Kevin Lee’s not chasing money fights, but selling his own
 
Kevin Lee’s not chasing money fights, but selling his own

UFC lightweight Kevin Lee talks about his preparation for his five-round fight with Michael Chiesa at UFC Fight Night 112, why he’s not chasing money fights and what it takes to standout with the promotion.

Cheyanne Vlismas talks defending Tuff-N-Uff title, going pro
 
Cheyanne Vlismas talks defending Tuff-N-Uff title, going pro

Cheyanne Vlismas is heading into what may be her last amateur fight at Tuff-N-Uff’s Pack the Mack event. The strawweight fighter talks training with Miesha Tate and why no one will claim her belt.

UFC champ Aldo talks about having a boxing career
 
UFC champ Aldo talks about having a boxing career

On a conference call ahead of UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo talked about a possible boxing career and super fights.

Las Vegas morning update for Thursday, May 18th
 
Las Vegas morning update for Thursday, May 18th

1. A Las Vegas police officer used a Taser on a man 7 times before using a chokehold for more than a minute Sunday before his death. According to police, officer Kenneth Lopera believed Tashi Brown was attempting to carjack someone outside of The Venetian when Lopera used a Taser on Brown 7 times, struck him and administered a chokehold before Brown became unresponsive. The driver of the truck says he didn’t feel he was being carjacked and Brown would not have faced any charges had he survived. Officer Lopera is currently on paid leave while Brown’s death is investigated.
2. Henderson police chief Patrick Moers faces an internal investigation after he sent out mailers to local businesses promoting Friends of Henderson Police Department Foundation, which Moers said was the department’s only authorized fundraising group. Henderson Mayor Debra March said she was concerned by the mailer and a spokesman with the police department says the city is reviewing its policies in regards to charitable activities.
3. UFC president Dana White and Conor McGregor have agreed on a deal to fight boxer Floyd Mayweather. White said late Wednesday that UFC and McGregor came to terms on a deal and now they must work on a deal with Mayweather’s team. Terms have yet to be released.
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Correia says Holm hasn’t lived up to the hype
 
Correia says Holm hasn’t lived up to the hype

At a press conference ahead of UFC Fight Night 111, main event star Bethe Correia said her opponent, Holly Holm, isn’t as good of an athlete as she is made out to be.

Shevchenko vows to take the belt from Nunes at UFC 213
 
Shevchenko vows to take the belt from Nunes at UFC 213

At a press conference ahead of UFC 213 on July 8, Valentina Shevchenko told reigning UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes that she would only hold onto the title for 2 more months.

UFC’s Sherman on how life changing a fight bonus would be for him
 
UFC’s Sherman on how life changing a fight bonus would be for him

UFC heavyweight Chase Sherman defeated Rashad Coulter at UFC 211. He later told media how much a fight night bonus check would change his life and what he’d pay off with it.

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Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier trade barbs at UFC press conference
 
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier trade barbs at UFC press conference

UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will face Jon Jones in a title rematch at UFC 214 on July 29 in Anaheim, Calif. Ahead of the fight they exchanged heated words at a press conference in Dallas, Texas.

UFC Summer Kickoff press conference staredowns
 
UFC Summer Kickoff press conference staredowns

Fighters competing in UFC summer events squared off after the press conference at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Intense staredowns went down between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones, Kevin Lee and Michael Chiesa, as well as Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko.

Derrick Lewis doesn’t care about fighting for a UFC belt
 
Derrick Lewis doesn’t care about fighting for a UFC belt

UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis is on a 6-fight win streak and will face the heavy-hitting Mark Hunt in New Zealand next. If he wins, he says he’s not particularly concerned with getting a shot at the belt.

Miocic not overthinking his rematch with Dos Santos
 
Miocic not overthinking his rematch with Dos Santos

UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic is ready for May 13 to arrive. Though much anticipation has surrounded his rematch with Junior dos Santos at UFC 211, Miocic doesn’t want to overthink the fight at this point.

UFC champ Stipe Miocic talks about trolling his wife
 
UFC champ Stipe Miocic talks about trolling his wife

UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic is starting to show some of his personality leading up to UFC 211. Here he mentions what he does to troll his wife and how his co-workers at the firehouse keep him humble.

Nuñez on TUF Redemption: ‘I’m just down to fight’
 
Nuñez on TUF Redemption: ‘I’m just down to fight’

Johnny Nuñez was selected as an alternate for TUF 25 and got a call from coach Cody Garbrandt to join the ‘Redemption’ series when Hector Urbina failed to make weight for his fight.

Jesse Taylor: I’m the story of TUF redemption
 
Jesse Taylor: I’m the story of TUF redemption

Jesse Taylor was a finalist on The Ultimate Fighter season 7. Prior to the finale, he went on an alcohol-fueled bender in Las Vegas and was removed from the competition for his actions. Eighteen seasons later, he’s back and looking for redemption.

Joe Stevenson explains why he wanted to be on TUF Redemption
 
Joe Stevenson explains why he wanted to be on TUF Redemption

Joe Stevenson, the winner of season two of The Ultimate Fighter and a veteran of 16 UFC bouts, explained why he chose to come back.

TUF 25 features 14 welterweights who previously appeared on the UFC’s reality series.

James Krause: TUF rewards were worth the risk
 
James Krause: TUF rewards were worth the risk

Though The Ultimate Fighter season 25 touts “Redemption” as their tagline, James Krause (who is currently on the UFC roster) had different reasons for wanting to join the cast.

Bisping to GSP: ‘Man up. Sign the papers.’
 
Bisping to GSP: ‘Man up. Sign the papers.’

UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping is still waiting for a date to put his belt on the line against long-time UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre.

UFC’s Tony Ferguson to Nate Diaz: Fight or retire
 
UFC’s Tony Ferguson to Nate Diaz: Fight or retire

Top-ranked UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson is seeking a new opponent. Since his planned interim title bout against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 209 fell apart and with reigning champion Conor McGregor still on hiatus, “El Cucuy” has shifted his focus to Nate Diaz.