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Patrick Mix trashes James Gallagher: "I don’t even think he is better than CM Punk"

Cole Shelton - September 11, 2020

Patrick Mix doesn’t believe James Gallagher is a very good fighter. Ever since Mix signed to Bellator, Gallagher called him out, but as of late, Mix has noticed Gallagher hasn’t been saying his name. For “Patchy” he isn’t worried about that at all given he is set to fight for the bantamweight title on Saturday night while Gallagher hasn’t even been in a number one contender fight.

Jake Shields, Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz

Jake Shields: Nick Diaz got "a little out of control" with drinking, but "he’s reigning it back in"

Tom Taylor - September 11, 2020

Jake Shields says his teammate Nick Diaz got “a little out of control” with his drinking habits, but is confident the fan favorite is back on track. Diaz has not fought since an early 2015 fight with Anderson Silva, which was originally a decision win in Silva’s favor, but was later overturned when both fighters failed drug tests. While it began to look like the former Strikeforce welterweight champion would never fight again, he recently laid out plans for a comeback.

Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson

Michelle Waterson looks forward to “hot mess” in UFC Vegas 10 fight with Angela Hill

Harry Kettle - September 11, 2020

UFC strawweight contender Michelle Waterson is looking forward to a “hot mess” of a fight against Angela Hill this weekend. Waterson is attempting to end a two-fight losing streak with her last outing being a controversial split decision defeat against Carla Esparza. Angela Hill, on the other hand, also wants to get back into the win column after a questionable split decision loss – with hers coming at the hands of Claudia Gadelha.

Israel Adesanya, Kobe Bryant
Jon Jones

Israel Adesanya says a fight with Jon Jones is still a part of his plan despite ‘Bones’ move to heavyweight

Harry Kettle - September 11, 2020

Israel Adesanya believes a fight against Jon Jones is still on the cards in the future despite “Bones” moving up to heavyweight. Adesanya is currently busy preparing for his huge Middleweight Championship fight against Paulo Costa at the end of the month, but that doesn’t mean people have forgotten about the months of back and forth jabs between the champion and UFC legend Jon Jones.

Conor McGregor
UFC

Conor McGregor gets surprise visit from USADA on yacht: "What's going on here?"

Tom Taylor - September 11, 2020

Conor McGregor, who is ostensibly retired from competition, got a surprise visit from the United States Anti-Doping Agency on his yacht in the Mediterranean. McGregor, who announced his retirement back in June, shared news of this USADA visit on Twitter, conceding that he allowed the agency to undertake its test because he’s a clean athlete.

Cheick Kongo, Bellator MMA
Cheick Kongo

Bellator to host first major MMA event in France, fans will attend

Tom Taylor - September 11, 2020

France has approved the practice of mixed martial arts and has placed the sport under the supervision of the French Boxing Federation (FFB). With these recent government approvals, Bellator is pleased to announce that it will become the first promotion to hold a major MMA event in France with a monumental show on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Accor Arena in Paris. Bellator Paris will feature 13 MMA bouts and three boxing matchups. Among the athletes competing at Bellator Paris, 10 French fighters will appear on the card, including the renowned Cheick Kongo (30-10-2, 1 NC), who will face off against Tim Johnson (14-6) in a heavyweight clash. Additionally, an exciting welterweight bout between Michael “Venom” Page (17-1), better known to fans as “MVP,” and the debuting undefeated Ross Houston (8-0,1 NC) is also booked for the event.

Israel Adesanya, UFC, Black Lives Matter
Paulo Costa

Israel Adesanya addresses video of Paulo Costa beating up a fake 'Stylebender'

Christopher Taylor - September 10, 2020

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has addressed the recent video released by his soon to be opponent Paulo Costa. Earlier this week the undefeated Brazilian took to social media where he shared a video of him beating up a ‘Stylebender’ impersonator.

Israel Adesanya, UFC 248, Dominick Reyes
UFC

Israel Adesanya says "Fans as individuals can be awesome, but as a whole they are meek and stupid sometimes"

Christopher Taylor - September 10, 2020

Undefeated UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya shared his thoughts on NFL fans decision to boo a moment of unity before tonight’s Chiefs vs. Texans game. Prior to tonight’s official kickoff, players from both Kansas City and Houston gathered together in arms, but their act was not appreciated by all of those in attendance.

Henry Cejudo, Weili Zhang
Marlon Vera

Henry Cejudo claims he told Marlon Vera how to beat Sean O’Malley

Cole Shelton - September 10, 2020

Henry Cejudo says he talked to Marlon Vera about how to beat Sean O’Malley ahead of their fight at UFC 252. In the lead up to the fight, many thought O’Malley would remain undefeated and get his hand raised. Yet, it was Vera who got the job done by first-round TKO, and according to Cejudo, he told “Chito” to go after the leg.

Mike Perry
Nick Diaz

Mike Perry sends a taunting message to “old man” Nick Diaz: “You can cut a cheque and I’ll show up”

Cole Shelton - September 10, 2020

Mike Perry is the latest fighter that has called out Nick Diaz. The fan-favorite in Perry took to social media to send a couple of taunting messages to Diaz calling him out after it was reported he would return in 2021. Immediately, fans started to call for fights like the Robbie Lawler rematch or a scrap with Jorge Masvidal. Yet, “Platinum” believes he should be the one to welcome Diaz back to the Octagon.

Paulo Costa
Paulo Costa

Video | Paulo Costa flaunts his physique ahead of UFC 253 title fight with Israel Adesanya

Christopher Taylor - September 10, 2020

The most anticipated middleweight title fight in UFC history will take place later this month when Paulo Costa challenges Israel Adesanya on September 26. Both men will enter the UFC 253 headliner sporting perfect professional records and thus someone’s zero will have to go.

Mackenzie Dern
Randa Markos

Photos | UFC standout Mackenzie Dern shares post training pics at the Beach

Chris Taylor - September 10, 2020

UFC strawweight standout Mackenzie Dern is used to turning heads whether it be inside the Octagon or while out in public. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt did just that in her most recent UFC appearance in May, scoring a sensational first-round kneebar submission victory over Hannah Cifers (see that here).

Mike Rodriguez
UFC

Mike Rodriguez expecting a "three-round war" against Ed Herman at UFC Vegas 10

Cole Shelton - September 10, 2020

Mike Rodriguez wanted to get another fight this year but did not expect it to happen just three weeks following his latest contest. Rodriguez fought back on August 22 and scored a first-round knockout over Marcin Prachnio in what was the final fight on his contract. After the fight, the UFC made it clear they wanted to re-sign him and get another fight quickly. So, Rodriguez stayed in shape and when he got the call to fight Ed Herman, it was an immediate yes.

Ben Askren, UFC Singapore
Dustin Poirier

Ben Askren slams "dumb" Dustin Poirier after Tony Ferguson fight fails to come to fruition

Christopher Taylor - September 10, 2020

Like many of us, Ben Askren was very disappointed to hear that a targeted lightweight fight between Dustin Poirier and Tony Ferguson has fallen apart. Earlier this month it was reported that the Ultimate Fighting Championship was looking to put on a fight between the former interim lightweight title holders in Poirier and Ferguson at UFC 254.

Dustin Poirier, Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson

Breaking! Dustin Poirier will NOT fight Tony Ferguson at UFC 254

Christopher Taylor - September 10, 2020

A highly anticipated lightweight fight between former interim title holders Dustin Poirier and Tony Ferguson is no longer being targeted for UFC 254. According to ESPN‘s Ariel Helwani, Poirier is headed back to his home in Louisiana after negotiations for a fight with ‘El Cucuy’ fell through.

Brian Kelleher, Sean O'Malley
Sean O'Malley

Brian Kelleher criticizes Sean O'Malley for behaviour after "Chito" loss

Tom Taylor - September 10, 2020

UFC bantamweight Brian Kelleher is not impressed with the way Sean O’Malley comported himself after his UFC 252 loss to Marlon “Chito” Vera. O’Malley and Vera collided in the UFC 252 main event. In a significant upset, Vera stopped O’Malley with first round ground strikes after the formerly unbeaten prospect seemingly injured his leg.

Jared-Cannonier, UFC Copenhagen
UFC

Jared Cannonier "more than ready" to fight Adesanya, Costa on short notice

Tom Taylor - September 10, 2020

Jared Cannonier says he is more than ready to step in if Israel Adesanya or Paulo Costa is forced out of the UFC 253 main event. Costa will challenge Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 253, scheduled for September 26. Cannonier, meanwhile, is scheduled to take on the division’s former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 254 roughly a month later, on October 24.

Canelo Alvarez, Jorge Masvidal, Khabib Nurmagomedov
Jorge Masvidal

DAZN reportedly deemed Khabib Nurmagomedov, Jorge Masvidal "premium" opponents for Canelo Alvarez

Tom Taylor - September 10, 2020

Streaming service DAZN reportedly considered UFC stars Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jorge Masvidal as “premium” opponents for boxing ace Canelo Alvarez. Canelo recently entered into a high-profile lawsuit with DAZN, seeking $280M in damages.