MMA News
Michael Bisping still confident Darren Till will be a UFC champion by the time his career is over: "He’s just had a bit of a bad run"
Cole Shelton - August 29, 2022
Michael Bisping believes Darren Till will hold UFC gold before his career is over. Till fought for the UFC’s welterweight title in the main event of UFC 228 but came up short as he suffered a submission loss to Tyron Woodley. Since then, the Brit has gone just 1-3 as he lost by KO to Jorge Masvidal and then beat Kelvin Gastelum by decision in his middleweight debut.
Demetrious Johnson reveals he has no plans of competing at 125-pounds again: "I don't want to make it anymore"
Josh Evanoff - August 29, 2022
ONE flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson has no interest in competing at 125-pounds again. ‘Mighty Mouse’ is fresh off his fight with Adriano Moraes last weekend at ONE on Amazon Prime 1. The bout was a rematch of their prior matchup in April 2021, where the Brazilian won by knockout. In the rematch, Johnson got his revenge, knocking out Moraes in round four.
Li Jingliang hits back at notion that Tony Ferguson is passed his best days ahead of UFC 279: "You should give him respect"
Josh Evanoff - August 29, 2022
UFC welterweight contender Li Jingliang believes his fight with Tony Ferguson won’t be easy. The two are set to square off at UFC 279 next month from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Coming into the contest, ‘The Leech’ has won two of his last three fights by knockouts. His sole defeat came at the hands of Khamzat Chimaev last October.
Marvin Vettori says Israel Adesanya's time as champ "is over" ahead of Alex Pereira fight: "He talks the talk but never walks the walk"
Cole Shelton - August 29, 2022
Marvin Vettori believes Israel Adesanya’s time as the UFC middleweight champion is nearly over. Adesanya is set to defend his title against Alex Pereira at UFC 281 in a highly-anticipated bout as Pereira is 2-0 against the champ in kickboxing, including knocking him out once. However, ‘The Last Stylebender’ has been vocal in saying he is confident he will get his hand raised this time around, but his former rival in Vettori doubts that.
Robert Whittaker is contemplating a move up to light heavyweight: “I’ve been thinking about 205 a fair bit”
Susan Cox - August 29, 2022
Robert Whittaker is contemplating a move up to light heavyweight. The 31 year old Australian entered into the UFC as a welterweight back in 2012. In 2014, Whittaker moved up to the middleweight division.
Chael Sonnen details controversy surrounding Leon Edwards title win over Kamaru Usman: “Leon cheated in that match a whole bunch of times”
Susan Cox - August 29, 2022
Chael Sonnen is detailing the controversy surrounding Leon Edwards title win over Kamaru Usman. It was Edwards (20-3 MMA) vs Usman (20-2 MMA) in the welterweight main event on Saturday, August 20th at UFC 278. It was to be Leon Edwards who stunned Kamaru Usman with a late knockout in round 5 to take the welterweight title.
Zabit Magomedsharipov says broken promises from the UFC resulted in his retirement from MMA
Susan Cox - August 29, 2022
Zabit Magomedsharipov is saying that broken promises from the UFC resulted in his retirement from MMA. The Russian born, 31 year old featherweight is confirming the reason(s) behind his retirement.
Din Thomas puzzled by Jake Paul's comments on Kamaru Usman & Luke Rockhold: "It’s very contradictory"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 28, 2022
Din Thomas is confused by Jake Paul’s recent rant aimed at Kamaru Usman and Luke Rockhold. Paul, a YouTuber turned pro boxer, has claimed to be on the side of MMA fighters when it comes to pay during his feud with UFC President Dana White. On the flip side, however, many have criticized Paul for ragging on Luke Rockhold and Paulo Costa after their three-round war at UFC 278.
Adriano Moraes issues statement following knockout loss to Demetrious Johnson: “See you in a trilogy match”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 28, 2022
Former ONE Flyweight Champion Adriano Moraes has spoken out after being defeated by Demetrious Johnson in their rematch. Moraes and Johnson did battle a second time this past Friday night (August 26) in the ONE on Prime Video 1 headliner. The action was held inside Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. The ONE Flyweight Title was up for grabs.
Vitor Belfort set to box Hasim Rahman Jr. on October 15 in Sheffield, England
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 28, 2022
Vitor Belfort is stepping back inside the boxing ring and his dance partner will be Hasim Rahman Jr. During an event headlined by popular YouTuber KSI, the matchup was announced for DAZN X Series 002. The bout will be held in Sheffield, England on October 15. KSI’s Misfits Boxing will promote the event.
Video | John Dodson decimates Ryan Benoit in bare-knuckle boxing debut at BKFC 28
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 28, 2022
John Dodson had a bare-knuckle boxing debut to remember. Dodson, a former two-time UFC title challenger, went one-on-one with Ryan Benoit at BKFC 28. The action was held inside the Rio Rancho Events Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 27, 2022.
Pros react after Demetrious Johnson KO's Adriano Moraes to reclaim ONE Championship flyweight title
Chris Taylor - August 26, 2022
Demetrious Johnson not only earned revenge but reclaimed the ONE Championship flyweight title with his nasty KO over Adriano Moraes. Johnson (23-4-1 MMA) and Moraes (20-3 MMA) collided for a second time this evening at Singapore Indoor Stadium. The pair had originally met late last year, where the Brazilian became the first fighter to ever knockout ‘Mighty Mouse’ courtesy of a nasty flying knee. That historic win had also earned Adriano Moraes the ONE Championship flyweight title, a belt which was once again up for grabs this evening.
Demetrious Johnson not worried about chin after suffering first knockout loss: "I never doubt myself"
Josh Evanoff - August 26, 2022
ONE Championship flyweight contender Demetrious Johnson is confident ahead of his return. ‘Mighty Mouse’ is set to face Adriano Moraes tonight at ONE on Amazon Prime 1. The bout will be a rematch of their prior encounter in April 2021. In that outing, Johnson was knocked out in the second round as he tried to become ONE flyweight champion.
After returning to training, Darren Till provides timeline for his next Octagon appearance: "The comeback is on"
Josh Evanoff - August 26, 2022
UFC middleweight Darren Till has given fans an update on his long-awaited return. ‘The Gorilla’ was last seen in the octagon against Derek Brunson in September 2021. In that outing, the British star was submitted in round three. The defeat was also the second in a row for Till, as he had previously lost to Robert Whittaker.
Israel Adesanya reflects on Yoel Romero fight as the lowest point of his career: "That was the worst for me"
Josh Evanoff - August 26, 2022
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya views his fight with Yoel Romero as the lowest moment of his career. ‘The Last Stylebender’ met ‘Soldier of God’ in the main event of UFC 248 in March 2020. The headliner was set to be the first title defense for the recently-crowned champion Adesanya. Despite high expectations heading in, the matchup wasn’t a thriller as fans hoped.
Stephen Thompson eyes "fun fight" against Michel Pereira at UFC 281: "I think I could put him away"
Cole Shelton - August 26, 2022
Stephen Thompson has made it known he wants to fight a striker next. Thompson was linked to a fight with Shavkat Rakhmonov but told BJPENN.com on Thursday that he was not interested in that fight. ‘Wonderboy’ says he wants to fight a striker, so with that, he hopes he can face Michel Pereira his next time out.
Demetrious Johnson names the lone UFC champion he believes has the best chance of breaking his defense record
Susan Cox - August 26, 2022
Demetrious Johnson has named the lone UFC champion he believes has the best chance of breaking his defense record. “Mighty Mouse” indeed boasts the record for the most consecutive title defenses in UFC history.
Daniel Cormier questions the purpose of Nate Diaz vs Khamzat Chimaev following UFC 278: “I feel like for Chimaev, this is just another scalp on his resume”
Susan Cox - August 26, 2022
Daniel Cormier is questioning the purpose of Nate Diaz vs Khamzat Chimaev following UFC 278. It was Kamaru Usman (20-2 MMA) vs Leon Edwards (20-3 MMA) this past Saturday night in the welterweight main event. The two had previously met back in December of 2015, where Usman defeated Edwards via unanimous decision. The outcome of their second bout proved to be entirely different with Edwards defeating Usman by a stunning KO in round 5.