MMA News
“I'm Merab times ten” Henry Cejudo fires warning to Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling
Andrew Whitelaw - December 29, 2022
Henry Cejudo has fired a warning towards his rivals at the top of the UFC’s bantamweight division. The former double champion came out of retirement and returned to the USADA testing pool in May. He’s since been heavily-linked to getting the next title shot against Aljamain Sterling. Despite having not competed in MMA since defending the 135lb title against Dominick Cruz in 2020, the former Olympian remains outspoken about his abilities.
Charles Oliveira makes his pick for Alexander Volkanovski vs Islam Makhachev title fight
Andrew Whitelaw - December 29, 2022
Charles Oliveira has had his say on the winner of Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev. In what is one of the most eagerly-anticipated matches of 2023, The Australian will welcome the lightweight champion to Perth at UFC 284. ‘The Great’ will be competing at 155lb for the first time in his UFC career despite having fought as heavy as welterweight early in his career.
Geoff Neal and Shavkat Rakhmonov react to their UFC Vegas 67 fight being off: "Nobody's scared"
Cole Shelton - December 29, 2022
Geoff Neal and Shavkat Rakhmonov will no longer be fighting at UFC Vegas 67 on January 14. Neal and Rakhmonov were set to be the co-main event of the card in a very intriguing welterweight scrap as ‘Nomad’ was looking to remain undefeated. However, just two weeks before the fight, it was reported that Neal suffered an injury and was forced out of the contest.
KSI's manager confirms boxing match with Dillon Danis is still on after contract issues: "No excuses left to back out now"
Josh Evanoff - December 29, 2022
It seems that KSI vs. Dillon Danis will go ahead after all. ‘The Nightmare’ made his return in August, knocking out two opponents in one night on DAZN pay-per-view. Following the win, the British YouTuber again called out names such as Jake Paul and Andrew Tate, amongst others.
Andrew Tate reportedly arrested in Romania following police raid
Josh Evanoff - December 29, 2022
Andrew Tate, and his brother Tristan, were reportedly arrested in Romania earlier today. The controversial kickboxer has seen a resurgence in popularity over the last few months. Once a champion in the kickboxing ring, Tate went viral earlier this year. Not thanks to his fighting ability, but instead his controversial statements and ability to create headlines.
Dillon Danis claims KSI is making new rules for their fight, hints the bout may not happen: “There’s a lot of fishy things going on”
Cole Shelton - December 29, 2022
Dillon Danis says KSI and his team are acting fishy just two weeks before their fight. Danis and KSI are set to headline a Misfits Boxing card on January 14 in London, England. However, Danis skipped the press conference and many wondered if the fight would happen. After ensuring fans the bout was still a go, ‘El Jefe’ is now changing his tune.
Jan Blachowicz is not happy with how Joe Rogan handled the post-fight interview at UFC 282: “He shouldn’t say something like this”
Lewis Simpson - December 29, 2022
Jan Blachowicz is unhappy with how Joe Rogan handled his post-fight interview at UFC 282 following his split draw with Magomed Ankalaev. After 25 minutes of gruelling back-and-forth action, a dazed adrenaline-filled Blachowicz told Rogan he didn’t feel he had done enough to reclaim the light heavyweight title. However, the Polish native did insist he had to watch the fight back to give an honest review of his performance.
Marlon Vera believes some UFC fighters are still cheating and getting away with it: “Are USADA testing people in a f*****g third world country?”
Lewis Simpson - December 29, 2022
Despite the UFC roster being put through regular drug testing from USADA, Marlon Vera still believes there are fighters cheating and getting away with it. Vera took to the Believe You Me podcast with Michael Bisping and Anthony Smith to claim that several fighters in the UFC were still taking steroids and cheating the system to gain an unfair advantage. Despite USADA testing fighters routinely, Bisping and Smith both agreed the issue still exists.
UFC legend Donald Cerrone opens up on his new bulked up physique: “It’s not steroids from your uncle Bob slingin em behind the corner gas station”
Harry Kettle - December 29, 2022
UFC legend Donald Cerrone has opened up on his new physique after being asked by fans whether he was taking steroids. Back in July, Donald Cerrone announced his retirement from mixed martial arts after a submission loss to Jim Miller. Over the course of his career, predominantly under the WEC/UFC banner, the man known as ‘Cowboy’ became a legend.
Dana White explains why the UFC is not interested in cross-promotion events: “They’re going to be here anyway”
Harry Kettle - December 29, 2022
UFC president Dana White has explained why the promotion isn’t interested in co-promoting with other companies. For many years now, Dana White’s primary focus has been growing the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In turn, then, he’s also been growing mixed martial arts as a whole.
Paige VanZant return to combat sports put on hold after suffering three broken bones
Harry Kettle - December 29, 2022
Paige VanZant’s proposed return to combat sports has seemingly been put on hold after she suffered a few broken bones. While she may not be the most prolific fighter in combat sports history, Paige VanZant is certainly one of the most famous. From UFC to BKFC and beyond, she’s not afraid of getting into a scrap.
“That could have been me,” John Dodson reflects on Henry Cejudo winning the flyweight title after he left the UFC
Andrew Whitelaw - December 28, 2022
John Dodson is on a mission to prove he’s still one of the best in the world in his weight class. The TUF 14 winner will return to action at Rizin 40 to help launch the promotion’s flyweight division when he takes on Hideo Tokoro. The New Year’s Eve bout will be a homecoming of sorts for ‘Magic,’ who first fought in Japan back in 2004.
Derek Brunson vs. Dricus Du Plessis booked for UFC 285
Cole Shelton - December 28, 2022
Derek Brunson will look to return to the win column at UFC 285. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Brunson is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 285 on March 4 against Dricus Du Plessis. The event is expected to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
VIDEO | Marcus Aurelio scores absurd TKO win after driving Hidenori Ebata into moat
Josh Evanoff - December 28, 2022
There is truly nothing like MMA in Japan, as evidenced by today’s Inoki Bob-Ba-Yae x Ganryujima event. The event served as a tribute to the late Antonio Inoki. A noted fan of professional wrestling as well as MMA, he fought Muhammad Ali in a mixed-rules bout. Their 1976 draw is considered one of the earliest MMA contests, and a precursor to the rise of the UFC.
Forrest Griffin pays tribute to Stephan Bonnar: “I’ll always miss you, brother”
Cole Shelton - December 28, 2022
Forrest Griffin has paid tribute to his former opponent Stephan Bonnar. Bonnar passed away on Thursday from presumed heart complications while at work. The news shocked many in the MMA community as he was only 45 years old.
Ricky Simon calls for clash with former UFC champion Petr Yan: "I heard you decided not to retire"
Josh Evanoff - December 28, 2022
UFC bantamweight contender Ricky Simon has a big name in mind for his return. The Washington native has been out of action since his clash with Jack Shore in July. There, Simon earned ‘Performance of the Night’ honors, as he submitted ‘Tank’ in round two. The loss was a devastating one for Shore, as it was the first defeat of his career.
Doo Ho Choi set to return to the Octagon in February 2023
Susan Cox - December 28, 2022
Doo Ho Choi is set to return to the Octagon in February 2023. It will be over 3 years since Doo Ho Choi has fought in the Octagon. ‘The Korean Superboy’ after being on a 12 fight winning streak, lost 3 fights in a row. Choi, 31, last fought Charles Jourdain (13-6 MMA) in December of 2019 where he lost via TKO at 4:32 of Round 2.
Sean O’Malley explains how fighting at the UFC Apex puts Cory Sandhagen at a “disadvantage” against Marlon Vera
Susan Cox - December 28, 2022
Sean O’Malley is explaining how fighting at the UFC Apex puts Cory Sandhagen at a ‘disadvantage’ against Marlon Vera. UFC Fight Night takes place on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 and will see Cory Sandhagen (15-4 MMA) vs Marlon Vera (20-7 MMA) in the bantamweight main event at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada.