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Report: If “DC” is cleared on an MRI Monday, he will headline UFC 200
Jon Jones became the UFC’s interim light heavyweight champion last night at UFC 197 in Las Vegas, this after he defeated “OSP” via unanimous decision in the evenings main event. Jones was supposed to rematch current UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier at the event, however “DC” was forced to pull out of the bout […]
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VIDEO | A rascally Jon Jones joyrides Las Vegas streets following win over Ovince Saint Preux
[ooyala code=”1qMmozMzE6NWOp6aHfILqaMrfGzi9EBe” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”1280″ height=”1280″ auto=”true”] Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones had to be wheeled around in a wheelchair backstage after beating Ovince Saint Preux in a tough five-round interim title fight at UFC 197 on Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jones who had suffered swollen foot and shin in the fight with […]
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VIDEO | Jon Jones explains why he gave Daniel Cormier the middle finger while leaving the Octagon
On Saturday night, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was able to secure the UFC interim light heavyweight title and his shot for the undisputed title against Daniel Cormier next. Jones fought a hard five-round fight against a game Ovince Saint Preux in the main event of UFC 197. The rivalry between Jones and […]
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PHOTO | X-ray shows Ovince Saint Preux fought Jon Jones with a broken arm
Ovince Saint Preux had a tall order in front of him at UFC 197 with just three weeks notice. “OSP” fought one of the greatest fighters to ever compete in mixed martial arts on Saturday night and came up short, but proved that he can fight with the best of them. Former UFC light heavyweight […]
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BREAKING! Conor McGregor is back on UFC 200 card
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor shocked the MMA world once again tonight as he announced that he is BACK on the UFC 200 card. McGregor was pulled from the card after refusing to complete his media obligations for the event. UFC President Dana White stated at the UFC 200 press conference on Friday that it […]
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Dana White says it was a ‘Good thing’ for Jones that he didn’t fight ‘DC’ at UFC 197
Jon “Bones” Jones became the UFC’s interim light heavyweight champion Saturday night in Las Vegas after earning a unanimous decision victory over Ovince Saint Preux in the evening’s main event. Jones was able to control the fight with “OSP” for the entire five-rounds, however many fans and analysts were not overly impressed with Jon’s performance. […]
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Daniel Cormier was not impressed with Jon Jones performance at UFC 197
Current UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier was not impressed by Jon Jones unanimous decision victory over short-notice replacement Ovince Saint Preux in the main event of UFC 197. “DC” spoke about Jones performance during the FOX post fight show, stating the following: “He got the job done,” Cormier said. “A lot of times, most […]
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Source: “It was Lorenzo who made the call on McGregor, Dana wasn’t involved”
The MMA world was left in complete shock earlier this week when current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor tweeted that he had decided to “retire young” and was done with fighting. Shortly after that, the UFC announced that they had pulled “Mystic Mac” from his scheduled UFC 200 rematch with Nate Diaz which was expected […]
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UFC 197 Bonus Report
‘UFC 197’ in Las Vegas delivered some memorable fights and solid finishes. With that said, UFC President Dana White handed out three “Performance of the night” awards at last night’s UFC 197 post fight press conference. Those $50,000 ‘UFC 197’ bonuses went to the following fighters: Performance of the night bonus – Yair Rodriguez earned […]
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Photo | Jon Jones kicks it with the Diaz Brothers
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was kicking it with Nick and Nate Diaz earlier this week. Israel Martinez posted the following photo on Twitter Friday evening showcasing the three UFC superstars. Check it out: @JonnyBones kicking it with @nickdiaz209 @NateDiaz209 @ufc #197 pic.twitter.com/EXeAcfo1vz — Israel Martinez (@IzzyStyle) April 22, 2016 Jon Jones headlined […]
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Video | Anthony Pettis thinks Conor McGregor might be “burnt out”
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis spoke to MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani prior to his UFC 197 bout with dangerous striker Edson Barboza. “Showtime” took a minute to discuss UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor’s removal from the headlining bout of UFC 200, which occured after “Mystic Mac” refused to attend the UFC’s media tour to promote […]
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Jon Jones gives prediction for rematch with Daniel Cormier post-UFC 197
In the main event Jon Jones picked up a unanimous decision win over Ovince Saint Preux to claim the interim UFC light heavyweight championship. With tonight’s win, Jones will now fight Daniel Cormier for the undisputed UFC light heavyweight championship in a highly anticipated rematch. The rematch could very well take place at UFC 200 […]
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Jon Jones wants Daniel Cormier after UFC 197 win
In the main event of UFC 197, Jon Jones made a successful return to the Octagon and defeated Ovince Saint Preux to claim the interim UFC light heavyweight championship. With Jones’ interim light heavyweight title win, Jones will now face Daniel Cormier for the undisputed light heavyweight championship. After it was announced earlier this week […]
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Fighters react to Demetrious Johnson’s TKO win over Henry Cejudo
In the co-main event of UFC 197, Demetrious Johnson faced arguably the toughest test of his MMA career as he faced Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo. Johnson picked up an extremely impressive 1st round TKO win over Cejudo to retain his UFC flyweight championship. Below you can see the best reactions from fighters regarding Johnson’s […]
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Fighters react to Jon Jones successful return to the Octagon
In the main event of UFC 197, Jon Jones made his successful return to the Octagon as he defeated Ovince Saint Preux via unanimous decision to claim the interim UFC light heavyweight championship. While Jones was extremely critical of his performance, he is now the interim UFC light heavyweight champion, and will face Daniel Cormier […]
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VIDEO | Demetrious Johnson TKO’s Henry Cejudo
https://youtu.be/FNYuVCKzJhU In the co-main event of UFC 197, Demetrious Johnson proved once again why he is the greatest flyweight in the history of MMA. Johnson faced Henry Cejudo, who many believed to be the toughest test of his MMA career. Johnson rose to the occasion and stopped Cejudo in the 1st round via strikes after […]
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VIDEO | Jon Jones vs. Ovince Saint Preux (Highlights)
https://youtu.be/qtyT43mtkpo In the main event of UFC 197, Jon Jones made a successful return to the Octagon and defeated Ovince Saint Preux via decision to claim the interim UFC light heavyweight championship. While Jones wasn’t happy with his performance, he will now fight Daniel Cormier for the undisputed light heavyweight championship. See the highlights above!
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Dana White: Ovince Saint Preux broke his arm in Jon Jones fight
In the main event of UFC 197, Jon Jones and Ovince Saint Preux fought to a decision. While the fight was a rather lackluster one, Jones was awarded the unanimous decision win, and claimed the interim UFC light heavyweight championship. After the fight, Ovince Saint Preux revealed that he had hurt his arm at some […]
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VIDEO | Jon Jones and Ovince Saint Preux Octagon interviews
In the main event of UFC 197, Jon Jones and Ovince Saint Preux fought for 5 rounds to a decision. Jones, who wasn’t happy with his performance, was ultimately crowned the interim UFC light heavyweight champion, and will now face Daniel Cormier for the undisputed UFC light heavyweight championship. In the video above you can […]
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VIDEO | Jon Jones sends message to Daniel Cormier after UFC 197 win
You didn't expect @JonnyBones to give @DC_MMA a hug, did you? #UFC197 https://t.co/n6o9VFuHXQ — #UFC197 (@ufc) April 24, 2016 In the main event of UFC 197, Jon Jones returned to the Octagon for the first time in a year and a half and defeated Ovince Saint Preux via unanimous decision to claim the interim UFC […]
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VIDEO | Demetrious Johnson Octagon interview
In the co-main event of UFC 197, UFC flyweight kingpin Demetrious Johnson faced Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo, who many believed to be the toughest test of Johnson’s MMA career. Johnson rose to the occasion, proving why he is the flyweight champion as he picked up a 1st round TKO win over Cejudo. Watch his […]
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UFC 197 results: Jon Jones makes successful return to the Octagon
In the main event of UFC 197 Jon Jones made his return to the Octagon after over a year away from the Octagon. Jones and Ovince Saint Preux fought for the interim UFC light heavyweight championship. In the first round, the pair looked to find their distance during the feeling out process, with neither fighter […]
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UFC 197 Results: Demetrious Johnson TKO’s Henry Cejudo in round one
A flyweight title fight between UFC champion Demetrious Johnson (24-2-1 MMA) and challenger Henry Cejudo (10-1 MMA) served as the co-main event of tonight’s UFC 197 event in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Johnson lands a good shot to start. The fighters clinch and Cejudo lands a foot stomp. Nice hand by the champ […]
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UFC 197 Results: Edson Barboza upsets former champ Anthony Pettis
A key lightweight bout between former champion Anthony Pettis (18-5 MMA) and dangerous striker Edson Barboza (15-4 MMA) took place on the UFC 197 main card in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Barboza lands a leg kick to start. Pettis is circling to start. Barboza with a jab to the body and then a […]
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UFC 197 Results: Robert Whittaker defeats Rafael Natal via decision
A middleweight bout between Robert Whittaker (16-4 MMA) and Rafael Natal (21-7-1 MMA) took place on the UFC 197 main card in Las Vegas. Round one begins and the fighters exchange leg kicks. Whittaker with a nice left jab. Natal with a jab but he eats an uppercut for his troubles. Rafael with a nice […]
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VIDEO | Yair Rodriguez picks up unbelievable head kick KO win over Andre Fili
Yair Rodriguez with one of the greatest knockouts ever. #UFC197https://t.co/4iXmE8EQPz — OddsShark (@OddsShark) April 24, 2016 The Pay-Per View portion of UFC 197 started with a bang as Yair Rodriguez scored an incredible head kick knockout win over Andre Fili. Rodriguez faked a right leg kick and then immediately launched into a left head kick […]
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UFC 197 Results: Yair Rodriguez scores a spectacular KO against Andre Fili
A featherweight tilt between Yair Rodriguez (7-1 MMA) and Andre Fili (15-4 MMA) kicked off the pay-per-view portion of tonight’s UFC 197 event in Las Vegas. Round one begins Rodriguez lands a solid leg kick. Good spinning back kick to the body from Yair. Nice quick combination from Fili. Andre with a good punch but […]
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UFC 197 Results: Sergio Pettis defeats Chris Kelades
A flyweight bout between Sergio Pettis (14-2 MMA) and Chris Kelades (9-3 MMA) served as the main attraction of tonight’s UFC 197 prelims in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Pettis lands a right jab to start. The flyweight fighters exchange left hands. Sergio with a good jab. Chris Kelades with a front kick that […]