All posts by Ken Pishna
Oscar De La Hoya Aims to Upend MMA and R...
Former boxerOscar De La Hoya is "sick to his stomach" about how MMA fighters are paid, so he plans to upend the current pay structure.
Demetrious Johnson Provides Injury Update: ...
Demetrious Johnson has some good news about his UFC 227 injury, but then, he also has some bad news.
Sean O’Malley Returns Alongside Khabi...
Sean O'Malley on Monday announced that he is slated to return to the Octagon UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor on Oct. 6 in Las Vegas.
Joseph Benavidez vs. Ray Borg Shifted to UF...
A fight between top flyweights Joseph Benavidez and Ray Borg has been shifted to the UFC's 25th Anniversary fight card in Denver.
Joe Rogan Excited That He’s Going to ...
(Editorial Opinion is that of Ken Pishna and does not reflect the views and principals of MMAWeekly.com or its staff.) Many people freak out when
Dominick Cruz Discounts TJ Dillashaw’...
TJ Dillashaw claims to be the best bantamweight of all time. Considering he has a win over Dillashaw, Dominick Cruz wants him to prove it.
Dana White Confirms Conor McGregor Won̵...
UFC president Dana White says that Conor McGregor will not be punished by the UFC for his attack on a bus full of fighters in
Nate Diaz Lashes Out at UFC After Press Con...
Clearly upset with the UFC brass, Nate Diaz on Friday ranted, "F--- the UFC. F--- all this s--t. If I feel like it, I'll fight."
UFC 227 Loses Bethe Correia vs. Irena Aldan...
A UFC 227 bout between Bethe Correia and Irene Aldana has been canceled.
Grand Jury Rejects Nick Diaz Indictment, Bu...
Though a grand jury determined it would not indict UFC fighter Nick Diaz on charges of domestic battery, the case will move forward.
Referee Marc Goddard Addresses 12-to-6 Elbo...
Referee Marc Goddard addressed the 12-to-6 elbow call he issued in the Eddie Alvarez vs. Dustin Poirier fight at UFC on FOX 30.
Dana White Not Ready for Max Holloway to Re...
UFC president Dana White gave a promising update on featherweight champion Max Holloway over the weekend, but he's not rushing him back to the cage.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk: If Rose Namajunas is Fa...
Following Joanna Jedrzejczyk's victory over Tecia Torres at UFC on FOX 30, she again took aim at UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas.
Dana White Says Conor McGregor vs. Khabib N...
While Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier headline UFC on FOX 30, neither is expected to block Conor McGregor from getting the next title shot.
Jose Aldo Intends to be a UFC Champion Agai...
Jose Aldo has said that he will likely retire following his current contract, but in the time he has left, he intends to become a
Following Bus Attack Sentencing, Conor McGr...
Following Conor McGregor's sentencing for a bus attack, his manager addressed his future and a likely Khabib Nurmagomedov bout.
Conor McGregor Pleads Guilty and is Sentenc...
Former dual-division UFC champion Conor McGregor was sentenced in a New York courtroom on Thursday for his April attack on a bus full of UFC
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says UFC Working on Con...
Khabib Numagomedov hasn't fought since winning the undisputed UFC lightweight title in early April, but says he is close to lining up his next fight.
Daniel Cormier Says Brock Lesnar is Last Fi...
Daniel Cormier recently stated that Brock Lesnar will be his last fight in the Octagon, but he may not be next.
Yoel Romero Meets Undefeated Paulo Costa at...
The UFC 230 fight card slated for Nov. 3 in New York doesn't yet have a headliner, but the card is coming on strong out
UFC 25th Anniversary Event Features Frankie...
It's still a few months off, but the UFC Fight Night 139 fight card, which serves as the UFC's 25th Anniversary event, is already beginning
Anthony Smith to News of Alexander Gustafss...
Anthony Smith, a little skeptical of the news that Alexander Gustafsson withdrew from UFC 227 because of injury, unsure of his next move.
Not So Fast Anthony Smith, Alexander Gustaf...
While Anthony Smith took immediate aim at Alexander Gustafsson following his victory over Shogun Rua, Gustafsson is now off of the UFC 227 fight card.
Conor McGregor’s Legal Team Addresses...
Conor McGregor's legal team addressed a report that a plea deal with New York prosecutors is close to being finalized.
Corey Anderson Gets the Win Over Glover Tei...
Corey Anderson took advantage of his late-notice fight with Glover Teixeira at UFC Fight Night 134, taking a decisive nod over the former title challenger.
Tyron Woodley: ‘I Don’t Know Wh...
While the UFC welterweight title picture is publicly in a shambles, Tyron Woodley shrugged off talk of bouts with Colby Covington and Darren Till.
Colby Covington Insists He’s Fighting...
Colby Covington insists he's going to unify the welterweight title with Tyron Woodley by year's end... but he's got a back-up plan.
Volkan Oezdemir Out of UFC 227 Bout with Al...
A key light heavyweight bout between Volkan Oezdemir and Alexander Gustafsson has been scratched.
Darren Till Claims Tyron Woodley Turned Dow...
Champion Tyron Woodley is being accused of turning down fights and interim champion Colby Covington is headed for surgery.
Mark Hunt Confirmed for UFC Russia Headline...
UFC officials on Thursday confirmed Mark Hunt will headline the promotion's first trip to Moscow.
