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Daniel Cormier reveals Dana White sent him a massive bonus after his first fight with Jon Jones: "Dude sent me a million-dollar check next day, just because he said I did a great job"
Jeffrey Walter - July 20, 2022
Daniel Cormier recently revealed that UFC President Dana White sent him a massive bonus following his first fight with Jon Jones in 2015. Cormier (22-3 MMA) and Jones (26-1 MMA) collided for the first time at UFC 182 in January of 2015, and saw ‘Bones’ earn a unanimous decision victory.
Read the letter UFC President Dana White sent to the judge overseeing the Cain Velasquez case
Jeffrey Walter - July 20, 2022
UFC President Dana White sent the judge of the Santa Clara Superior Court a letter supporting former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez. Velasquez (14-3 MMA) was arrested in California on charges of attempted murder back in February. The 39-year-old was reportedly chasing after and shooting at Harry Goularte, a man accused of molesting Cain’s 4-year-old son. During the chaos Velasquez accidently shot another passenger of Harry’s vehicle in the arm. The former heavyweight champion was later arrested and could now face up to twenty years in prison for his actions.
Beneil Dariush vs. Mateusz Gamrot added to UFC 280
Cole Shelton - July 20, 2022
Beneil Dariush will be making his return in October. According to ESPN, Dariush is set to fae Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi on October 22. It’s a pivotal fight for the lightweight division and according to Dariush, it is a title eliminator. The main event of the card sees the lightweight title up for grabs as Charles Oliveira takes on Islam Makhachev.
Sean O'Malley opens as betting underdog for the first time in his career against Petr Yan
Cole Shelton - July 20, 2022
Sean O’Malley will be in unfamiliar territory when he faces Petr Yan. On Wednesday, O’Malley surprised many as he announced he would be fighting Yan at UFC 280 on October 22 in Abu Dhabi. It’s a fight he has wanted for quite some time but it is a massive step-up in competition for ‘Suga’ and should he win, he would likely get a title shot.
Junior dos Santos accuses Conor McGregor of "ducking" Charles Oliveira: "It's a bad fight for him"
Cole Shelton - July 20, 2022
Junior dos Santos believes Conor McGregor ducked Charles Oliveira. Before Oliveira fought Justin Gaethje he made it clear he wanted to face McGregor, but it never came to fruition. After he submitted ‘The Highlight,’ Oliveira once again called out the Irishman but the fight was never put together.
Ben Askren reflects on boxing match with Jake Paul: "Turning it down would have been both cowardly and limiting my opportunity"
Josh Evanoff - July 20, 2022
Ben Askren is glad he took a boxing match with Jake Paul. ‘Funky’ retired from MMA in November 2019, following a loss to Demian Maia. With that, he also ended his UFC stint, holding a 1-2 record. While he debuted with a win over Robbie Lawler, he then suffered subsequent defeats to Jorge Masvidal and the aforementioned Maia.
Valentina Shevchenko decides against bantamweight move: "At this moment, it's not happening"
Josh Evanoff - July 20, 2022
Despite her previous comments, UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko will remain at 125-pounds. ‘The Bullet’ is fresh off her split-decision victory over Talia Santos at UFC 275 last month. Despite entering the contest as a big favorite, Shevchenko faced the biggest challenge of her flyweight run. The champion was taken down multiple times in the opening rounds.
Jose Aldo admits retirement is around the corner, plans to win title and hang up the gloves: "I’ll beat him and then I’ll win the belt, it’s already written"
Josh Evanoff - July 20, 2022
UFC bantamweight contender Jose Aldo believes he’ll end his career as a champion. The Brazilian is set to return against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 278 next month. He’s been out of action since his victory over Rob Font last December. The return is seen as a possible title eliminator matchup. Both Aldo, and Dvalishvili are riding lengthy winning streaks, and in title contention.
Sean O'Malley announces he's fighting Petr Yan at UFC 280
Cole Shelton - July 20, 2022
Sean O’Malley will be having the toughest test of his career in October. O’Malley did an interview on ESPN and revealed he will be fighting Petr Yan at UFC 280 on October 22 in Abu Dhabi. It’s a massive fight for the bantamweight division and serves as the biggest step-up in competition for O’Malley. The UFC has yet to officially announce the fight.
Paddy Pimblett claims Jordan Leavitt doesn’t even want to be at UFC London: “I can’t wait to rearrange this mushrooms face for him”
Susan Cox - July 20, 2022
Paddy Pimblett is claiming that Jordan Leavitt doesn’t even want to be at UFC London. It will be Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett (18-3 MMA) vs Jordan ‘The Monkey King’ Leavitt (10-1 MMA) in a lightweight bout this coming Saturday, July 23rd at the O2 Arena in London, England.
Charles Rosa excited to go into enemy territory at UFC London against Nathaniel Wood: "I'm smashing this kid's face in"
Cole Shelton - July 20, 2022
Charles Rosa wanted to fight in front of fans in his next fight and he got his wish. Rosa has fought six straight times in front of no fans and after his latest effort, he told his manager and the UFC that he wanted to fight in front of fans again. He ended up getting his wish, as on about five weeks’ notice he got the call to face Nathaniel Wood at UFC London.
Charles Oliveira is willing to start his title fight with Islam Makhachev off of his back: “I’m the division’s biggest problem and you’re not understanding”
Susan Cox - July 20, 2022
Charles Oliveira is willing to start his title fight with Islam Makhachev off of his back. UFC 280 will be headlined by Charles Oliveira (33-8 MMA) vs Islam Makhachev (22-1 MMA) at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The currently vacant lightweight championship title will be decided on Saturday, October 22nd.
Gilbert Burns reacts to Nate Diaz vs Khamzat Chimaev fight booking: “I might start a camp in case something happens”
Susan Cox - July 20, 2022
Gilbert Burns has reacted to the Nate Diaz vs Khamzat Chimaev fight booking. The announcement of subject fight came via ‘Twitter’ by ESPN MMA:
Jake Paul reacts after the UFC books Nate Diaz against Khamzat Chimaev as September’s pay-per-view main event: “Betr believe I’m putting my money on Nate Diaz to win versus fake Khabib”
Harry Kettle - July 20, 2022
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has revealed that he’ll be betting on Nate Diaz to defeat Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Nate Diaz will be fighting out his UFC contract when he locks horns with Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279 on September 10. It’s a contest that has been heavily rumoured for a few months now and despite the opposition to the idea from many fans, the promotion is pushing ahead with it.
Conor McGregor looks absolutely enormous in latest post on social media (Photo)
Harry Kettle - July 20, 2022
UFC star Conor McGregor is in incredible shape as he continues his road back to the Octagon following his leg break. Last summer at UFC 264, Conor McGregor suffered a nasty leg injury in his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier. Ever since then fans have been wondering when we’re going to see him back in the Octagon, with some even thinking he may retire altogether – largely because he doesn’t actually have anything left to prove.
Pro fighters react after the UFC books Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev
Christopher Taylor - July 19, 2022
Several pro fighters took to Twitter after ESPN announced that Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev was on tap to headline UFC 279. Earlier this afternoon MMA journalist Brett Okamoto reported that Diaz vs. Chimaev would serve as the five-round welterweight headliner on September 10th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Khamzat Chimaev opens above a -1000 favorite ahead of his UFC 279 fight against Nate Diaz
Cole Shelton - July 19, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has opened as a massive favorite ahead of his UFC 279 main event fight against Nate Diaz. It was revealed on Tuesday that Chimaev vs. Diaz has been verbally agreed to headline the pay-per-view card on September 10 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight will be five rounds at welterweight, while it will also be Diaz’s last fight of his UFC contract.
UFC middleweight Sean Strickland weighs in on the rumored Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira title fight: “Just because you can fight doesn’t mean your not a b*tch”
Susan Cox - July 19, 2022
Sean Strickland has weighed in on the rumored Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira title fight. UFC President, Dana White said this past weekend that he guarantees that an Adesanya vs. Pereira match-up will be ‘bat-shi*t nuts’.