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Amanda Nunes has been "dropping guys" in training camp ahead of UFC 259, says Dana White
Cole Shelton - March 5, 2021
Amanda Nunes has supposedly looked better than ever ahead of her featherweight title defense at UFC 259. According to UFC president, Dana White, not only is Nunes scary inside the Octagon but in training, she has allegedly been dropping her male training partners. Although there is no proof of that, it isn’t hard to believe given how dominant Nunes has looked.
Cory Sandhagen reveals UFC has brought TJ Dillashaw matchup to him: "Hopefully that happens"
Cole Shelton - March 5, 2021
Cory Sandhagen is interested in fighting TJ Dillashaw. After Sandhagen scored a highlight-reel flying knee KO win over Frankie Edgar, he called for a title shot against the winner of Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling this weekend. However, Yan has made it clear he wants TJ Dillashaw next, but according to Sandhagen, he has been approached about fighting the former champ and is interested in the fight.
Nate Diaz absolutely rips Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier following talk of summer trilogy
Cole Shelton - March 5, 2021
Nate Diaz has blasted both Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. After Poirier knocked McGregor out in the main event of UFC 257 in January, talks of a trilogy immediately began to circulate. Recently, Dana White confirmed the trilogy would happen and it would take place in the summer. For Diaz, he is not a fan of that as he blasted both of them for only wanting to fight each other.
Jon Jones offers prediction for Israel Adesanya vs. Jan Blachowicz
Adam Martin - March 5, 2021
UFC superstar Jon Jones gave his prediction for Saturday’s light heavyweight title bout at UFC 259 between Jan Blachowicz and Israel Adesanya. Jones, the longtime UFC light heavyweight champion, took to social media the day before UFC 259 to give his prediction for Saturday night’s main event. On his Twitter, Jones said he is predicting Adesanya gets knocked out by Blachowicz on Saturday night, though he later deleted the tweet. However, the tweet was screen-captured (via Chamatkar Sandhu).
Max Holloway laments missed Khabib Nurmagomedov fight: "I just wanted to fight him"
Tom Taylor - March 5, 2021
Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway is still disappointed he didn’t have the chance to battle unbeaten lightweight star Khabib Nurmagomedov. Holloway was briefly slated to fight Nurmagomedov for the vacant lightweight title in 2014, but was pulled from the matchup at the eleventh hour by the New York State Athletic Commission.
Tim Elliott says he bet a "significant amount of money" on himself against Jordan Espinosa, believes loser gets cut
Cole Shelton - March 5, 2021
Tim Elliott always wanted to fight Jordan Espinosa. Elliott and Espinosa have been linked to one another for quite some time and at UFC 259 the two will finally share the Octagon. They were supposed to fight on January 16, but it was pushed back to March 6, which Elliott is fine with as long as he got the chance to fight Espinosa.
Photo | Leon Edwards looking ripped ahead of long-awaited return
Tom Taylor - March 5, 2021
No. 3-ranked UFC welterweight contender Leon Edwards is looking absolutely shredded ahead of his anticipated return to the Octagon. Edwards has not fought since a July, 2019 fight with Rafael dos Anjos, which he won by unanimous decision. However, his lengthy layoff is hardly his fault.
Roy Jones Jr. challenges Anderson Silva to "dream" boxing match
Adam Martin - March 5, 2021
Roy Jones Jr. called for a “dream” boxing match against former UFC superstar Anderson Silva and broke down how the potential fight would go. Jones and Silva have been connected to a fight for many years, but the fight was never possible because UFC president Dana White would not let Silva out of his UFC contract to do boxing. White also said he would refuse to promote a boxing matchup between the two. Now that the 45-year-old Silva has been released for the UFC, he’s able to sign with any promoter, whether it be in MMA or boxing. If he’s open to going back to the boxing ring, where he previously competed last in 2015, then the 52-year-old Jones is all over it.
BKFC "interested" in Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem, have already reached out to their teams
Cole Shelton - March 5, 2021
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is looking to add Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem to their heavyweight roster. It was recently revealed both dos Santos and Overeem were removed from the heavyweight ranks. Shortly thereafter, it was reported both men were released from the promotion and they both confirmed the news on their social media.
Polyana Viana responds to rumors of relationship with Colby Covington: "We're just friends"
Tom Taylor - March 5, 2021
UFC strawweight contender Polyana Viana has dispelled rumors that she’s romantically involved with welterweight contender Colby Covington. On Thursday, Covington posted a photo of himself and Viana to social media, which prompted speculation that they might be dating.
Dana White: "There's still a chance" Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight again
Tom Taylor - March 5, 2021
UFC President Dana White believes “there’s still a chance” Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight again before all is said and done. Nurmagomedov, the UFC lightweight champion, announced his retirement after he submitted Justin Gaethje in October.
Israel Adesanya promises to “definitely” return to middleweight after defeating Jan Blachowicz
Harry Kettle - March 5, 2021
UFC middleweight king Israel Adesanya has promised that he will return to the 185-pound division after he fights Jan Blachowicz at UFC 259. Adesanya is gearing up to meet Blachowicz in the main event this Saturday night with the winner walking away with the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Adesanya is feeling pretty confident that he’s going to get the job done but if he does, it raises questions about his future at middleweight.
ONE Championship 'Fists of Fury 2' results and highlights: Five knockouts in six fights
Tom Taylor - March 5, 2021
On Friday, ONE Championship returned to our screens with the compelling ONE: Fists of Fury 2 card out of the Singapore Indoor Arena. The card was headlined by the ONE Championship debut of former RIZIN and ACB star Amir Aliakbari, who took on undefeated South Korean heavyweight Ji Won Kang. The co-headliner also occurred in the heavyweight debut, where Brazil’s Alexandre Machado took on Russia’s Anatoly Malykhin.
Dana White shares his thoughts on the UFC's release of heavyweights Alistair Overeem and Junior dos Santos
Christopher Taylor - March 4, 2021
UFC President Dana White has shared his thoughts on the promotions recent release of heavyweight standouts Alistair Overeem and Junior dos Santos. Earlier this week fight fans were left shocked after news broke that the Ultimate Fighting Championship had parted ways with two of it’s biggest heavyweight draws in ‘The Reem’ and ‘JDS’.
Khamzat Chimaev became "depressed" and "frightened" after coughing up blood, details brother
Adam Martin - March 4, 2021
The brother of UFC welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev says the Russian star became “depressed” and “frightened” after coughing up blood. Chimaev was one of the UFC’s breakout stars in 2020. The former BRAVE CF prospect joined the UFC on Fight Island last summer and proceeded to pick up three finishes over John Phillips, Rhys McKee, and Gerald Meerschaert. He was set to fight top-ranked Leon Edwards in a potential No. 1 contender bout earlier this year, but the fight was pushed back after Chimaev contracted COVID-19. The UFC pushed the fight back to March, but it was scratched a few weeks ago when Chimaev’s COVID-19 issues were not getting any better. Instead, Edwards now takes on Belal Muhammad on the March 13 UFC card.
Dana White uncertain about Khamzat Chimaev's fighting future: "I don't know what he's going to do"
Cole Shelton - March 4, 2021
Dana White doesn’t know what Khamzat Chimaev’s fighting future looks like. This past week, Chimaev took to Instagram where he appeared to announce his retirement from MMA. He still has lingering effects from COVID-19 and has thought he was going to die several times. However, after he posted the now-deleted message, White revealed Chimaev would still fight again, but now, he is uncertain about that.
Dana White says UFC working on No. 1 contender fight for TJ Dillashaw
Adam Martin - March 4, 2021
UFC president Dana White said the promotion is working on a No. 1 contender fight for TJ Dillashaw in his upcoming return to the Octagon. Dillashaw recently completed his two-year USADA suspension and is now eligible to return to the UFC and fight once again. He has hinted at wanting a title shot against the winner of UFC 259’s Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling title fight, and Yan has said he, too, wants to fight Dillashaw if he beats Sterling, but so far we haven’t had any word on the UFC’s plan.
Amanda Nunes lays out bold prediction for finishing Megan Anderson at UFC 259
Cole Shelton - March 4, 2021
Amanda Nunes not only expects to finish Megan Anderson on Saturday night but is confident she will do so early on. In the co-main event of UFC 259, Nunes is looking to defend her featherweight title for the second time when she faces Anderson. Although the Brazilian is a massive favorite, and many believe she will win, the challenger does pose some problems. She will have a size and reach advantage, but for Nunes, she expects to finsih the fight early.