MMA News
Robert Whittaker: UFC "twisted my words around," title shot is "my right"
Tom Taylor - November 6, 2020
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker wants a chance to reclaim the belt, and doesn’t know why UFC President Dana White suggested otherwise. Whittaker is now 2-0 since losing the middleweight title to the division’s reigning champ Israel Adesanya, having rebounded with a pair of decision wins over top contenders Darren Till and Jared Cannonier.
Joe Rogan is "a big fan" of Jorge Masvidal: "He's a monster"
Tom Taylor - November 6, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan is a big fan of Jorge Masvidal, who currently holds the No. 4 spot in the promotion’s welterweight rankings. Rogan got to talking about Masvidal on the latest episode of the JRE MMA Show with his his guest, MMA analyst Luke Thomas.
Gilbert Burns expresses interest in TUF coaching spot: "Why not?"
Tom Taylor - November 6, 2020
No. 2-ranked UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns is interested in coaching the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter. UFC President Dana White recently revealed that, after a lengthy hiatus, the Ultimate Fighter will return to our screens in early 2021.
UFC Vegas 13 weigh-in results: Headliners on point
Tom Taylor - November 6, 2020
On Saturday night, the UFC will return to our screens with the under-the-radar UFC Vegas 13 card out of the Apex facility. The card, which will air on ESPN+, will be headlined by a light heavyweight scrap between former title challengers Glover Teixeira and Thiago Santos. While the next crack at UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz is expected to go to UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, Teixeira and Santos are both optimistic they can jump the line with impressive victories on Saturday night.
Austin Vanderford explains why he and wife Paige VanZant leave politics out of MMA: "I'm a fighter and I care about fighting"
Adam Martin - November 6, 2020
Bellator middleweight contender Austin Vanderford explained why he and his wife Paige VanZant leave politics out of their MMA careers. Vanderford picked up his 10th pro victory on Thursday night at Bellator 251 when he won a unanimous decision over short-notice opponent Vinicius De Jesus. The 30-year-old American signed with Bellator in 2019 following a stint on Dana White’s Contender Series that saw the UFC pass on signing him. Since joining Bellator, Vanderford is 4-0 and looking every bit like a future title contender in the promotion’s middleweight division.
ONE Championship results and highlights: Kiamrian Abbasov defends title on finished-filled card
Tom Taylor - November 6, 2020
On Friday, ONE Championship returned to screens worldwide with ONE: Inside the Matrix 2 from the Singapore Indoor Arena. The ONE Championship: Inside the Matrix 2 card was topped by a welterweight title fight between Kyrgyz champion Kiamrian Abbasov, making his first title defense, and unbeaten American challenger James Nakashima.
Khabib Nurmagomedov responds to doubts about retirement: "People can't understand"
Tom Taylor - November 6, 2020
Undisputed UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has opened up on his decision to retire from mixed martial arts. Khabib last fought at UFC 254 in late October, when he defeated Justin Gaethje, widely viewed as his toughest challenger to date, with a second-round triangle choke. After the win, which elevated his record to an incredible 29-0, he announced his retirement from MMA.
Tito Ortiz calls for vote recount in California, gets roasted by Dana White
Tom Taylor - November 6, 2020
Former UFC light heavyweight champion and vocal Donald Trump supporter Tito Ortiz wants a vote recount in the state of California. Ortiz, who won a city council seat in his hometown of Huntington Beach in this week, recently shared a link to a petition demanding a vote recount in the state. While it’s very possible recounts will be necessary in some states during the ongoing election, that is not the case in California, where former Vice President Joe Biden won decisively.
Bellator 251 Results: Corey Anderson TKO's Melvin Manhoef (Highlights)
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2020
Corey Anderson is set to make his Bellator debut against knockout artist, Melvin Manhoef in the main event of Bellator 251. Melvin Manhoef (32-14-1) has been a pro since 1995 and at 44-years-old is still going strong. The former Bellator middleweight title challenger is on a two-fight winning streak but has not fought since October of 2019 when he beat Yannick Bahati by TKO at Bellator 230. In his career, Manhoef has fought the likes of Gegard Mousasi, Robbie Lawler, Tim Kennedy, and Mark Hunt.
Israel Adesanya says he will "slap" Jon Jones at light heavyweight and heavyweight
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2020
Israel Adesanya is open to fighting Jon Jones at light heavyweight and heavyweight. Adesanya and Jones have had a feud for quite some time and many figured Adesanya would move up to challenge “Bones” for his light heavyweight title. However, that is not the case as Jones vacated and now “The Last Stylebender” will face Jan Blachowicz for the light heavyweight title in 2021.
Bellator 251: 'Manhoef vs. Anderson' Live Results and Highlights
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2020
Bellator remains in Uncasville, Connecticut for Bellator 251 that sees Melvin Manhoef welcome Corey Anderson to the promotion in the main event. Melvin Manhoef (32-14-1) has been a pro since 1995 and at 44-years-old is still going strong. The former Bellator middleweight title challenger is on a two-fight winning streak but has not fought since October of 2019 when he beat Yannick Bahati by TKO at Bellator 230. In his career, Manhoef has fought the likes of Gegard Mousasi, Robbie Lawler, Tim Kennedy, and Mark Hunt.
After thinking MMA career was over due to eye tumor, Ramiz Brahimaj planning for a "war" against Max Griffin
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2020
Ramiz Brahimaj didn’t know if he would fight again. Back in June of 2019, Brahimaj was supposed to fight on the Contender Series against Miguel Baeza. However, during the medical screening, the UFC noticed Brahimaj had an eye tumor that pulled him from the fight and left him uncertain of his future in MMA.
Thiago Santos believes he can steal back title shot from Israel Adesanya with finish over Glover Teixeira
Adam Martin - November 5, 2020
UFC light heavyweight Thiago Santos believes he can steal back the next title shot from Israel Adesanya with a finish over Glover Teixeira. Santos takes on Teixeira in a five-round main event of this weekend’s UFC on ESPN+ 40 event. Santos is the No. 1 ranked contender at 205lbs and Teixeira is ranked No. 3, so the general consensus among fans and media is that this is a title eliminator. However, that looks like it’s not the case anymore after UFC president Dana White recently said that Adesanya is getting the next title shot at the 205lbs belt that Blachowicz wears.
Glover Teixeira rates Israel Adesanya's chances at light heavyweight
Tom Taylor - November 5, 2020
Glover Teixeira has shared his thoughts on how Israel Adesanya, the UFC middleweight champion, will perform at light heavyweight. Adesanya is expected to move up to light heavyweight sometime in early 2021 to challenge the division’s champion, Jan Blachowicz, for his title.
Dan Hardy responds to Diego Sanchez's offer for a "warrior's death"
Tom Taylor - November 5, 2020
Former UFC welterweight contender Dan Hardy has responded to a recent callout from The Ultimate Fight season one winner, Diego Sanchez. On Wednesday night, Sanchez took to Twitter where he called out UFC stars like Demian Maia, Conor McGregor, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, and Hardy.
Joe Rogan weighs in on MMA GOAT debate
Tom Taylor - November 5, 2020
Long-time UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has weighed in on the Greatest of All Time debate in mixed martial arts. Rogan discussed this topic on the latest episode of the JRE MMA Show with guest Luke Thomas. From the sounds of it, he still considers former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones the greatest fighter ever.
Dana White shares quick reaction to Tito Ortiz winning city council seat
Tom Taylor - November 5, 2020
UFC President Dana White has shared a quick, initial reaction to Tito Ortiz winning a city council seat in his hometown of Huntington Beach, California. Ortiz, the former UFC light heavyweight champion, had been in the running for this position for several months, and ultimately achieved his political goal this by winning 34,901 votes—14.26 percent of the votes cast overall.
Paige VanZant to make BKFC debut on Super Bowl weekend
Tom Taylor - November 5, 2020
Former UFC star Paige VanZant is slated to make her debut in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship ring on Super Bowl weekend. VanZant signed with BKFC earlier this year after a lengthy stint with the UFC, throughout which she was one of the promotion’s biggest stars. She was originally expected to make her debut with the bare knuckle promotion in November, but that debut was ultimately delayed.