MMA News
ATT owner believes Volkov loss will be a 'pivotal moment' in Greg Hardy's career
Cole Shelton - November 26, 2019
Greg Hardy finally got that step up in competition everyone has been clamoring for. At UFC Moscow, the former NFL star stepped up on short notice to take on Alexander Volkov, who was a top-10 heavyweight. The fight did not go Hardy;s way as he lost by decision. But, according to American Top Team owner Dan Lambert, he believes that loss will be crucial in Hardy’s career.
Urijah Faber on bantamweight: 'This is a rich weight class right now'
Harry Kettle - November 26, 2019
UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber has praised the bantamweight division as his comeback continues. The 40-year-old returned to the Octagon back in July at UFC Sacramento, shocking a lot of fans in the process with his TKO victory over Ricky Simon. Ever since then fans have been wondering what the next step for “The California Kid” was going to be, and the answer was Petr Yan.
TJ Dillashaw on EPO usage: 'I sold my soul to the devil'
Harry Kettle - November 26, 2019
Former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw has opened up on his EPO usage which led to his USADA suspension from earlier this year. Dillashaw was forced to relinquish his UFC Bantamweight Championship after being handed a two-year suspension as a result of him taking Erythropoietin (EPO). Dillashaw was widely condemned by the mixed martial arts community, but even with that being the case, he’s already looking ahead to the future and what he can do to improve upon returning to the Octagon.
Jorge Masvidal seemingly teases 154-pound boxing match amid Floyd Mayweather rumors
Tom Taylor - November 26, 2019
Jorge Masvidal has been happily competing as a 170-pound UFC welterweight for the last few years. Speaking on Twitter on Monday, however, the streaking welterweight contender announced that he can make 154 pounds. Yes it is true. I can make 154 #theresurrection
Third suspect arrested in connection with Walt Harris’ missing stepdaughter Aniah Blanchard
Natasha Hooper - November 26, 2019
A third suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the disappearance of Aniah Blanchard, the 19-year old stepdaughter of UFC heavyweight fighter, Walt Harris. On Monday, authorities in Alabama found human remains on a country road. They are believed to belong to the missing Aniah Blanchard.
Dustin Poirier says Conor McGregor is "by far" the hardest puncher he's ever fought
Adam Martin - November 25, 2019
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier praised rival Conor McGregor, saying the Irishman is “by far” the hardest puncher he’s ever fought. Poirier has been active on social media answering fan questions, and someone asked him who was the hardest hitter he ever fought. Poirier didn’t hesitate and said it was McGregor. Here’s what “The Diamond” wrote on his Twitter in response to the fan.
Breaking! Anthony Pettis will return to lightweight on January 18
Christopher Taylor - November 25, 2019
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis will return to the 155-pound division on January 18, this after a two-fight stint at welterweight. ”Showtime” will be squaring off with Diego Ferreira in his lightweight return, MMAJunkie’s Farah Hannoun broke the news moments ago on Twitter.
Opening odds released for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson fight on April 18
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson has been booked for the fifth time and now odds for the fight have been released. UFC president, Dana White told ESPN’s Brett Okamoto that they were targeting April 18 in Brooklyn, New York for the bout. Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of Khabib Nurmagomedov then tweeted out that his client had signed the contract for the bout.
Report: Paige VanZant vs. Amanda Ribas in the works for UFC Brasilia
Mike Heck - November 25, 2019
The UFC looks to be heading to Brazil in March and a pivotal women’s bout between Paige VanZant and the surging contender Amanda Ribas is in the works. According to a report from MMA Fighting, VanZant will face Ribas in Brasiia, Brazil on March 14. It will be the final fight on VanZant’s UFC contract before presumably testing the free agent market.
Mike Winkeljohn says Jon Jones 'loves' Dominick Reyes matchup
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2019
Jon Jones is looking to defend his light heavyweight title once again when he battles Dominick Reyes on Feb. 8. For “Bones” it came down to “Dom” or Corey Anderson, but according to coach, Mike Winkeljohn, he believes Reyes posed the biggest challenge. And, it is a matchup Jones loves.
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson to headline April 18 UFC PPV
Adam Martin - November 25, 2019
The UFC lightweight title will be on the line this April when champion Khabib Nurmagomedov takes on challenger Tony Ferguson in Brooklyn, New York. Nurmagomedov said recently that the UFC was talking to him about fighting his rival Ferguson in Brooklyn, but at that point, it was just rumored. Now it is finally close to being officially booked, as ESPN’s Brett Okamoto says that per UFC president Dana White, the promotion is nearing finalizing this fight to headlining a pay-per-view event on April 18 in New York.
Josh Thomson gives update on a fourth fight with Gilbert Melendez
Natasha Hooper - November 25, 2019
For fight fans, Gilbert Melendez vs Josh Thomson might be the best trilogy in MMA history. Each fight presented an all-out war that highlighted the mutual heart and resilience of the California opponents. Now, the MMA veteran and Bellator presenter is considering running it back with his former opponent. Josh Thomson gave an update on a fourth fight in an interview with BJPenn.com. He said: What’s the situation on a fourth fight against Gilbert Melendez?
Gina Carano explains why Ronda Rousey fight never happened
Adam Martin - November 25, 2019
Women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano explained why a matchup against former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey never came to fruition. Carano was a guest on Ariel Helwani’s ESPN MMA Show on Monday. Carano, who rarely does interviews with the MMA media, was asked if she was ever close to signing with the UFC to fight Rousey. Here’s what Carano said (h/t Aaron Bronsteter).
Jon Jones calls Deontay Wilder's power 'a gift from God'
Thomas Taylor - November 25, 2019
Deontay Wilder picked up yet another incredible knockout win over the weekend, flattening Luis Ortiz in the seventh round. The victory impressed fight fans far and wide — including reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Jones commented on Wilder’s incredible punching power on Instagram, after MMA journalist Blaine Henry compared the two fighters’ impressive wingspans on Twitter.
Report | Police locate body believed to be Aniah Blanchard
Tom Taylor - November 25, 2019
The search for missing 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard, the daughter of UFC heavyweight contender Walt Harris, has taken the tragic turn we all hoped it wouldn’t. According to a report from WRBL News 3, human remains believed to be Blanchard’s have been discovered in Macon County, Alabama.
Tito Ortiz is a massive betting favorite to beat Alberto Del Rio in Combate Americas fight
Adam Martin - November 25, 2019
UFC legend Tito Ortiz is a massive betting favorite to beat rival Alberto Del Rio at their upcoming matchup in the Combate Americas promotion. Ortiz is scheduled to meet Del Rio at Combate Americas: Hidalgo, which takes place on December 7 at Payne Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. The fight will be contested at a catchweight of 210lbs.
Darren Till proclaims himself the 'money man' in the middleweight division
Tom Taylor - November 25, 2019
After picking up a decision win over Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244, former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till is now a top-5 middleweight contender. To say he’s feeling confident in the wake of this division change would be an understatement.
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing odds released
Adam Martin - November 25, 2019
The opening odds have been released for a potential boxing match between UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. The SuperBook opened up the odds for a potential boxing match between Nurmagomedov and Mayweather. Check them out below, courtesy of Covers.