MMA News
Maryna Moroz makes several disturbing claims against 'junkie' Mariya Agapova
Drake Riggs - July 3, 2021
Maryna Moroz didn’t hold back when recently speaking about her fellow UFC flyweight and former training partner, Mariya Agapova. In an hour-long interview with Russian media outlet MMA Herald, Moroz made multiple problematic claims.
Paulie Malignaggi shares prediction for Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 3
Chris Taylor - July 3, 2021
Paulie Malignaggi has shared his prediction for next weekend’s highly anticipated trilogy fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. McGregor (22-5 MMA) and Poirier (26-7 MMA) will collide in a rubber match on July 10, with the winner expected to be the first man to challenge newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
John Dodson forced out of July 30 fight following "near-death" accident involving his family
Chris Taylor - July 3, 2021
Former two-time UFC flyweight title challenger John Dodson has been forced out of his comeback fight following a “near-death” accident involving his family. Dodson (21-12 MMA), who was let go by the UFC shortly following his unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili in August of 2020, was set to make his return to the cage on July 30 at an XMMA event in Greenville, South Carolina.
Robert Whittaker admits trash talk from "sh*thead" Israel Adesanya got in his head: "It did, because the last fight I was kind of very emotional”
Chris Taylor - July 3, 2021
Robert Whittaker admits that he let his emotions get the best of him in his first fight with Israel Adesanya at UFC 243. Whittaker (23-5 MMA) and Adesanya (21-1 MMA) squared off for the promotions undisputed middleweight title in October of 2019, with ‘Stylebender’ emerging victorious by way of second round knockout.
Chael Sonnen defends UFC and Dana White over fighter pay
Adam D Martin - July 2, 2021
Former UFC middleweight title contender and current analyst Chael Sonnen defended the UFC and its president Dana White over fighter pay. Fighter pay is a hot topic in the world of MMA today, as many fighters are looking for a bigger piece of the pie with the sport growing, and particularly with YouTubers such as Jake Paul showing how much money there really is out there. Paul has become a champion for fighter pay and was among those who donated to UFC women’s flyweight Sarah Alpar’s GoFundMe, which once again highlighted some of the issues with the UFC fighter pay.
Rashad Evans explains why he is the perfect opponent for Logan Paul
Adam D Martin - July 2, 2021
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans explained why he is the perfect opponent for YouTuber-turned-boxer Logan Paul. Evans recently announced that he is returning to combat sports after spending the last several years away in retirement. “Suga” is planning on making his comeback in the boxing ring, and he has already zeroed in on Paul as a potential opponent. Paul is coming off of an exhibition bout with Floyd Mayweather and Evans would represent another big name on his resume if he is interested in the fight. Speaking to MMAFighting.com, Evans explained why he is the ideal opponent for Paul and why his opponent should sign on to fight him.
Tyron Woodley training with Floyd Mayweather ahead of Jake Paul boxing match (Photos)
Adam D Martin - July 2, 2021
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is training with legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather ahead of the upcoming Jake Paul boxing match. Mayweather last month told the media that he was inviting Woodley to come to Las Vegas to work with him ahead of the Paul fight on August 28. Woodley said that he was going to take up Mayweather on the offer, and he’s done just that. On Thursday, “The Chosen One” took to his social media to reveal that he is training with Mayweather and shared photos.
Georges St-Pierre not optimistic about Khabib Nurmagomedov superfight: "We're never going to see it, unfortunately"
Adam D Martin - July 2, 2021
Georges St-Pierre is not optimistic about a superfight with Khabib Nurmagomedov, saying that “we’re never going to see it, unfortunately.” St-Pierre and Nurmagomedov are both universally regarded as two of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, and there has been chatter about a potential matchup between these two legends over the last several years. However, with GSP retired and with Nurmagomedov recently hanging up his gloves, the possibility of a dream matchup between them seems very unlikely at this point. UFC president Dana White is apparently still holding out hope for a fight, but with both fighters retired, it seems like a pipe dream.
Demetrious Johnson praises the Paul brothers: "These guys are training like full-time athletes"
Adam D Martin - July 2, 2021
Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson praised the Paul brothers, saying that “these guys are training like full-time athletes.” Johnson is generally regarded as one of the greatest pound-for-pound MMA fighters of all time, so when he speaks, people listen. When asked in a recent interview what he thinks about the Paul brothers and other celebrities getting into combat sports, “Mighty Mouse” says he has no problem with it. In fact, Johnson believes that these YouTubers such as the Paul brothers are training as hard as anyone and he supports what they are doing.
Michael Bisping shares photo and video of man who allegedly punched him in New Orleans
Adam D Martin - July 2, 2021
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping shared a photo and a video of the man who allegedly punched him last weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana. Bisping took to his social media last week to say that someone punched him on the street, suggesting it was a weak strike. “Was just assaulted guy got in my face for filming on a public street. I told him to go away and he punched me was literally so soft I laughed at him. So funny that someone that acts so tough hits like such a bitch, I laughed and walked away. Man, I’m mature these days,” Bisping wrote at the time of the incident.
Ciryl Gane says UFC tipped him off about interim title fight before he fought Alexander Volkov
Adam D Martin - July 2, 2021
UFC heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane says the UFC tipped him off about a potential interim title fight before he fought Alexander Volkov. Gane defeated Volkov via unanimous decision at UFC Vegas 30 last weekend to improve to 9-0 in MMA and 6-0 in the UFC alone. The Frenchman said after the fight that he wanted to fight UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou for the belt next, but while that won’t happen, Gane was given quite the consolation prize. Instead of Ngannou fighting Derrick Lewis at UFC 265, Gane will now fight Lewis for the interim heavyweight title on August 7.
Khabib Nurmagomedov on Aljamain Sterling's title win over Petr Yan: "I don’t want to judge anyone, but I would not (want) things to be this way"
Christopher Taylor - July 1, 2021
Former lightweight kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov recently shared his thoughts on Aljamain Sterling’s bantamweight title win over Petr Yan at UFC 259. Sterling (20-3 MMA) captured the promotions bantamweight championship this past March after Petr Yan (15-2 MMA) was disqualified from their fight due to an illegal knee in round four.
Conor McGregor slams Dustin Poirier over 'best boxer in MMA' claims, Max Holloway chimes in
Christopher Taylor - July 1, 2021
Conor McGregor slammed Dustin Poirier over his ‘best boxer in MMA’ claims, which spawned fellow former UFC champion Max Holloway to chime in. McGregor (22-5 MMA) and Poirier (27-6 MMA) are set to collide for a third time on July 10, this after splitting their first two encounters.
Dustin Poirier responds after Conor McGregor suggests the first one to shoot for takedown is a “dusty bitch”
Adam D Martin - July 1, 2021
Dustin Poirier responded after his rival Conor McGregor suggested that the first one to shoot for a takedown is a “dusty bitch.” Poirier clapped back at McGregor after he had choice words about whoever shoots the first takedown in their trilogy fight at UFC 264, which takes place on July 10 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Poirier responded with a comment to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto in return, saying that McGregor having those words about takedowns “reeks of insecurity.”
Alexander Gustafsson returns at UFC London, faces off against BJJ wizard Paul Craig
Adam D Martin - July 1, 2021
Former UFC light heavyweight title contender Alexander Gustafsson is set to return to the Octagon this fall when he faces off with Paul Craig. Gustafsson recently hinted that he was making a comeback, and he’ll do so on September 4 when he takes on the BJJ wizard Craig at UFC London. Frontkick.Online was the first to break the news about the Gustafsson vs. Craig fight. BJPenn.com earlier in the day confirmed that the September 4 card is scheduled to take place in London, with the other new addition of a bantamweight matchup between Nathaniel Wood and Jonathan Martinez.
Nathaniel Wood returns to action in London on September 4, faces Jonathan Martinez
Alfredo Zullino - July 1, 2021
A bantamweight clash between Nathaniel Wood (17-5 MMA, 4-2 UFC) and Jonathan Martinez (13-4 MMA, 4-3 UFC) is in the works, sources with knowledge of the situation informed BJPENN.com. The sources asked for anonymity since the news hasn’t been officially confirmed yet. The contracts have not been signed, but it seems it’s in the promotion plans to book this fight in London, for September 4.
Charles Oliveira shares prediction for Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier trilogy fight
Adam D Martin - July 1, 2021
UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira shared his prediction for the upcoming trilogy fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. Oliveira became the new UFC 155lbs champion when he won the vacant title with a KO win over Michael Chandler at UFC 262 in May. For his first title defense, “Do Bronx” seems destined to fight the winner of the UFC 264 main event trilogy fight between McGregor and Poirier. The champion has been keeping a close eye on this blockbuster fight and is now ready to share his prediction.
Georges St-Pierre names his choice for best active pound-for-pound UFC fighter
Adam D Martin - July 1, 2021
Mixed martial arts legend Georges St-Pierre named his choice for the best active pound-for-pound fighter currently competing in the UFC. GSP was, for many years, considered the top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport and one of the greatest mixed martial artists to ever step into the Octagon. The French Canadian has been happily retired since 2017, but he still watches the sport on the regular and keeps up to date with the fights that are going on. He is also keeping a close eye on the welterweight division that he once was the king of, and of its champion Kamaru Usman.