MMA News
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts after Charles Oliveira suggests Islam Makhachev and his team are “arrogant” individuals: “I simply think he's starting to feel the pressure of the fight”
Susan Cox - August 11, 2022
Khabib Nurmagomedov is reacting after Charles Oliveira suggested Islam Makhachev and his team are ‘arrogant’ individuals. In a recent interview, Oliveira sent a message of warning to Islam Makhachev and his team, which includes Nurmagomedov, not to be too arrogant heading into UFC 280.
Kayla Harrison attempts to lure Cris Cyborg into accepting a fight with winner take all offer
Susan Cox - August 11, 2022
Kayla Harrison is attempting to lure Cris Cyborg into accepting a fight with a winner take all offer. Harrison, is hungry, hungry to fight Cris Cyborg and claim another PFL title this year. The two time champ is ready to fight reigning Bellator featherweight champ Cris Cyborg.
Dominick Cruz reveals how his previous injuries took him to a dark place: “I was so depressed at one time that I didn't even want to live”
Susan Cox - August 11, 2022
Dominick Cruz is revealing how his previous injuries took him to a dark place. Cruz, 37, (24-3 MMA) last fought in December of 2021 at UFC 269 where he defeated Pedro Munhoz (19-7 MMA) by unanimous decision.
David Onama believes he's "way better" than Nate Landwehr which will lead to the stoppage win at UFC San Diego: "I'm just going out there to have fun"
Cole Shelton - August 11, 2022
David Onama wanted a quick turnaround after his last fight and he got his wish. After Onama picked up a submission win on July 9, he said he was getting right back into the gym to hopefully fight again soon. That ended up being the case as he got the call to face Nate Landwehr at UFC San Diego.
Anthony Smith discusses the immense struggles he faced trying to make 185 pounds: “I wasn’t sure I was going to live”
Harry Kettle - August 11, 2022
Anthony Smith has detailed how extreme his weight cuts were when he was competing at middleweight in the UFC. While he may have lost to Magomed Ankalaev in his last outing at UFC 277, Anthony Smith is still an important piece of the furniture at 205 pounds. Ever since making the move up to the weight class in 2018, ‘Lionheart’ has had some memorable moments – including fighting for the title, beating Alexander Gustafsson and more.
Michael Bisping sends a cautionary message to Bo Nickal: “Slow your roll a little bit, buddy”
Harry Kettle - August 11, 2022
Former UFC champion Michael Bisping has sent a word of warning to Bo Nickal following his Contender Series win. Throughout the course of his time in mixed martial arts, Michael Bisping has seen pretty much everything there is to see. From dramatic knockouts to huge upsets and beyond, ‘The Count’ is better equipped than most to comment on what’s going on in the sport.
Aljamain Sterling explains why he feels like "the red-headed step-child" when dealing with certain UFC officials
Harry Kettle - August 11, 2022
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has spoken about some of the issues he’s had dealing with the promotion. While his first win over Petr Yan may have come via disqualification, Aljamain Sterling didn’t allow that to deter him from proving to the world that he deserves to have that championship belt around his waist.
Conor McGregor plays tweet and delete after taking a shot at Islam Makhachev
Harry Kettle - August 11, 2022
Conor McGregor is back to the old tweet and delete trick after taking a shot at Islam Makhachev earlier this week. One thing we know to be true about Conor McGregor is that he’s pretty good at getting under people’s skin – and that he also seems to enjoy it quite a bit. The Irishman tends to come out with some random stuff on social media from time to time and more often than not, it’s concentrated on some of his rivals in the mixed martial arts world.
Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland targeted to headline Fight Night card in October
Cole Shelton - August 10, 2022
Jared Cannonier will be looking to get back into the win column following his title fight loss. According to MMA reporter Ariel Helwani, Jared Cannonier will take on Sean Strickland in the main event of a Fight Night card on October 15. The event is expected to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Daniel Cormier not hot on Tony Ferguson moving to Jackson Wink: "I believe we all have a time, and I believe that time's gone"
Josh Evanoff - August 10, 2022
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes Tony Ferguson’s gym switch came too late. ‘El Cucuy’ has been out of the octagon since his knockout loss to Michael Chandler in May. That defeat made it four in a row for the former UFC interim lightweight champion. Due to the losing streak, Ferguson decided it was time to make a change.
Aljamain Sterling bats back idea that T.J. Dillashaw isn't cheating ahead of UFC 280: "Miss me with that s*it"
Josh Evanoff - August 10, 2022
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling believes T.J. Dillashaw is still cheating. ‘Funk Master’ was last seen in the octagon in April, defeating Petr Yan in their rematch by decision. The victory was his first since UFC 251, where he captured the bantamweight title by disqualification. Sterling is now set to return at UFC 280 in October, against Dillashaw.
Islam Makhachev explains why he's "very upset" that Charles Oliviera is the champion "in my division"
Cole Shelton - August 10, 2022
Islam Makhachev is not a fan of Charles Oliveira and is upset that the Brazilian was the lightweight champ. Makhachev and Oliveira are set to headline UFC 280 for the vacant lightweight title after Oliveira was stripped of the belt for missing weight back at UFC 274. The fight is massive for both men’s legacy and Makhachev has vowed to make it look easy.
Cris Cyborg's professional boxing debut against Simone Silva set for September 25th
Josh Evanoff - August 10, 2022
Bellator women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg will make her professional boxing debut next month. The Brazilian has been out of the cage since her decision victory over Arlene Blencowe in April. While not known at the time, the bout was the last fight on her Bellator contract. She was quickly linked to a possible signing with PFL and a bout with Kayla Harrison.
Conor McGregor teases “the greatest and the biggest comeback in history” following rumors of his retirement
Cole Shelton - August 10, 2022
Conor McGregor is planning a historic comeback. After McGregor booked a role in a movie and sent a cryptic tweet about his future, many thought he would be retiring from MMA. However, that appears to be far from the case as he took to Instagram to release a hype video of himself teasing the biggest comeback in history.
Demetrious Johnson lists three super-fights he would entertain with ONE Championship
Susan Cox - August 10, 2022
Demetrious Johnson has listed three super-fights he would entertain with ONE Championship. Demetrious Johnson, 35, will get his second shot at the ONE Championship bantamweight title against Adriano Moraes in the main event of ONE On Prime Video 1.
UFC middleweight Uriah Hall announces his immediate retirement from MMA
Susan Cox - August 10, 2022
UFC middleweight Uriah Hall has announced his immediate retirement from MMA. Uriah Hall, 38, (17-11 MMA) has competed 19 times under the UFC banner and was a perennial contender in the middleweight division.
Dana White shares his thoughts on former US President Donald Trump’s home being raided
Susan Cox - August 10, 2022
Dana White has shared his thoughts on former US President Donald Trump’s home being raided. It was just this past Monday, August 8th, that the FBI executed a search warrant on Trump’s Mar-a-Largo home in Palm Beach, Florida. The basis of the search was the mis-handling of classified documents, taken to his home, which may have national security implications, according to CNN.
Tyson Nam believes Ode Osbourne fight will "be fireworks," promises a KO win: "Whoever lands that first shot is probably putting the other to sleep"
Cole Shelton - August 10, 2022
Tyson Nam is ecstatic to be making the walk to the Octagon again. Nam hasn’t fought since January of 2021 due to an injury and then opponents pulling out of slated contests. He was booked to fight Tagir Ulanbekov twice and although he wanted to compete, Nam said he didn’t want to take a short-notice replacement on one week’s notice.