UFC : Are you ready ?

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BREAKING NEWS

 

Las Vegas, Nevada

December 28th 2018

 

Time of retirement has come for Dana White. Rumors in recent days were confirmed, as the UFC held a press conference yesterday to announce the retirement to members of the media and fans gathered in Las Vegas, outside of the UFC performance institute. White told the attendees that his mission at the head of the largest sports organization had been reached, and that he was leaving the house in order. Indeed, with its new television deal with ESPN, the skyrocketing of the big stars such as Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Daniel Cormier, Jon Jones, and more, the organization seems in really good shape. White withdrew with the feeling of accomplished duty, having built an incredible empire and given to a grassroots sport a prominent place in the daily lives of sports fans. The new administration will soon announce the schedule for 2019.

 

Via MMAJunkie

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<div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-family:Impact;"><span style="font-size:24px;">3 NEW INDUCTEES INTO THE HOF</span></span></strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

<em><span style="font-family:'Courier New';">Las Vegas, Nevada</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-family:'Courier New';">

January 4th 2019</span></em></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:14px;"><em><span style="font-family:Georgia;">The UFC held a special ceremony last night in Las Vegas to bring into the UFC Hall of Fame different personalities related to MMA. So three people received their ticket, former champions Michael Bisping and Tito Ortiz, as well as new retiree Dana White. Several current and past fighters of the organization were present on site to celebrate. The new administration also took the opportunity to make a first announcement since the departure of Dana White. It was Nick Maynard who made the announcement that Daniel Cormier, HW and LHW champion, had dropped his belt of 205 pounds to concentrate the end of his career in heavyweight. By the board, Maynard announced that a rematch between Alexander Gustafsson and Jon Jones would be held at UFC 232 later in the month. We recall that the last card to take place in the White era was UFC231, between Max Holloway and Brian Ortega. Maynard also invited the press to a new event tomorrow, regarding an important announcement for MMA fans.</span></em></span></p><p> </p><p>

<em><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Via MMAJunkie</strong></span></em></p>

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<div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-family:Impact;"><span style="font-size:24px;">INVICTA FC IS CLOSED</span></span></strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

<em><span style="font-family:'Courier New';">Las Vegas, Nevada</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-family:'Courier New';">

January 5th 2019</span></em></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:14px;"><em><span style="font-family:Georgia;">The story of Strikeforce and WEC is still repeating itself. The UFC announced this afternoon that it was closing the doors of its child company, Invicta FC, which specialized in women's fights. The news has created a shockwave in the world of mixed martial arts. However, the UFC is sure to do it all the right way by promoting Invicta's roster to the UFC's main roster.</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em><span style="font-family:Georgia;">

But that's not all. The UFC also announced a new system that would soon serve as minor leagues. Indeed, the Ultimate Contender Championship was born today. The UCC will serve as a development territory for the UFC among others, but also as a pool of fighters for TUF. Young fighters wishing to fight at the UFC one day, as well as the Journeyman wishing to have a chance against the best prospects in the world will be served. The fights will be presented for the moment on UFC Fight Pass.</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em><span style="font-family:Georgia;">

Finally, the UFC has announced that it has signed a first fighter for this new league: CM Punk Phil Brooks will try to build a real pedigree of fighter in UCC, also allowing the league to have a first draw power fighter in their rank.</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em><span style="font-family:Georgia;">

The UFC will announce the schedule of the year later in the day.</span></em></span></p><p> </p><p>

<em><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Via MMAJunkie</strong></span></em></p>

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<div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-family:Impact;"><span style="font-size:24px;">2019 SCHEDULE</span></span></strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

<em><span style="font-family:'Courier New';">Las Vegas, Nevada</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-family:'Courier New';">

January 5th 2019</span></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

January 19th 2019 : UFC232 (United Center, Chicago, Illinois)</p><p>

January 26th 2019 : UFC on ESPN 1 (Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario)</p><p> </p><p>

February 2nd 2019 : UFC on ESPN+ 1 (Verizon Arena, North Little Rock Arkansas)</p><p>

February 9th 2019 : UFC233 (Stan Sherif Center, Honolulu, Hawaii)</p><p>

February 23rd 2019 : UFC on ESPN 2 (Smoothie King Center, La Nouvelle Orléans, Louisiana)</p><p> </p><p>

March 1st 2019 : UFC on ESPN 3 (Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex, Birmingham, Alabama)</p><p>

March 9th 2019 : UFC on ESPN+ 2 (Cotai Arena, Macau, China)</p><p>

March 23rd 2019 : UFC234 (BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida)</p><p> </p><p>

April 13rd 2019 : UFC on ESPN 4 (Rupp Arena, Lexington, Kentucky)</p><p>

April 20th 2019 : UFC on ESPN+ 3 (DCU Center, Worcester, Massachussets)</p><p>

April 27th 2019 : UFC235 (Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey)</p><p> </p><p>

May 11th 2019 : UFC on ESPN 5 (State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia)</p><p>

May 18th 2019 : UFC236 (Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, New South Wales)</p><p>

May 31st 2019 : UFC on ESPN+ 4 (Carver Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, Iowa)</p><p> </p><p>

June 8th 2019 : UFC237 (Madison Square Garden, New York, New-York)</p><p>

June 22nd 2019 : UFC on ESPN+ 5 (Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, Mississippi)</p><p>

June 28th : UFC on ESPN 6 (Expotrade Arena, Curitiba, Brazil)</p><p> </p><p>

July 5th 2019 : UFC on ESPN 7 : TUF28 Finale (MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada)</p><p>

July 6th 2019 : UFC238 (T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada)</p><p>

July 20th : UFC on ESPN+ 6 (Unipol Arena, Bologna, Italy)</p><p>

July 27th : UFC on ESPN 8 : (Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta)</p><p> </p><p>

August 10th 2019 : UFC239 (Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado)</p><p>

August 17th 2019 : UFC on ESPN 9 (Dreamstyle Arena, Albuquerque, New Mexico)</p><p>

August 24th 2019 : UFC on ESPN+ 7 (Natiowide Arena, Columbus, Ohio)</p><p> </p><p>

September 6th 2019 :UFC on ESPN+ 8 (Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)</p><p>

September 21st 2019 : UFC on ESPN 10 (02 Arena, London, UK)</p><p>

September 28th 2019 : UFC240 (MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada)</p><p> </p><p>

October 5th 2019 : UFC on ESPN 11 (Nilson Nelson Gymnasium, Brasilia, Brazil)</p><p>

October 12th 2019 : UFC241 (American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas)</p><p>

October 26th 2019 : UFC on ESPN+ 9 (Key Arena, Seattle, Washington)</p><p> </p><p>

November 8th 2019 : UFC on ESPN+ 10 (DirecTV Arena, Buenos Aires, Argentina)</p><p>

November 16th 2019 : UFC on ESPN 12 (MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada)</p><p>

November 23rd 2019 : UFC242 (Bell Center, Montréal, Québec)</p><p> </p><p>

December 14th 2019 : UFC on ESPN+ 11 (Webster Bank Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut) </p><p>

December 21st 2019 : UFC on ESPN 13 (Ice Palace, Saint-Petersburg, Russia)</p><p>

December 28th 2019 : UFC243 (T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada)</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:14px;"><em><span style="font-family:Georgia;">The UFC has just announced the schedule for the next year of combat. Fans will be thrilled with 36 cards over 52 weeks, with 12 events on pay-per-view, as well as 13 free TV shows and 11 fight nights on ESPN +, with which the organization has just signed a contract . The organization will travel around the world, with maps in Europe, Australia, South America and Asia, not forgetting England and Canada. All that's missing is action-packed nights so fans can have memorable evenings.</span></em></span></p><p> </p><p>

<em><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Via MMAJunkie</strong></span></em></p>

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<div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-family:Impact;"><span style="font-size:24px;">UFC 232 : JONES VS GUSTAFSSON 2</span></span></strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:14px;"><em><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Live from Chicago Illinois, the UFC presents UFC232 : Jones vs Gustafsson 2, who sees two of the best light-heavyweights in the world collide for the second time of their career. Their first fight became an instant classic, will both of them deliver for the rematch ? The 205 pounds strap is available since Daniel DC Cormier relinquished the belt to concentrate his efforts in the heavyweight division. Jones, former long time champ, looks forward to gain back the title and is favorite to win, per the bookies. But The Mauler is tough as a rock, and this matchup promise fireworks. In the co-main event slot, two of the more experienced fighters in the game will throw in a potential retirement fight between two legends : Anderson Silva and Hector Lombard will throw down for the Chicago Fans saturday night ! The bout, taking place at middleweight, should be pretty interesting ! Also on the main card, Illinois fighter and #6 ranked light-heavyweight Corey Anderson will clash with #4 Illir Latifi in what could be a title eliminator. Both fighter have made their intentions clear, and promised a show for the fans. Another interesting fight takes place at flyweight, where title challengers Wilson Reis (#7) and Ray Borg (#4) clashes in an important matchup for their division. Will they earn a title shot ? UFC232 provides 6 main card bouts live on Pay-Per-View, plus 6 prelims fights available on ESPN. Full card will follow. Enter your predictions below ! ARE YOU READY ?????</span></em></span></p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:18px;">(#1) Jon Jones (22-1-1NC) vs (#2) Alexander Gustafsson (18-4) for the LHW BELT</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em>

</em></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:14px;">Anderson Silva (34-8-1NC) vs Hector Lombard (34-10-1-2NC) in the MW division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em>

</em></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">(#4) Ilir Latifi (14-5-1) vs (#6) Corey Anderson (11-4) in the LHW division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

(#4) Ray Borg (11-3) vs (#7) Wilson Reis (23-9) in the FlyW division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

(#16) Lina Lansberg (16-8-4) vs (#11) Juliana Pena (8-3) in the WBW division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

(#12) Shamil Abdurakhimov (19-4) vs (#15) Blagoy Ivanov (16-2-1NC) in the HW division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

Prelims</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

Maurice Greene (6-2) vs Daniel Spitz (6-2) in the HW division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

Ariane Lipski (11-3) vs (#7) Jennifer Maia (15-5-1) in the WFly division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

Khalid Murtazaliev (14-2) vs Charles Byrd (10-5) in the MW division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

(#16) Eric Shelton (12-5) vs (#20) Ashkan Mokhtarian (13-3) in the BW division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

Salim Tahari (10-3) vs Alvaro Herrera (9-6) in the WW division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

(#10) Felice Herrig (14-8) vs (#11) Nina Ansaroff (10-5) in the WStraw division</span></em></span></p></div><p></p>

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<div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-family:Impact;"><span style="font-size:24px;">UFC on ESPN 1 : MAIA VS ASKREN</span></span></strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:14px;"><em><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Returning to the beautiful Toronto for the first UFC on ESPN card ever presented, this card promises a lot of action ! In the main event, Jiu Jitsu specialist Demian Maia will welcome into the UFC former Bellator and One FC Welterweight Champion Ben Funky Askren in what could be a superb technical fight. The undefeated Askren has been awaited for a long time by UFC fans, and he has now the chance to prove what he's worth in the biggest MMA organization of the world. Already in the #7 spot of the welterweight rankings, the wrestling ace is looking to make a run for the belt. But before that, he has to go through Demian Maia, one of the most dangerous grappler in the division, and also a submission stud. Both fighters need that win to make a run for the belt, this fight should deliver ! In the co-main event, Paige VanZant is a late replacement for Joanna Jerdrezjeck, who had to pull out earlier this week due to injury. A fan favorite, PVZ will face however tough opposition, as Alexis Davis will fight in front of her home crowd. Will the support of the arena be enough to defeat VanZant ? Also on this card, bluechip prospect Israel Adesanya takes on up and comer Uriah Hall in a middlewight fight where you shouldn't blink if don't want to miss action. Also featured here in Toronto, prospects Olivier Aubin-Mercier, the Canadian Gangster, and Strawweight Maycee Barber, who will look to use national TV time to shine. This card takes place January 26th in Toronto, buy your tickets now ! Full card will follow. Enter your predictions below ! ARE YOU READY ?????</span></em></span></p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:18px;">(#10) Demian Maia (25-9) vs (#7) Ben Askren (18-0-1NC) in the WW division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em>

</em></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:14px;">Alexis Davis (19-8) vs Paige VanZant (7-4) in the WFly division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em>

</em></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">(#14) Uriah Hall (13-9) vs (#8) Israel Adesanya (15-0) in the MW division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

(#24) Joe Lauzon (27-15) vs (#18) Olivier Aubin-Mercier (11-4) in the LW division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

(#13) Rob Font (16-4) vs (#15) Alejandro Perez (21-6-1) in the BW division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

(#25) Maycee Barber (6-0) vs Justine Kish (6-2) in the WStraw division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

Prelims</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

(#6) Cat Zingano (10-3) vs (#8) Sarah Kaufman (20-4-1NC) in the WBW division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

Arjan Bhullar (8-1) vs (#20) Junior Albini (14-4) in the HW division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

Mitch Gagnon (12-3) vs Luke Sanders (12-3) in the BW division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

Joe Gigliotti (7-2) vs Eric Spicely (10-3) in the MW division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

Austin Arnett (16-5) vs Matt Bessette (22-9) in the FW division</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">

(#12) Cortney Casey (8-6) vs (#14) Jessica Penne (12-5) in the WStraw division</span></em></span></p></div><p></p>

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I'll simulate tomorrow afternoon if you want to enter predictions !

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My top picks..

 

Askren

Adesanya

Paige

Mercier

Cat