MMA News

Adam Martin - October 25, 2020

UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby anointed Khabib Nurmagomedov as the greatest fighter in MMA history, saying he is “obviously (the) GOAT.” Shelby has been the UFC matchmaker for the better part of the last decade and before that, he was the matchmaker of the WEC. He has been in the game for over 20 years working as a matchmaker at the highest levels of the sport so his eye for talent is up there with anyone else on the planet. Shelby doesn’t speak much in the media, preferring to keep a low profile, but he had to speak up after Nurmagomedov retired from MMA.

Adam D Martin - October 25, 2020

UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler reacted after Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 and then retired. Chandler, the former three-time Bellator lightweight champion, signed a lucrative free-agent contract with the UFC after his contract with Bellator expired. As part of his deal with the UFC, Chandler was paid to be the backup fighter for the Nurmagomedov vs. Gaethje fight. Thankfully, both men make it to the fight unscathed and make weight and the fight stayed intact, so Chandler just got back to sit back and watch the show.

Adam D Martin - October 25, 2020

UFC president Dana White shared his take on Robert Whittaker’s big win at UFC 254 and what could be next for the former champ. Whittaker defeated Jared Cannonier via unanimous decision in a back-and-forth fight that served as the co-main event at UFC 254. Whittaker looked sharp in the bout as he was able to utilize his boxing to set up a late head kick in the third round that nearly finished his opponent. Cannonier was able to survive, making it one of the best fights of the night and a huge win for Whittaker’s resume as he looks to move back up the 185lbs ladder.

Adam D Martin - October 25, 2020

UFC president Dana White weighed in on the recent domestic violence allegations made against Mike Perry by his ex-wife Danielle Nickerson. Nickerson recently spoke in a lengthy interview with MMAjunkie.com about her allegedly violent relationship with Perry, who she said struck her on numerous occasions. The UFC welterweight star got ahead of things by releasing a statement denying any of the allegations. But apparently, Nickerson has photos of the bruises that she says Perry gave her, which has led to some fans believing Perry should be pulled from his upcoming fight against Robbie Lawler at UFC 255 while this all plays out in the courts.

Adam D Martin - October 25, 2020

UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa apologized to Stefan Struve after kicking him in the head during his post-fight celebration at UFC 254. Tuivasa, who had previously said he had been cut by the UFC in a joke, was no doubt in a must-win situation against Struve as he had lost three straight fights heading into the bout. With Struve also struggling as of late, the oddsmakers capped this fight as around a Pick ’em at the sportsbooks. But Tuivasa showed he was the better fighter as he was able to get Struve up against the fence in the clinch and then finished him with strikes.

Adam D Martin - October 25, 2020

Justin Gaethje believes that former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was “in a bad spot” prior to the fight-ending submission. Nurmagomedov tapped out Gaethje with a second-round triangle choke in the main event of Saturday’s UFC 254. The win improved Nurmagomedov’s MMA record to 29-0 including a perfect 13-0 mark in the UFC. Of course, what he did after the fight is what everyone is talking about this morning, as “The Eagle” announced his retirement from the sport immediately after in an announcement that came as a surprise to many fans and media.

Christopher Taylor - October 25, 2020

Former UFC champion Daniel Cormier was obviously ecstatic to see his good friend and training partner Khabib Nurmagomedov emerge victorious at UFC 254. The recently retired former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion, Cormier, was in the commentary booth for today’s highly anticipated Khabib vs. Gaethje main event.

Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2020

Jon Jones (26-1 MMA) was extremely impressed by Khabib Nurmagomedov’s submission victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. With that said, the longtime UFC light heavyweight kingpin in ‘Bones’ is not willing to dub ‘The Eagle’ the “greatest of all time” in mixed martial arts.

Cole Shelton - October 24, 2020

Nate Diaz has unloaded on the top of the UFC’s lightweight division. Following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s UFC 254 win over Justin Gaethje to defend his lightweight title, ’The Eagle’ announced his retirement from the sport. Immediately, many wondered what fight would be booked for the vacant belt.

Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2020

Former interim lightweight title holder Tony Ferguson was clearly watching today’s UFC 254 headliner between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje. Ferguson of course has a history with both men. ‘El Cucuy’ has been scheduled to fight ‘The Eagle’ on multiple occasions, however none of those proposed contests have come to fruition. After Nurmagomedov was forced to withdraw from his most recent scheduled contest with Ferguson at UFC 249, Tony wound up accepting a fight with Justin Gaethje for the promotions interim lightweight title.

Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2020

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has issued a scathing response to the recent challenge he received from Justin Gaethje. Gaethje (22-3 MMA) of course squared off with Khabib Nurmagomedov in the headliner of today’s UFC 254 pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi.

Chris Taylor - October 24, 2020

UFC legend Georges St-Pierre tuned in to watch Khabib Nurmagomedov successfully defend his title against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. The highly anticipated UFC lightweight title unification bout headlined today’s per-per-view fight card on Yas Island.

Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2020

UFC President Dana White shared some crazy news regarding Khabib Nurmagomedov at today’s UFC 254 post-fight press conference. Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA) had of course squared off with Justin Gaethje in today’s pay-per-view event headliner with the promotions undisputed lightweight championship on the line.

Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2020

Khabib Nurmagomedov squared off with Justin Gaethje for the undisputed lightweight title in the headliner of today’s UFC 254 event. Nurmagomedov entered the highly anticipated contest sporting a perfect professional record of 28-0, his latest being a submission victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 in September of 2019.

Chris Taylor - October 24, 2020

The octagon remained on Yas Island for today’s UFC 254 event, an 12-bout fight card headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje. The highly anticipated lightweight title unification bout did not prove to be the “fight of the year” many were expecting. Instead, Khabib Nurmagomedov seemingly had his way with Justin Gaethje, earning a rather quick second round submission win.

Adam D Martin - October 24, 2020

UFC president Dana White praised Khabib Nurmagomedov following his retirement from MMA, while also adding he fought with a broken foot. Nurmagomedov put on a stunning performance in the main event of UFC 254, as he was able to submit Justin Gaethje with a triangle choke in the second round. Nurmagomedov improved to 29-0 with the victory, including a 13-0 mark in the UFC, but shocked the MMA community when he immediately announced his retirement from the sport.

Chris Taylor - October 24, 2020

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor clearly tuned in to watch Khabib Nurmagomedov fight Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. In the headliner of today’s UFC pay-per-view event from Yas Island, undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov squared off in a title unification bout with interim title holder Justin Gaethje.

Chris Taylor - October 24, 2020

Justin Gaethje was hoping to hand Khabib Nurmagomedov the first loss of his professional career in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 254 main event on Yas Island. The lightweight title unification bout was considered by many to be the most highly anticipated fight in UFC history.