Tag: UFC 178

  • Gustafsson Picks Jones Over Cormier At UFC 178

    Gustafsson Picks Jones Over Cormier At UFC 178

    Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson may be sidelined after undergoing a minor surgery, but that hasn’t stopped him from wanting his rematch with Jon Jones. Gustafsson is confident that when Jones meets Cormier at UFC 178 in an actual bout (not another press conference) Jones will emerge victorious. His words via The […]

  • Conor McGregor ‘Turned On’ By The Smell Of Fear

    Conor McGregor ‘Turned On’ By The Smell Of Fear

    UFC featherweight Conor McGregor spoke with media members prior to his face off with Dustin Poirier at UFC Ultimate Media Day yesterday. During the interview he described it as: “A strong stench, fear has a strong stench, and funnily enough, it turns me on.”

  • Jon Jones And Daniel Cormier Appear On SportsCenter After Brawl

    Jon Jones And Daniel Cormier Appear On SportsCenter After Brawl

    Earlier today UFC champion Jon Jones and title challenger Daniel Cormier joined the guys on SportsCenter to talk about their brawl that took place earlier today.

  • Jones Mocks Cormier’s Weight

    Jones Mocks Cormier’s Weight

    The saga continues between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier even after the scuffle between the two men at the UFC Ultimate Media Day earlier today. Jones joined Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour to take more shots at Cormier, specifically his physical condition: “As far being fit, I mean, we all see what he looks […]

  • Jones Taunts Cormier: “You Suck! You Felt So Weak”

    Jones Taunts Cormier: “You Suck! You Felt So Weak”

    After their UFC Ultimate Media Day brawl, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier took to Twitter to continue their feud. Jones then took it one step further by making an Instagram video taunting Cormier where he continued to slam DC. Check it out:

  • .gif | Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier Exchange Punches at UFC 178 Media Day

    .gif | Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier Exchange Punches at UFC 178 Media Day

    Earlier today, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier attended the UFC’s Ultimate Media Day to promote UFC 178. During the stare downs, Cormier shoved Jones in the throat. This prompted Jones to drop the belt and begin taking swings at Cormier, which started a full out brawl. Below you can see a .gif of the fight, […]

  • Dana White Responds To Jones Cormier Fight

    Dana White Responds To Jones Cormier Fight

    UFC President Dana White has made a statement on the Jon Jones Daniel Cormier fight that happened earlier today. According to the UFC boss he just landed in Bora Bora for a vacation when he caught wind of the news that Cormier and Jones had brawled at the UFC’s Ultimate Media Day. Check it out: […]

  • NSAC Plans Reviewing Of Jones Cormier Fight

    NSAC Plans Reviewing Of Jones Cormier Fight

    Earlier today during the UFC 178 Ultimate Media Day Daniel Cormier aggressively shoved Jon Jones in the throat which caused the champ to drop his belt and begin swinging at Cormier and then take him down and ground and pound the challenger. The NSAC chair Francisco Aguilar released a statement to MMAJunkie that said they […]

  • UPDATE | Clear Video Of Jones Cormier Brawl

    UPDATE | Clear Video Of Jones Cormier Brawl

    Earlier today we broke news that Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier brawled at the MGM Grand during the staredowns of UFC Ultimate Media Day promoting UFC 178. In this up close video we can see Cormier pushing Jones before Jones drops the belt and shoves Dave Sholler to the ground before throwing a big overhand […]

  • BREAKING: Jones And Cormier Brawl At Press Event Today

    BREAKING: Jones And Cormier Brawl At Press Event Today

    Today the UFC invited fans to their Ultimate Media Day for for UFC 178: Jones vs. Cormier. During the staredowns for the event Daniel Cormier pushed Jon Jones, and what ensued was nothing short of chaos! Reports are surfacing that Jon Jones began throwing strikes at Cormier. Check out the video below of a fans […]

  • UFC Invites Fans To UFC 178 Media Day Today

    UFC Invites Fans To UFC 178 Media Day Today

    The UFC is inviting fans to join them at their UFC 178 Ultimate Media Day today which will be attended by Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier, Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier, who will all be fighting on the card on September 27th. The event is free and open to the public, and starts at 11a.m. PT […]

  • Jon Jones “Can’t Wait” To Show D.C. What’s Up With The Champ

    Jon Jones “Can’t Wait” To Show D.C. What’s Up With The Champ

    The rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier continues to brew ahead of their UFC 178 showdown next month. The undefeated Cormier has seen little a test during his tenure as a prize-fighter, and as of late, at light-heavyweight, he’s ascended through the ranks entirely unopposed. The champ, Jon Jones wants to remind his confident […]

  • FIRST LOOK! “UFC 178: Jones vs. Cormier” Poster

    FIRST LOOK! “UFC 178: Jones vs. Cormier” Poster

    UFC officials have released the poster for next month’s UFC 178 pay-per-view event. Impressed?

  • Gustafsson To Jones: ‘Sorry for messing your face up and making it easier to open’

    Gustafsson To Jones: ‘Sorry for messing your face up and making it easier to open’

    Alexander Gustafsson is taking credit for the recent cut Jon Jones received during training. (See that HERE.) In a recent posting to his Instagram, the Swedish fighter explained just what he means. Check it: (Via Instagram) @jonnybones, really sorry for the deep cut I gave you in our last fight. At least you will have […]

  • Jones Says He’s Heard It All Before, Not Intimidated By Cormier

    Jones Says He’s Heard It All Before, Not Intimidated By Cormier

    ‘His hands are too fast.’ ‘His Jiu Jitsu is too good.’ ‘His wrestling is too good.’ ‘He’s too fast.’ ‘Too experienced.’ ‘Can’t beat his Karate.’ ‘Can’t beat his timing.’ I’ve literally heard everything. Everything.

  • Jon Jones Forced Under The Knife/ Stitched Up Ahead Of UFC 178 Title Fight

    Jon Jones Forced Under The Knife/ Stitched Up Ahead Of UFC 178 Title Fight

    UFC light-heavyweight champion, Jon ‘Bones’ Jones was forced into a Doctor’s chair earlier today to repair an injured eye, that was assumed to be cut in training. Here’s another clip:

  • Eddie Alvarez vs. Donald Cerrone Rumored For UFC 178

    Eddie Alvarez vs. Donald Cerrone Rumored For UFC 178

      Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez may be in better shape following his promotion’s new take on company management. With SCott Coker at the helm, things are different, so different, that it appears as if the embattled Bellator star in Alvarez may actually get the release he’s been fighting for. Sherdog.com got the scoop. Sources […]

  • PHOTO | Amazing Conor McGregor Street Art Mural In Dublin

    PHOTO | Amazing Conor McGregor Street Art Mural In Dublin

    Conor McGregor has quickly become the pride of Ireland when it comes to Mixed Martial Arts. After selling out a show in Dublin earlier this month and defeating Diego Brandao, McGregor signed on to fight Dustin Poirier at UFC 178 in September. McGregor ran across this unbelievable street art mural of himself and Poirier, and […]

  • Alexander Gustafsson Vows To Get “My Belt”

    Alexander Gustafsson Vows To Get “My Belt”

    Alexander Gustafsson was supposed to fight Jon Jones at UFC 178 in September in one of the most highly anticipated rematches in recent times. However The Mauler was forced to pull out of the fight with a nagging knee injury. Alex posted the following message on his personal Facebook: Post by Alexander Gustafsson.

  • Daniel Cormier Plans To Train With Anderson Silva And Lyoto Machida For Jones

    Daniel Cormier Plans To Train With Anderson Silva And Lyoto Machida For Jones

    UFC light heavyweight title challenger Daniel Cormier will face the toughest challenge of his career when he faces Jon Jones at UFC 178 for the light heavyweight strap. To prepare for the bout, Cormier is looking to bring in some elite level fighters to help him train, including Phil Davis, Cyrille Diabate, Anderson Silva, and […]

  • Bobby Green vs. Jorge Masvidal Booked For UFC 178

    Bobby Green vs. Jorge Masvidal Booked For UFC 178

    Lightweights Bobby Green and Jorge Masvidal who both picked up wins at UFC 178 will meet at UFC 178 in Las Vegas on September 27th. Bobby Green is coming into the bout riding an 8-fight win streak, with four of the wins coming under the UFC banner. This past Saturday at UFC on Fox 12, […]

  • Cormier Likes Jon Jones’ “Heel Persona”

    Cormier Likes Jon Jones’ “Heel Persona”

    UFC light heavyweight title challenger Daniel Cormier has been trading barbs back and forth with champion Jon Jones via social media, mainly Twitter, since their bout was first announced. Cormier continued taking shots at Jones yesterday: “I said time and time again that I didn’t believe [Jones] should try and protect this image that doesn’t […]

  • QUICK TWITT: Jones Accepts Cormier’s Challenge To Target Injured Knee

    QUICK TWITT: Jones Accepts Cormier’s Challenge To Target Injured Knee

    Yesterday UFC light heavyweight title challenger Daniel Cormier invited champion Jon Jones to target his injured LCL in their bout at UFC 178 in September. Cormier told Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour that he would be disappointed in Jones didn’t target his injured knee. Jones responded via Twitter saying:

  • Jon Jones Practicing Deadly Flying Knees

    Jon Jones Practicing Deadly Flying Knees

    UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is practicing his flying knees for his fight with Daniel Cormier, and looking pretty deadly while doing so. Check it out:

  • Jon Jones And Conor McGregor Open As Favorites In UFC 178 Betting Lines

    Jon Jones And Conor McGregor Open As Favorites In UFC 178 Betting Lines

    UFC 178 is just under two months away, and there has already been tons of trash talking between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier, and Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. Today the betting lines came out for the card, and to no surprise Jon Jones opened as a favorite against Daniel Cormier. Jon Jones: -210 Daniel […]

  • Daniel Cormier Wants Jon Jones To Target His Injured Knee

    Daniel Cormier Wants Jon Jones To Target His Injured Knee

    Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones have been trading shots back and forth in interviews leading up to their UFC 178 bout on September 27th for the UFC light heavyweight championship. Cormier spoke with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour to discuss the fight, and even invite Jon Jones to target his injured knee. “If he […]

  • Dustin Poirier Disses McGregor, Says His Irish ‘Groupies’ Can’t Save Him

    Dustin Poirier Disses McGregor, Says His Irish ‘Groupies’ Can’t Save Him

    UFC featherweight Dustin Poirier has been trading shots with Conor McGregor lately, and will likely continue to do so until September 27th when the two meet at UFC 178. Check it out: Interview courtesy of MMA Fight Corner

  • Cormier: Cain Velasquez Is Sparring Like Jon Jones Now

    Cormier: Cain Velasquez Is Sparring Like Jon Jones Now

    UFC correspondent Megan Olivi catches up with light heavyweight Daniel Cormier following the announcement that he gets a title shot at UFC 178.