MMA News
Alex Pereira believes there will be a “massacre” if UFC champion Israel Adesanya collides with Dricus du Plessis
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 11, 2023
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira doesn’t think Israel Adesanya will have much problem in a potential clash with Dricus du Plessis. At the moment, du Plessis is the number six-ranked UFC middleweight. The former KSW Welterweight Champion is on a seven-fight winning streak. He hasn’t suffered a loss since October 2018. He’s in for a big middleweight clash with Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 on July 8.
Deiveson Figueiredo disputes Dana White’s claim that he’s fighting Manel Kape at UFC 290
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 11, 2023
Don’t expect Deiveson Figueiredo to share the Octagon with Manel Kape at UFC 290. UFC President Dana White recently announced the full lineup for UFC 290, which is scheduled to take place on July 8 in Las Vegas. Fight fans noticed a bout between former UFC Flyweight Champion Figueiredo and former Rizin Bantamweight Champion Kape was listed.
Paige VanZant responds to haters body-shaming her over recent weight gain: “I promise from this day forward to show the real me”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 11, 2023
Former UFC fighter Paige VanZant has seen some commenters online body-shaming her and she has responded. VanZant has never been shy in showing off her body on social media and on magazine covers, and of course her OnlyFans page. She doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon, but as her body experiences changes, the trolls have crawled out in droves. There have been enough keyboard warriors for “12 Gauge” to issue a response.
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling shares the one opponent he would “like to avoid” at featherweight
Harry Kettle - May 11, 2023
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has named the featherweight he would like to avoid if he moves up to 145 pounds. Last weekend, Aljamain Sterling defeated Henry Cejudo to retain the UFC bantamweight championship. In doing so, he set himself up for what should be a blockbuster showdown with Sean O’Malley.
Daniel Cormier believes Sean O’Malley has an ace up his sleeve ahead of UFC title fight with Aljamain Sterling: “He kept saying you’re gonna fight much sooner than you think”
Harry Kettle - May 11, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier thinks Sean O’Malley may have a trick up his sleeve for his fight against Aljamain Sterling. Following his win at UFC 288 over Henry Cejudo, Aljamain Sterling squared off with Sean O’Malley. At that moment, it became clear that the promotion intends to book a bout between the two men later this year.
Gilbert Burns reveals the extent of the shoulder injury he suffered in UFC 288 loss to Belal Muhammad: “I thought about quitting many times”
Harry Kettle - May 11, 2023
Gilbert Burns has revealed the extent of the shoulder injury that he suffered at UFC 288 during his loss to Belal Muhammad. Throughout the course of their co-main event over the weekend, it became clear that something was wrong with Gilbert Burns. He didn’t appear to be moving as he usually does and his body language, especially between rounds, was questionable.
Anthony Smith "would love" to fight Alex Pereira at light heavyweight, but thinks the Brazilian will struggle at 205lbs
Cole Shelton - May 10, 2023
Anthony Smith would love to face Alex Pereira at light heavyweight. After Pereira suffered a knockout loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287 to lose the middleweight title, he announced he would be moving up to light heavyweight. Since the announcement, Pereira does not have his next fight booked but Smith – who is set to face Johnny Walker at UFC Charlotte – says he would love the chance to face the Brazilian. But, ‘Lionheart’ also doesn’t think a move to 205lbs will fare well for Pereira.
Alex Morono expecting a "fun fight" against Tim Means at UFC Charlotte, eyes Matt Brown or Ian Garry next: "Bang it out with The Dirty Bird"
Cole Shelton - May 10, 2023
Alex Morono always figured he would face Tim Means eventually. Once Morono started to fight the more well known guys like Anthony Pettis and Donald Cerrone, he always thought a matchup against Means would make sense. He has watched Means for years and knew it would be a fun fight. Now, he got his wish as he was matched up against ‘The Dirty Bird’ at UFC Charlotte.
Ian Garry plans to make Daniel Rodriguez regret signing the contract to fight him at UFC Charlotte: "I'm absolutely going to f*****g smoke him"
Cole Shelton - May 10, 2023
Ian Garry plans to dominate Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Charlotte. Garry is set for the toughest test of his career as he will face Rodriguez on Saturday in a bout that he called for. Although Garry called him out, he was surprised Rodriguez took the bout as he doesn’t think this is a good matchup for the American.
Joe Rogan praises Mark Zuckerberg after winning medals at jiu-jitsu tournament: "A f*cking savage!"
Josh Evanoff - May 10, 2023
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has reacted to Mark Zuckerberg’s recent jiu-jitsu success. The Facebook founder and META CEO is a noted MMA fan and has been training for a while. Over the weekend, Zuckerberg headed to the BJJ Tour Stop in California for a tournament. There, Zuckerberg did much better than expected, as he earned gold and silver medals at the event, as he competed in the white belt featherweight division.
Henry Cejudo's coach claims UFC 288 did insane pay-per-view numbers: "They need to be thanking us!"
Josh Evanoff - May 10, 2023
According to Eric Albarracin, Henry Cejudo’s return did well on pay-per-view. ‘Triple C’ returned to the octagon earlier this month against Aljamain Sterling. The bout was Cejudo’s first in three years, having been out of action since May 2020 knockout victory over Dominick Cruz. Sadly for the former champion, his return didn’t go as well as he’d hoped.
Betr media member apologizes to Nate Diaz for press conference question, still takes aim at Nick Diaz: "The contract's been sent"
Cole Shelton - May 10, 2023
Derrick from Betr media – the company Jake Paul owns – has apologized for his question at yesterday’s press conference. On Tuesday, Jake Paul and Nate Diaz held a press conference to promote their upcoming boxing match on August 5. During the press conference, Derrick told Diaz he sucks and that he wanted to box his brother Nick – which caused quite the backlash on social media.
Dana White reveals Robbie Lawler's return at UFC 290 will be his retirement fight
Josh Evanoff - May 10, 2023
Dana White has revealed that former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler’s career is coming to a close. ‘Ruthless’ has been out of the octagon since his clash against Bryan Barberena at UFC 276 last July. Lawler entered the contest off a stoppage win over Nick Diaz, which was his first victory in four years. However, ‘Bam Bam’ wound up halting the former champion’s momentum, scoring a second-round knockout victory.
WATCH | Conor McGregor shoves Michael Chandler during faceoff as TUF 31 trailer drops
Cole Shelton - May 10, 2023
Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler got physical during a faceoff at the TUF 31 filming. McGregor and Chandler are coaches for the upcoming season – which will air later this month – and the trailer for the season just got dropped. In the first trailer, you can see McGregor train and coach some of his fighters, while also seeing sneak peaks of the actual fights. But the biggest moment was right at the end when McGregor shoved Chandler and sent him back.
Dana White announces official main card and televised prelim lineup for UFC 290
Lewis Simpson - May 10, 2023
Wednesday morning, UFC president Dana White made an exciting announcement revealing some major bouts that will take place at UFC 290 on July. 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The date marks the UFC’s popular International Fight Week, and the company always try to stack the card from top to bottom with prospects, notable names, and championship contests. July will be no different.
Nate Diaz will be subject to Marijuana testing for boxing match with Jake Paul: “Wait what happened?”
Susan Cox - May 10, 2023
Nate Diaz will be subject to marijuana testing for the upcoming boxing match with Jake Paul. On Saturday, August 5th in Dallas, Texas, Jake Paul and Nate Diaz will square off in an eight-round boxing match.
Henry Cejudo reacts to Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski celebrating his UFC 288 loss: “I’ve reached f**king accolades that these dudes wish they’ve accomplished”
Susan Cox - May 10, 2023
Henry Cejudo is reacting to Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski celebrating his UFC 288 loss. Last Saturday, May 6th, saw Henry Cejudo (16-3 MMA) return to the Octagon after a 3 year hiatus to enter into a title fight with Aljamain Sterling (23-3 MMA). The bantamweight main event at UFC 288 did not end in favor of ‘Triple C’, for it was Sterling who was the victor via way of split-decision.
Belal Muhammad was not impressed that news of his ankle injury leaked prior to UFC 288: “Who’s the rat in my camp?”
Susan Cox - May 10, 2023
Belal Muhammad was not impressed that news of his ankle injury leaked prior to UFC 288. The co-main event at UFC 288 last Saturday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, saw Belal Muhammad (23-3 MMA) in a welterweight bout with Gilbert Burns (22-6 MMA). The outcome was a unanimous decision win for ‘Remember the Name’.