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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.
Alex Volkanovski is oozing confidence ahead of Islam Makhachev title fight at UFC 284: “I’m already twice the fighter I was”
Susan Cox - December 28, 2022
Alex Volkanovski is oozing confidence ahead of the Islam Makhachev title fight at UFC 284. UFC 284 takes place on February 12th, 2023, at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Pat Barry set to return for the first time in eight years
Susan Cox - December 28, 2022
Pat Barry is set to return for the first time in eight years. Barry (8-7 MMA) last fought under the UFC banner in December of 2013 at UFC Fight Night 33. It was Pat Barry vs Soa Palelei (22-5 MMA) with the results being a first round knockout loss for the Louisianan. It was to be his second consecutive first round knockout loss. Overall the heavyweight had the dismal record of losing 4 match-ups by KO/TKO and three by submission.
Chael Sonnen details the lone difference between Paddy Pimblett and Sean O’Malley
Harry Kettle - December 28, 2022
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has given his thoughts on the big difference between Paddy Pimblett and Sean O’Malley. For so long now, Paddy Pimblett and Sean O’Malley have been two of the fastest-rising stars in mixed martial arts. While they may not be everyone’s cup of tea, the real difference maker has been their overwhelming popularity within their respective fanbases.
Cain Velasquez talks about time spent in jail: "You’ve got a lot of alone time with yourself"
Cole Shelton - December 27, 2022
Cain Velasquez has opened up about his time in jail. Velasquez was arrested in February but was granted bail on November 8, which also let him take part in a Lucha Libra wrestling event. Yet, he did spend 253 days in jail and the former UFC heavyweight champion spoke on the Keepin’ It 100 podcast and talked about his time in jail.
Forrest Griffin announces he's the "head catcher" of Power Slap
Cole Shelton - December 27, 2022
Forrest Griffin has a new job. Since retiring from MMA, the former UFC light heavyweight champion has been working with the promotion and helping out at the PI. Now, he has added another title as he will be the head catcher of Power Slap, he revealed to TMZ Sports.
"99.9 percent probability" Jose Aldo will make boxing debut in 2023 at Hardcore Boxing event
Cole Shelton - December 27, 2022
Jose Aldo will be making his boxing debut in 2023. After Aldo lost to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 278 he announced his retirement from MMA. However, he was vocal in saying he was done with MMA but would like to take a boxing fight if possible.
Derek Brunson seemingly walks back retirement talk: "4 fights in 2023 LFG"
Josh Evanoff - December 27, 2022
UFC middleweight contender Derek Brunson is planning on being active next year. The 38-year-old has been out of action since his showdown with Jared Cannonier at UFC 271 in February. For his part, the latter was coming off a decision win over Kelvin Gastelum in August 2021. For the middleweight clash in February, there were some high stakes.
Belal Muhammad reveals he's willing to face Leon Edwards in street-fight rematch: "We can show out there too"
Josh Evanoff - December 27, 2022
UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad is willing to face Leon Edwards in the cage, or the street. ‘Remember the Name’ is fresh off his bout with Sean Brady at UFC 280 in October. There, Muhammad moved his unbeaten streak to nine fights by knockout. In the process, he also handed Brady his first-ever professional defeat.