Tag: UFC 241

  • Paulo Costa, five others, encouraged to change weight classes by CSAC

    Paulo Costa, five others, encouraged to change weight classes by CSAC

    UFC 241 went down a couple of weeks ago in Anaheim, Calif., but the aftermath of the memorable event continues as six fighters — including Paulo Costa — have been recommended to move up a weight class by the California State Athletic Commission. Along with Costa, who defeated Yoel Romero in their middleweight featured bout […]

  • Daniel Cormier responds after Jon Jones guarantees there will be no trilogy

    Daniel Cormier responds after Jon Jones guarantees there will be no trilogy

    On Monday afternoon, Jon Jones took to Twitter to discuss a potential trilogy fight with Daniel Cormier in the midst of the heavyweight champion’s upcoming title defense at UFC 241. Jones “guaranteed” a third fight wouldn’t happen, and, as expected, Cormier had something to say about it. The UFC light heavyweight champion said, essentially, that […]

  • Jon Jones guarantees there will be no third fight with Daniel Cormier

    Jon Jones guarantees there will be no third fight with Daniel Cormier

    If you are looking forward to a trilogy fight between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones, the UFC light heavyweight champion seems to have crushed those hopes. As Cormier prepares to defend his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic in the main event of Saturday night’s UFC 241 event, a lot has been made about the future […]

  • Daniel Cormier on future after UFC 241: ‘It needs to be something big’

    Daniel Cormier on future after UFC 241: ‘It needs to be something big’

    Daniel Cormier is days away from defending his UFC heavyweight championship against Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 241. While ‘DC’ is taking things one fight at a time, the rematch against Miocic could very well be the final fight of his storied mixed martial arts career. Cormier has built an incredible legacy […]

  • UFC 241 adds middleweight fight between Derek Brunson and Ian Heinisch

    UFC 241 adds middleweight fight between Derek Brunson and Ian Heinisch

    An intriguing middleweight bout is in the works for this summer’s blockbuster UFC 241 card. Middleweights Derek Brunson and Ian Heinisch will meet at UFC 241, which takes place August 17 at Honda Center in Anahein, California. MyMMANews.com first broke news of the bout, which has been rumored for some time. Brunson (19-7) is coming […]

  • Raphael Assuncao vs. Cory Sandhagen booked for UFC 241

    Raphael Assuncao vs. Cory Sandhagen booked for UFC 241

    Two of the top bantamweights in the UFC are set to meet at one of the biggest cards of the summer. According to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, No. 2 ranked bantamweight Raphael Assuncao will meet No. 8 ranked Cory Sandhagen at UFC 241, which takes place August 17 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The winner […]

  • Nate Diaz vs. Anthony Pettis In The Works for UFC 241 In Anaheim

    Nate Diaz vs. Anthony Pettis In The Works for UFC 241 In Anaheim

    Already headlined by Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic II, the UFC is pulling out all the stops for their Anaheim return, UFC 241. According to a report from ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, a welterweight bout between Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis is in the works for the August 17 event. BREAKING: Nate Diaz vs. Anthony Pettis […]