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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.
Mackenzie Dern issues statement following loss to Xiaonan Yan at UFC Vegas 61
Christopher Taylor - October 1, 2022
Mackenzie Dern has issued a statement following her majority decision loss to Xiaonan Yan in tonight’s UFC Vegas 61 main event. Dern (12-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since defeating Tecia Torres at UFC 273. The jiu-jitsu ace had gone 5-1 over her past six Octagon appearances overall, with three of those five wins coming by way of submission.
Bellator 286 Fighter Salaries: Patricio Freire takes home $150k
Chris Taylor - October 1, 2022
The fighter salaries from tonight’s Bellator 286 event have been revealed and to no surprise champion Patricio Freire topped the list. Freire (34-5 MMA) was returning to action this evening for the first time since reclaiming the promotions 145lbs title with a unanimous decision win over A.J. McKee at April’s Bellator 277 event.
Bellator 286 Results: Patricio Freire defeats Adam Borics (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 1, 2022
Patricio Freire put his featherweight title on the line against Adam Borics in the headliner of tonight’s Bellator 286 event. Freire (34-5 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since April’s Bellator 277 event, where he reclaimed the promotions 145lbs title with a unanimous decision win over A.J. McKee. ‘Pitbull’ had gone 8-1 over his past nine Bellator appearances ahead of tonight’s event.
Pros react after Xiaonan Yan defeats Mackenzie Dern at UFC Vegas 61
Chris Taylor - October 1, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 61 event was headlined by a key women’s strawweight matchup featuring Mackenzie Dern taking on Xiaonan Yan. Dern (12-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since defeating Tecia Torres at UFC 273. The jiu-jitsu ace had gone 5-1 over her past six Octagon appearances overall, with three of those five wins coming by way of submission.
UFC Vegas 61 Results: Xiaonan Yan defeats Mackenzie Dern (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 1, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 61 event is headlined by a key women’s strawweight matchup featuring Mackenzie Dern taking on Xiaonan Yan. Dern (12-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Tecia Torres at UFC 273. The jiu-jitsu ace has gone 5-1 over her past six Octagon appearances overall, with three of those five wins coming by way of submission.
Professional boxer Adrien Broner calls out Nate Diaz: "I will give yo ass everything you looking for"
Chris Taylor - October 1, 2022
Professional boxer Adrien Broner, who has held multiple world championships in four weight classes, has called out Nate Diaz. Broner (34-4-1 Boxing) last competed in February of 2021, earning a unanimous decision win over Jovanie Santiago. That victory had snapped a three-fight winless skid for ‘The Problem’, as Adrien had previously suffered losses to Manny Pacquiao and Mikey Garcia, this while fighting to a draw with Jessie Vargas.
UFC Vegas 61: 'Dern vs. Yan' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 1, 2022
The Octagon remains in Nevada for today’s UFC Vegas 61 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Mackenzie Dern vs. Xiaonan Yan. Dern (12-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Tecia Torres at UFC 273. The jiu-jitsu ace has gone 5-1 over her past six Octagon appearances overall, with three of those five wins coming by way of submission.
John Castaneda doubts Daniel Santos will be able to keep up with him, eyes ranked opponent with another stoppage win: "I know have power"
Cole Shelton - September 30, 2022
John Castaneda was hoping to fight a lot sooner. Castaneda picked up his second win in the UFC – and second in a row – back in February as he scored a submission win over Miles Johns. After the win, he wanted a quick turnaround but the call never came which he says has been beneficial as he’s been in the gym getting better ahead of his UFC Vegas 61 scrap.
Mike Perry takes blame for Alex Nicholson’s loss at Fight Club Super Series in Moscow: “I failed my friend tonight”
Cole Shelton - September 30, 2022
Mike Perry says he let his friend and teammate Alex Nicholson down. Nicholson was facing Russian pro boxer Vagab Vagabov in the main event of REN TV Fight Club Super Series on Friday. It was a three-round heavyweight bout and unfortunately, the fight did not go Nicholson’s way.
Video | Paulo Costa, Patricky Pitbull and social media star Liver King have eating contest at Bellator 286 weigh-ins
Josh Evanoff - September 30, 2022
Liver King reigned supreme at the Bellator 286 weigh-ins earlier today. The social media star has seen a massive uptick in popularity over the last year. Liver King, real name Brian Johnson, has gone viral on platforms such as TikTok for his unique diet. That diet being, you guessed it, eating insane amounts of the liver.
Chatri Sityodtong explains why ONE Championship agreed to part ways with Eddie Alvarez: "We weren’t getting what we wanted"
Cole Shelton - September 30, 2022
Chatri Sityodtong has opened up on ONE Championship and Eddie Alvarez agreeing to part ways. Last week it was revealed that Alvarez and ONE Championship mutually agreed to part ways and since then, the former Bellator and UFC lightweight champ said it was no bad blood on the exit. Sityodtong confirms that but admits the promotion didn’t get what they wanted from Alvarez and vice versa.
Michael Bisping responds after Conor McGregor mocks him and other fighters for trying their hand at acting: “Why have you gotta throw shade my way?”
Josh Evanoff - September 30, 2022
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has responded after Conor McGregor took aim at him for acting. ‘The Notorious’ is the biggest star in MMA history, and it’s not exactly close. His pay-per-view numbers with names such as Floyd Mayweather and Nate Diaz are some of the highest in combat sports history.
Dustin Poirier reveals how close he came to fighting Nate Diaz at UFC 279: "Everything was good to go"
Josh Evanoff - September 30, 2022
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier was very close to fighting Nate Diaz earlier this month. The Stockton native headlined UFC 279 earlier this month on pay-per-view. However, Diaz didn’t get the opponent he originally signed up for. The fan-favorite was first set to face Khamzat Chimaev in the main event.
Dana White says he's "here to stay" but admits the UFC will be "very different when I'm gone"
Cole Shelton - September 30, 2022
Dana White will continue to be the UFC president for years to come but he knows when he leaves, the promotion will be in a much different spot. White has been with the UFC since 2001 and has brought the promotion from near bankruptcy to being a billion-dollar promotion. He has helped MMA – and subsequently the UFC – enter the mainstream and given that he has been doing it for years many have wondered when he would retire.
Daniel Cormier advises Luke Rockhold to stay retired following “absolutely perfect” end to his MMA career
Susan Cox - September 30, 2022
Daniel Cormier is advising Luke Rockhold to stay retired following an ‘absolutely perfect’ end to his MMA career. It was just 6 weeks ago that Rockhold (16-6 MMA) announced his retirement inside the Octagon after fighting Paulo Costa (14-2 MMA) at UFC 278 on August 20th. The former UFC middleweight champion lost to Costa via unanimous decision. It was the Californian’s 3rd loss in a row.
Daniel Cormier reacts after Bo Nickal calls out Khamzat Chimaev: “It's too much. He's not going to beat Khamzat”
Susan Cox - September 30, 2022
Daniel Cormier is reacting after Bo Nickal calls out Khamzat Chimaev. One name is going viral in the UFC right now and that is it’s latest addition, middleweight sensation, Bo Nickal.
Don Shainis planning to make Sodiq Yusuff scrap a "dog fight," plans to "f**k up the whole 145 division" with upset win
Cole Shelton - September 30, 2022
Don Shainis believes he has no pressure on him entering his UFC Vegas 61 fight against Sodiq Yusuff. Yusuff was supposed to fight Giga Chikadze on September 17 but after the Georgian was forced out of the bout, the UFC got Shainis as a replacement to fight Yusuff on October 1. Although many expect Yusuff to win with ease, Shainis knows he’s a dog and has confidence in himself, and plans to f**k up the entire division with a massive upset win.