MMA News
Jake Paul plans to keep a "close eye" on Uriah Hall vs. Le'Veon Bell as he hints at fighting the winner in the future
Cole Shelton - October 6, 2022
Jake Paul believes he could be fighting the winner of Uriah Hall vs. Le’Veon Bell in the future. Paul is set to headline a Showtime boxing pay-per-view on October 29 against Anderson Silva in what will be the toughest test of his career. Along with that, it was announced today that former UFC middleweight Uriah Hall will take on former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell on the undercard.
Daniel Cormier disagrees that Bo Nickal could beat Khamzat Chimaev based on wrestling credentials: "I struggled taking down Jon Jones"
Josh Evanoff - October 6, 2022
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes Bo Nickal will be a future champion, but not yet. ‘The Allen Assassin’ has been the talk of the MMA world over the last few months. Already one of the most accomplished amateur wrestlers ever, he officially debuted in MMA in June. One fast knockout victory over John Noland later, and he received the call to fight on the Dana White’s Contender Series.
Frankie Edgar set to have his retirement fight at UFC 281 in New York against Chris Gutierrez
Josh Evanoff - October 6, 2022
UFC bantamweight contender Frankie Edgar is set for his final fight. ‘The Answer’ has been out of action since his fight with Marlon Vera in New York last November. In that outing, ‘Chito’ scored a sensational comeback head kick knockout to get the victory. The loss was the second in a row for Edgar, who had previously been finished by Cory Sandhagen.
Le’Veon Bell reacts after booking fight with UFC veteran Uriah Hall on Paul-Silva undercard: “Hall is going to feel my punching power and tap out”
Cole Shelton - October 6, 2022
Le’Veon Bell believes his power will be too much for Uriah Hall. On Thursday, it was revealed that Bell is set to make his pro boxing debut against the longtime UFC middleweight contender in Hall. It’s an intriguing matchup given Hall had recently announced his retirement while Bell is coming off a KO win over Adrian Peterson in an exhibition fight.
BKFC books previously unlicensed Melvin Guillard to compete against undefeated Evgeny Kurdanov on October 15
Josh Evanoff - October 6, 2022
BKFC has added UFC lightweight veteran Melvin Guillard to their return this month. The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship promotion has provided a home to many former UFC stars. Names such as Artem Lobov, Ricco Rodriguez, Chris Leben, and more, have all found success without the gloves in the boxing ring.
Mike Davis admits he "probably won't re-sign" with the UFC after his current contract, wants to fight "bums" until he gets a pay bump
Cole Shelton - October 6, 2022
Mike Davis has had a hard time getting fights and is hoping to fight out the final three bouts of his deal soon. Davis returned to the Octagon at UFC Vegas 61 against Viacheslav Borshchev after his original opponent, Uros Medic was forced to pull out. When Davis made the walk to the Octagon it was the first time he fought since January 2021 and he admits the rust was there.
Jake Paul down for difficult matchups after Anderson Silva, but still interested in boxing KSI: "I can step in there and knock them out"
Josh Evanoff - October 6, 2022
Despite his want for better competition, Jake Paul is still down to box his longtime YouTube foe KSI. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since his rematch with Tyron Woodley last December. In that outing, Paul ended the rivalry with a brutal sixth-round knockout. Since that time, he’s taken some time off due to several canceled comeback fights.
Michael Chandler believes it's "crazy" that Charles Oliveira is the betting underdog against Islam Makhachev, hopes to face the winner
Cole Shelton - October 6, 2022
Michael Chandler is surprised that Charles Oliveira is the betting underdog against Islam Makhachev. Oliveira and Makhachev are set to headline UFC 280 for the vacant lightweight title in one of the most anticipated lightweight title fights in quite some time. The Brazilian is coming off a submission win over Justin Gaethje but missed weight and was stripped of his belt. Prior to that, he submitted Dustin Poirier and knocked out Michael Chandler to establish himself as 155’s new kingpin. Makhachev, meanwhile, hasn’t fought a top-10 opponent yet which is why Chandler is surprised that the Russian is listed as the betting favorite.
Gilbert Burns explains why he "hopes" Khamzat Chimaev will remain at welterweight: "He's just got to man up"
Susan Cox - October 6, 2022
Gilbert Burns is explaining why he ‘hopes’ Khamzat Chimaev will remain at welterweight. It was Gilbert Burns (20-5 MMA) vs Khamzat Chimaev (12-0 MMA) in a welterweight bout at UFC 273 in April of this year at the VuStar Veterans Memorial Arena. ‘Borz’ came out the victor by unanimous decision.
Chael Sonnen takes issue with Jorge Masvidal’s recent “life’s a beach” post: “That's a bit feminine in all fairness”
Susan Cox - October 6, 2022
Chael Sonnen is taking issue with Jorge Masvidal’s recent ‘life’s a beach’ post. Jorge Masvidal (35-16 MMA) has not entered the Octagon for over six months. ‘Gamebred’ last fought and was defeated by Colby Covington (17-3 MMA) at UFC 272 in March of this year.
Daniel Cormier responds to possibility of wrestling Brock Lesnar in WWE: 'It makes a lot of sense'
Ryan Harkness - October 6, 2022
Daniel Cormier is set to make his WWE debut as a special guest referee on the pro wrestling promotion’s Extreme Rules event on October 8th. That’s led many fans to speculate as to whether this could just be the first of many appearances for ‘DC’ in the squared circle. Cormier has had offers in the past to participate in other angles with wrestlers like former NXT tag team champions the Creed Brothers. But working as a ref for the ‘Fight Pit’ match between Seth Rollins and former UFC fighter Matt Riddle on a high profile card just made sense.
Jose Aldo says that a future career in boxing is a “possibility” but he won’t be returning to MMA: “I remain under contract”
Harry Kettle - October 6, 2022
Jose Aldo has suggested that a future in professional boxing could be a possibility for him, but he won’t return to MMA. Last month, at the age of 36, Jose Aldo retired from mixed martial arts after an incredible run with WEC and UFC. He left the sport with a record of 31-8 and in that time, he was able to establish himself as one of the greatest featherweights in the history of the game.
Sean O’Malley explains how betting odds have motivated him for UFC 280 fight against Petr Yan: “To the dummy, the odds seem about right”
Harry Kettle - October 6, 2022
Sean O’Malley has explained how being the betting underdog heading into his fight against Petr Yan has motivated him. Later this month at UFC 280, Sean O’Malley will go head to head with Petr Yan in a bout that serves as a huge step up in competition for him. ‘Suga’ will be locking horns with a former UFC bantamweight champion and a man who, all things considered, is pretty determined to make a statement and get back to a third fight with Aljamain Sterling.
Chael Sonnen believes Bo Nickal will end up fighting Darren Till at UFC 282
Harry Kettle - October 6, 2022
Chael Sonnen has explained how and why Bo Nickal could end up fighting Darren Till at UFC 282 in December. While he may not be on the best run of form right now, Darren Till is still one of the most recognisable names in the middleweight division. ‘The Gorilla’ has made a habit of making waves through social media and as we look ahead to the next couple of months, he has the opportunity to finally get back in the win column when he goes head to head with Dricus du Plessis at UFC 282.
Shogun Rua booked to fight in Brazil at UFC 283 against Ihor Potieria
Cole Shelton - October 5, 2022
Shogun Rua will fight in Brazil this January. According to MMA reporter Alex Behunin, Rua is set to face Ihor Potieria at UFC 283 in Brazil. The event will take place on January 23, 2023, at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The main event of the fight has not been announced.
Tyron Woodley says Khabib Nurmagomedov isn't a top-10 fighter of all-time
Cole Shelton - October 5, 2022
Tyron Woodley doesn’t think Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the top-10 fighters of all time. Nurmagomedov retired with a record of 29-0 and many consider him one of the greatest, but a knock on him was he retired too early and there were still many fights for him to take. Yet, after his father’s passing, he didn’t want to fight anymore. So, for Woodley, he says Khabib isn’t on his all-time top-10 list.
Aljamain Sterling explains why it "would be weird" if Sean O'Malley got a title shot with a win over Petr Yan
Cole Shelton - October 5, 2022
Aljamain Sterling isn’t certain that Sean O’Malley should get a title shot if he defeats Petr Yan at UFC 280. O’Malley is set for the toughest test of his career when he faces the number one contender at bantamweight in Yan. Many think if O’Malley gets his hand raised he will get the next title shot, especially with Sterling defending his title against TJ Dillashaw on the same card.
Former UFC champion Rose Namajunas poses for Victoria's Secret (Photo)
Josh Evanoff - October 5, 2022
Former UFC women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is branching out into modeling. ‘Thug Rose’ has been out of action since her fight with Carla Esparza in May. The bout was a rematch of their first encounter at The Ultimate Fighter Finale in 2014. In their first outing, Esparza picked up a third-round submission victory to become strawweight champion.