Though Tony Ferguson had to relinquish the interim lightweight title when he tore his LCL just days before UFC 223, he still considers himself, not Khabib Nurmagomedov, the champion.
During a UFC media day on Tuesday, UFC lightweight Kevin Lee called Conor McGregor a ‘cokehead’. He also said that McGregor is trying to be a “gangster” and a “thug”, which Lee says is a dangerous game to play.
UFC 223 recap with Review-Journal reporters Adam Hill and Heidi Fang
Covering the cage hosts Adam Hill and Heidi Fang go over Rose Namajunas retaining the Women’s strawweight title.
Covering The Cage hosts Adam Hill and Heidi Fang go over Khabib Nurmagomedov becoming the new lightweight champion.
Following UFC superstar Conor McGregor’s arraignment in New York on Friday, his bail bondsman Ira Judelson spoke with reporters outside the courthouse.
Covering The Cage host Heidi Fang and Adam Hill go over changes to the UFC 223 fight card including Khabib Nurmagomedov’s new opponent.
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Conor McGregor turned himself in to the NYPD late Thursday night after his involvement in vandalizing a UFC bus transporting fighters in Brooklyn, New York. Two fighters, Michael Chiesa and Ray Borg, suffered injuries in the incident forcing them off of the UFC 223 card. Artem Lobov, a teammate and friend of McGregor’s, was also removed from the card for his involvement in what happened.
UFC women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas discusses how having the belt has affected her, wanting to challenge herself against a 100-percent healthy Joanna Jedrzejczyk and more.
Conor McGregor is wanted for questioning by the NYPD following an incident at a media event ahead of UFC 223 at the Barclays Center. Review-Journal reporters Heidi Fang and Adam Hill break down what happened and who was affected when McGregor and his crew attacked a bus with UFC fighters on it.
Updated: Conor McGregor turned himself in to the NYPD late Thursday night after his involvement in vandalizing a UFC bus transporting fighters in Brooklyn, New York. Two fighters, Michael Chiesa and Ray Borg, suffered injuries in the incident forcing them off of the UFC 223 card. Artem Lobov, a teammate and friend of McGregor’s, was also removed from the card for his involvement in what happened.
Review-Journal MMA reporters Adam Hill and Heidi Fang preview and give their picks for the main event and co-main event of UFC 223 taking place in Brooklyn, New York on Apr. 7. In the main event, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Max Holloway will vie for the undisputed lightweight belt. A rematch for the strawweight title will serve as the co-main event where Rose Namajunas will put her belt on the line against Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
Evan Dunham explains how his gym in Las Vegas has helped him rekindle his love for MMA, why he’s not ready to retire, the need for a 165-pound division and what he makes of Olivier Aubin-Mercier as his opponent at UFC 223.
UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson joined Covering the Cage ahead of UFC 223 and said he’s already beaten Khabib Nurmagomedov mentally. Ferguson vs. Nurmagomedov will headline the Apr. 7 pay-per-view set to take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Review-Journal reporters Adam Hill and Heidi Fang talk UFC 223 live via. SKYPE with Ufc Interim Lightweight Champion Tony Ferguson on his main event clash with number 1 contender Khabib Nurmagomedov.
On a conference call leading up to UFC 223 on Apr. 7 in Brooklyn, New York, former strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk continued to insist that a poor weight cut cost her the title belt. She will rematch Rose Namajunas in the co-main event of the pay-per-view.
On a conference call leading up to UFC 223 on Apr. 7, interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson and title challenger Khabib Nurmagomedov spent most of their time throwing verbal jabs at each other.
UFC flyweight Brandon Moreno will return to the octagon on Apr. 7 to face Ray Borg at UFC 223. Moreno has been out of action since suffering his first career loss to Sergio Pettis last August.
UFC lightweight Michael Chiesa spoke at the promotion’s headquarters in Las Vegas on Monday and explained why Conor McGregor’s possible return to competition in the division would be a ‘double-edged sword.’ Chiesa will clash with Anthony Pettis in the octagon on Apr. 7 at UFC 223 in Brooklyn, New York.
UFC 223 main card fighter Michael Chiesa was a guest on Covering The Cage to discuss his upcoming lightweight showdown with former champion Anthony Pettis. Though Chiesa acknowledged Pettis’ skill set as being “phenomenal”, he also believes “Showtime’s” time in the spotlight is over.