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Cheyanne Vlismas, JP Buys, UFC
JP Buys

Cheyanne Vlismas fires back at estranged husband JP Buys for suggesting she’s creating a false narrative

Harry Kettle - January 13, 2022

UFC fighter Cheyanne Vlismas has hit back at husband JP Buys after he suggested she’s created a false narrative surrounding their current situation. Over the course of the last few weeks we’ve seen continued developments regarding Vlismas, Buys and their incredibly public dispute. After Vlismas noted that she’d spent some time away from the spotlight following her most recent UFC win, Buys came back and suggested she was in Georgia with a man she was having an affair with.

Urijah Faber, UFC
UFC

Urijah Faber reveals the hilarious text message he received from Chael Sonnen following a title fight loss

Harry Kettle - January 13, 2022

UFC veteran Urijah Faber has revealed a classic interaction he had once with all-time great trash-talker Chael Sonnen. Over the years we’ve seen Urijah Faber called a lot of things by a lot of different people, with “best fighter to never win a UFC title” being one of the most popular. The 42-year-old has recently been toying with the idea of returning to the Octagon once again, more than two years on from his last appearance – a knockout loss at the hands of former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan.

Cody Garbrandt, UFC, Sean O'Malley
Sean O'Malley

Sean O'Malley explains why he is reluctant to fight Cody Garbrandt: "I go out there and lose to Cody, that does a lot of negative damage towards me"

Christopher Taylor - January 12, 2022

Bantamweight standout Sean O’Malley has explained why he is reluctant to fight former champion Cody Garbrandt next time out. O’Malley (15-1 MMA) and Garbrandt (12-5 MMA) have been trash talking one another for some time now and even squared off with each other prior to last month’s UFC 269 event in Las Vegas

Dustin Poirier, UFC, Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz

Photo | Dustin Poirier is bulking up for his next fight

Christopher Taylor - January 12, 2022

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier (28-7 MMA) is bulking up for his next fight. Last week, ‘The Diamond’ joined Teddy Atlas on ‘The Fight WTA’ where he disclosed the following information regarding his next Octagon appearance.

Ramiz Brahimaj
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Ramiz Brahimaj plans to become the second person ever to finish Court McGee, wants to go 4-0 in 2022

Cole Shelton - January 12, 2022

Ramiz Brahimaj is known as a finisher and he wants to prove that on Saturday at UFC Vegas 46. Brahimaj is set to make his third walk to the Octagon as he battles TUF 11 winner and 18-fight UFC veteran, Court McGee. It’s an intriguing matchup and when Brahimaj heard he was fighting McGee, it was an immediate yes from him.

Greg Hardy, Juan Adams, UFC 249
Greg Hardy

Greg Hardy fighting out UFC contract against Aleksei Oleinik at UFC 270: "It's been a hell of a ride"

Cole Shelton - January 12, 2022

Greg Hardy knows the stakes are high for his UFC 270 fight against Aleksei Oleinik at UFC 270. Hardy is set to make the walk to the Octagon for the 10th time but is doing so on the last fight of his UFC deal. He knows he is a big name in the sport and even though he’s on a two-fight losing skid, he asked for the biggest challenge available which came in the form of Aleksei Oleinik.

Jon Jones, UFC 235, Dana White
Jon Jones

Jon Jones will fight for the UFC heavyweight title, but will lose, says Daniel Cormier

Cole Shelton - January 12, 2022

Daniel Cormier expects Jon Jones to suffer defeat at heavyweight. Ever since Jones vacated his light heavyweight title in February of 2020, the plan was for him to move up to heavyweight. Yet, he took the rest of the year off and then all of 2021, as he proceeded to bulk up for the move. The plan is now for ‘Bones’ to make his debut in 2022 and for Cormier, he believes Jones will fight for heavyweight gold but won’t win the title.

Calvin Kattar, Giga Chikadze, UFC Vegas 46
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Pro fighters make their picks for Calvin Kattar vs. Giga Chikadze

Cole Shelton - January 12, 2022

In the main event of UFC Vegas 46, top-10 featherweights collide as Calvin Kattar looks to return to the win column against Giga Chikadze. Entering the fight, Kattar is a +200 underdog while the Georgian is a -250 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros believe Chikadze’s striking will be too much for Kattar as he will get the win and remain undefeated in the UFC.

Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, UFC, MMA
Islam Makhachev

Javier Mendez confident that both Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov would “dominate” Charles Oliveira

Susan Cox - January 12, 2022

Javier Mendez, speaking on his YouTube channel has suggested that both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev would ‘dominate’ Charles Oliveira: “I know they both would beat Charles, in my opinion because look, they’re both my fighters,” Mendez said (h/t MMAJunkie). “Stylistically-wise, Islam could strike, he can kick. Khabib wasn’t a great kicker. Khabib would have to go straight to the grappling with Charles and probably dominate him there. As a matter of fact, I know he would. I know Khabib would dominate him there, and I kind of feel, my personal opinion, as great as Charles is, I think Islam would dominate him there. too.”

Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev

Anthony Smith recalls hearing stories about Khamzat Chimaev long before his UFC debut

Susan Cox - January 12, 2022

Anthony Smith claims he heard the name Khamzat Chimaev long before ‘Borz’ ever made his debut in the UFC. The former UFC light heavyweight title challenger, Smith (36-16 MMA), made an appearance on Michael Bisping’s ‘Believe You Me’ podcast where he recalled being told stories about Chimaev:

Conor McGregor, Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier

Daniel Cormier believes Conor McGregor could “skip the line” and fight Charles Oliveira next: “There are different rules in regards to Conor”

Susan Cox - January 12, 2022

Daniel Cormier believes fellow former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor could “skip the line” and fight Charles Oliveira next. In a YouTube interview, the Schmo speaking to Daniel Cormier about the possibility of a McGregor vs Oliveira lightweight match this summer commented:

Chatri Sityodtong, ONE Championship, Olympics, MMA, GAMMA
Chatri Sityodtong

Report: ONE Championship to offer 50k bonuses for 'gameness'

Andrew Whitelaw - January 12, 2022

ONE Championship fighters have a been given added incentive to produce fireworks with CEO Chatri Sityodtong reportedly offering a 50k performance bonus for athletes who show the most ‘gameness.’ According to SCMP MMA, Sityodtong will award,

Michel Pereira
UFC

Michel Pereira will no longer be competing at Saturday’s UFC Vegas 46 event

Harry Kettle - January 12, 2022

UFC welterweight Michel Pereira will no longer be fighting on the UFC Vegas 46 card this weekend due to COVID-19 protocols. Michel Pereira has been working hard to try and fight this weekend but after great uncertainty, it’s now been confirmed that he’ll next appear at UFC 270 – seven days after he was initially scheduled to compete.

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Francis Ngannou

John McCarthy slams Francis Ngannou’s former coach for breaking “code” and leaking sparring footage: “Shame on you”

Harry Kettle - January 12, 2022

John McCarthy has slammed Fernand Lopez for threatening to release sparring footage between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane. Later this month at UFC 270, Francis Ngannou will defend his UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane in one of the most highly-anticipated heavyweight bouts in years. The two men were formerly teammates under the guidance of Fernand Lopez, until Ngannou left the gym in search of pastures new.

Petr Yan
Petr Yan

Petr Yan on Aljamain Sterling rematch being pushed back to UFC 273: “UFC simply doesn't want fake champion to headline”

Harry Kettle - January 12, 2022

Petr Yan has given his thoughts on why his rematch with Aljamain Sterling was moved back to UFC 273 from UFC 272. This April, Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling will collide with the UFC bantamweight championship on the line. They had initially been scheduled to meet at UFC 272 one month prior as the co-main event behind Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway. Alas, after Holloway had to pull out through injury, UFC opted to change things up by booking Volkanovski vs Korean Zombie and Sterling vs Yan for UFC 273.

Henry Cejudo, Dana White
Chan Sung Jung 'The Korean Zombie'

Henry Cejudo scolds Alex Volkanovski for accepting fight with Korean Zombie at UFC 273

Christopher Taylor - January 11, 2022

Henry Cejudo was hoping to earn ‘C4’ status by challenging reigning UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski. Cejudo (16-2 MMA) has been calling for a fight with Volkanovski for some time, so when Max Holloway was forced to withdraw from his scheduled trilogy with the Aussie at UFC 272, ‘Triple C’ immediately offered up his services to Dana White and company.

Calvin Kattar, Zabit Magomedsharipov, UFC on ESPN 13
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Coach: Calvin Kattar "has the option" to wrestle Giga Chikadze at UFC Vegas 46: "This isn't Glory kickboxing, it's an MMA fight"

Cole Shelton - January 11, 2022

Calvin Kattar will finally make his return to the Octagon in the main event of UFC Vegas 46. Kattar last fought back in January of 2021 on the first card of the year and suffered a decision loss to Max Holloway. In the fight, Kattar absorbed 445 significant strikes and after the fight, his head coach, Tyson Chartier said they wanted him to take a full year off which is what happened.

Brandon Royval
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Brandon Royval believes he's "a nightmare matchup" for Rogerio Bontorin, wants the loser of Moreno-Figueiredo 3 next

Cole Shelton - January 11, 2022

Brandon Royval knows the pressure is on him to get back into the win column. Royval is coming off a submission loss to Alexandre Pantoja back in August which served as his second setback in a row. He had previously suffered a dislocated shoulder in a fight against Brandon Moreno. Although he’s had a hectic start to his UFC career, Brandon admits he wanted a quick turnaround after his last loss.