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UFC 251: Usman & Volkanovski retain, Petr Yan wins bantamweight title

July 11, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of UFC 251 featuring Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway, and Petr Yan vs. Jose Aldo.

REPORT: Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal set pending test results

July 5, 2020 John Pollock

A tumultuous weekend that saw the UFC lose one of its title challengers for UFC 251 next weekend may end up with a replacement fight that is significantly larger than the original.

REPORT: Gilbert Burns tests positive for COVID-19, off UFC 251

July 4, 2020 John Pollock

A positive coronavirus case has led to UFC losing one of its title challengers on next weekend’s UFC 251 pay-per-view from Abu Dhabi.

UFC to run four events on Yas Island including UFC 251 in July

June 9, 2020 John Pollock

The UFC has confirmed the location of “Fight Island” with the promotion set to hold events on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi beginning July 11th.

FIVE QUESTIONS: Jones vs. Reyes, UFC 247, Usman vs. Masvidal

February 7, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

Phil Chertok looks at Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes, the UFC 247 card, the proposed Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal, and Conor McGregor’s next opponent.

Five Questions: UFC 245, Rory MacDonald to PFL, Edgar-Jung

December 20, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

This week’s edition of Five Questions with Phil Chertok looks back at UFC 245, the directions for the various weight classes, Rory MacDonald signing with the PGL, and Frankie Edgar vs. Chan Sung Jung.

UFC 245: Usman & Nunes retain, Volkanovski wins featherweight title

December 14, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of UFC 245 featuring Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington, Max Holloway vs. Alexander Volkanovski, and Amanda Nunes vs. Germaine de Randamie.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Viewership Breakdown on Cable

December 13, 2019 John Pollock

A big breakdown of prime-time viewership on cable, the latest on Braun Strowman & TLC, ROH Final Battle preview, Jose Aldo makes weight, David Arquette documentary & lots more.

Five Questions: Rozenstruik’s KO win, Joshua-Ruiz II, UFC 245

December 13, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

This week, Phil Chertok looks at Jairzinho Rozenstruik’s knockout win last weekend, Joshua vs. Ruiz II, and this weekend’s loaded UFC 245 card with three title fights.

Five Questions: Whittaker vs. Adesanya, Jared Cannonier, UFC 245

October 3, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

In this week’s edition of “Five Questions”, Phil Chertok reflects on Jared Cannonier’s performance, Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya, and three title fights at UFC 245.

Five Questions: Colby Covington, Cris Cyborg’s exit, Shevchenko-Carmouche

August 9, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

In this week’s edition of ‘Five Questions’, Phil Chertok takes a look at Colby Covington’s image, the exit of Cris Cyborg from the UFC, and Valentina Shevchenko vs. Liz Carmouche.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Details on Arn Anderson’s release, per report

March 4, 2019 John Pollock

A report provides new details surrounding Arn Anderson’s release by the WWE, WWE feature on the ECW relaunch, Ryusuke Taguchi added to the New Japan Cup, AEW announces July card & lots more.

UFC 235: Jon Jones retains, Kamaru Usman wins title

March 2, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of the UFC 235 card from Las Vegas with Jon Jones defending the light heavyweight title against Anthony Smith in the main event and Tyron Woodley vs. Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Ronda Rousey advertised for Elimination Chamber

February 1, 2019 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey advertised for the Elimination Chamber card, Kevin Owens works out at the PC, Kaito Kiyomiya retains GHC title, UFC 235 press conference notes, weekend previews and lots more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Impact Homecoming Preview, Alexis Smirnoff passes away

January 6, 2019 John Pollock

A preview of tonight’s Impact Wrestling Homecoming pay-per-view, Alexis Smirnoff passes away, the Priscilla Kelly clip, Jon Jones vs. Anthony Smith and Tyron Woodley vs. Kamaru Usman expected & more.

TUF 28 Finale Report: Kamaru Usman dominates Rafael dos Anjos over five rounds

December 1, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through Friday’s TUF 28 Finale card that saw Kamaru Usman dominate former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos over five rounds in Las Vegas.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: EVOLVE no longer booking talent contracted to Impact

November 30, 2018 John Pollock

EVOLVE issues a statement on LAX being pulled and won’t book talent contracted to Impact Wrestling, a huge weekend of MMA events, Ronda Rousey wrestling on Raw & WWE stock continues to climb.

UFC Fight Night Report – Kamaru Usman cruises past former title challenger Demian Maia in Chile

May 20, 2018 John Pollock

Saturday night’s UFC card from Santiago, Chile featured rising welterweight Kamaru Usman recording his eighth UFC victory while rendering former title challenger Demian Maia ineffective for most of their five-round main event bout.

POLLOCK’S MMA NEWS UPDATE 5/14 – Chuck Liddell announces he will fight again

May 14, 2018 John Pollock

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell announced Monday that he will fight again, a breakdown of the ESPN+ deal and how it changes the UFC’s structure, Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua fight to be added to the UFC Hall of Fame, ONE Championship launches app, and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/22 – WWE Network listing Greatest Royal Rumble for a five-hour window

April 22, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE Network is listing the Greatest Royal Rumble for a five-hour window, a big preview of tonight’s Impact Wrestling pay-per-view, Netflix series looks at Donald Trump’s political inspiration, winners of the WWE’s Saudi Arabian tryouts, Kevin Lee dominates Edson Barboza, World of Sports announces taping, and more.