MMA News
Paige VanZant sets the internet ablaze with Peek-a-boo Video
Chris Taylor - January 29, 2022
Former UFC standout Paige VanZant (8-5 MMA, 0-2 BKFC) set the internet ablaze this evening with her Peek-a-boo Video. VanZant, who took her talents to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship in 2020, is set to compete in the final fight of her current deal with the promotion in the near future.
Benson Henderson weighs in on Francis Ngannou's contract dispute with the UFC
Chris Taylor - January 29, 2022
Former lightweight champion Benson Henderson has shared his thoughts on Francis Ngannou’s contract dispute with the UFC. Despite cementing his status as the “baddest man on the planet” at last weekend’s UFC 270 event, Ngannou’s future with the world’s leading mixed martial arts promotion remains up in the air.
Khabib Nurmagomedov admits Dana White is "right" about promoting, plans to meet with the UFC boss next month
Chris Taylor - January 29, 2022
Dana White said Khabib Nurmagomedov was “going to learn” about the struggles of being an MMA promoter with Eagle FC. Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA) retired from the UFC following his submission victory over Justin Gaethje in October of 2020. Since then, Khabib has turned his focus to promoting Eagle FC, a Russian-based MMA organization which he co-owns.
Conor McGregor vows to put down the bottle ahead of UFC return
Chris Taylor - January 29, 2022
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has vowed to put down the bottle ahead of his planned comeback. McGregor (22-6 MMA) has not competed since suffering a broken leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier this past July at UFC 264.
Eagle FC 44 Results: Sergei Kharitonov stops Tyrone Spong (Video)
Christopher Taylor - January 28, 2022
Tonight’s Eagle FC 44 event in Miami is headlined by a heavyweight bout between Tyrone Spong and Sergei Kharitonov. Spong (2-1 MMA) will be returning to mixed martial arts for the first time in almost nine years. The former GLORY champion last competed in MMA back in August of 2013, where he scored a decision victory over Angel DeAnda under the WSOF banner.
Pros react after Rashad Evans defeats Gabriel Checco at Eagle FC 44
Christopher Taylor - January 28, 2022
Former UFC champion Rashad Evans returned from a three and a half year hiatus to take on Gabriel Checco in tonight’s Eagle FC 44 co-headliner. Evans (19-8-1 MMA) had retired from mixed martial arts back in June of 2018, this after suffering a first round knockout loss to Anthony Smith. That setback had marked Suga’s fifth in a row, as he had previously suffered losses to Sam Alvey, Daniel Kelly, Glover Teixeira and Ryan Bader inside of the Octagon.
Eagle FC 44 Results: Rashad Evans defeats Gabriel Checco (Highlights)
Christopher Taylor - January 28, 2022
Former UFC champion Rashad Evans ended his retirement to compete in tonight’s Eagle FC 44 co-main event opposite Gabriel Checco. Evans (19-8-1 MMA) originally retired from mixed martial arts back in June of 2018, this after suffering a first round knockout loss to Anthony Smith. That setback had marked Suga’s fifth in a row, as he had previously suffered losses to Sam Alvey, Daniel Kelly, Glover Teixeira and Ryan Bader inside of the Octagon.
Gray Maynard on UFC President Dana White: "He just pimps us out and takes most of the money"
Christopher Taylor - January 28, 2022
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Gray Maynard has sounded off on his previous employer Dana White. Maynard (13-7-1 MMA) competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship from 2007 – 2018, competing for the promotions lightweight title on two occasions.
Eagle FC 44: 'Spong vs. Kharitonov' Live Results and Highlights
Christopher Taylor - January 28, 2022
The EFC cage is set down in Miami for tonight’s Eagle FC 44 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Tyrone Spong vs. Sergei Kharitonov. Spong (2-0 MMA) will be returning to mixed martial arts for the first time in almost nine years. The former GLORY champion last competed in MMA back in August of 2013, where he scored a decision victory over Angel DeAnda under the WSOF banner.
Jon Jones’ advisor to meet with the UFC to discuss potential title fights against Francis Ngannou and Stipe Miocic
Cole Shelton - January 28, 2022
Jon Jones’ advisor, Richard Schaefer will be meeting with the UFC brass this weekend to discuss ‘Bones’ returning to the UFC. Jones has not fought since February of 2020 where he defeated Dominick Reyes by decision to defend his light heavyweight title. After that, he vacated his 205lbs strap in hopes of moving up to heavyweight. However, as of right now ‘Bones’ has yet to make the official move, but the hope for many fans is he returns to face Francis Ngannou or Stipe Miocic in the very near future.
Ryan Bader open to Fedor rematch, but admits it's a "lose-lose" situation
Josh Evanoff - January 28, 2022
Ryan Bader is currently set to fight Valentin Moldavsky at Bellator 273. Despite his focus being on the interim champion, there’s still a massive looming figure in the form of Fedor Emelianenko. ‘Darth’ defeated the Russian in the finals of the 2018 Bellator heavyweight Grand-Prix. With the win, Bader became one of the few to defeat the legend, and also claimed the promotion’s heavyweight title.
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns targeted for UFC 273
Josh Evanoff - January 28, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has been begging for a UFC contender for the past few months. It seems that he’s finally going to get it. ‘Borz’ has recently been calling out seemingly anyone and everyone for a fight. Even slamming top figures such as Kamaru Usman, Conor McGregor, and Brock Lesnar. However, he’s been unable to get any high-profile bout since his destruction of Li Jingliang in October 2021.
Kevin Lee says his UFC release was retaliation stemming from Francis Ngannou’s contract dispute
Susan Cox - January 28, 2022
Kevin Lee, 29, (18-7 MMA) former UFC interim lightweight title contender was released by the Ultimate Fighting Championship in November 2021. Lee’s manager, Marquel Martin, of Creative Artists Agency, had indicated that ‘The Motown Phenom’ had multiple fights left on his contract but the UFC decided to terminate him anyways.
Jake Paul releases “Dana White diss track” on YouTube (Video)
Susan Cox - January 28, 2022
Jake Paul is at it again! ‘The Problem Child’ has released a new rap song on his YouTube channel this morning, taking aim once again at UFC President, Dana White.
Sean O’Malley believes Jake Paul is a “bigger star” than Francis Ngannou: “It is what it is”
Susan Cox - January 28, 2022
Sean O’Malley, (15-1 MMA) on episode 50 of his YouTube show, stated that Jake Paul is a ‘bigger star’ than UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. As everyone knows, Ngannou (17-3 MMA) defeated Ciryl Gane (10-1 MMA) at UFC 270 last weekend, retaining the heavyweight title. There was much chatter about the fact that Dana White did not put the belt on the victor and was absent after the post-fight press conference.
Henry Cejudo says Jon Jones is on “another level” compared to Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane: “He would literally eat these dudes for breakfast”
Susan Cox - January 28, 2022
Henry Cejudo, 34, (16-2 MMA) is very impressed with Jon Jones (26-1 MMA) and his chances of dominating in the UFC heavyweight division. Currently training alongside UFC flyweight and bantamweight champ Cejudo, at the ‘Fight Ready’ gym in Scottsdale, Arizona, ‘Bones’ already has his eye on the heavyweight title.
Kamaru Usman details how he went about spending his first one million dollars
Harry Kettle - January 28, 2022
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has broken down how he spent the first one million dollars he earned with the promotion. Ever since he entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship, it was clear to see that Kamaru Usman had a lot of potential. His triumph in The Ultimate Fighter set him up perfectly for a run in the big time and now, he holds the distinction of being the 170-pound king – and with five successful defences to his name, he’s already established himself as one of the division’s GOATs.
Robert Whittaker is relishing his underdog status ahead of UFC 271 rematch with Israel Adesanya: “It definitely takes some of the pressure off”
Harry Kettle - January 27, 2022
Robert Whittaker has admitted that he enjoys being the underdog heading into his UFC 271 rematch against Israel Adesanya. After more than two years of waiting, Robert Whittaker will finally get the chance for revenge when he challenges Israel Adesanya next month for the UFC middleweight championship. In their initial bout, at UFC 243, many fans and pundits couldn’t decide who was going to come out on top – but “The Last Stylebender” definitely seems to have the advantage with the bookmakers after how dominant he was in their first meeting.