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Conor McGregor is the lone fighter on the active UFC roster to not be tested by USADA in 2022
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 25, 2022
It appears Conor McGregor is the only active UFC fighter who has not been tested by USADA this year. TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter did some digging into the USADA testing database and discovered that McGregor stands alone in terms of active UFC fighters who have yet to be tested in 2022.
Sean O’Malley is oozing confidence ahead of his UFC 280 showdown with Petr Yan: “I’ll be surprised if I get hit once”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 25, 2022
Sean O’Malley isn’t lacking confidence ahead of the biggest bout of his pro MMA career. O’Malley is set to collide with former UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan. The action will be held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. It’ll serve as the co-main event of UFC 280 on October 22.
Nate Diaz sounds off on "fat motherf**ker" Daniel Cormier for his recent comments, 'DC' responds
Chris Taylor - September 24, 2022
Nate Diaz has taken exception to Daniel Cormier suggesting that his nixed fight with Khamzat Chimaev was a gift from God. Diaz (21-13 MMA) and Chimaev (12-0 MMA) were of course slated to headline UFC 279 earlier this month in Las Vegas. However, after ‘Borz’ missed weight by a whopping 7.5lbs, the fight card was ultimately reshuffled in an effort to keep both Nate and Khamzat on the card.
Dana White reveals the shocking news he received from 'mortality expert' Gary Brecka: "He gave me 10.4 years to live"
Chris Taylor - September 24, 2022
UFC President Dana White recently visited ‘mortality expert’ Gary Brecka and the news he got back was not great. During a recent episode of the ‘Action Junkeez Podcast‘, White revealed that he was recently seen by “human biologist & mortality expert,” Gary Brecka, who can apparently tell folks their expiry date based on blood and DNA markers.
Damon Jackson knew he couldn't pull out of his fight after his brother passed, eyes Julian Erosa after TKO win over Pat Sabatini
Cole Shelton - September 24, 2022
Damon Jackson knew he wasn’t going to pull out of his UFC Vegas 60 fight against Pat Sabatini. As Jackson was in Las Vegas getting ready for his fight against Sabatini, he found out his older brother passed away. Immediately, he told his coach he was going to fight and informed the UFC of the news but remained adamant he was going to compete.
Dana White admits that a fight against Khamzat Chimaev "wouldn’t have been good" for Nate Diaz
Chris Taylor - September 23, 2022
Dana White recently reflected on the failed ‘Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz’ bout that was supposed to headlined UFC 279. Diaz (21-13 MMA) and Chimaev (12-0 MMA) were of course slated to headline UFC 279 earlier this month in Las Vegas. However, after ‘Borz’ missed weight by a whopping 7.5lbs, the fight card was ultimately reshuffled in an effort to keep both Nate and Khamzat on the card.
Aljamain Sterling sends a message to TJ Dillashaw ahead of UFC 280: "We’re going to skin the snake"
Chris Taylor - September 23, 2022
Aljamain Sterling will put his bantamweight title on the line against TJ Dillashaw in the co-headliner of next month’s UFC 280 event. Sterling (21-3 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Petr Yan by split decision at UFC 273 this past April. That victory extended Aljamain’s current win streak to seven in a row, a stretch that includes two submission victories.
Nate Diaz reacts after Khamzat Chimaev announces move to middleweight
Jeffrey Walter - September 23, 2022
Nate Diaz had some choice words for Khamzat Chimaev after the undefeated fighter announced he would be moving up to middleweight. Diaz (21-13 MMA) and Chimaev (12-0 MMA) were of course slated to headline UFC 279 earlier this month in Las Vegas. However, after ‘Borz’ missed weight by an inexcusable 7.5lbs, the fight card was ultimately reshuffled in an effort to keep both Nate and Khamzat on the card.
After being "bedridden" for months and in a dark place due to a back injury, Zak Cummings is finally ready to return
Cole Shelton - September 23, 2022
Zak Cummings has had a difficult two years to say the least. After Cummings beat Alessio Di Chirico in August of 2020 he was offered another fight shortly after at light heavyweight. However, that bout didn’t come to fruition and he was then booked to fight Sam Alvey in April of 2021. Unfortunately for Cummings, he suffered a serious back injury in training and has been on the sidelines ever since.
Cris Cyborg discusses a potential return to the UFC: “If they start to pay the fighters, then maybe we can sit down”
Susan Cox - September 23, 2022
Cris Cyborg is discussing a potential return to the UFC. The former UFC women’s featherweight champion has no plans to return to the UFC unless they change their business model.
Bellator 285 Results: Benson Henderson defeats Peter Queally (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 23, 2022
Tonight’s Bellator 285 event is headlined by a key lightweight contest featuring Benson Henderson taking on Peter Queally. Henderson (30-11 MMA), a former UFC lightweight champion, most recently competed back in January where he earned a split decision victory over Islam Mamedov. That win had snapped a three-fight losing skid for ‘Smooth’, as he had previously suffered defeats to Michael Chandler, Jason Jackson and Brent Primus.
Pros react after Yoel Romero TKO's Melvin Manhoef at Bellator 285
Chris Taylor - September 23, 2022
Tonight’s Bellator 285 event was co-headlined by a highly anticipated light heavyweight bout between Yoel Romero and Melvin Manhoef. Romero (15-6 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a TKO victory over Alex Polizzi this past May at Bellator Paris. That victory had snapped a four-fight losing skid for ‘The Soldier of God’, as Romero previously suffered a string of decision defeats to Robert Whittaker, Paulo Costa, Israel Adesanya and Phil Davis.
Daniel Cormier believes Khamzat Chimaev made the decision to stop cutting weight at UFC 279: “Understanding that the repercussions for him were not gonna be as severe as some of the other people”
Susan Cox - September 23, 2022
Daniel Cormier believes Khamzat Chimaev made the decision to stop cutting weight at UFC 279. It was to be Khamzat Chimaev (12-0 MMA) vs Nate Diaz (22-13 MMA) in the welterweight main event at UFC 279 on September 10th. Ultimately, Khamzat missed weight by a whopping 7.5 pounds, sending the promotion into chaos as they re-worked the fights. Chimaev ended up fighting and beating Kevin Holland (23-8 MMA). Diaz met up with and defeated Tony Ferguson (26-8 MMA) in his last fight under his UFC contract.
Robbie Lawler reacts to news that his former opponent Melvin Manhoef will be retiring after Bellator 285
Susan Cox - September 23, 2022
Robbie Lawler is reacting to the news that his former opponent Melvin Manhoef will be retiring after Bellator 285. Manhoef (32-15 MMA) is going to hang up the gloves after his fight with Yoel Romero tonight at Bellator 285.
"People are gonna wanna see him fight for the title again" - Alexander Volkanovski hails Tai Tuivasa
Andrew Whitelaw - September 23, 2022
Alexander Volkanovski has hailed the impact that countryman Tai Tuivasa has had on the UFC in recent years. ‘Bam Bam’ is coming off of a knockout loss to Ciryl Gane in the main event at UFC Paris. Before that, the former rugby player amassed a run of five straight wins with five finishes and still finds himself ranked at #4 in the heavyweight division. Despite Tuivasa’s loss to the Frenchman, Volkanovski is a firm believer that his fellow Aussie is still destined for greatness.
Joe Rogan details the “humiliating” experience that prompted him to take up MMA
Susan Cox - September 23, 2022
Joe Rogan is detailing the ‘humiliating’ experience that prompted him to take up MMA. Rogan, 55, is currently a veteran color commentator for the UFC, as well being a podcaster, comedian, actor, and former television presenter. Rogan also hosts ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ which has an estimated 11 million listeners per episode.
Nikolas Motta explains why he had so much pressure on him to beat Cameron VanCamp at UFC Vegas 60: "It has been a long journey"
Cole Shelton - September 22, 2022
Nikolas Motta had a ton of pressure on him heading into his UFC Vegas 60 fight against Cameron VanCamp. Motta was coming off a KO loss to Jim Miller in his UFC debut and heading into this fight against VanCamp, the Brazilian thought he was fighting for his job.
Michael Chandler admits fighting Dustin Poirier "scares" him: "You get caught with Dustin Poirier's four-ounce glove, you're probably going out"
Cole Shelton - September 22, 2022
Michael Chandler says he is a bit scared to fight Dustin Poirier as he knows the danger he poses but that is what excites him. Chandler and Poirier will finally settle their differences at UFC 281 in a highly-anticipated lightweight fight. Since Chandler has signed with the UFC, the two have taken shots at one another and when they share the Octagon with one another, Chandler knows Poirier has the power to KO him with one shot.