UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta sees the development of UFC in the direction of the most prestigious events in the world — the Olympic Games. "The Olympics is a business and they want to attract young audience for all of their television deals. Direction of development of the UFC is that sooner or later we will become part of the Olympics — quoted foxsports.com. — If someone 20 years ago would have told the Olympic Committee that the most popular broadcast from the Olympics will be snowboarding, a... Read more
The ex-champion of UFC in a light heavyweight John Jones (link is external) admitted that his more intriguing fight with Alexander Gustafsson (link is external) than with the champion Daniel Cormier (link is external). "I got a little more intense emotions generate a second fight with Gustafsson than with Daniel, says Jones. I already beat Cormier by unanimous decision. So I have no urgent desire to tear it down or smear again. I have to fight just because he has a title belt. That is what... Read more
The ex-champion of UFC in a weight class Featherweight josé Aldo (link is external) believes that it is important not to fight Conor McGregor (link is external) for the sake of revenge and in all circumstances, he only wants to regain the title belt. "Any professional needs time for training. It's not cock fighting. This is top level sport, and I go out to battle, to do their job. When I have the time to workout, the fight can take place anytime, anywhere — quoted Aldo mmafighting.com. — Can't... Read more
The ex-champion of UFC in a weight class Featherweight josé Aldo (link is external) believes that it is important not to fight Conor McGregor (link is external) for the sake of revenge and in all circumstances, he only wants to regain the title belt. "Any professional needs time for training. It's not cock fighting. This is top level sport, and I go out to battle, to do their job. When I have the time to workout, the fight can take place anytime, anywhere — quoted Aldo mmafighting.com. — Can't... Read more
Champion of the UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm (link is external) spoke about the fight between her teammates Andrei Orlov (link is external) and Alistair Overeem (link is external). Recall that Andrew and Alistair train together as a team JacksonWink MMA, and 8 May they will hold a fight between them. Arlovski and Overeem will both be ready in one room, but with different coaches and at different times.
"Coaches are literally lost sleep over this, - says Holly. - We have been fights... Read more
