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Sean O’Malley reacts to news that the UFC offered Zabit Magomedsharipov an immediate title shot if he returned: “He was on his way to be a massive superstar”
Harry Kettle - August 1, 2023
Sean O’Malley has given his thoughts on the news that UFC offered Zabit Magomedsharipov an immediate title shot if he ended his retirement. When he walked away from mixed martial arts, Zabit Magomedsharipov left a big void. He was always seen as a top contender at featherweight, and someone who would almost certainly challenge for a world title one day.
Miranda Maverick explains how she used Priscila Cachoeira's dirty antics as motivation in win at UFC 291: “It made me go in there that much angrier every round”
Harry Kettle - August 1, 2023
Miranda Maverick has explained how she used Priscila Cachoeira’s ‘dirty’ antics as motivation during her win at UFC 291. Last Saturday night at UFC 291, Miranda Maverick got back to winning ways. She was able to submit Priscila Cachoeira via armbar in the third round of their encounter, reminding the masses why she’s such a highly-touted prospect.
Israel Adesanya claims “scared” Dricus Du Plessis “doesn’t want to fight him: “He’s a b*tch”
Harry Kettle - August 1, 2023
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has suggested that Dricus du Plessis doesn’t want to fight him. Ever since their confrontation at UFC 290, fight fans have been waiting for news on Israel Adesanya vs Dricus du Plessis. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem as if the South African star will be ready in time for their proposed UFC 293 showdown in Australia.
What's next for Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier after UFC 291?
Cole Shelton - July 31, 2023
In the main event of UFC 291, the vacant BMF title was up for grabs as Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier were set for their highly-anticipated rematch. Gaethje entered the fight coming off a majority decision win over Rafael Fiziev back in March to return to the win column. In the fight prior, he lost to Charles Oliveira for the lightweight belt.
Dustin Poirier explains why he‘s frustrated following knockout loss at UFC 291: “I lost to somebody I think I’m better than"
Cole Shelton - July 31, 2023
Dustin Poirier has a reason as to why he is frustrated with his UFC 291 loss to Justin Gaethje. Poirier entered his UFC 291 headliner against Gaethje for the BMF title coming off a submission win over Michael Chandler. ‘The Diamond’ also entered the bout with a ton of confidence given he had already beat Gaethje by TKO back in 2018. However, in the rematch, it was Gaethje who got his hand raised as he scored a second-round head kick KO.
Bobby Green dismisses Tony Ferguson's eye poke comments after UFC 291: "Can't argue with crazy"
Josh Evanoff - July 31, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Bobby Green has mixed emotions after his win over Tony Ferguson. ‘King’ made his return to the cage on Saturday night at UFC 291 opposite ‘El Cucuy’. Entering the fight, the former interim lightweight champion was riding a five-fight losing streak, losing to names such as Michael Chandler and Nate Diaz in that stretch. Meanwhile, Bobby Green entered on a three-fight winless streak but was still a massive favorite.
Dustin Poirier weighs in on Conor McGregor’s ongoing issues with USADA: “If we change the rules for him to sell some PPV’s, we make a mockery of all this”
Josh Evanoff - July 31, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier has weighed in on Conor McGregor’s ongoing USADA saga. ‘The Diamond’ returned to the octagon in the main event of UFC 291 over the weekend. In the headliner, Dustin Poirier faced Justin Gaethje in a high-profile rematch. Five years prior, ‘The Highlight’ suffered a fourth-round knockout loss in his home state of Arizona to the future interim champion.
Rose Namajunas contemplated retirement after loss to Carla Esparza: "Don't really want to hurt anybody"
Josh Evanoff - July 31, 2023
Former UFC women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas nearly retired last year. ‘Thug Rose’ has been out of action since her rematch with Carla Esparza last May at UFC 274. The bout took place eight years after their previous contest at The Ultimate Fighter Finale 20. That night in 2014, ‘Cookie Monster’ dominated Rose Namajunas, winning vacant strawweight gold by submission.
Jorge Masvidal unloads on "midget" Conor McGregor after the Irishman took shots at Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje following UFC 291
Cole Shelton - July 31, 2023
Jorge Masvidal has taken aim at Conor McGregor following UFC 291. In the main event of UFC 291, Justin Gaethje scored a head-kick KO win over Dustin Poirier in the second round to become the new BMF champion. After the result, McGregor took to social media to claim he would KO Gaethje with one shot and stated that he was the real BMF, not Gaethje or Poirier.
Dwyane Johnson praises Dustin Poirier for the way he handled UFC 291 loss: "Love this perspective so much"
Cole Shelton - July 31, 2023
Dwayne Johnson has nothing but praise for Dustin Poirier. In the main event of UFC 291, Poirier was rematching Justin Gaethje for the vacant BMF title. It was a highly-anticipated fight but in the second round, it was Gaethje who won as he landed a beautiful head kick that knocked Poirier out cold.
Daniel Cormier weighs in on Dustin Poirier’s knockout loss to Justin Gaethje: “I hope he doesn't walk away”
Susan Cox - July 31, 2023
Daniel Cormier is weighing in on Dustin Poirier’s knockout loss to Justin Gaethje. Saturday, July 29th, at UFC 291, the new ‘BMF’ title holder, Justin Gaethje was crowned.
Magomed Ankalaev vs Johnny Walker set for UFC 294
Susan Cox - July 31, 2023
It looks like Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker is now set for UFC 294. UFC 294 will take place on Saturday, October 21st at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Conor McGregor issues “guarantee” for potential BMF title fight with Justin Gaethje
Susan Cox - July 31, 2023
Conor McGregor has issued a ‘guarantee’ for potential BMF title fight with Justin Gaethje. If you weren’t watching this past Saturday, you might have missed the fact that Justin Gaethje (25-4 MMA) defeated Dustin Poirier (29-8 MMA) in the lightweight main event at UFC 291.
Stephen Thompson did not receive his show money for canceled UFC 291 fight with Michel Pereira
Harry Kettle - July 31, 2023
Stephen Thompson reportedly did not receive his show money for his canceled UFC 291 fight against Michel Pereira. Last weekend, Stephen Thompson was scheduled to lock horns with Michel Pereira at UFC 291. Unfortunately, as a result of Pereira missing weight, the contest was called off. It seems as if there was talk of the bout still going ahead, but Thompson didn’t want to take that risk, which is what he did when Darren Till missed weight for their collision at UFC Liverpool a few years back.
Derrick Lewis hopes to re-sign with the Ultimate Fighting Championship after fighting out his contract at UFC 291: “I like it here”
Harry Kettle - July 31, 2023
UFC legend Derrick Lewis hopes to re-sign with the promotion after fighting out his contract at UFC 291. Last Saturday night, Derrick Lewis returned in style. He secured a TKO win over Marcos Rogerio de Lima, and he did so in less than a minute. It marked a crucial return to form for the 38-year-old following a poor run, and it came as part of the last fight on his contract. The veteran knew he needed to make a statement, and that’s exactly what he did with the lights shining bright.
Video | Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier share wholesome moment following BMF title fight at UFC 291
Harry Kettle - July 31, 2023
Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier enjoyed a wholesome moment with each other following their BMF title fight at UFC 291. In the main event of UFC 291, Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier put on another great show. With the BMF championship on the line, they had a competitive first round before Gaethje landed a devastating head kick early in the second to knock ‘The Diamond’ out.
Tony Ferguson issues statement following loss to Bobby Green at UFC 291: "I believe he knew what he was doing when he poked my eye"
Chris Taylor - July 30, 2023
Tony Ferguson has issued a statement following his submission loss to Bobby Green at last night’s UFC 291 event. Ferguson (25-9 MMA) and Green (30-14-1 MMA) collided on the main card of last night’s pay-per-view event in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Nate Diaz explains why he hasn't been talking trash ahead of Jake Paul fight: "I’m not in this gimmick fight with him"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 30, 2023
Nate Diaz has responded to Jake Paul’s gripes ahead of their August 5 showdown. Paul has blasted Diaz for not revving up interest in their boxing match. “The Problem Child” has gone as far as to say it’s a “b*tch move” since he was vocal prior to the fight being announced.