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Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman wants main event matchup opposite Khamzat Chimaev: “Boom”
Harry Kettle - May 2, 2023
UFC star Kamaru Usman has given his thoughts on a possible main event matchup between himself and Khamzat Chimaev. In the eyes of many, Kamaru Usman is one of the best fighters of the modern era. He was UFC welterweight champion for three and a half years and in that time, he successfully defended his strap on five separate occasions.
What's next for Song Yadong and Ricky Simon after UFC Vegas 72?
Cole Shelton - May 1, 2023
In the main event of UFC Vegas 72, top-15 bantamweights threw down as Song Yadong took on Ricky Simon. Yadong entered the fight coming off a main event loss to Cory Sandhagen as he suffered a fourth-round stoppage loss. Prior to that, he was on a three-fight win streak with wins over Marlon Moraes, Julio Arce, and Casey Kenney.
WATCH | Replay shows the punch that knocked Luke Rockhold's tooth out in BKFC 41 fight against Mike Perry
Cole Shelton - May 1, 2023
Slow motion video has been released of the Mike Perry punch that broke the tooth of Luke Rockhold. Rockhold entered the bout with a ton of confidence and in the first round, he landed a solid shot that stunned Perry. From then on, however, Perry brought it to Rockhold and in the second round, ‘Platinum’ landed a punch that sent Rockhold’s tooth flying.
Eddie Alvarez hoping for longshot clash against Nate Diaz in BKFC: "Would be f*cking beautiful"
Josh Evanoff - May 1, 2023
Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has his next opponent in mind. ‘The Underground King’ is fresh off his BKFC debut over the weekend against Chad Mendes. In that outing, the two put on a show. The two former UFC stars traded multiple knockdowns in the five-round affair, with Alvarez picking up the split-decision victory.
Aljamain Sterling lays out his path to retirement, including becoming champ-champ: "I think that is the perfect scenario"
Cole Shelton - May 1, 2023
Aljamain Sterling has plan for how he wants to finish off his career. In the main event of UFC 288 on Saturday, Sterling is set to defend his bantamweight title against Henry Cejudo, as ‘Triple C’ is ending his retirement with hopes of reclaiming the title. It’s an intriguing matchup and it’s likely the winner will face Sean O’Malley next, but Sterling is also ready for what’s after ‘Suga Sean’.
Eddie Alvarez admits he was listening to Conor McGregor's technical advice at BKFC 41: "It was a good moment"
Josh Evanoff - May 1, 2023
Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez received help from an old friend on Saturday. On Saturday night, ‘The Underground King’ made his BKFC debut against Chad Mendes. The bout was his first since an April 2021 loss in ONE Championship, and Alvarez gave it his all. In the co-main event, the two former UFC stars stole the show.
Ariel Helwani reveals Francis Ngannou could find his next MMA home as soon as this week
Josh Evanoff - May 1, 2023
According to Ariel Helwani, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou won’t be a free agent for long. ‘The Predator’ has been out of the octagon for over a year, last defeating Ciryl Gane by decision in January 2022. That victory will likely end up being the last of Ngannou’s UFC career, as he left the promotion earlier this year. In the process, he vacated his heavyweight title.
Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo have interesting conversation at fighter hotel ahead of UFC 288 (Video)
Susan Cox - May 1, 2023
Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo shared an interesting conversation at fighter hotel ahead of UFC 288. UFC 288 takes place this coming Saturday, May 6th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Watch Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland star in new Cuervo Tequila commercial (Video)
Susan Cox - May 1, 2023
Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland are staring in a new Cuervo Tequila commercial. Holland (24-9 MMA) and Thompson (17-6 MMA) fought each other in December of last year at UFC Orlando. The outcome was a TKO loss for the 30-year-old known as ‘Trailblazer‘.
ONE Championship drops out of running to sign Francis Ngannou: "We decided not to submit our final offer"
Cole Shelton - May 1, 2023
Francis Ngannou will not be signing with ONE Championship. After Ngannou fought out his UFC contract and was released from the promotion, many expected him to sign with another promotion rather quickly. The former UFC heavyweight champion was adamant about taking a boxing fight first but he made it clear he would fight in MMA. Immediately, ONE Championship, PFL and Bellator expressed interest but after meeting with Ngannou, ONE has decided not to submit a final offer.
Justin Gaethje says Dustin Poirier “said no” to coaching a season of The Ultimate Fighter: “$80k to go f**king six weeks away from my family? No thanks.”
Susan Cox - May 1, 2023
Justin Gaethje says Dustin Poirier ‘said no’ to coaching a season of The Ultimate Fighter. Gaethje (24-4 MMA) and Poirier (29-7 MMA) have a history together. They fought back in 2018 where it was ‘The Highlight’ who went down to defeat by way to TKO courtesy of ‘The Diamond’.
Conor McGregor issues statement after squaring off with Mike Perry at last weekend’s BKFC 41 event
Susan Cox - May 1, 2023
Conor McGregor has issued a statement after squaring off with Mike Perry at last weekend’s BKFC 41 event. BKFC 41 took place on Saturday, April 29th at the 1st Bank Center in Denver, Colorado.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum has gotten jacked since parting ways with the PFL (Video)
Harry Kettle - May 1, 2023
Former UFC star Fabricio Werdum appears to be in the best shape of his life in the wake of his departure from PFL. A few years back, Fabricio Werdum signed a deal to fight with PFL. At the time, it seemed like it could be quite a positive relationship – but the veteran only wound up competing once under the promotion’s umbrella.
Song Yadong responds after receiving praise from UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling “Keep the belt, see you in 2024”
Harry Kettle - May 1, 2023
UFC fighter Song Yadong has responded to the praise he received from Aljamain Sterling following his win over the weekend. Everyone knows that the bantamweight division is stacked beyond belief. From top to bottom, there are world class fighters littered throughout the top 15 and beyond at 135 pounds. The current champion, as many know, is Aljamain Sterling.
Paulo Costa takes aim at Luke Rockhold for having his teeth cracked by Mike Perry: “OMG Luke will have a hard time kissing guys now”
Harry Kettle - May 1, 2023
UFC fighter Paulo Costa has taken a shot at Luke Rockhold following his defeat to Mike Perry at BKFC 41 over the weekend. Following his retirement from mixed martial arts, many weren’t sure whether or not Luke Rockhold would venture back into combat sports. Then, not so long ago, he opted to test the waters in bare-knuckle boxing.
Chad Mendes explains decision to retire following loss to Eddie Alvarez at BKFC 41: "I had no desire"
Jeffrey Walter - April 30, 2023
Chad Mendes decided to end his combat sports career after suffering a split decision loss to Eddie Alvarez at BKFC 41. Mendes (1-1 BKFC, 18-5 MMA) and Alvarez (30-8 and two No Contests MMA, 1-0 BKFC) collided in the co-headliner of Saturday’s Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event in Denver, Colorado.
Chael Sonnen says Chad Mendes “out-brawled” Eddie Alvarez in BKFC 41 co-main event: “That has never happened”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 30, 2023
Chael Sonnen believes that Chad Mendes “out-brawled” Eddie Alvarez despite suffering a split decision loss at BKFC 41. Mendes and Alvarez had a five-round barn burner inside the 1stBank Center in Denver, Colorado. As mentioned, Alvarez ultimately had his hand raised.
Luke Rockhold issues statement after suffering broken teeth in BKFC 41 loss against Mike Perry (Video)
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 30, 2023
Luke Rockhold was quick to speak out following his TKO loss to Mike Perry at BKFC 41. Rockhold made his bare knuckle boxing debut against Perry. In the second round, Rockhold felt something was off and he brought the state of his jaw to referee Dan Miragliotta’s attention. The fight was waved off and Perry’s bare knuckle boxing record improved to 3-0. This is Perry’s first stoppage win in bare knuckle boxing.