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Report | UFC parts ways with six more fighters including Luke Sanders
Adam D Martin - May 7, 2021
The UFC has removed six more fighters from its roster including bantamweight Luke Sanders, who just fought at last weekend’s event. TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter reported that the following six athletes have been removed from the UFC roster: Sanders, fellow bantamweight Anthony Birchak, featherweight Jordan Griffin, lightweight Aalon Cruz, and middleweights Bartosz Fabinski and KB Bhullar.
Video | Kayla Harrison scores another brutal finish at PFL 3
Harry Kettle - May 7, 2021
Kayla Harrison took her professional MMA record to 9-0 and began her 2021 PFL campaign with a decisive win over Mariana Morais last night. The finish came less than 90 seconds into the first round of their contest with Harrison, who won the 2019 PFL Women’s Lightweight Championship, hoping to repeat as champion this season.
Anthony Johnson excited for "fun" fights in return to MMA at Bellator 258
Adam D Martin - May 7, 2021
Former UFC light heavyweight Anthony Johnson is excited about his return to MMA at Bellator 258, saying that he wants to have “fun” fights. Johnson returns from a four-year layoff when he takes on Jose Augusto Azevedo this Friday night at Bellator 258 as part of the Bellator World Light Heavyweight Grand Prix. Johnson was originally targeted to fight Yoel Romero, but after Romero was removed due to a medical issue, Azevedo stepped up on short notice. For Johnson, it’s disappointing because he was really looking forward to throwing down and banging with Romero. But going in there and getting to mix it up with someone like Azevedo is also exciting for him.
Donald Cerrone says Dana White talking about retirement "hurt"
Adam D Martin - May 7, 2021
UFC welterweight legend Donald Cerrone said that when UFC president Dana White suggested he should retire from MMA, he was “hurt.” Cerrone returns to the Octagon this Saturday night at UFC Vegas 26 when he meets Alex Morono in the co-main event of the evening. Cerrone was originally set to fight Diego Sanchez in what was potentially a retirement fight for both men. Instead, Sanchez was pulled from the card after the UFC released him and replaced him with Morono. For Cerrone, this fight against Morono represents an opportunity to snap a five-fight winless skid, a bad streak that temporarily had White suggesting that he Cerrone might retire.
Fabricio Werdum releases statement following controversial loss at PFL 3: “When your opponent gives up we have to respect”
Adam D Martin - May 7, 2021
Fabricio Werdum released a statement following his controversial loss at PFL 3, saying that “when your opponent gives up we have to respect.” Werdum took on Renan Ferreira in the main event of Thursday’s PFL 3 event. In the first round of the fight, Werdum was able to get a takedown and get the fight to the floor. He began searching for submissions and appeared to have a triangle choke locked in. On replay, it appeared as though Ferreira tapped, and Werdum slightly loosened the grip, but the referee did not see any tap and the fight continued on. A few seconds later and Werdum was being stopped with strikes as Ferreira smashed him with hammerfists from the top as he picked up a massive upset win in the PFL 3 heavyweight regular season.
Michael Bisping slams Floyd, Paul, ‘Dildo’ Danis and all the other “idiots” who turned the honorable sport of fighting into a “circus act”
Harry Kettle - May 7, 2021
Michael Bisping has taken a shot at several current and former fighters for turning combat sports into what he calls a “circus act”. Many MMA and boxing fans have been split on whether or not they actually like the direction of travel with respect to the “celebrity boxing” that we’ve seen in the last few years. There’s a morbid curiosity amongst some, whereas others want to kill it before it can go even further.
Fabricio Werdum files appeal following controversial loss to Renan Ferreira at PFL 3
Christopher Taylor - May 6, 2021
Former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum has already filed an appeal following his controversial loss to Renan Ferreira at PFL 3. Werdum (24-10-1 MMA) was making his PFL debut in tonight’s event headliner against a fellow Brazilian in Ferreira (7-2 MMA).
Pros react after video shows Renen Ferreira tapped out prior to his KO of Fabricio Werdum
Christopher Taylor - May 6, 2021
Pros react after tonight’s PFL 3 headliner between heavyweight fighters Fabricio Werdum and Renan Ferreira ends in controversial fashion. Werdum (24-10-1 MMA), a former UFC heavyweight champion, was returning to action this evening for the first time since July of 2020, where he had scored a first round victory over Alexander Gustafsson.
PFL 3 Results: Brandon Sayles puts Mohammed Usman to sleep in Round 2 (Video)
Christopher Taylor - May 6, 2021
A heavyweight bout between Mohammed Usman and Brandon Sayles took place on the main card of tonight’s PFL 3 event. Mohammed, the younger brother of UFC welterweight kingpin Kamaru Usman, entered tonight’s PFL Tournament sporting a 7-1 record, with five of those seven victories coming by way of stoppage.
Michael Page says he's unhappy with Bellator, wants a sit-down meeting
Cole Shelton - May 6, 2021
Michael Page says he isn’t happy with Bellator and wants a sit-down meeting to vent his frustration. Page is set to return on Friday night at Bellator 258 against Derek Anderson. It will be Page’s first fight of 2021 and a win could put him back into title contention. However, he is just focused on his fight and wanting a sit-down meeting with the promotion.
Conor McGregor trashes Floyd Mayweather for taking a fight with Logan Paul: “Whatever way you spin this, it’s sad."
Christopher Taylor - May 6, 2021
Conor McGregor has shared his thoughts on the upcoming boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul. Mayweather (50-0), who is considered one of the greatest boxers to ever grace the squared circle, will take on Paul (0-1) on June 6.
Donald Cerrone says he will put away Alex Morono in the first: "I still have the malicious intent of hurting a motherf****r"
Cole Shelton - May 6, 2021
Donald Cerrone is confident he will get back in the win column and do so by stoppage. Cerrone was set to fight Diego Sanchez but just over a week out, he was released from the promotion. After that, the UFC was looking to find a replacement and found one in Alex Morono.
MMA fighter Phoe Thaw seriously injured in Myanmar bomb blast, detained by military
Tom Taylor - May 6, 2021
MMA fighter Phoe Thaw, who competes in the ONE Championship featherweight division, was seriously injured by a bomb blast in Yangon, Myanmar on Wednesday. Myanmar, known as Burma until 1989, is currently in crisis.
Scott Coker confirms Bellator will not sign free agent Diego Sanchez
Adam D Martin - May 6, 2021
Bellator president Scott Coker confirmed that his promotion does not have any interest in signing free agent UFC veteran Diego Sanchez. Sanchez was released by the UFC last week following a disagreement over the release of medical information. UFC president Dana White let him go and he is now a free agent. While Speaking to Mick Heck ahead of Bellator 258, Coker was asked if Bellator has any interest in signing “The Nightmare,” which the organization’s leader said no to.
Chris Weidman vows to fight again following leg break at UFC 261
Adam D Martin - May 6, 2021
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has vowed to fight again after breaking his leg against Uriah Hall at UFC 261. In one of the most brutal injuries we have ever seen in the Octagon, Weidman’s right leg broke on the very first kick he threw against Hall. Weidman had surgery on the leg and he is expected to make a full recovery in six-to-12 months. Despite suffering such a horrible injury, Weidman is promising that he will defy the odds and fight again one day.
UFC Vegas 26: Rodriguez vs. Waterson full betting odds
Cole Shelton - May 6, 2021
Check out the complete betting odds for this Saturday’s UFC Vegas 26 card featuring a short-notice flyweight bout between Marina Rodriguez and Michelle Waterson. The UFC Vegas 26 main event features top-10 strawweights step up on just over a weeks’ notice to headline the card. The fight will also take place at flyweight due to the short notice. Rodriguez enters the scrap coming off a TKO win over Amanda Ribas in January. The Brazilian is 3-1-2 in the UFC with a notable win over Tecia Torres. Waterson, meanwhile, enters the fight coming off a split decision win over Angela Hill, which was also a short-notice main event.
Marina Rodriguez hoping for title shot with win over Michelle Waterson at UFC Vegas 26
Adam D Martin - May 6, 2021
UFC women’s strawweight contender Marina Rodriguez is hoping that she earns a title shot against Rose Namajunas with a win at UFC Vegas 26. Rodriguez fights for the first time this weekend since her upset KO win over Amanda Ribas earlier this year at UFC 257 on Fight Island. She takes on Waterson in a five-round main event that could have title implications at strawweight, though the fight takes place at flyweight since it was booked on short notice. With Rodriguez coming off of a great win over Ribas, another big knockout over Waterson would certainly catapult her closer to the top of the division, which currently sees Namajunas as the top fighter in the weight class.
Maurice Greene promises he will submit Marcos Rogerio de Lima at UFC Vegas 26
Cole Shelton - May 6, 2021
Maurice Greene is glad he had some time off after his last fight. Greene suffered a TKO loss to Greg Hard in October, and after that, the goal was to take several months off to work with his team at JacksonWink. After some time off, Greene was looking to return in May and got his wish as he’ll return this Saturday against Marcos Rogerio de Lima.