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UFC Vegas 72 undergoes late shakeup with four lineup changes
Susan Cox - April 26, 2023
UFC Vegas 72 has undergone a late shakeup with four lineup changes. It will be this coming Saturday, April 29th that UFC Vegas 72 will take place at the UPC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Max Holloway hoping for Mayweather/McGregor style clash with Gervonta Davis: "He's following Mayweather's recipe"
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2023
Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway is down to head to the boxing ring. ‘Blessed’ returned to the octagon earlier this month against Arnold Allen. In the main event of UFC Kansas City, Holloway scored a unanimous decision win over ‘The Almighty’. In the process, the Hawaiian ended Allen’s 12-fight winning streak and got back on the winning track.
Luke Rockhold predicts faceplant knockout win over Mike Perry at BKFC 41: "I think you're f*cking falling face first"
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is expecting a big win in his BKFC debut. The 38-year-old signed with the bare-knuckle boxing promotion earlier this year. While Rockhold retired after his loss to Paulo Costa last August, he seemingly jumped at the offer to join BKFC. For his debut, the former middleweight champion will face Mike Perry.
ONE Championship CEO reveals impending meeting with Francis Ngannou: "Biggest offer on the table"
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2023
ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong believes Francis Ngannou might have a home shortly. ‘The Predator’ has been a free agent since January, when he left the UFC. In the process, Ngannou vacated his heavyweight title, with the promotion later booking Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane for the vacant championship. ‘Bones’ later submitted ‘Bon Gamin’ in round one to earn the title.
UFC champion Israel Adesanya pens heartfelt message to his longtime rival Alex Pereira
Susan Cox - April 26, 2023
UFC champion Israel Adesanya has penned a heartfelt message to his longtime rival Alex Pereira. Israel Adesanya, the middleweight champion of the UFC, posted a heartfelt message on social media addressing his rival, the Brazilian mixed martial artist Alex Pereira.
Floyd Mayweather set for exhibition bout in June against MMA fighter John Gotti III - Grandson of famous mob boss
Cole Shelton - April 26, 2023
Floyd Mayweather will be returning to the ring in June. Mayweather’s promotion released a press release on Wednesday announcing that ‘Money’ will face MMA fighter John Gotti III in an exhibition bout on June 11 at the FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida. A formal announcement will be announced Thursday, according to the press release.
Colby Covington drops hint about Leon Edwards title fight
Andrew Whitelaw - April 26, 2023
Colby Covington has confirmed that the UFC is working on his proposed title fight with Leon Edwards for this summer. ‘Chaos’ has been out of action since he beat long-term rival Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision at UFC 272. The 35 year old was subsequently involved in an alleged assault at the hands of Gamebred.
UFC star Paddy Pimblett takes aim at Bellator and PFL: “The only reason people go to PFL is to try to win the million dollars with easier fights”
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2023
UFC star Paddy Pimblett has given his thoughts on Bellator and PFL as fighters continue to sign deals with both promotions. While he may be a big star, Paddy Pimblett has had some troubles lately. In addition to some fans turning against him, the Liverpudlian is also currently on the shelf following ankle surgery. It comes in the wake of his controversial win over Jared Gordon, with many believing he shouldn’t have had his hand raised.
NSAC chairman shocked after a half-dozen of Dana White’s slap fighters fail drug tests: “Is there like a big bowl of performance-enhancing drugs down there”
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2023
Nevada State Athletic Commission chairman Anthony Marnell has reacted after six fighters from Dana White’s Power Slap league failed drug tests. Across the last few months, Dana White’s Power Slap venture has earned him a lot of critics. While the NSAC did sanction it, many have wondered whether or not it’s a good addition to the combat sports landscape.
Julian Erosa hopeful for an "all-out 15-minute brawl" at UFC Vegas 72 against Fernando Padilla: "He likes to stand and trade and I'm in the same boat"
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2023
Julian Erosa is expecting a Fight of the Night scrap against Fernando Padilla. Erosa is coming off a first-round KO loss to Alex Caceres back in December, which snapped his three-fight winning streak. It was also disappointing due to the fact Erosa felt like he didn’t do anything wrong, but simply got caught by a surprise kick that he didn’t see coming.
Nate Diaz's representative claims the Stockton native "acted entirely in self-defense" in New Orleans street fight
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2023
Zach Rosenfield the representative of Nate Diaz, claims the Stockton native acted in self-defense this past weekend. On Friday night in New Orleans, Diaz was watching his teammate Chris Avila compete on the KSI boxing card. During the event, he threw a water bottle at someone, but that was just the beginning of it. After the event ended, Diaz got into an altercation in the street as the former UFC fighter choked Rodney Anderson out cold.
Luke Rockhold believes Mike Perry "bit off more than he can chew" at BKFC 41, plans to only sign one-fight deals for the rest of his career
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2023
Luke Rockhold expects to surprise many people on Saturday night when he headlines BKFC 41. Rockhold announced his retirement from fighting following his decision loss to Paulo Costa at UFC 278. However, after some time off, he requested his release from the Ultimate Fighting Championship so that he could sign a lucrative one-fight deal with BKFC.
Gilbert Burns hopeful he can jump Colby Covington for UFC title shot with a win over Belal Muhammad: "Why not?"
Josh Evanoff - April 25, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns is still hopeful that he’ll pass Colby Covington. ‘Durinho’ has been out of action since his clash with Jorge Masvidal in Miami last month. In the UFC 287 co-main event, the Brazilian scored a dominant win over ‘Gamebred’. The win was Burns’ second in a row, as he previously defeated Neil Magny in January by first-round submission.
Paddy Pimblett slams critics who still proclaim Jared Gordon win was a robbery: "Can tell they're brand new to the sport"
Josh Evanoff - April 25, 2023
UFC lightweight prospect Paddy Pimblett doesn’t understand the talk of his last win being a robbery. ‘The Paddy’ is currently healing from an ankle injury suffered in his last bout in December. At UFC 282, Pimblett entered the octagon for the fourth time to face Jared Gordon. ‘The Flash’ was a massive underdog heading into the contest, but it didn’t look like that on fight night.
Chael Sonnen pleads with Jon Jones to fight Sergei Pavlovich before retirement: "If he does that it's going to be something special"
Josh Evanoff - April 25, 2023
Chael Sonnen believes that if Jon Jones fights Sergei Pavlovich, that would be deserving of a lot of praise. ‘Bones’ made his return to the octagon last month in the main event of UFC 285. There, Jones made his heavyweight debut against Ciryl Gane, in his first bout in over three years. There, the former light-heavyweight champion made quick work of ‘Bon Gamin’ submitting him in round one.
Kelvin Gastelum to work with Dana White's nutritionist and make a return to welterweight
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2023
Kelvin Gastelum will be returning to his old stomping grounds. Gastelum did an interview with ESPN Deportes and revealed he has told the UFC he is planning on dropping back down to welterweight. The plan is to have his return fight in September, and the UFC was on board with the plan. Along with that, Gastelum will be working with Dana White’s nutritionist, he revealed.
Mike Perry weighs in on Nate Diaz choking Logan Paul lookalike unconscious: "We get mad at anybody who thinks they can beef with us in a one-on-one matchup"
Lewis Simpson - April 25, 2023
Mike Perry has weighed in on the viral clip of Nate Diaz choking a Logan Paul lookalike unconscious after a brawl unfolding on New Orleans’s streets. Known for his success inside the octagon, Diaz has also made a habit of getting involved in physical confrontations outside the cage.
Paulo Costa says Jan Blachowicz is lying that he turned down a fight at UFC 288
Susan Cox - April 25, 2023
Paulo Costa is claiming Jan Blachowicz is lying that he turned down a fight at UFC 288. Blachowicz, the former UFC light heavyweight champion has accused Costa (14-2 MMA) of rejecting a fight with him for UFC 288 which takes place on Saturday, May 6th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.