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Kayla Harrison wants "big fights," hints at leaving PFL after the 2022 season: "I think this would probably be my last season"
Cole Shelton - July 18, 2022
Kayla Harrison says the 2022 PFL season might be her last. Harrison, who previously tested free agency, is looking to become a three-time PFL champion. Now, ahead of her semifinal fight, Harrison revealed she is getting tired of the season format and may just have one-off fights before leaving the PFL to go after big fights.
Nate Diaz's UFC contract reportedly expiring later this year
Josh Evanoff - July 18, 2022
UFC welterweight Nate Diaz could be gone from the promotion as soon as November. The Stockton-slugger has been out of action since his loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 263 last June. Following the defeat, the fan favorite has been vocal about finishing out his contract. The fight with Edwards was the penultimate fight of his current UFC deal.
Alexander Volkanovski signs off on Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett interim title fight: "I don't mind the idea"
Josh Evanoff - July 18, 2022
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is fine with an interim title. ‘The Great’ was last in action against Max Holloway at UFC 276 earlier this month. In the highly-anticipated trilogy fight, Volkanovski dominated ‘Blessed’. The 33-year-old went on to win a lopsided unanimous decision after five rounds.
Flyweight standout Molly McCann defends the UFC against fighter pay criticism: “No other promotion would fly you around the world and put you in 5-star hotels”
Josh Evanoff - July 18, 2022
UFC women’s flyweight Molly McCann has hit back at UFC fighter pay critiques. The pay for fighters in the promotion has come under fire over the last few years. Led by names such as Jake Paul, there’s been a push for more pay for UFC fighters. Recent estimates have shown that fighter compensation as a percentage of event revenues is around 20%.
Michelle Waterson “super bummed” after submission loss to Amanda Lemos at UFC Long Island: “Best shape I’ve ever been in my life”
Susan Cox - July 18, 2022
Michelle Waterson is ‘super bummed’ after her loss to Amanda Lemos at UFC Long Island. It was Michelle Waterson (18-10 MMA) vs Amanda Lemos (12-2 MMA) this past Saturday in the strawweight co-main event. The result was a loss for Waterson via submission (guillotine choke) at 1:48 of Round 2.
Frankie Edgar targets Dominick Cruz for his final Octagon appearance at UFC 281: “That would be a cool send-off”
Susan Cox - July 18, 2022
Frankie Edgar is targeting Dominick Cruz for his final Octagon appearance at UFC 281. Edgar, the former UFC lightweight champion, announced that his next fight will be his last.
UFC President Dana White weighs in on Donald Cerrone’s decision to retire from MMA
Susan Cox - July 18, 2022
UFC President Dana White has weighed in on Donald Cerrone’s decision to retire from MMA. It was earlier this month that the 39-year-old announced his retirement. Cerrone (36-17 MMA) suffered yet another defeat in a series of losses, this time to Jim Miller (35-16 MMA) at UFC 276. It was to be ‘Cowboy’s’ 7th consecutive loss in the Octagon.
What's next for Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega after UFC Long Island?
Cole Shelton - July 18, 2022
In the main event of UFC Long Island, a crucial featherweight fight headlined the card as Yair Rodriguez took on Brian Ortega. Rodriguez entered the fight coming off a decision loss to Max Holloway back in November while Ortega lost a decision to Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight belt.
Alex Volkanovski says he wants the winner of Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev as talks of an interim featherweight title emerge
Harry Kettle - July 18, 2022
UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski has reiterated his desire to fight for the UFC lightweight title. In recent weeks, Alex Volkanovski has taken his rightful place as the pound-for-pound king of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was able to leapfrog Kamaru Usman as a result of his dominant display against Max Holloway, cementing his status as perhaps the greatest featherweight of all-time.
Former UFC champion Tito Ortiz reveals he competed for free in his Octagon debut
Harry Kettle - July 18, 2022
Former UFC star Tito Ortiz has revealed that he competed for free when he first stepped foot inside the Octagon. While he may be something of a controversial figure in the modern era, Tito Ortiz is known by many as ‘The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’ for a reason. The ex-UFC light heavyweight champion accomplished some great things during his time as an active mixed martial artist and nobody can ever take away from him what he was able to do in the cage.
Ali Abdelaziz unsure what will come next for Beneil Dariush following Oliveira vs Makhachev booking: “When is he going to get a title shot, when he’s 40?”
Harry Kettle - July 18, 2022
Ali Abdelaziz believes Beneil Dariush deserves a big fight as his year-long wait for a return to the Octagon continues. In May 2021 at UFC 262, Beneil Dariush defeated Tony Ferguson via unanimous decision to put himself in line for a major fight at lightweight. Ever since then he’s been waiting to get back in the cage and was gearing up to do so in February, only for a bout against Islam Makhachev to fall through as a result of him sustaining an ankle injury.
Yair Rodriguez thinks he was doing well before Brian Ortega's injury: "I kind of saw him wobbling"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 17, 2022
Yair Rodriguez believes he was having success against Brian Ortega before the unfortunate end to their bout. Yair and Ortega shared the Octagon inside UBS Arena on Long Island, NY this past Saturday (July 16). This was a highly-anticipated featherweight collision that was action-packed for as long as it lasted.
Jake Paul slams UFC President Dana White for degrading Nate Diaz: “In private he gets on his knees begging Nate to stay so they can try and revive Conor McGregor”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 17, 2022
Jake Paul has put UFC President Dana White on blast for publicly disrespecting Nate Diaz. It’s no secret that Diaz and the UFC have been at odds throughout the years. While Diaz knows his worth as a draw, Dana has put down the Stockton native for struggling to string together wins.
Dana White discusses the status of Colby Covington, says “Chaos” could return at 155, 170 or 185 pounds: “There are a lot of potential options”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 17, 2022
UFC President Dana White says there are a lot of directions Colby Covington can go in. Covington is the former interim UFC Welterweight Champion but he hasn’t been able to snag undisputed gold. It isn’t for a lack of effort either as Covington has gotten past plenty of worthy foes at 170 pounds but he hasn’t been able to get past the reigning titleholder, Kamaru Usman.
Dana White reacts to the recent Jake Paul vs. Hasim Rahman Jr. booking: “He just got knocked out, why not go after the guy who knocked him out?”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 17, 2022
UFC President Dana White is not impressed by Jake Paul’s next opponent. Paul is set to do battle with Hasim Rahman Jr., who is the son of former boxing world heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman. Many believe that this will easily be the biggest test of Paul’s pro boxing career.
Miesha Tate issues statement following loss to Lauren Murphy at UFC Long Island
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 17, 2022
Miesha Tate has spoken out following her UFC Long Island loss to Lauren Murphy. Tate and Murphy collided in the main card opener of UFC Long Island. The action emanated from the UBS Arena on Long Island, NY.
Nate Diaz responds after Dana White claims he has “offered him fights” and is not holding him hostage: “I n the last 9 months I been offered 0 fights and I asked for 5 legitimate opponents”
Chris Taylor - July 16, 2022
Nate Diaz has responded after Dana White claimed that the UFC has “offered him fights” and is not holding him hostage. Earlier this week Diaz went on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani where he vented his frustration about not being able to fight out his UFC contract.
UFC Long Island Bonus Report: Matt Schnell one of eight fighters to receive a bonus
Chris Taylor - July 16, 2022
The Octagon returned to New York for today’s UFC Long Island event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez. Tonight’s main event did not make it out of the opening round. After an entertaining opening couple of minutes, Yair Rodriquez went for an armbar submission. It appeared that Brian Ortega was fighting out of the hold when suddenly his shoulder popped. The injury resulted in the fight being stopped and ‘El Pantera’ was named victor by way of injury TKO.