MMA News
Darren Till weighs in on a potential showdown between Alex Pereira and Khamzat Chimaev: “It'd be a 30 second fight”
Susan Cox - January 30, 2023
Darren Till is weighing in on a potential showdown between Alex Pereira and Khamzat Chimaev. Alex Pereira (7-1 MMA) last fought and defeated Israel Adesanya (23-2 MMA) via TKO at UFC 281 in November of last year. And with that victory ‘Poatan’ became the UFC middleweight champion.
Former UFC champion Quinton Jackson wants to do some grudge matches, calls out former TUF bully victim ‘Titties’
Susan Cox - January 30, 2023
Former UFC champion Quinton Jackson wants to do some grudge matches and is calling out former TUF bully victim ‘Titties’. Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson (38-14 MMA) last fought in December of 2019 where he was defeated by Fedor Emelianenko (40-6 MMA) via TKO at Bellator 237. It was to be his last fight under the Bellator banner.
Dana White responds to fans critical about Power Slap athlete pay
Susan Cox - January 30, 2023
Dana White is responding to fans critical about Power Slap athlete pay. The UFC eight-episode ‘Power Slap: Road to the Title’ reality series debuted on TBS on Wednesday, January 18th of this year.
Darren Till shares his prediction for the Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane title fight at UFC 285: “I still think he’ll prove too strong”
Harry Kettle - January 30, 2023
UFC middleweight Darren Till has given his thought on the upcoming showdown between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane at UFC 285. On March 4, Jon Jones will return to the Octagon for the first time in three years. He’ll take on Ciryl Gane for the vacant UFC heavyweight championship.
Brandon Moreno relieved feud with Deiveson Figueiredo is over: "It feels awesome"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 29, 2023
Reigning UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno is quite happy that his rivalry with Deiveson Figueiredo is over. Moreno and Figueiredo fought for the fourth time in the co-main event of UFC 283. Moreno scored the third-round TKO finish to become a two-time UFC Flyweight Champion.
Daniel Cormier thinks Jorge Masvidal "must" defeat Gilbert Burns at UFC 287
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 29, 2023
UFC Hall of Famer and color commentator Daniel Cormier believes Jorge Masvidal has his back against the wall and needs to win his next fight. Masvidal will meet Gilbert Burns on the UFC 287 card scheduled for April 8. Headlining that card will be a UFC Middleweight Championship bout between titleholder Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya.
Leon Edwards discusses the recent struggles of fellow countryman Darren Till: “I feel like he's a little bit loose with what he's doing”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 29, 2023
UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards has opined on Darren Till struggling to get back in the win column. Till has found himself on a three-fight losing streak. He hasn’t earned a victory inside the Octagon since November 2019. Till’s most recent bout took place at UFC 282 back in December 2022. “The Gorilla” was submitted by Dricus du Plessis in the third round. The bout earned “Fight of the Night” honors.
Israel Adesanya releases SAW promo for upcoming rematch with Alex Pereira at UFC 287
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 29, 2023
Israel Adesanya has posted a SAW promo for his second MMA clash and fourth combat sports bout with Alex Pereira. Adesanya will receive another chance to get past the Pereira hurdle. The two will clash again at UFC 287 on April 8 for the UFC Middleweight Championship.
Francis Ngannou reveals he could be fighting Tyson Fury in mid-2023
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 29, 2023
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou isn’t jumping the gun on a Tyson Fury fight in 2023, but he’d like to get a deal in writing before “The Gypsy King” battles Oleksandr Usyk. Ngannou and Fury have expressed interest in throwing down at some point. Fury has laid out the rules for the bout, which calls for a boxing match, but with 4-ounce gloves. He suggested International Boxing Hall of Famer Mike Tyson serve as the special referee.
Jake Paul confirms Mike Perry is the backup fighter if Tommy Fury pulls out of upcoming boxing match
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 29, 2023
Mike Perry’s wish might just come true if things once again go awry before Jake Paul and Tommy Fury are scheduled to collide. Back in January, Paul took to social media to claim that Fury didn’t want to fight him and that it may be Perry’s lucky year. Ultimately, Paul vs. Fury has been booked for February 26 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With that said, it never hurts to have a plan B.
Cody Stamann eyes Daniel Marcos after UFC 283 win over Luan Lacerda: "I love derailing people's hype and shutting down a hype train"
Cole Shelton - January 28, 2023
Cody Stamann knew fighting a Brazilian in Rio de Janeiro would be tough. Stamann was taking on UFC newcomer, Luan Lacerda at UFC 283, and going into the fight, the American made it clear he would give it back to the Brazilian fans if need be. Yet, throughout fight week, the fans surprised him by being nice and talking to him, but once he got into the arena, he says the fans were brutal.
Diego Sanchez rips the Nevada State Athletic Commission for not sanctioning BKFC but allowing Power Slap
Cole Shelton - January 27, 2023
Diego Sanchez doesn’t get why the Nevada State Athletic Commission won’t sanction Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. BKFC has been sanctioned in several states but Nevada is the most prominent state the promotion and sport haven’t been allowed into. Yet, many have been critical of that decision after the NSAC allowed Power Slap to be a thing.
Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury announced for February 26th in Saudi Arabia
Josh Evanoff - January 27, 2023
Jake Paul and Tommy Fury are hoping that the third time is the charm. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since his clash with Anderson Silva last October. To his credit, ‘The Spider’ gave the YouTuber-turned-boxer the toughest fight of his career thus far. However, an eighth-round knockdown sealed the deal, as Paul won by unanimous decision.
Alex Volkanovski coach says 'The Great' is showing 'scary stuff' ahead of Islam Makhachev fight
Andrew Whitelaw - January 27, 2023
Alexander Volkanovski vs Islam Makhachev is about as high-level a fight as you’re ever going to get in mixed martial arts. There’s a reason the pair are ranked in the top 2 sports on the men’s pound-for-pound ranking list. Volkanovski has racked up an incredible winning streak of 22. Makhachev was won 11 in a row. These two absolute monsters will go toe-to-toe in the main event at UFC 284 in Perth. The Australian fighter has all but cleared out the featherweight division, and now he’ll have a chance to make history as the first man from Down Under to hold two UFC titles concurrently.
Bella Mir earns UFC’s first NIL deal
Susan Cox - January 27, 2023
Bella Mir has earned UFC’s first NIL deal. And in doing so, the UFC is getting into the name, image and likeness (NIL) business.
Dillon Danis shares heated DM exchange with UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland
Susan Cox - January 27, 2023
Dillon Danis has shared a heated DM exchange he had with UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland. Danis (2-0 MMA) made headlines when he recently pulled out of a high-profile boxing bout with social media star KSI that was scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 14th, at the Wembley Arena in London.
Conor McGregor escapes death after being struck by vehicle while riding his road bike: "It wasn't our time"
Lewis Simpson - January 27, 2023
Conor McGregor encountered a lucky escape this Friday after being struck by a vehicle while riding his road bike. McGregor, who handled the situation extremely well, took to Instagram to showcase the aftermath of the incident that had just occurred.
Coach Joe Lopez details UFC featherweight kingpin Alex Volkanovski submitting a heavyweight in sparring
Harry Kettle - January 27, 2023
Joe Lopez has taken a trip down memory lane to tell the story of Alex Volkanovski submitting a heavyweight in sparring. It’s been well-documented for a while now that Alex Volkanovski is the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world. The featherweight king has ruled over his division for a good few years now and at UFC 284, he’ll attempt to move up and conquer lightweight.