MMA News
Tyson Fury confirms interest in Jon Jones hybrid fight: "I received an offer from the UFC yesterday"
Josh Evanoff - June 16, 2023
WBC Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury is seemingly serious about fighting Jon Jones. ‘The Gypsy King’ has been out of the ring since a December trilogy bout with Derek Chisora. There, Tyson Fury scored his third and likely final win over ‘Del Boy’, this time by tenth-round stoppage. Following the victory, the heavyweight champion had a face-off with Oleksandr Usyk in the ring.
Anderson Silva reveals talks underway for final MMA fight in Japan: "Makes all the sense"
Josh Evanoff - June 16, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is almost ready to call it a career. ‘The Spider’ has been out of action since his high-profile boxing match with Jake Paul last October. The two headlined a Showtime pay-per-view card, with the Brazilian expected to serve as the YouTuber’s biggest test to date. Nonetheless, Anderson Silva suffered his second defeat in the boxing ring, this time by unanimous decision.
Bellator 297: ‘Nemkov vs. Romero’ Live Results
Zain Bando - June 16, 2023
Bellator 297 goes down tonight, live at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ill. The promotion’s second trip to Wintrust Arena features a double main event offering with Vadim Nemkov defending his light heavyweight title against former UFC middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero. While Nemkov is undefeated in Bellator, Romero, 46, is looking for a spark to finally win his first-ever undisputed title and extend his own winning streak to three.
Firas Zahabi believes “something was off” with Beneil Dariush at UFC 289: “He’s way better than that”
Harry Kettle - June 16, 2023
Tristar Gym head coach Firas Zahabi believes something was off with Beneil Dariush at UFC 289 last weekend. Last Saturday night at UFC 289, Beneil Dariush faced Charles Oliveira in the co-main event. While Dariush seemed to be faring pretty well in the first few minutes, it didn’t take long for Oliveira to take over. In the end, ‘Do Bronx’ earned a vicious TKO win, bringing Dariush’s title hopes to an end for the time being.
Chris Weidman confident he will make fans believe he’s a legit threat to UFC champion Israel Adesanya with comeback fight
Harry Kettle - June 16, 2023
Former UFC champion Chris Weidman believes he can make fans believe that he’s a threat to Israel Adesanya in his next outing. It’s been over two years since we last saw Chris Weidman compete inside the Octagon. When he did, the former middleweight king broke his leg in a nasty way when battling Uriah Hall. Ever since then, he’s been fighting to get back in the cage – and it seems as if he’s ready to do just that.
Michael Chandler shares “the most disrespectful” thing you can do to a man after being knocked out
Harry Kettle - June 16, 2023
Michael Chandler has given his thoughts on the most disrespectful thing you can do after knocking out another fighter. For the last few years, Michael Chandler has served as one of the most entertaining fighters in mixed martial arts. Every single fight he’s in entertains the crowd, with ‘Iron Mike’ having the kind of style that’s impossible not to like. He lays it all out on the line, and more often than not, it leads to a Fight of the Night or Knockout of the Night.
Nikolas Motta shares his "dream" for UFC Vegas 75 fight against Manuel Torres
Cole Shelton - June 15, 2023
Nikolas Motta believes his UFC Vegas 75 fight against Manuel Torres will be a banger for as long as it lasts. Motta was supposed to face Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC 287 in Miami in April, but he was forced out of the bout which was heartbreaking for him. But, luckily, he was able to return quickly and is set to fight on Saturday at UFC Vegas 75.
Dana White suggests the NHL has “old, dumb f**king people” in their marketing department
Zain Bando - June 15, 2023
Since the launch of ‘Power Slap’ in January, UFC president Dana White has been vocal about the sport’s rise to fame on social media amidst controversy. White invited the NELK Boys, a group of prominent Canadian YouTubers, to UFC headquarters to unveil its new merchandise and UFC-themed clothing line, which went on sale the day before UFC 289, taking place in Vancouver, Canada. In a now-viral TikTok posted by NELK, Kyle Forgeard, the channel’s founder and creator, was seen having a conversation with Dana White about the lack of uniqueness in the NHL’s marketing plan, stating the hockey league wants to remain distant from NELK despite its millions of followers.
Dana White announces three blockbuster UFC main events for August and September fight cards
Cole Shelton - June 15, 2023
Dana White has confirmed three upcoming Fight Night main events for the summer schedule. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is in full force and the promotion is beginning to hit the road and go international for more Fight Night cards. On Thursday, Dana White announced the main events for UFC Nashville on August 5, UFC Singapore on August 26, and UFC Paris on September 2.
Cris Cyborg reacts after former UFC rival Amanda Nunes announces her retirement from MMA
Josh Evanoff - June 15, 2023
Cris Cyborg has reacted to the retirement of former UFC rival Amanda Nunes. ‘The Lioness’ returned to the octagon over the weekend at UFC 289 opposite Irene Aldana. ‘Robles’ took the fight on short notice, as Amanda Nunes was originally slated to fight Julianna Pena in a trilogy bout. In the main event of UFC 289, the Brazilian dominated en route to a lopsided decision victory.
Miami Police Department issues statement regarding recent sexual assault allegations made against UFC star Conor McGregor
Josh Evanoff - June 15, 2023
The Miami Police Department has released a statement regarding allegations against UFC star Conor McGregor. ‘The Notorious’ is currently awaiting his next fight, having been out of the octagon for over two years. The former double-champion is currently preparing for his return, having recently coached The Ultimate Fighter. Conor McGregor coached the show opposite Michael Chandler, with the two reportedly eyeing a potential December bout.
Scott Coker opens up on reports about the PFL buying Bellator
Cole Shelton - June 15, 2023
Scott Coker has opened up on the rumor that the PFL is buying Bellator. It was recently reported that Bellator is up for sale and PFL was in talks to buy them. It was unknown if they would merge into one promotion, but UFC president Dana White was shocked PFL was trying to buy Bellator.
Max Holloway expresses interest in lightweight move to earn BMF title: "A lot of fun fights for me"
Josh Evanoff - June 15, 2023
Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway is interested in the BMF title. ‘Blessed’ has been out of the octagon since his clash with Arnold Allen in April. In the main event of UFC Kansas City, Max Holloway scored a unanimous decision victory over ‘The Almighty’. The win was an important one, as it was the first since his lopsided loss at the hands of Alexander Volkanovski last July.
Anthony Pettis shares hefty bet on brother Sergio ahead of Bellator 297 fight against Patricio Pitbull
Cole Shelton - June 15, 2023
Anthony Pettis will be backing his brother Sergio Pettis in a big way ahead of Bellator 297. In the co-main event of Bellator 297 on Friday night in Chicago, Pettis is looking to defend his bantamweight title for the second time as he takes on Patricio Pitbull. The Brazilian is the current Bellator featherweight champ and former lightweight champ but is dropping down in weight as he looks to become a three-weight world champion.
The UFC and Miami Heat release statements following accusations that Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman at the NBA Finals
Cole Shelton - June 15, 2023
The UFC and Miami Heat have released statements following the rape accusations against Conor McGregor. McGregor was in attendance at the NBA Finals Game 4 in Miami as he was promoting a new product and had a skit with the Heat mascot that ended up sending the costumed individual to the hospital. Apparently that was not the only McGregor-related incident to take place at the event, as earlier today TMZ Sports reported that a woman is now accusing McGregor of sexually assaulting her during the game.
John Gotti reacts to Joe Rogan’s assessment of his boxing match with Floyd Mayweather: “Next time I fight him like a dog”
Susan Cox - June 15, 2023
John Gotti is reacting to Joe Rogan’s assessment of his boxing match with Floyd Mayweather. It was on Sunday, June 11th that Floyd Mayweather Jr. made a return to the ring for an exhibition fight with John Gotti III at the FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
Conor McGregor accused of "violently" sexually assaulting a woman at the NBA Finals
Susan Cox - June 15, 2023
Conor McGregor has been accused of ‘violently’ sexually assaulting a woman at the NBA Finals. McGregor is seemingly always in the spotlight, although these days, rarely concerning MMA fighting.
Bellator 297 Weigh-in Results
Zain Bando - June 15, 2023
Bellator returns to the Windy City Friday night for Bellator 297 with two world title fights to top the bill from Wintrust Arena. This is the promotion’s second trip back to Chicago, Ill., in less than a year, as Bellator 288 took place last November from the same venue. Former UFC middleweight title challenger and interim champion Yoel Romero puts his two-fight win streak on the line against current Bellator light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov in the Bellator 297 main event, who defends his title in Chicago again.