MMA News
Deiveson Figueiredo has a change of heart on UFC 277’s interim flyweight title fight: “It is what it is, let them fight”
Harry Kettle - July 5, 2022
Deiveson Figueiredo has changed his tune regarding UFC 277’s interim title fight between Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France. Later this month at UFC 277, Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France will battle it out for the interim flyweight championship with the winner going on to face current champion Deiveson Figueiredo. As it turns out, the champ wasn’t too happy with this decision, to the point where he even threatened to leave the division.
Jessica Eye plans move to pro wrestling following MMA retirement: “I want to be female Undertaker”
Harry Kettle - July 5, 2022
Jessica Eye has set her sights on a move to professional wrestling following her retirement from mixed martial arts. At the age of 35, Jessica ‘Evil’ Eye has opted to walk away from the cage for the final time following a unanimous decision defeat to Maycee Barber last weekend. The loss dropped her pro MMA record to 15-11 (1) and left her on a four-fight losing streak, which seemed to be enough for her to decide that enough was enough.
Marvin Vettori blasts "boring" Israel Adesanya after UFC 276, says the division "needs a new champ": "Italy will have his first UFC champion soon"
Cole Shelton - July 4, 2022
Marvin Vettori was not a fan of Israel Adesanya’s performance at UFC 276. Adesanya beat Jared Cannonier by a decision in the main event in a lackluster fight that saw fans leave the arena halfway through the contest. After the fight, Adesanya said it was an “off-night” for him but Vettori doesn’t believe that. Instead, he thinks the middleweight champ is just a boring fighter and claims the division needs a new champion.
Israel Adesanya opens as sizeable favorite over Alex Pereira
Cole Shelton - July 4, 2022
Israel Adesanya has opened as the betting favorite over Alex Pereira which will likely be his next title defense. Adesanya and Pereira both competed at UFC 276 and they have a history with one another. Pereira beat Adesanya in kickboxing twice, including knocking him out once and now it appears they will be meeting for a third time, but this time in MMA in the UFC.
Donald Cerrone admits he was ready to retire prior to Conor McGregor loss: "I didn't enjoy it"
Josh Evanoff - July 4, 2022
Former UFC welterweight Donald Cerrone was ready to hang it up long before he actually did. ‘Cowboy’ faced off against Jim Miller in a rematch at UFC 276 last Saturday night in Las Vegas. The second encounter would go much differently despite Cerrone winning their first bout by a knockout in 2014.
Israel Adesanya’s coach says Sean Strickland “fumbled the bag” with his KO loss to Alex Pereira
Cole Shelton - July 4, 2022
Eugene Bareman, the head coach of Israel Adesanya believes Sean Strickland cost himself a big payday at UFC 276. Strickland was facing Alex Pereira in a big fight for the middleweight division as the winner would likely get a title shot. In the lead-up to the fight, Strickland stole the show at media day and at the press conference as he took shots at Adesanya over his losses to Pereira.
Tai Tuivasa shares DM exchange with Jon Jones, claims ‘Bones’ has blocked him
Susan Cox - July 4, 2022
Tai Tuivasa is sharing a DM exchange with Jon Jones, claiming ‘Bones’ has blocked him. Tuivasa (14-3 MMA) is on a five fight winning streak which he is hoping to make six when he meets up with Ciryl Gane (10-1 MMA) in a heavyweight battle on September 3rd at the Accor Arena in Paris, France.
Alex Pereira reacts to callout from Khamzat Chimaev: “I’m gonna keep the same line that I always do”
Susan Cox - July 4, 2022
Alex Pereira is reacting to a callout from Khamzat Chimaev. It was Alex Pereira (6-1 MMA) vs Sean Strickland (25-4 MMA) in a middleweight bout this past weekend at UFC 276. It was Pereira, 34, who landed a devastating left hook putting Strickland down and out at 2:36 of the first round.
Video | Henry Cejudo crashes Sean O’Malley’s backstage interview at UFC 276: “I think you absolutely suck!”
Susan Cox - July 4, 2022
Henry Cejudo crashed Sean O’Malley’s backstage post-fight interview at UFC 276. It was Sean O’Malley (15-1 MMA) vs Pedro Munhoz (19-7 MMA) in a bantamweight bout this past Saturday, July 2nd at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The result of the contest was a ruling of no-contest due to an accidental eye poke in Round 2, compromising the vision of Munhoz, and the bout was called to a halt at 3:09.
Michael Chandler taunts Dustin Poirier following their heated confrontation at UFC 276: “Your insecurities are showing”
Susan Cox - July 4, 2022
Michael Chandler has taunted Dustin Poirier following their heated confrontation at UFC 276. Michael Chandler (23-7 MMA) last fought in May of this year at UFC 274 where he proved victorious via a second round knockout of his lightweight opponent, Tony Ferguson (25-7 MMA).
Alex Volkanovski responds after Aljamain Sterling suggests he could take him down and submit him rather easily
Harry Kettle - July 4, 2022
Alex Volkanovski has reacted to Aljamain Sterling’s suggestion that he’d be able to submit the featherweight king. Last Saturday night at UFC 276, Alex Volkanovski put on a real show as he managed to defeat Max Holloway with a resounding decision win to successfully defend the UFC featherweight championship. ‘The Great’ proved why he’s one of the best pound for pound fighters in the game today and potentially the best 145-pounder of all-time.
Pedro Munhoz details the damage he suffered from Sean O’Malley’s eye pokes at UFC 276: “There’s a scratch in the cornea all the way around it”
Harry Kettle - July 4, 2022
Pedro Munhoz has revealed the damage he sustained from the accidental eye poke he received at the hands of Sean O’Malley. Last Saturday night at UFC 276, Pedro Munhoz gave Sean O’Malley a tough first round in their bantamweight encounter. Unfortunately, in the second, an accidental eye poke left Munhoz unable to continue.
Urijah Faber says Josh Emmett was livid after being “ghosted” at UFC 276: “Last night he was like, ‘You know what, F this. I wish they’d just release me. I get no respect'”
Harry Kettle - July 4, 2022
Urijah Faber has revealed that Josh Emmett wasn’t happy following an incident during International Fight Week. For many years now Josh Emmett has been representing Team Alpha Male at the elite level, and he’s been doing so pretty effectively. The veteran is currently riding a five-fight win streak and after edging past Calvin Kattar via split decision last month, many felt as if he’d earned the right to challenge for the UFC featherweight championship.
Max Holloway issues statement following loss to Alex Volkanovski at UFC 276
Jeffrey Walter - July 3, 2022
Max Holloway has issued a statement after suffering a third loss to Alex Volkanovski at last night’s UFC 276 event in Las Vegas. Holloway (23-7 MMA) was looking to reclaim the promotions featherweight world title when he stepped into the Octagon yesterday night at T-Mobile Arena. ‘Blessed’ had entered the contest on a two-fight winning streak, this after defeating Calvin Kattar and Yair Rodriguez respectively.
Khamzat Chimaev calls for fight with Alex Pereira following UFC 276: "Let's make it"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has laid down the challenge to Alex Pereira. On the main card of UFC 276, Pereira took on Sean Strickland inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Going into the bout, Strickland was the number four-ranked UFC middleweight, while Pereira wasn’t ranked at all.
Francis Ngannou goes to bat for fellow UFC champion Israel Adesanya following criticism from Jon Jones: “Some people talk and some act”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2022
UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou has come to the defense of middleweight king Israel Adesanya. Adesanya put his UFC Middleweight Championship on the line against Jared Cannonier in the main event of UFC 276. The action was held inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Alex Volkanovski wants to “move up” following dominant win over Max Holloway at UFC 276: “I don’t think this division itself can keep me busy”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2022
UFC Featherweight Champion Alex Volkanovski is looking for a challenge outside of 145 pounds. Volkanovski went one-on-one with Max Holloway a third time in the co-main event of UFC 276. This was a dominant showing from Volkanovski, who was just too fast for Holloway.
Video | Nate Diaz smacks up a reporter backstage at UFC 276
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2022
The latest victim of Nate Diaz’s Stockton slap has been revealed. Nate Diaz is known for playing by his own rules and if something irritates him, he will let it be known. That’s exactly what happened backstage at UFC 276 in Las Vegas.