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Chris Gutierrez reveals he's "scared shitless" about fighting Song Yadong at UFC Vegas 83
Cole Shelton - December 6, 2023
Chris Gutierrez says he is scared to fight and is afraid of his upcoming fight against Song Yadong in the main event of UFC Vegas 83 on Saturday. Gutierrez is set for his first UFC main event against the seventh-ranked bantamweight contender in Yadong. It’s a crucial fight for the division as the winner will likely get a top-five opponent next. Although Gutierrez has full confidence in himself that he will get the win, he admits he is scared to fight Yadong. But, it isn’t just Yadong as he is scared whenever he fights.
WATCH | Michael Chandler and Ric Flair get into a hilarious bar fight
Josh Evanoff - December 6, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler still isn’t able to fight Conor McGregor, so a bar outing with Ric Flair will have to do. ‘Iron’ is currently awaiting his next fight, having not been seen in the cage since a loss to Dustin Poirier well over a year ago. Since then, Michael Chandler has been stuck on the sidelines due to Conor McGregor. Since his UFC debut in 2021, the former Bellator champion has called for a fight with ‘The Notorious’. Earlier this year, Dana White announced that the two would fight at some point in 2023.
Dan Henderson believes he would've "beat the f*ck" out of Jon Jones had UFC 151 fight gone through
Josh Evanoff - December 6, 2023
Dan Henderson has no doubts about how his UFC 151 light-heavyweight title fight with Jon Jones would’ve gone. ‘Hendo’ and ‘Bones’ were famously slated to clash well over a decade ago. As the story goes, Dan Henderson was fresh off his incredible fight with Shogun Rua at UFC 139. That victory, as well as a three-fight winning streak coming over from Strikeforce, was enough to earn a title shot against Jon Jones.
Alexander Volkanovski reveals easy way for Aljamain Sterling to secure title shot; "It's that simple"
Josh Evanoff - December 6, 2023
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is willing to give Aljamain Sterling a title shot if he beats Max Holloway. ‘The Great’ is currently slated to return at UFC 298 next February against Ilia Topuria. For Alexander Volkanovski, the bout will be his first since a knockout loss to Islam Makhachev in October. It also comes at a time, when the division is welcoming a former champion in the form of Aljamain Sterling. He made the announcement late last month, ending speculation about his future.
Brock Lesnar's lookalike daughter sets Colorado State's shot put record
Cole Shelton - December 6, 2023
Mya Lesnar, the daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar set the shot put record at Colorado State. Mya is in her junior season on the track and field team at Colorado State. Recently, Mya Lesnar revealed she broke the school record in indoor shot put while competing at the Mines Alumni Classic, where she finished first in weight throw with a mark of 21.11m last weekend.
UFC champion Jon Jones gets support from unlikely name in war of words with Tom Aspinall: "I don't think he should be stripped"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 6, 2023
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been shown support from an unlikely name. Jones has recently gotten into a social media spat with interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. “Bones” didn’t take too kindly to Aspinall saying that he should be stripped of his main title after suffering a torn pectoral muscle in preparation for his previously planned title defense against Stipe Miocic.
Gilbert Burns still thinks Leon Edwards defeats Colby Covington at UFC 296: "I think he’s going to get it done"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 6, 2023
Gilbert Burns remains firm in his prediction that Leon Edwards will defeat Colby Covington at UFC 296. Covington will challenge Edwards for the UFC Welterweight Championship on December 16. It’ll be the UFC’s final event of 2023, and a live feed will air on ESPN+ PPV in the United States. Also featured on the card will be a flyweight title fight between champion Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Royval.
Daniel Cormier Plays UFC Matchmaker For Arman Tsarukyan: "It really does bring some stability to this weight class"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 6, 2023
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier has an idea for Arman Tsarukyan in terms of what his next fight could be. Tsarukyan is fresh off a brutal knockout victory over Beneil Dariush in just over a minute to cap off UFC Austin. It’s the Georgian’s third win a row. Ever since his competitive loss to the current UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev back in 2019, Tsarukyan has gone 8-1. He is the number four-ranked UFC lightweight, ahead of the man who last beat him, Mateusz Gamrot.
John McCarthy believes Dana White's PFL comments spawn from frustration over missing out on Bellator fighters
Harry Kettle - December 6, 2023
John McCarthy has given his thoughts on UFC president Dana White’s recent comments regarding PFL purchasing Bellator. The MMA community has had a few weeks to digest the news that PFL has purchased Bellator. As you can imagine, there have been plenty of opinions flying around regarding what it means for the sport and for both brands moving forward.
Jailton Almeida goes to bat for Jon Jones, calls for UFC interim heavyweight title fight against Tom Aspinall
Harry Kettle - December 6, 2023
UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida has given his thoughts on the ongoing feud between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. The heavyweight division is in limbo right now. While Jon Jones is the undisputed champion, Tom Aspinall holds the interim gold. The expectation would usually be for the two to compete against one another and unify the belts when Jon is healthy. However, ‘Bones’ is set on facing Stipe Miocic at some point in 2024 before a collision with Aspinall.
Sean O’Malley weighs in on controversial referee stoppage in Jalin Turner’s win over Bobby Green: “That was sick”
Harry Kettle - December 6, 2023
Sean O’Malley has given his thoughts on the controversial referee stoppage in the fight between Jalin Turner and Bobby Green. Last weekend, Jalin Turner took on Bobby Green on short notice. While Green was the one who had a full training camp, it was Turner who got the job done with an incredibly violent knockout win. However, while the victory was celebrated, many couldn’t help but feel like the stoppage was late.
Raul Rosas Jr. explains why Sean O’Malley being UFC champion is “bad for the division”
Harry Kettle - December 6, 2023
UFC prospect Raul Rosas Jr has given his thoughts on Sean O’Malley being the bantamweight champion. Right now, Sean O’Malley is on top of the world. He is the king of the bantamweight division in the wake of his incredible knockout win over Aljamain Sterling earlier this year. Now, the big question is whether or not he can keep hold of it, as he prepares to defend the strap against Marlon Vera at UFC 299 next year.
Michael Chandler gives his side of Ian Garry's issues at Kill Cliff FC: "Very much a 'me' kind of fighter"
Josh Evanoff - December 5, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler has given his side of training with Ian Garry. ‘The Future’ has found himself in a bit of hot water at the moment. The Irishman is currently slated to face Vicente Luque at UFC 296 later this month. While some might not be aware, Ian Garry is teammates with the Brazilian at Kill Cliff FC alongside names such as Brendan Allen and Michael Chandler.
Colby Covington still proud of 'Easy Fight' with Jorge Masvidal: "50-43 and a soda"
Josh Evanoff - December 5, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington has again slammed Jorge Masvidal. The saga between ‘Chaos’ and ‘Gamebred’ is quite a lengthy one. Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington were close friends and training partners, but after the latter reportedly didn’t pay a coach, they began feuding. As a result, the former interim champion was kicked out of American Top Team as well.
Alexander Volkanovski vows to embarrass Ilia Topuria in UFC 298 return: "I am still that guy"
Josh Evanoff - December 5, 2023
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is out to prove a point against Ilia Topuria. ‘The Great’ has been out of the cage since a short-notice rematch with Islam Makhachev in October. There, Alexander Volkanovski suffered his second loss to the lightweight champion, this time by stoppage. Following the bout, he called for a fast turnaround against Ilia Topuria in January.
Cris Cyborg gives career update: "Financially, I can retire"
Zain Bando - December 5, 2023
Cris “Cyborg” Justino is at a crossroads. The former UFC women’s featherweight champion and current Bellator featherweight champion, Cyborg wants to be part of the newly minted PFL-Bellator merger.
Police report claims Jamahal Hill "sucker punched" his brother after being accused of "abandoning his own daughter"
Cole Shelton - December 5, 2023
Some details have become public involving Jamahal Hill’s arrest for domestic violence. It was recently reported that Hill was arrested for domestic violence after allegedly inflicting ‘serious or aggravated injury’ upon his brother. However, it wasn’t exactly known what caused the fight, or what exactly happened, but the UFC fighter said he was looking forward to the truth being revealed.
Colby Covington says he already feels like the champion after “beating” Kamaru Usman at UFC 268: “I came back and rallied”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 5, 2023
Colby Covington believes he should’ve had his hand raised in his rematch with Kamaru Usman. Usman had scored a fifth-round TKO victory over Covington in what some considered to be the 2019 fight of the year. In Nov. 2021, the two had their rematch for Usman’s welterweight gold. Usman won a close, but unanimous decision.