Tag: COVID

After it was reported that Gilbert Burns was out of his title fight with Kamaru Usman at UFC 251 after testing positive for the coronavirus, Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington were quick to react.

This is how the MMA world paid tribute Khabib’s father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Including Conor McGregor, Tony Ferguson, Justin Gaethje, Max Holloway and Dana White.

Daniel Cormier has addressed the eye poke allegations, ahead of his trilogy bout against the champion Stipe Miocic at UFC 252.

Exclusive interview with Mark Sangiao, discussing the coronavirus, ONE: No Surrender, the ONE Championship rankings, Bruce Lee and his athletes at Team Lakay.

UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili opens up on comparisons to China’s basketball legend Yao Ming, the possibility of fighting in front of no fans and her winning mindset.

ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong has announced that the promotion will return with ONE: No Surrender this summer.

Not feeling like he gets the credit he deserves as the ONE flyweight champion, Adriano Moraes will be looking for a ‘beautiful KO’ when he defends his title against Demetrious Johnson.

Alain Ngalani has promised to put on a show for the fans with a ‘crazy performance’, when he welcomes Vitor Belfort to ONE Championship.

The World Lethwei Championship has announced their safety protocol in light of the current coronavirus pandemic, ahead of their return in August.

Khabib has given an update on his father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, who remains in intensive care in Moscow, following an induced coma, heart surgery and the coronavirus.

Aung La Nsang has opened up on the impact the coronavirus has had on ONE Championship, and his trilogy fight with Vitaly Bigdash.

Dana White has stated that the future of women’s featherweight division depends on Amanda Nunes’ retirement and spoke about plans for a second lockdown.

Chatri Sityodtong has opened up on the financial status of ONE Championship, and explained why the staff cuts have been made despite the recent investments.

ONE Championship has announced large financial additions to its budget, despite the difficult times caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Eddie Alvarez opens up on his time off during the quarantine and outlines his plans once the coronavirus pandemic situation improves.

Whilst a guest on ESPN’s First Take, UFC president Dana White got into a back and forth with former NFL cornerback Domonique Foxworth over fighter pay.

Genevieve Folayang, the wife of the former two-time ONE lightweight champion Eduard Folayang, describes how the Team Lakay superstar has stayed the same despite the fame.

ONE welterweight champion Kiamrian Abbasov has two potential opponents in mind, in James Nakashima and two division champion, Aung La Nsang.

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury explains what he needs to do in boxing before he decides to fight someone in the UFC.

ONE Championship has postponed all of their events in June.

Dereck Chisora is looking to make his MMA debut and fight in Bellator in July if his boxing match against Usyk doesn’t get a date soon.

UFC welterweight Leon Edwards hits back at the former champion, Tyron Woodley. And hits him where it hurts.

It’s been a busy few hours for the UFC, with an update from the NSAC regarding their upcoming events and Dana White announcing the main card for UFC 250 and the vacant bantamweight title fight. As well as another new trademark.

Claudia Gadelha and Dan Ige both had some scary moments ahead of their fights at UFC Florida, in relation to their coronavirus tests.

The number two ranked UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou discusses fighting for the title, either against Stipe Miocic or Daniel Cormier.

Neil Magny has said he wants to test himself against the best in the UFC welterweight division.

And has been booked for UFC 250 next month.

ONE heavyweight champion Brandon Vera opens up on the most significant differences between the UFC and ONE Championship.

ONE bantamweight champion Bibiano Fernandes opens up on his possible next opponent. And it won’t be Demetrious Johnson or Kevin Belingon.

Coach Eric Albarracin talks Paulo Costa vs Israel Adesanya, ‘Team Captain America’ vs City Kickboxing, and future plans for ‘Borrachinha’.

Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn has praised Dana White and his efforts in bringing back the UFC successfully and safely: ‘He’s a trailblazer’