MMA News
Tyron Woodley rips Instagram post for ranking Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler ahead of him in GOAT welterweights: “I smashed him. Nick never won a title”
Harry Kettle - April 4, 2023
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has torn into an Instagram post ranking the best 170-pounders of all time. While he may have most recently been in the boxing ring, Tyron Woodley is best known for his mixed martial arts career. Towards the end of his run with UFC, as we know, he lost four straight.
Ari Emanuel confirms Dana White and Vince McMahon will continue key roles in UFC and WWE: “That’s pretty unstoppable”
Harry Kettle - April 4, 2023
Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel has confirmed that Dana White and Vince McMahon will continue to have key roles in UFC and WWE. Earlier this week, Endeavor made the blockbuster announcement that they had purchased a 51% stake in WWE. In addition to that, it was revealed that WWE and UFC would be forming a new publicly listed company together.
Dustin Poirier set to make desk analyst debut at UFC 287
Harry Kettle - April 4, 2023
UFC star Dustin Poirier is set to make his debut as a desk analyst for the company this weekend at UFC 287. In terms of fan favourites, there are few fighters as beloved as Dustin Poirier. Throughout the course of his time with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, he’s built quite a legacy for himself.
UFC President Dana White reacts after Endeavor strikes deal to purchase WWE: “There is no limit to what this company can accomplish in the next few years”
Harry Kettle - April 4, 2023
UFC president Dana White has given his thoughts on Endeavor confirming their purchase of WWE on Monday morning. In a monumental announcement, Endeavor confirmed reports that they will be buying a 51% share in WWE. In addition to that, they will create a new publicly traded company between WWE and UFC, believed to be worth over $21 billion.
Vitor Belfort calls out Anthony Pettis after losing Roy Jones Jr. fight to 'Showtime': "It was supposed to be legendary guys"
Josh Evanoff - April 3, 2023
Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort seemingly wants to continue boxing. ‘The Phenom’ returned to the boxing ring over the weekend at Gamebred Boxing 4. In the co-main event, the Brazilian faced Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza. The bout was a rematch of sorts, as the latter defeated Belfort by first-round TKO back at UFC 198 in May 2016.
Belal Muhammad explains why he's not interested in Shavkat Rahkmonov fight: "I’m only looking upwards"
Cole Shelton - April 3, 2023
Belal Muhammad isn’t too interested in fighting Shavkat Rakhmonov next time out. After Leon Edwards defended his welterweight title at UFC 286, Dana White announced the Brit would face Colby Covington next and Muhammad would take on Rakhmonov. Both fights caught many by surprise, including Muhammad who thought he was either getting a title shot or someone in front of him next.
PFL's Loren Mack confirms Jake Paul will "absolutely" make MMA debut in 2023: "He’s gonna really develop into a superstar in the sport"
Josh Evanoff - April 3, 2023
Fear not, PFL’s Jake Paul is still set for his MMA debut this year. ‘The Problem Child’ made headlines in January when he signed with the PFL. At the time, there was little known beyond that Paul would both work and fight for the company. The YouTuber also stated that the deal wouldn’t interfere with his boxing career.
Robert Whittaker reveals he was never offered rumored fight against Khamzat Chimaev: "Let's wait and see what happens with this title shot"
Josh Evanoff - April 3, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker doesn’t have any plans to return right now. ‘The Reaper’ has been out of the octagon since his bout with Marvin Vettori at UFC Paris last November. In that outing, the former champion dominated. Whittaker wound up scoring a lopsided unanimous decision that night over ‘The Italian Dream’.
Michael Chiesa reveals he won't fight at UFC 287 after injury to Li Jingliang, eyes Gunnar Nelson in London
Cole Shelton - April 3, 2023
Michael Chiesa won’t be fighting this Saturday at UFC 287. Chiesa was set to take on Li Jingliang in his first fight since November of 2021, as he had been dealing with an injury. However, last week it was revealed Jingliang was forced out of the fight and Chiesa confirmed no replacement opponent was found.
Thiago Santos issues statement after suffering defeat in his PFL debut
Susan Cox - April 3, 2023
Thiago Santos has issued a statement after suffering defeat in his PFL debut. The 39-year-old ‘Marreta’ parted ways with the UFC last Fall and subsequently signed with the PFL to compete in its 205-pound division starting in 2023.
WWE CEO Nick Kahn expects UFC crossovers to continue under new Endeavor deal: “We will be looking to collaborate with them when appropriate”
Susan Cox - April 3, 2023
WWE CEO Nick Kahn expects UFC crossovers to continue under new Endeavor deal. It was announced today, Monday, April 3rd that the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is set to merge with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to form a new publicly traded company under the umbrella of the Endeavor Group.
Jorge Masvidal admits he might call it quits if he loses to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287: “This could be the last one”
Susan Cox - April 3, 2023
Jorge Masvidal is admitting he may call it quits if he loses to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. UFC 287 takes place this coming Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida.
UFC champion Jamahal Hill shares footage of a former opponent experiencing police brutality: “Yo this wild asf”
Harry Kettle - April 3, 2023
Jamahal Hill has shared footage of a former opponent of his experiencing police brutality back in 2012. UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has been on quite the journey. From his childhood all the way up to the present day, he’s had to face some real adversity. Now, though, he sits at the top of the mountain as the king of the 205 pound division.
Israel Adesanya wants to “move on to another head” after defeating Alex Pereira at UFC 287: “I don't like fighting the same people”
Harry Kettle - April 3, 2023
Israel Adesanya wants to move on from Alex Pereira if he’s able to defeat him at UFC 287 this weekend. At UFC 281 last year, Alex Pereira shocked the world. In the main event, he knocked out Israel Adesanya to win the UFC middleweight championship.
Conor McGregor and Paul Heyman trade shots following news of UFC and WWE forming a new publicly traded company: “Careful Grampa”
Harry Kettle - April 3, 2023
Conor McGregor and Paul Heyman squared off on social media last night following the news that UFC and WWE may be forming a new publicly traded company. Yesterday, news broke that Endeavor have reportedly purchased WWE. As many will know, Endeavor also bought the Ultimate Fighting Championship back in 2016 for a fee of around $4 billion.
Michael Bisping thinks "element of surprise" could play into Israel Adesanya's hands in Alex Pereira rematch at UFC 287
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 2, 2023
Michael Bisping feels Israel Adesanya may be able to catch Alex Pereira by surprise when they collide inside the Octagon a second time. Adesanya is set to challenge Pereira at UFC 287 on April 8. The UFC Middleweight Championship fight will be held inside Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida. Back in November 2022, Pereira defeated Adesanya via fifth-round TKO to capture the UFC middleweight title. This was Pereira first MMA win over “The Last Stylebender,” but his third combat sports victory against him.
Jeremy Stephens fires back at Conor McGregor: "Your brittle bones ready to throw heat?"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 2, 2023
Jeremy Stephens has responded to Conor McGregor suggesting that the two of them trade leather inside the boxing ring. Stephens and 2023 UFC Hall of Fame inductee Jose Aldo went one-on-one on the Gamebred Boxing 4 card. The bout lasted through all six rounds and the judges scored this one as a majority draw. During the event, McGregor took to his Twitter account to respectfully call Aldo out for a boxing match. Aldo had none of it, as he blasted McGregor when speaking to reporters at the Gamebred Boxing 4 post-fight press conference.
Conor McGregor responds to backlash from Jose Aldo callout: “Me and who the f**k is that guy should box”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 2, 2023
Conor McGregor has responded to the fiery backlash he received from Jose Aldo over a callout. Aldo was in action this weekend, taking on Jeremy Stephens at Gamebred Boxing 4. The bout ended in a majority draw, which drew the ire of Aldo. The Brazilian legend wasn’t interested in hearing about a challenge issued by McGregor on Twitter during the event for a boxing match. Here’s what Jose Aldo told media members during the Gamebred Boxing 4 post-fight press conference (h/t MMAJunkie).