Bookmakers Expect Jones to Defeat Gustafsson Despite Inactivity and Close First Fight

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The UFC is going out of 2018 swinging, having scheduled one of the biggest main events in the company’s history. Co-headlining the main event is Amanda Nunes versus Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Justino, which many see as a battle between the two best pound-for-pound women’s fighters in the UFC right now. Alongside this colossal matchup, Jon Jones […] READ MORE


Report: Cialis Caused Jon Jones Failed Drug Test

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When word came out about a Jon Jones failed a drug test that resulted in him being pulled from the UFC 200 main event 48 hours from the event, the MMA world thought “Here we go again.” This ultimately sent the UFC into a tail spin as Jones, the interim light-heavyweight champion, was set to main event […] READ MORE


The Jon Jones Saga Continues: What Happened Now?

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In another twist in the Jon Jones saga, today has shown a new development that could bring the interim light heavyweight champion back into the fold once again. But with this new development, how does this look not just on Jones, but what does this say to those in the MMA community as well as […] READ MORE



Hammer 308: The Return of Holly Holm

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The Boys at the Hammer feature weekly coverage of all things MMA. They have one of the premier radio shows in the world of MMA broadcasted weekly on Wednesday nights on 93.3 FM, CFMU and here at Last Word on Sports. The UFC returns to Fox this Saturday night for UFC On Fox: Holm vs. […] READ MORE


UFC 200 Staff Picks: LWOS Weighs In

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They say if you want to make God laugh, make plans. That statement could not have been more true in the days leading up to the biggest series of fight cards in MMA history. Dominant champions such as Matt Hughes and George St-Pierre look more like relics of an ancient epoch of MMA, and with […] READ MORE



Jon Jones Out of UFC 200

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This was supposed to be the biggest week in UFC history. International fight week, culminating in the biggest pay per view event of all-time, UFC 200. Now, less than 72 hours out from the big show, the event has lost its main event. Interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been pulled from the card due to […] READ MORE


Breaking Down Jones vs Cormier 2

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Interim light heavyweight champ Jon Jones gets set to try and reclaim his world title at UFC 200.  “Bones “Jones will take on current UFC light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier, in their much anticipated rematch.  In the first fight Jones was able to control Cormier from range, while dominating the wrestling component. Cormie went back […] READ MORE