MMA News
Austin Vanderford gives update on wife Paige VanZant
Cole Shelton - August 23, 2019
Paige VanZant has not fought since January of this year, when she submitted Rachael Ostovich. Since then, she has been sidelined due to yet another broken arm. For her husband Austin Vanderford, it has been hard to see her be on the shelf once again. “The hardest part of our relationship has been her arm. It is hard to relate it to anything else. Really, it just takes away from what she wants to do,” Vanderford told BJEPNN.com. “She has her foot in a lot of things and is very smart and has built her brand to go further than fighting. But, her fighting is the most important thing. If anything has proven that is this injury. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t get to see that. She is a fighter first and foremost.”
Greg Hardy ready to 'crush' ranked opponent to prove he is 'something the world has never seen'
Natasha Hooper - August 23, 2019
Former NFL star and MMA prospect Greg Hardy is confident he is the next big thing for the UFC, and that he will “crush” any opponents that stand in his way. The controversial fighter (5-1) made his UFC debut this year at UFC Brooklyn. It didn’t go the way he anticipated as he lost via disqualification. However, he has successfully rebounded with two first-round KO wins and recently told MMA Junkie that he is on track to become the next UFC champion.
Scott Coker updates on negotiations with Cris Cyborg
Natasha Hooper - August 23, 2019
The president of Bellator, Scott Coker, is making his loyalty to Cyborg known, as he claims she is the female GOAT. The former UFC featherweight champion, Cris Cyborg, is currently a free agent after being released from her UFC contract. Her last fight was a win against formerly undefeated fighter Felicia Spencer (7-1) at UFC 240. Her contract release signalled rising tensions between her and Dana White.
Daniel Cormier gives inspirational speech to Texas A&M football team
Tom Taylor - August 23, 2019
Mere days after surrendering the UFC heavyweight title to Stipe Miocic at UFC 241, Daniel Cormier visited Texas A&M to give an inspirational speech to the football team. See a snippet of what Cormier had to say below (via Texas A&M Football on Twitter):
Ronda Rousey opens up on gruesome finger injury
Tom Taylor - August 23, 2019
Former UFC bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey very nearly lost her finger on a television set this week. Luckily, she was able to get to the hospital and get this digit repaired before any lasting damage occurred. Speaking her official YouTube channel, Rousey opened up on this harrowing incident.
Volkan Oezdemir hopes to battle Jan Blachowicz or KO Dominick Reyes
Cole Shelton - August 23, 2019
Switzerland’s Volkan Oezdemir has wanted to run it back with Dominick Reyes ever since his controversial loss to the American earlier this year. But Reyes is set to take on Chris Weidman, so the fight isn’t possible right now. For that reason, Oezdemir is turning his attention to Jan Blachowicz.
Conor McGregor: Nate Diaz trilogy 'does not matter now'
Tom Taylor - August 23, 2019
At UFC 241, Nate Diaz mounted a successful comeback, defeated Anthony Pettis via unanimous decision. And from the sounds of it, Conor McGregor won’t be far behind him. Speaking to ESPN on Thursday night, McGregor announced his intention to fight again soon.
Conor McGregor wants 'redemption' against Khabib but won't wait for it
Cole Shelton - August 22, 2019
Ever since Conor McGregor lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 back in October he has been campaigning for a rematch. Now, in an interview with ESPN, McGregor made it known he wants the rematch. He says he made mistakes that cost him the fight and he wants to redeem himself. However, the Irishman will not wait for a fight with ‘The Eagle’. Instead, he says there are plenty of intriguing fights out there for him.
Scott Coker explains why Ryan Bader would beat Stipe Miocic
Cole Shelton - August 22, 2019
Bellator president, Scott Coker took a lot of flak for his recent tweet suggesting Ryan Bader is the best heavyweight in MMA right now. Most fans and analysts believe Stipe Miocic, who reclaimed the UFC’s heavyweight belt this past weekend in Anaheim, to be the current ‘baddest man on the planet’.
Robert Whittaker makes prediction for title fight with Israel Adesanya
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 22, 2019
Robert Whittaker has a prediction for his bout with Israel Adesanya and it doesn’t involve the judges. Whittaker and Adesanya are set to collide on Oct. 5. “The Reaper” is the UFC middleweight title holder, while “The Last Stylebender” holds interim gold. They’ll do battle in a title unification bout. Their scrap will take place inside Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.
Conor McGregor breaks silence on punching man in pub
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 22, 2019
Conor McGregor has addressed an incident at an Irish pub back in April. McGregor has come under fire over a video that surfaced of the “Notorious” one striking a man inside The Marble Arch Pub in Dublin. The story goes that McGregor offered patrons a shot of his Proper No. Twelve whiskey. When one man refused the drink, McGregor struck him on the side of the head.
Weili Zhang gets message of support from 'proud' Ronda Rousey
Tom Taylor - August 22, 2019
At UFC Shenzhen, China’s Weili Zhang will attempt to wrest the UFC strawweight title from the waist of champion Jessica Andrade — and she’ll do so with women’s MMA trailblazer Ronda Rousey looking on proudly. Speaking on her official Instagram account, the former UFC bantamweight champ Rousey discussed the pride she feels seeing how far women’s MMA has come, and sent a special shoutout to Zhang.
Kenny Florian names three fighters who could beat Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tom Taylor - August 22, 2019
So far, nobody has been able to solve the Khabib Nurmagomedov puzzle. 27 fighters have tried — including monsters like Conor McGregor, Al Iaquinta, Edson Barboza, Rafael dos Anjos and Michael Johnson — but none have been able to beat the Dagestani juggernaut.
Colby Covington fires back after Nate Diaz snub
Tom Taylor - August 22, 2019
Nate Diaz doesn’t know who Colby Covington is. At least, that’s the impression Diaz gave when he was asked about Covington after defeating Anthony Pettis at UFC 241.
Stipe Miocic reveals what gave him confidence in Daniel Cormier rematch
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 22, 2019
Stipe Miocic pulled something off in his rematch with Daniel Cormier that gave him added confidence. In the main event of UFC 241, Miocic took on Cormier in a bid to reclaim the heavyweight gold. Miocic was knocked out by Cormier back in July 2018, but he always expressed his belief that he’s the better fighter. Miocic found a way to stop Cormier in the fourth round to become a two-time UFC heavyweight champion.
Mike Kimbel right where he wants to be as he prepares for Bellator 225
Mike Pendleton - August 22, 2019
Mike Kimbel is days away from another fight with Bellator MMA, and another fight in his home state of Connecticut, as he’s set to battle Chris Disonell at Bellator 225 this Saturday. Kimbel is currently 3-1 as a professional, with all of his fights occurring in the Bellator cage. His most recent fight was a split decision victory over Sebastian Ruiz inside New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Getting the opportunity to fight inside this world famous arena was a bucket list item for Kimbel. He’s glad to have checked it off his list, but he wasn’t happy with the split decision ruling.
Dana White denies any progress on Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal negotiations
Tom Taylor - August 22, 2019
Shortly after Nate Diaz defeated Anthony Pettis by unanimous decision at UFC 241, he set his sights on a scrap with fellow welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal. “The reason I was off is cause everybody sucked,” Diaz said in the cage. “There was nobody to fight. But with this belt I wanna defend it against, Jorge Masvidal had a good last fight. All respect to the man, but there ain’t no gangstas in this game anymore. There ain’t nobody who done it right but me and him. So I know my man’s a gangsta, but he ain’t no west coast gangsta.”
Dana White not keen on UFC fighters crossing over to Zuffa Boxing
Tom Taylor - August 22, 2019
UFC President Dana White will soon launch Zuffa Boxing, a boxing promotion that he hopes will revolutionize The Sweet Science. As the official launch of Zuffa Boxing draws nearer — it’s targeted for this fall — several UFC fighters have already hinted that they’d like to step through the ropes and test their mettle in the Zuffa boxing ring.