MMA News
Joe Rogan explains why he would like to see Kamaru Usman box Canelo Alvarez
Cole Shelton - April 21, 2022
Joe Rogan wants to see Kamaru Usman get the chance to box Canelo Alvarez. Usman has made it clear he wants to box Alvarez as the two are atop the pound-for-pound rankings in their respective sports. However, many have criticized the fight as Alvarez is a dominant boxer while Usman is known for his wrestling. Even with that, UFC commentator Joe Rogan still hopes the fight gets booked so the welterweight champ can get a big payday.
Clay Guida reveals he's fighting out his contract at UFC Vegas 52 but plans to prove he's "here to stay"
Cole Shelton - April 21, 2022
Clay Guida is fighting out his contract on Saturday night at UFC Vegas 52. Guida is set to face Claudio Puelles in the co-main event in a very intriguing lightweight scrap. Puelles is on a four-fight win streak and is looking to build his name off of Guida’s which the legend says won’t happen.
Michael Bisping shoots down Jake Paul contract confirmation, tells him to fight Anderson Silva: "I wouldn't give you the steam off of my piss"
Josh Evanoff - April 21, 2022
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping is seemingly done playing with Jake Paul. Over the last week, the two combat sports stars have been going back and forth on Twitter. After ‘The Problem Child’ said that he was looking to fight Bisping in the future, The Brit began going at him on Twitter. Thus sparking the feud between the two.
Sean Strickland weighs in on male coaches dating female fighters: “Is Jim West and Pat Barry the Weinstine of MMA?”
Josh Evanoff - April 21, 2022
Sean Strickland has given his thoughts on male coaches dating female fighters that they train. ‘Tarzan’ has made it known on social media that he has a lot of opinions. Some of which, have landed him in hot water. His comments on certain subjects have gotten him involved with Khalil Roundtree, Colby Covington, and Jan Blachowicz, all of whom have received insults from Strickland.
Joe Rogan chimes in on GOAT debate, says Demetrious Johnson is "probably" the greatest ever: "He was so fast"
Josh Evanoff - April 21, 2022
Joe Rogan has given his thoughts on the MMA GOAT debate. It seems the UFC commentator believes former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson is the best to ever put on the gloves. The debate about who’s the greatest ever is one that’s been around as long as sports have been. Since UFC 1, that’s a debate that has also continued in MMA. While there were early contenders such as Royce Gracie and Matt Hughes, the debate rages today around names such as Jon Jones.
Jake Paul opens as sizeable favorite over Michael Bisping in potential boxing match
Cole Shelton - April 21, 2022
Jake Paul has opened as the betting favorite to beat Michael Bisping in a potential boxing match. Recently, Paul and Bisping have taken shots at one another as the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer called him out. The former UFC champion and Hall of Famer expressed some interest but the only hesitation is him getting licensed due to his eye.
Claudio Puelles believes Clay Guida will be in "for a rough night" at UFC Vegas 52, wants top-15 opponent next
Cole Shelton - April 21, 2022
Claudio Puelles was surprised when he got the call to fight Clay Guida. Puelles is on a four-fight win streak and is 4-1 in the UFC and after his last win, which came by stoppage, he wasn’t sure what would be next for him. He thought he might get a top-15 opponent, but what he thought was more likely was for him to face another prospect where the winner would then get a top-15 opponent.
Joe Rogan shares his thoughts on who Conor McGregor should fight next: “Don’t put him in there right away with Usman”
Susan Cox - April 21, 2022
It seems everyone is weighing in on who Conor McGregor’s next opponent should be, the latest being UFC commentator Joe Rogan. McGregor (22-6 MMA) hasn’t fought since July of 2021 where he went down to defeat in a lightweight battle with Dustin Poirier (28-7 MMA) at UFC 264. It was during that fight that McGregor broke his leg and he’s been rehabilitating every since. Now back to training, the Irish fighter is hoping to return to the cage by the summer of this year.
Dan Hardy set to return to combat sports for exhibition boxing match with Diego Sanchez
Susan Cox - April 21, 2022
Dan Hardy is set to return to combat sports for an exhibition boxing match with Diego Sanchez. Yes, Hardy’s (25-10 MMA) return to combat sports action will not come in a cage but rather in a boxing ring. ‘The Outlaw’, 39, has spent the majority of the last 12 years working for the UFC, first as a welterweight fighter and then, after being sidelined with a heart disorder, as an analyst and color commentator. Hardy, has since received clearance by his doctors and has been contemplating the idea of a comeback for several years.
Jorge Masvidal shares his thoughts on Khamzat Chimaev: “They talk big about everybody they think they can get money from”
Susan Cox - April 21, 2022
Jorge Masvidal has shared his thoughts on Khamzat Chimaev. Khamzat (11-1 MMA) seems to be the fighter everyone is talking about. The Swede is just coming off a unanimous decision win at UFC 273 where he defeated Gilbert Burns (20-5 MMA) in the welterweight bout. The duo won ‘Fight of the Night’ honors and saw Chimaev break into the top five of the 170lb rankings.
Antônio Carlos Júnior claims he made more in one year with PFL than he did in 13 fights with the UFC
Harry Kettle - April 21, 2022
PFL champion Antonio Carlos Junior has claimed that he made more in one year with the promotion than he did in 13 fights with UFC. While he may have always been an intriguing fighter to watch during his time with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, we never saw Carlos Junior reach the heights that many thought he was capable of. After falling to three straight defeats, the Brazilian made his way over to PFL and entered their light heavyweight tournament.
Jake Paul claims Michael Bisping is still bound to his previous UFC contract: “You retired in 2017 and Dana still got you by the balls”
Harry Kettle - April 21, 2022
Jake Paul has pushed for Michael Bisping to confirm that he is no longer under a UFC contract as he continues to chase a fight against the former champion. While he may have already knocked off Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley, Jake Paul is still going after fights against former UFC stars. This time around, he’s pursuing a showdown with former UFC middleweight king Michael Bisping.
Robert Whittaker issues statement after being forced out of UFC 275 fight with Marvin Vettori
Harry Kettle - April 20, 2022
Former UFC champion Robert Whittaker has released a statement after being forced to withdraw from his fight with Marvin Vettori. For weeks now fans have been looking toward UFC 275 with great excitement as the promotion prepares to head back to Singapore. From title fights to number one contender bouts and beyond, there’s a lot to get people feeling optimistic.
Clay Collard defeats Jeremy Stephens by decision in Fight of the Year contender (Highlights)
Cole Shelton - April 20, 2022
In the main of 2022 PFL 1, Jeremy Stephens is set to make his promotional debut against Clay Collard. Jeremy Stephens (28-19) is on a six-fight winless streak and coming off a 65-second submission loss to Mateusz Gamrot. That setback marked the last fight on his UFC deal and he then signed with PFL. On the losing skid, he suffered a TKO loss to Calvin Kattar, a decision loss to Yair Rodriguez, which took place after a No Contest due to an accidental eye poke. As well, he suffered a decision loss to Zabit Magomedsharipov and a TKO loss to Jose Aldo. His last win came in February 2018 when he knocked out Josh Emmett.
Paulo Costa calls out "moron" Marvin Vettori for a rematch after Robert Whittaker supposedly pulls out of UFC 275: "Send me location"
Cole Shelton - April 20, 2022
Paulo Costa is looking to run things back with Marvin Vettori. Costa and Vettori headlined a Fight Night card back in October in a light heavyweight bout, this after the Brazilian showed up on fight week heavy. Ultimately, it didn’t help him, as it was Vettori winning by decision. Since then, Costa has been vocal in wanting to rematch him.
Deiveson Figueiredo slams UFC interim flyweight title being made due to injury: "It would be messed up"
Josh Evanoff - April 20, 2022
UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo doesn’t want to see an interim title being made anytime soon. The Brazilian was last seen at UFC 270 in January for his trilogy bout with Brandon Moreno. Figueiredo re-captured the flyweight crown via unanimous decision, and a fourth fight seemed to be on the way. However, the new champion began gunning to fight anyone but Moreno.
On a one-fight deal Yancy Medeiros plans to prove he belongs in Bellator against Emmanuel Sanchez in Hawaii: "I'm looking to put on my best performance"
Cole Shelton - April 20, 2022
Yancy Medeiros got his wish of fighting back home in Hawaii. After Medeiros was released from the UFC following his fourth straight loss, he made it known he wanted to fight for Bellator on one of the two Hawaii cards. After making it public, Scott Coker and Bellator gave him the opportunity to fight on Bellator 279 on Saturday in Hawaii which Medeiros is ecstatic about.
Mike Jackson back in the UFC for "shits and giggles" but expects to KO Dean Barry at UFC Vegas 52: "It will be an easier fight than the Punk fight"
Cole Shelton - April 20, 2022
Mike Jackson is back fighting again in the UFC as he will welcome Dean Barry to the promotion at UFC Vegas 52. The two were booked to fight in January and in May of 2021, but visa issues on both sides caused the fight to be scrapped. According to Jackson, this is a fight the UFC wanted to make so he wasn’t surprised when they made it for the third time.