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Aljamain Sterling still believes TJ Dillashaw is using drugs ahead of UFC 280 title fight: "There’s definitely no doubt in my mind"
Cole Shelton - October 3, 2022
Aljamain Sterling believes TJ Dillashaw is not a clean fighter as he thinks the former champ is still using drugs. After Dillashaw tried to become a champ-champ by dropping down to flyweight, it was revealed he failed a drug test and was suspended for two years. Upon his return, Dillashaw defeated Cory Sandhagen by split decision to earn a title shot. Dillashaw will now face Sterling in the co-main event of UFC 280 and although he is being drug tested by USADA, the champ thinks Dillashaw is still using.
Aaron Pico provides update after dislocating shoulder at Bellator 286: "I will be champion one day"
Josh Evanoff - October 3, 2022
Bellator featherweight contender Aaron Pico has provided an update after his brutal injury on Saturday. At Bellator 286 last weekend, the 26-year-old returned to the cage to face Jeremy Kennedy. Prior to the bout, champion Patricio Pitbull stated he would fight Pico if defeated the UFC veteran. Sadly, that title shot won’t be happening anytime soon.
Tito Ortiz reveals why he backed out of boxing match with UFC president Dana White: "I'm not fighting anybody for free"
Josh Evanoff - October 3, 2022
Former light-heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz has given his side of his failed boxing match with Dana White. ‘The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’ was one of the biggest stars in the early days of the UFC. His rivalries with names such as Ken Shamrock and Chuck Liddell helped shoot the company into the mainstream and save the promotion, which was hemorrhaging funds.
Bo Nickal claims if he's booked to fight on the UFC prelims he'll retire from MMA: "I’m not a prelim guy"
Cole Shelton - October 3, 2022
Bo Nickal vows he will never fight on the UFC prelims. Nickal is 3-0 as a pro and won two fights on the Contender Series to punch his ticket into the UFC. The Penn State product was hyped up long before his amateur debut due to his wrestling pedigree and he’s now set to make his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut against Jamie Pickett at UFC 282.
Aljamain Sterling explains why he thinks Sean O'Malley can beat Petr Yan at UFC 280: "It could be a miserable night for Yan"
Cole Shelton - October 3, 2022
Aljamain Sterling believes Sean O’Malley could defeat Petr Yan at UFC 280. O’Malley is getting his toughest test when he faces Yan and will be the betting underdog for the first time in his career, and is a sizeable one with that. With that, many expect Yan to run through O’Malley. However, for Sterling – who has beaten Yan twice and is set to defend his bantamweight title on the same card – he thinks ‘Suga’ has what it takes to defeat the Russian.
Alistair Overeem gives retirement timeline, reveals if he'll fight in MMA again: "I'm very thankful"
Josh Evanoff - October 3, 2022
Former UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem’s combat sports career is coming to a close. ‘The Demolition Man’ has been out of action since his showdown with Alexander Volkov in February 2021. In that bout, Overeem was dominated, and lost by second-round knockout. The defeat snapped a two-fight winning streak for the 42-year-old.
Chael Sonnen shares the “strong leading candidate” for Jake Paul’s mixed martial arts debut
Susan Cox - October 3, 2022
Chael Sonnen is sharing the ‘strong leading candidate’ for Jake Paul’s mixed martial arts debut. Jake Paul has apparently announced his move to MMA, and Chael Sonnen is weighing in on exactly who he should fight.
Photo l Dana White is absolutely shredded following recent mortality scare
Susan Cox - October 3, 2022
Dana White is absolutely shredded following his recent mortality scare. UFC President, Dana White, 53, took to Instagram flaunting a photo of himself with 6-pack abs.
Mike Perry wants to avenge Alex Nicholson’s loss to Vagab Vagabov: “When Apollo fought Drago, Rocky came back and took him out!”
Susan Cox - October 3, 2022
Mike Perry wants to avenge Alex Nicholson’s loss to Vagab Vagabov. Alex Nicholson suffered a brutal loss to Vagab Vagabov in the main event on Friday, September 30th at the REN TV Fight Club Super Series in Moscow. It was the 32 year old Nicholson who was knocked out late in the opening round of the boxing match.
Official lineup released for this month’s UFC 280: ‘Oliveira vs Makhachev’ event
Susan Cox - October 3, 2022
The official lineup has been released for this month’s UFC 280. UFC 280 ‘Oliveira vs. Makhachev’ will take place on October 22, 2022, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Darren Till takes issue with fighters giving s*** to former UFC champion Daniel Cormier: “That Fat Potato head could still absolutely maul 99% of the roster on his worst day“
Harry Kettle - October 3, 2022
Darren Till has questioned fighters for calling out former champion and current UFC commentator Daniel Cormier. Over the course of the last few years, and especially since his retirement from mixed martial arts, Daniel Cormier has served as one of the voices of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He’s followed on from his illustrious career as a two-weight UFC champion by providing some great analysis in the fight game, to the point whereby he’s one of the most respected names in the sport. Beyond that, he’s even managed to kickstart a slow move into professional wrestling.
Anthony Smith is confident that Bo Nickal would “rag doll” Khamzat Chimaev in a wrestling match: “There's not a Dagestani/Russian wrestler in the UFC that's gonna beat Bo”
Harry Kettle - October 3, 2022
UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith believes Bo Nickal would dismantle Khamzat Chimaev if the two ever fought. Ever since arriving on the scene in the UFC, Khamzat Chimaev has been one of the most feared fighters on the roster. Alas, even with that sense of intimidation surrounding him, a whole lot of folks still want to go out there and test themselves against ‘Borz’ – including Bo Nickal, a man who is just 3-0 in his mixed martial arts career and already wants to go on the hunt for the biggest opponents he can find.
Xiaonan Yan excited following UFC Vegas 61 win over Mackenzie Dern: "I worked so hard hoping this day would come back to me"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2022
Xiaonan Yan hit rock bottom after losing two bouts in a row, but her misfortunate recently turned around. Yan went toe-to-toe with Mackenzie Dern in the main event of UFC Vegas 61 this past weekend. The bout went the distance and in the end, it was Yan who took the majority decision victory.
Patricio Freire responds to boobirds following Bellator 286 win: "F*ck you, man. I don't care about that"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2022
Patricio Freire isn’t about to apologize for his performance at Bellator 286. “Pitbull” put the Bellator Featherweight Championship on the line against Adam Borics at Bellator 286. The action took place inside Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California. The title fight went the distance, but the lack of action left fans feeling restless.
Daniel Cormier reacts after being booked as guest referee for Seth Rollins vs. Matt Riddle at WWE’s Extreme Rules: “The law has been called in, and I will enforce it”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2022
Daniel Cormier will be living the dream at WWE Extreme Rules. The UFC Hall of Famer will serve as the special guest referee for the special Fight Pit Match between Seth Rollins and former UFC fighter Matt Riddle on October 8. Ariel Helwani was the first to reveal that Cormier will be serving as the referee. WWE later confirmed Helwani’s report, and promised more details on the October 3 episode of “RAW.”
Michael Bisping believes loneliness could be to blame for Conor McGregor’s recent actions: “The level of fame that he reached his astronomical and its very, very rare”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2022
Michael Bisping has a theory on Conor McGregor’s bizarre behavior. McGregor is undoubtedly the biggest star in MMA, but he comes across as unhinged more often than not with his tweet and delete sprees on social media. Recently, McGregor has taken aim at Bisping, who competed at light heavyweight and middleweight in his pro MMA career and has been retired since 2018.
A.J. McKee explains why he dry humped Spike Carlyle mid-fight at Bellator 286
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2022
AJ McKee has offered an explanation for his decision to go full-on Israel Adesanya during his Bellator 286 fight against Spike Carlyle. McKee and Carlyle did battle inside Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California. The bout went the distance and while McKee was the clear winner, taking a unanimous decision, Carlyle received praise for his toughness and he never stopped trying to be competitive in the fight.
Dillon Danis shares DMs from Sean O’Malley, challenges ‘Suga’ to fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2022
Dillon Danis has once again caused a stir on social media in the latest case of tweet and delete fever. Danis, who has been known for his social media antics rather than fighting these days, was back at it again on Twitter. This time, he took aim at UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley, who is preparing for the biggest fight of his pro MMA career against former UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan at UFC 280 on October 22.