MMA News
Sage Northcutt slated for first fight in four years at ONE Fight Night 10 in May
Josh Evanoff - January 23, 2023
ONE Championship lightweight contender Sage Northcutt is finally slated to make his return. ‘Super Sage’ has been out of action since his clash with Cosmo Alexandre in May 2019. The bout was a massive one for the lightweight, as it was his debut in ONE Championship. He exited the UFC the prior year with a three-fight winning streak, last knocking out Zak Ottow in July 2018.
Floyd Mayweather set for February exhibition in the U.K. against Bellator veteran Aaron Chalmers
Josh Evanoff - January 23, 2023
Former five-division champion Floyd Mayweather will be heading to the U.K. next month. ‘Money’ has been out of action since an exhibition clash with YouTuber-turned-boxer Deji Olatunji in November. In that outing, Mayweather predictably dominated ‘The Tank’ en route to a sixth-round knockout victory.
Luke Rockhold announces he was granted his UFC release, plans to "go f**k some people up"
Cole Shelton - January 23, 2023
Luke Rockhold is no longer a UFC fighter. Rockhold announced on The MMA Hour on Monday that he was granted his UFC release after he asked for it. The former UFC middleweight champion says PFL, Bellator, ONE Championship, and boxing are all potential options for him.
Lauren Murphy applauds corner for not stopping her fight with Jessica Andrade at UFC 283: “I was grateful for the chance to keep fighting”
Susan Cox - January 23, 2023
Lauren Murphy is applauding her corner for not stopping her fight with Jessica Andrade at UFC 283. UFC 283 took place this past Saturday, January 21st at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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.
Gilbert Burns explains why he has “nothing against” Colby Covington following “weird” conversation at a Casino in Florida
Harry Kettle - January 23, 2023
Gilbert Burns has given his thoughts on divisional rival Colby Covington following a recent interaction down in Florida. In the wake of his win over Neil Magny, Gilbert Burns is ready to make another run for the title. Ever since coming up short against Kamaru Usman, he’s been dying to get back in the picture.
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.
Jessica Andrade seeking Zhang Weili rematch or flyweight title fight following UFC 283 victory
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 22, 2023
Jessica Andrade has been gaining some steam back, and her momentum continued at UFC 283. Andrade took on Lauren Murphy on the main card of UFC 283 this past Saturday night. The bout went the distance and it was all Andrade, who earned score totals of 30-25, 30-25, and 30-26. Andrade is now riding a three-fight winning streak and hasn’t lost a fight since April 2021, when she fell short in her bid to capture the UFC Flyweight Championship against Valentina Shevchenko.
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.
Pros react after Jamahal Hill defeats Glover Teixeira at UFC 283
Chris Taylor - January 21, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 283 was headlined by a fight between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill for the promotions vacant light heavyweight title. Teixeira (33-9 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since losing the 205lbs strap to Jiri Prochazka at UFC 275 in June of 2022. Prior to that setback, the 43-year-old veteran had put together a six-fight winning streak.
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.