MMA News
Michael Chandler slams Tony Ferguson for turning him down at UFC 254
Cole Shelton - October 7, 2020
Michael Chandler is not happy with Tony Ferguson. Earlier on Wednesday, Ferguson was not happy with Chandler and what he was making in the UFC. He also didn’t like that the former Bellator lightweight champion is the backup fighter for UFC 254.
Giga Chikadze planning to submit Omar Morales to show off improved ground game on Fight Island
Cole Shelton - October 7, 2020
Giga Chikadze hopes to show everyone he isn’t just a kickboxer. When Chikadze signed with the UFC, he was a decorated kickboxer, and in his first three UFC fights he was able to show off his striking. Yet, many thought he would be able to show off his ground game against Alex Caceres. Unfortunately, Chikadze had tested positive for COVID-19 leaving that fight to be canceled.
Cheick Kongo expects to finish Tim Johnson again, says Ryan Bader getting KO'd was "karma" for eye pokes in their fight
Cole Shelton - October 7, 2020
Cheick Kongo thought he would be having an immediate rematch with Ryan Bader. Kongo and Bader fought at Bellator 226 for the heavyweight title. It was a very intriguing matchup but the fight ended due to eye pokes from Bader and was ruled a no-contest. Yet, Bader claimed he never poked Kongo in the eye. For the Frenchman, he knows that was inaccurate and actually revealed he and Bader agreed to rematch in June before the pandemic hit.
Georges St-Pierre calls Israel Adesanya "a perfect fighter"
Adam Martin - October 7, 2020
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre says he has been impressed with Israel Adesanya, calling the UFC middleweight champion “a perfect fighter.” Adesanya has quickly become one of the biggest superstars in mixed martial arts. He’s a perfect 20-0 right now as an MMA fighter, including a pristine 9-0 mark inside the Octagon. Adesanya is coming off of arguably his best performance ever when he knocked out Paulo Costa at UFC 253, and now there are talks of a potential superfight with Jon Jones. GSP, one of the greatest fighters of all time, has taken notice of the middleweight champ.
Scott Coker reacts to Michael Chandler signing with the UFC
Tom Taylor - October 7, 2020
Bellator President Scott Coker has shared his first reaction to Michael Chandler, the promotion’s former lightweight champion, signing with the UFC. Chandler is arguably the biggest star in Bellator history. Last month, however, the former champ parted ways with the promotion, and signed on the dotted line with the UFC.
UFC cuts three more fighters from roster
Tom Taylor - October 7, 2020
The UFC has cut three more fighters in an effort to bring down the size of its massive roster. Last week, the UFC thinned its roster by four, parting ways with Mara Romero Borella, Iuri Alcantara, Jeff Hughes and Khadis Ibragimov.
Tony Ferguson open to welterweight scrap with Nick Diaz
Tom Taylor - October 7, 2020
UFC lightweight contender Tony Ferguson is interested in bumping up to the welterweight division for a fight with returning fan favorite, Nick Diaz. Ferguson has not fought since May, when he was defeated by Justin Gaethje, marking the end of a 12-fight unbeaten run. He was briefly linked to an October fight with Dustin Poirier, but that plan fizzled out, leaving him without a dance partner.
Trevin Jones becomes the latest UFC fighter to have a win overturned due to marijuana use
Adam Martin - October 7, 2020
UFC bantamweight prospect Trevin Jones had his TKO win over Timur Valiev overturned to a No Contest after testing positive for marijuana. Jones had one of the most amazing comebacks of the year in his UFC debut back in August when he fought Valiev. Jones took the fight on super-short notice, flying in from Guam to Las Vegas to take on Valiev, who was a massive betting favorite to win the fight. In the first round, Valiev took it to Jones, hurting him all over the head and body but not being able to put him away. In the second round, Valiev began to tire and Jones was able to take advantage of his fatigued opponent as he hammered him with strikes to win via TKO.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reflects on the night he "wrote history" with the "blood of rivals"
Tom Taylor - October 7, 2020
On Tuesday, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov reflected on the night he defeated his arch rival, Conor McGregor, in the Octagon. Nurmagomedov defeated McGregor via fourth-round submission on October 6, 2018, in the main event of the blockbuster UFC 229 pay-per-view. Tuesday was the two-year anniversary of that victory.
Full betting odds released for UFC on ESPN+ 37: Moraes vs. Sandhagen
Adam Martin - October 7, 2020
The full betting odds have been released for the 13 fights scheduled to take place at Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 37: Moraes vs. Sandhagen event. The main event of UFC on ESPN+ 37 sees No. 1 bantamweight contender Marlon Moraes return to the Octagon when he takes on No. 4 ranked Cory Sandhagen. Moraes last competed at UFC 245 last December when he won a split decision over Jose Aldo. However, a case of COVID-19 has kept him out of action so far in 2020 until now. As for Sandhagen, he is coming off of the first stoppage loss of his MMA career when he was submitted by Aljamain Sterling at UFC 250 to snap a 5-0 start to his Octagon career.
Dan Hardy: Darren Till would be helpful cornerman for Mike Perry
Tom Taylor - October 7, 2020
Dan Hardy believes that Darren Till would actually be a worthwhile cornerman for UFC welterweight star “Platinum” Mike Perry. Perry is set to take on former UFC welterweight champion “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler at UFC 255 in November. Ahead of this fight, Perry is auctioning off a spot in his corner to the highest bidder. Till, who used is be one of Perry’s rivals but is now more of a friend, looks like he could be that highest bidder.
Bec Rawlings: OnlyFans "saved me" during pandemic
Tom Taylor - October 7, 2020
Bellator flyweight fighter Bec Rawlings says her OnlyFans page has been a game-changer during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. OnlyFans, for those unfamiliar, is an online subscription service that allows influencers and celebrities to charge for exclusive content. The platform is also used extensively by sex workers.
Mohammed Usman poised to climb to top of PFL's heavyweight division
Tom Taylor - October 7, 2020
Becoming a world champion would mean the world to Mohammed Usman. Usman, the brother of current UFC welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman, is one of the top prospects in the Professional Fighters League’s heavyweight division. Nicknamed “The Motor,” the powerhouse is ready to put his skills on full display for the fans.
Aljamain Sterling staying ready in hopes of December title fight with Petr Yan
Harry Kettle - October 7, 2020
UFC bantamweight Aljamain Sterling is staying ready in case he gets the all for a title shot against Petr Yan in December. Sterling has built up a five-fight winning streak in the last few years with his latest victory being a decisive and impressive submission win over Cory Sandhagen at UFC 250 earlier this year. One month later, at UFC 251, Petr Yan reached the pinnacle of the 135-pound division when he defeated Jose Aldo to claim the vacant Bantamweight Championship.
Joe Rogan responds after “woke” employees threaten Spotify strike: “I am not in any way anti-trans”
Harry Kettle - October 7, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has responded after accusations of an anti-trans episode of his podcast recently. Rogan has often been viewed as a controversial figure across the last few years if only due to the opinionated nature of the Joe Rogan Experience. However, few fiascos have whipped up quite as much of a storm as his episode with Abigail Shrier, author of Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters.
Now "paid in full", Dustin Poirier promises he will "go out there and earn it in blood"
Christopher Taylor - October 6, 2020
Now “paid in full”, former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier is promising that he will go out and earn his loot in blood. ‘The Diamond’ took to Twitter late this evening where he shared the following exciting messages for fight fans.
Alex Oliveira returns to the Octagon at UFC 254 when he takes on Shavkat Rakhmonov
Adam Martin - October 6, 2020
UFC welterweight fan-favorite Alex Oliveira will return to the Octagon at UFC 254 when he takes on promotional newcomer Shavkat Rakhmonov. The Brazilain “Cowboy” is one of the most fan-friendly fighters in the UFC welterweight division and his addition to the UFC 254 Fight Island pay-per-view card headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje is a welcome one. Oliveira had been stumping for a fight with Khamzat Chimaev, and while the UFC didn’t give him that fight, it did manage to book him for what should be a very interesting matchup against Rakhmonov.
Mike Perry's girlfriend Latory Gonzalez shoots down adult film star Kendra Lust's offer to corner him
Adam Martin - October 6, 2020
UFC welterweight Mike Perry’s girlfriend Latory Gonzalez shot down adult film star Kendra Lust’s offer to corner him along with Darren Till. Perry recently put up the opportunity to corner him against Robbie Lawler at UFC 255 in November to the highest bidder. Already fans have made offers to Perry, as has an adult film website, but the most noteworthy bidder so far is Till, who offered Perry $5000 to corner him in the Lawler fight. The UFC middleweight contender and Till are rivals who have talked plenty of trash to each other over the last few years and they don’t like each other. But Till says he’s serious about cornering Perry and promises to do a good job.