Frankie Edgar targeting UFC return in June, ready to fight any top-ranked bantamweight
(https:)Frankie Edgar still is intending on dropping down to 135 pounds.
Edgar (23-8-1 MMA, 17-8-1 UFC) delayed his bantamweight debut when he stepped in on short notice to face Chan Sung Jung in a featherweight bout this past December.
He was stopped in the first round for his third loss in his past four fights. Edgar was supposed to fight Cory Sandhagen in January, and due to the damage he sustained against Jung, he wasn’t able to make the quick turnaround.
The Sandhagen rebooking could be a possibility, but Edgar isn’t holding on to that fight specifically. He just wants to face a ranked opponent.
So here's why Brian Ortega has beef with Jay Park but not 'The Korean Zombie'
(https:)Brian Ortega’s beef is with rapper Jay Park. Brian Ortega does not, however, have a problem with “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung.
Ortega made that very clear by issuing a statement Monday night in which he admitted to slapping Park in the face and explained why. Ortega also included one of those non-apology apologies for the incident, which was caught on video.
Diego Ferreira, Drew Dober agree to fight at UFC Oklahoma City
(https:)A bout between two surging lightweights is in the works for the UFC’s return to Oklahoma.
Diego Ferreira(16-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) is expected to face Drew Dober (21-9 MMA, 7-5 UFC) at the May event. Two people with knowledge of the situation informed MMA Junkie of the booking Monday but asked to remain anonymous since the UFC has yet to make an announcement.
Alexander Volkanovski wants Max Holloway rematch at UFC 251, fires back at 'Korean Zombie'
(https:)Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is zeroing in on a rematch with Max Holloway on home soil at UFC 251.
Although Volkanovski is still dealing with a lingering hand injury from when he beat Holloway by unanimous decision to take the title at UFC 245 in December, he said he will advance his recovery timeline to ensure he competes at the event. When looking at the lay of the land at 145 pounds, he thinks a second encounter with “Blessed” is most logical.
Julianna Pena out of UFC on ESPN 8 fight against Aspen Ladd
(https:)Julianna Pena has been forced out of a potential No. 1 contender’s fight against Aspen Ladd at the upcoming UFC on ESPN 8 from Columbus, Ohio.
Sources close to the situation confirmed to MMA Fighting that Pena suffered an injury that will keep her from competing on March 28. The news was first reported by MMAJunkie.
Tai Tuivasa vs. Jarjis Danho added to UFC 251
(https:)Tai Tuivasa has himself another home date.
The UFC announced Friday that “Bam Bam” will meet Jarjis Danho in a heavyweight bout at UFC 251, which takes place at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, on June 6 (June 7 local time).
Anderson or Spencer? Nunes lands UFC 250 title fight in Brazil
(https:)Amanda Nunes will attempt to defend her women’s featherweight title for the first time at UFC 250.
Nunes, who owns belts at 145 pounds and women’s bantamweight, will meet Felicia Spencer on her home soil in the co-main event of the May fight card.
MMA Junkie verified the title booking with a UFC official following an initial report from ESPN.com. The UFC’s broadcast partner was informed of the fight by UFC president Dana White.
UFC 250 takes place May 9 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass.
Curtis Blaydes vs. Alexander Volkov verbally agree to headline UFC Saskatoon
(https:)A heavyweight headliner is in the works to headline the UFC’s return to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Heavyweight contenders Curtis Blaydes and Alexander Volkov have verbally agreed to face off June 20 in a five-round main event fight. Thursday, MMA Junkie confirmed the agreement following an initial report from Russian outlet Sports.ru.
Dana White open to Figueiredo vs. Benavidez rematch: ‘We’ll do it again’
(https:)What should have been a triumphant weekend for Deiveson Figueiredo turned into a memorable one for the wrong reasons as his goal of becoming UFC flyweight champion was stifled by his inability to beat the scale.
Figueiredo did manage to beat Joseph Benavidez in the UFC Norfolk main event, and based on that effort, UFC President Dana White is open to running the matchup back.
