willing to defend his UFC light heavyweight title against a slew of contenders. Since capturing the heavyweight championship with a knockout…
Report: UFC interested in Brunson vs. Adesanya for UFC 230
A pivotal middleweight bout might be headed to Madison Square Garden. The UFC is targeting Derek Brunson vs. Israel Adesanya for UFC 230 in November,…
Tyron Woodley vs. Darren Till official for UFC 228 (Updated)
A welterweight title fight — not involving interim champion Colby Covington — is nearly finalized for UFC 228. Champion Tyron Woodley is expected to defend…
Frankie Edgar vs. ‘Korean Zombie’ headlines UFC Denver, Cerrone vs. Perry also booked
A pair of thrilling bouts are headed to where it all started for the UFC’s 25th anniversary event. A pivotal featherweight fight between Frankie Edgar…
Cortney Casey replaces Alexa Grasso, meets Angela Hill at UFC Lincoln
UFC Fight Night 135 took a hit on Thursday — but it was only brief. Alexa Grasso is out of her scheduled strawweight bout against…
Ronaldo Souza vs. David Branch targeted for UFC 230
A high-profile middleweight bout is in the works for the UFC’s next event in New York City. Ronaldo Souza and David Branch are expected to…
Volkan Oezdemir out of UFC 227 bout vs. Alexander Gustafsson
UFC 227 has lost one if its three biggest fights. UFC light heavyweight contender Volkan Oezdemir is out of his pivotal bout against Alexander Gustafsson,…
Paulo Costa now open to Israel Adesanya bout ‘if the people want’ it
Paulo Costa has made it clear he wants Chris Weidman next — but if that can’t come to fruition, there is another foe he’d be…
Report: Nicco Montano vs. Valentina Shevchenko targeted for UFC 228 in September
Nicco Montano’s first title defense may finally have a date and event attached to it. The UFC is targeting women’s flyweight champion Montano vs. No.…
Zak Ottow on Sage Northcutt: ‘I’m not impressed with his fighting, that’s for sure’
Zak Ottow believes he’s more than ready for whatever Sage Northcutt plans to throw his way at UFC Fight Night 133. Ottow welcomes Northcutt back…
B.J. Penn says he’ll fight again if UFC ‘gives me a guy that I can beat’
B.J. Penn isn’t committing to an MMA return — but on the other hand, he’s not officially retired, either. The former UFC welterweight and lightweight…
Anthony Smith blasts Daniel Cormier for discussing Shogun fight: He ‘dismissed’ me
Anthony Smith isn’t happy with UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier. Smith meets former UFC champ Mauricio Rua in the UFC Fight Night…
Amanda Nunes ‘waiting on’ Cris Cyborg to sign UFC 232 contract
The Cris Cyborg vs. Amanda Nunes superfight will likely happen next. Both sides want it. But when? Well, that is something that’s still being discussed.…
Cris Cyborg says she’s agreed to Amanda Nunes fight at UFC 228 in September
Another superfight might be going down later this year. On Wednesday, UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg said on Twitter that she has agreed to…
Tony Ferguson would rather fight Khabib Nurmagomedov than Conor McGregor next
Still recovering from a recent knee injury, Tony Ferguson wants to face current champ Khabib Nurmagomedov — not Conor McGregor — upon his return. The…