MMA News
Oscar De La Hoya disputes Dana White’s claims about promoting, offers Khabib Nurmagomedov a different perspective
Susan Cox - December 21, 2021
Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya and UFC President Dana White don’t see eye to eye on many things, including promoting. White recently issued a warning to his former star Khabib Nurmagomedov about the struggles of being a fight promoter.
Belal Muhammad calls out Khamzat Chimaev following UFC Vegas 45 win over Stephen Thompson
Harry Kettle - December 21, 2021
UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad has called out Khamzat Chimaev following his win over Stephen Thompson last weekend. On Saturday night, Belal Muhammad produced a professional performance to edge past Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson and extend his unbeaten run to seven fights. While he isn’t necessarily known as someone who is going to produce finishes that’ll end up going viral, he’s definitely someone to keep an eye on at 170 pounds.
Dana White believes Amanda Nunes vs Julianna Pena rematch will be ‘the biggest women's fight of all-time'
Harry Kettle - December 21, 2021
UFC president Dana White believes Amanda Nunes vs Julianna Pena 2 will be the biggest fight in the history of women’s MMA. Earlier this month at UFC 269, Julianna Pena submitted Amanda Nunes and became the new UFC women’s bantamweight champion. The result is regarded as one of the biggest upsets of all-time, with many wondering whether or not it was just a “one-off” for Pena.
Derrick Lewis and Dana White share conflicting views on recent UFC knockout record achievement
Harry Kettle - December 21, 2021
Derrick Lewis and Dana White have different views on the former’s achievement of becoming the fighter with the most knockouts in UFC history. Last Saturday night at UFC Vegas 45, Derrick Lewis put on an impressive display by knocking out top contender Chris Daukaus in a nice bounce-back win following his defeat to Ciryl Gane in the summer. The victory broke a tie with Vitor Belfort and Matt Brown to ensure “The Black Beast” now holds the record for the most knockouts ever in the UFC.
Five potential opponents for Jake Paul after KO win over Tyron Woodley
Cole Shelton - December 20, 2021
Jake Paul continued his rise in the boxing world with a violent KO win over Tyron Woodley on Saturday in Tampa, Florida. Paul was originally supposed to fight Tommy Fury but the Brit was forced out of the fight due to an injury. On less than two weeks’ notice, Woodley stepped in, and early on he had some success. It was a lackluster fight but in the end, it was Paul winning by sixth-round KO.
Dana White believes Nick Diaz should retire from MMA: 'I just don't think Nick does this because he loves it'
Cole Shelton - December 20, 2021
UFC president Dana White believes Nick Diaz should retire from MMA. Diaz made his return to the Octagon at UFC 266 against Robbie Lawler in a highly-anticipated fight. It served as a rematch from the pairs UFC 47 fight in 2004, which Diaz had won in stunning fashion by way of KO. However, the rematch did not go Nick’s way, as it was ‘Ruthless’ who exacted his revenge by TKO.
Francis Ngannou enters UFC 270 title fight on last fight of contract, reveals Dana White: 'If you don't want to be with us, no problem'
Cole Shelton - December 20, 2021
Francis Ngannou may be a free agent after his UFC 270 heavyweight title fight against Ciryl Gane in January. Ngannou won the heavyweight title at UFC 260 back in March after he knocked out Stipe Miocic in the second round. After the win, Ngannou and the UFC had a dispute over his next fight which resulted in the promotion booking an interim title fight between Ciryl Gane and Derrick Lewis.
Chael Sonnen allegedly battered five separate victims in hotel brawl in Las Vegas
Cole Shelton - December 20, 2021
More information on Chael Sonnen’s recent battery citations has been revealed. On Sunday, it was revealed Sonnen was hit with five battery citations after allegedly being a part of a hotel brawl in Las Vegas. The former UFC fighter was detained but was ultimately not arrested because cops didn’t personally witness the alleged incident.
What's next for Derrick Lewis and Chris Daukaus after UFC Vegas 45?
Cole Shelton - December 20, 2021
Dana White open to booking Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor 3 in 2022, if Nate wants it
Susan Cox - December 20, 2021
UFC President Dana White is open to booking a trilogy fight between superstars Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor. Diaz and McGregor of course have a long and storied history having fought two times in the past at UFC 196 and UFC 202. In the pairs first encounter, ‘The Stockton Native’ weathered an early storm from the Irishman before turning tide and putting Conor away with a rear-naked choke in round two.
Carla Esparza set to challenge UFC champion Rose Namajunas in 2022
Susan Cox - December 20, 2021
Carla Esparza will get her much deserved rematch against Rose Namajunas in 2022 according to UFC President Dana White. Esparza (18-6 MMA) is currently on a five-fight winning streak, her latest being a first round stoppage victory over Yan Xiaonan back in May.
“Nate Diaz is a bona fide female dog” - MMA fighter Carrese Archer responds after going viral for fake punch incident
Susan Cox - December 20, 2021
During the Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley event in Tampa, Florida, Nate Diaz threw a fake punch at what was thought to be a fan in the audience. Diaz (20-13 MMA) was in attendance to watch his training partner Chris Avila earn a majority decision win over Anthony ‘Pretty Boy’ Taylor at the Amalie Arena.
Darren Elkins releases statement following TKO loss to Cub Swanson at UFC Vegas 45
Susan Cox - December 20, 2021
Darren Elkins has issued a statement after suffering a nasty TKO loss to Cub Swanson at last weekend’s UFC Vegas 45 event. Elkins (26-10 MMA) had entered Saturday’s fight card on a two-fight winning streak, with his most previous effort back in July resulting in a TKO victory over Darrick Minner.
Jake Paul sends a warning to Canelo Alvarez after sleeping Tyron Woodley
Harry Kettle - December 20, 2021
YouTuber turned pro boxer Jake Paul has issued a warning to Canelo Alvarez following his knockout win over Tyron Woodley. Last Saturday night in Tampa, Jake Paul produced the best knockout of his career thus far as he put Tyron Woodley’s lights out in their short notice rematch. It came just under four months after Paul was able to defeat the former UFC welterweight champion via decision in his hometown of Cleveland.
Justin Gaethje says he will “start throwing dollies everywhere” if Conor McGregor skips the line for a UFC title shot against Charles Oliveira
Harry Kettle - December 20, 2021
Justin Gaethje has made it clear that he won’t be happy if Conor McGregor gets a UFC lightweight title shot ahead of him. While some have started to suggest that the UFC’s bantamweight division is now stronger than what they’ve got at lightweight, it’s still a popular opinion that the 155-pounders produce the most consistent entertainment for fans on a week by week basis. The reigning champion, Charles Oliveira, helped to prove that by submitting Dustin Poirier at UFC 269 to retain the strap.
Mark Hunt refutes the UFC’s claim that Justin Tafa was the first ever heavyweight to miss weight: “You forget Brock Lesnar didn’t make weight”
Harry Kettle - December 20, 2021
Mark Hunt has hit back at the UFC’s claim that Justin Tafa was the first heavyweight in the promotion’s history to miss weight. Last Saturday night, Justin Tafa knocked Harry Hunsucker out to register his first mixed martial arts win since February 2020. However, while the victory was nice, it was slightly ruined by the fact that Tafa weighed in at 267 and therefore became the first heavyweight to officially miss the mark in UFC history.
Miesha Tate rejects fight offer from Aspen Ladd (Video)
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate is not interested in having her next fight come against Aspen Ladd. Tate (19-8 MMA) returned to the Octagon in the headliner of last month’s UFC Vegas 43 event for a showdown with perennial bantamweight contender Ketlen Vieira (12-2 MMA).
Video | Tyron Woodley's mother explodes when asked "what went wrong" in rematch with Jake Paul
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
Tyron Woodley’s mother Deborah was not in the mood for fielding questions after her son was brutally knocked out by Jake Paul. Woodley (0-2) and Paul (5-0) squared off for a second time last night in Tampa, Florida. The pair had originally collided in a high-profile boxing match earlier this summer in Cleveland, with Jake emerging victorious by way of split decision.
Video | Fan pushes Jorge Masvidal at 'Paul vs. Woodley 2', immediately regrets his decision
Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021
A 17-year-old fight fan pushed Jorge Masvidal from behind at last night’s ‘Paul vs. Woodley 2’ event and immediately proceeded to regret the decision. Masvidal (35-15 MMA) was in attendance yesterday evening at Amalie Arena to watch his friend and former training partner Tyron Woodley (0-2) rematch Jake Paul (5-0).