MMA News
UFC heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich apologizes for accidentally sharing controversial meme: “Due to the language barrier, I did not understand the weight of the things written about me”
Susan Cox - January 23, 2023
UFC heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich is apologizing for accidentally sharing a controversial meme. The Russian fighter, Pavlovich (17-1 MMA) is hot off a knockout victory over Tai Tuivasa (14-5 MMA) in December of last year.
UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira takes aim at Khamzat Chimaev: “He’s running from his own weight class”
Susan Cox - January 23, 2023
UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira has taken aim at welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev. ‘Poatan’ had challenged ‘Borz’ to a fight at light heavyweight late last year.
Islam Makhachev opens up on Khabib Nurmagomedov's MMA exit: "I've fought without him a couple of times"
Lewis Simpson - January 23, 2023
Islam Makhachev has shared his feelings on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s exit from mixed martial arts. Following his retirement from competition, Nurmagomedov remained heavily involved in the world of MMA, taking over the coaching role of his late father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
Ariel Helwani was left dissatisfied with the UFC's lack of hype on Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 announcement
Lewis Simpson - January 23, 2023
Ariel Helwani was left dissatisfied with the UFC’s way of announcing the trilogy between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. Following UFC Vegas 67, UFC President Dana White took to the post-fight press conference to make some massive announcements. The most surprising was the departure of Francis Ngannou. The Cameroon native was stripped from his heavyweight title and released from the company.
Former UFC employees explain how Dana White avoided slap sanctions: “He’s convinced Ari that he has the secret sauce”
Harry Kettle - January 23, 2023
Former UFC employees have detailed how UFC president Dana White got away without punishment for his New Year’s Eve incident. Ever since footage was released of Dana White striking his wife, there’s been an outcry from the MMA community. While some feel as if it didn’t warrant any kind of repercussions, others believe Dana needs to be reprimanded.
Johnny Walker has lofty dreams involving UFC gold following UFC 283 victory
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 22, 2023
Johnny Walker is shooting for the stars following his UFC 283 win over Paul Craig. Walker and Craig shared the Octagon in the main card opener for UFC 283 this past Saturday night. Craig was hoping to rebound following a unanimous decision loss to Volkan Oezdemir, but Walker wasn’t interested in that plan. Instead, Walker has been trying to get back to his winning ways and has now made it two victories in a row. He stopped Craig via first-round TKO.
Neuroscientist feels slap fighter Chris Kennedy “may never be the same” following brutal KO in Power Slap
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 22, 2023
One American neuroscientist wonders if a Power Slap League competitor will ever be the same following a devastating KO loss. A lot has been made about Dana White’s Power Slap League series. Aside from the controversy surrounding UFC President Dana White not facing repercussions, at least publicly, for slapping his wife on New Year’s Eve in Mexico, many have called into question the safety and legitimacy of slap fighting as a sport.
Tyson Fury asks Francis Ngannou if he wants "big boy money," suggests Mike Tyson officiates potential match
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 22, 2023
Current WBC Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury still wants to mix it up with former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou. Ngannou is now a free agent after failing to come to terms on a new deal with the UFC. “The Predator” recently appeared on “The MMA Hour” and said he’s leaning more towards having a boxing match for his first post-UFC bout. He also said he’s fine with Fury’s suggestion for four-ounce gloves.
Brandon Moreno reacts after Brazilian fans pepper him with drinks following his title win at UFC 283
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 22, 2023
Newly minted UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno has responded to fans trying to pelt him with garbage following his third-round TKO victory over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 283. Moreno and Figueiredo shared the Octagon for the fourth time at UFC 283 this past Saturday night. Moreno landed a hook that badly swelled Figueiredo’s eye. The Octagon-side doctor took a look at the eye and determined that Figueiredo should not continue, and the fight was stopped before the fourth round could begin.
Fighters react after MMA legend Glover Teixeira announces his retirement at UFC 283
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 22, 2023
Glover Teixeira has announced his 42-fight pro MMA career has come to an end, and the MMA community is giving the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion his flowers. Teixeira faced Jamahal Hill in the main event of UFC 283 this past Saturday night. The bout was contested for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Teixeira lost the fight via unanimous decision. During his post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier, Teixeira took his gloves off, left them at the center of the Octagon, and announced his retirement.
Jiri Prochazka sends video message to Jamahal Hill following his title-earning win at UFC 283
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 22, 2023
Jiri Prochazka has reacted to Jamahal Hill’s UFC Light Heavyweight Championship win. This past Saturday night, Hill competed against Glover Teixeira for the vacant 205-pound gold. Hill turned in a one-sided performance that earned him the unanimous decision victory and a piece of UFC hardware for the first time in his pro MMA career.
UFC 283 Bonus Report: Ismael Bonfim one of four fighters to take home an extra $50k
Chris Taylor - January 21, 2023
The Octagon returned to Rio de Janeiro for tonight’s UFC 283 event, a 15-bout fight card headlined by Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill. Tonight’s highly anticipated light heavyweight title fight proved to be a coming out party for Jamahal Hill. ‘Sweet Dreams’ was able to dominate the former title holder for the majority of their twenty-five-minute affair, battering Glover Teixeira with big punches, kicks and knees. After five rounds of grueling action, Hill was awarded the unanimous decision victory.
UFC 283 Results: Jamahal Hill defeats Glover Teixeira (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - January 21, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 283 is headlined by a fight between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill for the promotions vacant light heavyweight title. Teixeira (33-8 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since losing the 205lbs strap to Jiri Prochazka at UFC 275 in June of 2022. That setback had snapped a six-fight winning streak for the 43-year-old veteran.
Pros react after Brandon Moreno defeats Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 283
Chris Taylor - January 21, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 283 event was co-headlined by a flyweight title fight featuring Deiveson Figueiredo taking on Brandon Moreno. The bout marked the fourth consecutive time that Figueiredo and Moreno had collided inside of the Octagon. The pair had gone 1-1-1 over their past three battles, with ‘The God of War‘ winning their most recent contest by unanimous decision.
UFC 283 Results: Brandon Moreno defeats Deiveson Figueiredo (Video)
Chris Taylor - January 21, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 283 event is co-headlined by a flyweight title fight featuring Deiveson Figueiredo taking on Brandon Moreno. The bout will mark the fourth consecutive time that Figueiredo and Moreno have collided inside of the Octagon. The pair have gone 1-1-1 over their past three battles, with ‘The God of War‘ winning their most recent collision by unanimous decision.
Pros react after Gilbert Burns subs Neil Magny at UFC 283
Chris Taylor - January 21, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 283 main card features a key welterweight battle between Gilbert Burns and Neil Magny. Burns (21-5 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since dropping a decision to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 273. Prior to that setback, ‘Durinho’ was coming off a unanimous decision victory over Stephen Thompson.
Pros react after Johnny Walker TKO's Paul Craig at UFC 283
Chris Taylor - January 21, 2023
A light heavyweight bout between Paul Craig and Johnny Walker kicked off tonight’s UFC 283 main card lineup from Rio de Janeiro. Craig (16-6-1 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a decision loss to Volkan Oezdemir in his most recent effort last July. Prior to that setback, ‘Bearjew’ had put together a four-fight winning streak, scoring stoppage victories over Gadzhimurad Antigulov, Shogun Rua, Jamahal Hill and Nikita Krylov.
UFC 283 Results: Johnny Walker TKO's Paul Craig (Video)
Chris Taylor - January 21, 2023
A light heavyweight bout between Paul Craig and Johnny Walker kicks off tonight’s UFC 283 main card in Rio de Janeiro. Craig (16-5-1 MMA) enters the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a decision loss to Volkan Oezdemir in his most recent effort last July. Prior to that setback, ‘Bearjew’ had put together a four-fight winning streak, where he scored stoppage victories over Gadzhimurad Antigulov, Shogun Rua, Jamahal Hill and Nikita Krylov.