MMA News
Joe Rogan discusses what "changed everything" for Charles Oliveira and turned him into a "ferocious assassin"
Susan Cox - October 4, 2022
Joe Rogan is discussing what ‘changed everything’ for Charles Oliveira and turned him into a ‘ferocious assassin’. It will be Charles Oliveira (33-8 MMA) vs Islam Makhachev (22-1 MMA) battling it out at UFC 280 for the vacant lightweight throne. UFC 280 takes place on Saturday, October 22nd at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Ariel Helwani says “good sources” have informed him that Mark Zuckerberg did not rent out the UFC Apex last Saturday
Susan Cox - October 4, 2022
Ariel Helwani is saying that ‘good sources’ have informed him that Mark Zuckerberg did not rent out the UFC Apex last Saturday, October 1st. It is true that UFC Dana White did close UFC Vegas 61 off to media and fans alike and billionaire CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife did attend the event cageside.
Aspen Ladd issues statement after signing on with PFL: “I look forward to testing myself against the best women’s featherweights in the world”
Susan Cox - October 4, 2022
Aspen Ladd has issued a statement after signing on with PFL. Ladd, 27, was recently released from the UFC roster after a seven-fight run with the promotion. The Californian had her struggles making weight as a UFC bantamweight and had lost her 2 most recent fights against Raquel Pennington (14-8 MMA) in April of this year, and Norma Dumont (8-2 MMA) in October of last year.
Henry Cejudo shares his prediction for a hypothetical crossover fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Patricio Pitbull
Harry Kettle - October 4, 2022
Henry Cejudo has given his thoughts on a potential crossover match-up between Patricio Pitbull and Alex Volkanovski. It’s no secret that Alex Volkanovski is widely considered to be one of the best mixed martial artists in the world, largely due to the incredible record he’s been able to string together on his way to becoming the UFC featherweight champion.
Casey O’Neill reveals she was contacted by UFC executive Hunter Campbell due to her beef with an internet troll
Harry Kettle - October 4, 2022
UFC star Casey O’Neill has revealed that she was contacted by UFC executive Hunter Campbell after trying to set up a spar with a troll. Within the context of the UFC women’s flyweight division, Casey O’Neill is one of the most exciting fighters out there today. The 24-year-old has a seemingly endless amount of charisma, she’s 4-0 in the promotion and holds a 9-0 record as a mixed martial arts pro with five stoppages to her name.
Former UFC champion Daniel Cormier makes his first appearance on WWE Raw (Video)
Harry Kettle - October 4, 2022
Daniel Cormier made his first appearance on WWE RAW last night ahead of his special guest referee spot at Extreme Rules this weekend. The former two-weight UFC champion has made no secret of the fact that he’s been a fan of professional wrestling for years now, and after teasing a run in WWE in the past, Cormier was recently confirmed as the special guest ref for Matt Riddle vs Seth Rollins at WWE Extreme Rules.
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.
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.
Yan Xiaonan calls for matchup with former champion Rose Namajunas next: "She's probably the best fighter in the division"
Josh Evanoff - October 3, 2022
UFC women’s strawweight contender Yan Xiaonan has a name in mind for her return. The Chinese fighter is fresh off her first headlining role at UFC Vegas 61 opposite Mackenzie Dern. Heading into the matchup, Xiaonan was hoping to snap a two-fight losing streak. Prior to the bout with the Brazilian, she had been defeated by Carla Esparza and Marina Rodriguez.
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.
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.
What's next for Yan Xiaonan and Mackenzie Dern after UFC Vegas 61?
Cole Shelton - October 3, 2022
In the main event of UFC Vegas 61, a top-10 strawweight bout headlined the card as Mackenzie Dern took on Yan Xiaonan. Dern entered the fight coming off a split decision win over Tecia Torres to return to the win column after a five-round decision loss to Marina Rodriguez in her first UFC main event. Xiaonan, meanwhile, was set to headline her first UFC card and was coming off back-to-back losses to Rodriguez by split decision and a TKO loss to Carla Esparza.
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.
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.
Patricio Pitbull discusses a potential crossover fight with UFC champion Alex Volkanovski: “Dana White doesn’t have balls”
Harry Kettle - October 3, 2022
Patricio Pitbull has given his thoughts on a possible crossover fight against UFC featherweight king Alex Volkanovski. When it comes to figuring out who the pound for pound best fighter in the sport is, it’s hard to look past Alex Volkanovski. The Australian sensation has turned away everyone that’s stepped in his path since joining the UFC, including Max Holloway on three separate occasions.