MMA News
Chael Sonnen slams Tom Aspinall for his humble media approach: "Aspinall does interviews like a 13-year-old fan"
Jeffrey Walter - June 1, 2022
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen believes Tom Aspinall has been making some big mistakes with his humble media approach. The product of Manchester, England, Aspinall (12-2 MMA), has gone a perfect 5-0 since joining the UFC ranks in July of 2020. The English heavyweight has scored stoppages in all five of those wins, with four victories coming in the very first round.
Robert Whittaker believes he'll earn a trilogy fight with Israel Adesanya with a win over Marvin Vettori
Cole Shelton - June 1, 2022
Robert Whittaker thinks he’s close to getting another crack at Israel Adesanya. Whittaker and Adesanya first met at UFC 243 when ‘The Reaper’ was the middleweight champ and ‘The Last Stylebender’ was the interim champ. It was Adesanya winning the fight by a convincing second-round KO. The pair would have their rematch at UFC 271 earlier this year and although Adesanya won again, it was by decision and a very close fight, so Whittaker believes if he defeated Marvin Vettori at UFC Paris in September he could earn him another title shot.
Team Paulo Costa issues statement following accusations that he hit a nurse
Cole Shelton - June 1, 2022
Paulo Costa and his team have issued a statement after he allegedly hit a nurse. It was reported that Costa went to get the immunization card without actually getting the vaccine. The nurse then apparently grabbed Costa in an effort to stop him from taking the card and in turn he threw an elbow, causing the nurse to suffer a swollen lip during/after the altercation.
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Chris Taylor - June 1, 2022
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Jorge Masvidal offers to sendoff Nate Diaz for final UFC fight: "I wouldn't mind breaking his jaw"
Josh Evanoff - June 1, 2022
UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal would like to send off his former foe Nate Diaz in style. The Stockton slugger has been vocal about wanting to leave the UFC for months now. Despite being allegedly in talks to face Dustin Poirier or Khamzat Chimaev, neither fight has come to fruition. On Twitter, Diaz has voiced his displeasure with the promotion on several occasions.
Alistair Overeem confirms his MMA career isn't over, but not interested in fighting Fedor Emelianenko: "I don't really think it's good"
Josh Evanoff - June 1, 2022
Former UFC title challenger Alistair Overeem has confirmed he’s not done inside the cage. However, he’s also not currently aiming to fight fellow legend Fedor Emelianenko right now. Overeem last competed in February of last year, getting stopped by Alexander Volkov. Following the defeat, the 42-year-old was released from the UFC. Despite interest from Bellator, he decided to sign with Glory Kickboxing.
Jorge Masvidal says he will KO Conor McGregor if the Irishman accepts the fight: "It's not going to be good for the Conor brand"
Cole Shelton - June 1, 2022
Jorge Masvidal doesn’t think Conor McGregor will actually fight him. Recently, Masvidal and McGregor have been going back and forth about a potential fight. It would be a massive scrap and one of the biggest the UFC can do at this time. The fight also makes sense given both men are on losing streaks, but for ‘Gamebred’ he isn’t sure if the Irishman takes it. But, if it does happen, Masvidal vows to KO McGregor badly.
TJ Dillashaw shares his thoughts on “diabetes loving” Paddy Pimblett: “He’ll never be a champion”
Susan Cox - June 1, 2022
TJ Dillashaw has shared his thoughts on ‘diabetes loving’ Paddy Pimblett. Dillashaw believes Paddy ‘The Baddy’ needs to change his diet if he ever wants to be a UFC champion.
Sean Strickland shares his thoughts on Jon Jones: “Probably one of the greatest fighters of all time, besides the fact he likes to choke women”
Susan Cox - June 1, 2022
Sean Strickland is sharing his thoughts on Jon Jones. In an interview with Helen Yee, Strickland shared his thoughts on one of the greatest fighters of all time, Jon ‘Bones’ Jones:
Joe Solecki expects to "drown" Alex da Silva with his "pressure" to return to the win column: "My job is on the line"
Cole Shelton - June 1, 2022
Joe Solecki says the pressure is on him to get back into the win column. Solecki suffered his first UFC loss back in October as he dropped a split decision to Jared Gordon. After the loss, he wanted to get the bad taste out of his mouth but he didn’t get a fight offer until he was offered Alex da Silva at UFC Vegas 56 this Saturday.
Jeff Molina says Zhalgas Zhumagulov is "nothing I've never seen before," expects to finish him: "I'm excited to prove to everyone what level I'm on"
Cole Shelton - June 1, 2022
Jeff Molina is finally healthy. Molina is coming off a second-round TKO over Daniel da Silva back in October to improve to 2-0 in the UFC. After the win, he made it clear he was going to take several months off and rest until he was fully healthy. That is finally the case as Molina will return at Saturday’s UFC Vegas 56 event against Zhalgas Zhumagulov.
Henry Cejudo shares “the only way to beat” former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones
Susan Cox - June 1, 2022
Henry Cejudo has shared his thoughts on the only way to beat the former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Jon ‘Bones’ Jones will be debuting in the heavyweight division of the UFC later this year, but an opponent has yet to be confirmed. Jones hasn’t fought since his February 2020 victory over Dominick Reyes (12-3 MMA) at UFC 247.
Aljamain Sterling suggests he will move up in weight if teammate Merab Dvalishvili wins his next fight: “Allow him his chance that he earned, to make history for Georgia”
Harry Kettle - June 1, 2022
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has suggested he will move up in weight if Merab Dvalishvili wins his next fight. For many years now, Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili have been close friends and training partners – despite the fact they’re both members of the division’s elite top 15. At this moment in time Dvalishvili is a rising contender whereas Sterling is the undisputed champion after seeing off the challenge of Petr Yan in their rematch earlier this year.
Dana White has no interest in doing anything with the “broken business” of boxing: “Why would I even want to dive into this nightmare?”
Harry Kettle - June 1, 2022
UFC president Dana White has admitted he has no interest in diving back into the sport of boxing, which he’s described as “broken”. For many years we’ve heard about the prospect of ‘Zuffa Boxing’ with Dana White leading the charge. Alas, as time has gone on, it’s seemed less and less likely that he’d go down that route with his work in the Ultimate Fighting Championship taking priority.
Laura Sanko says she has no shortage of critics: “There is a whole contingent of people out there that think I got this job in some untoward and scandalous way”
Harry Kettle - June 1, 2022
UFC commentator and presenter Laura Sanko has admitted she still has an array of critics across social media. Over the course of the last few years, Laura Sanko has become one of the most integral analysts on the UFC and ESPN roster. From her personality on the weigh-in shows to the tactical analysis she provides, Sanko knows the sport of mixed martial arts as well as any of her peers.
Jordan Leavitt explains why he's "a bit offended" to be fighting Paddy Pimblett at UFC London
Cole Shelton - May 31, 2022
Jordan Leavitt says he was a bit offended when he got the offer to face Paddy Pimblett at UFC London. Leavitt, who’s currently 3-1 in the UFC, wasn’t sure who would be next for him but he was surprised when he was offered Pimblett. According to ‘The Monkey King,’ he says he thought Pimblett was getting easy fights to build his record up in the UFC. With that, he says he was surprised he was the opponent as he doesn’t think he is an easy fight for anyone.
T.J. Dillashaw gives take on rival Cody Garbrandt's recent losses: "He's not the smartest human being in that cage"
Josh Evanoff - May 31, 2022
Former UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw has given his take on Cody Garbrandt’s losing streak. The two were bitter rivals just a few years ago. Previously training partners, they coached opposite one another on The Ultimate Fighter season 25. Following the season, they matched up at UFC 217 in November 2017. Their first outing ended in Dillashaw winning via second-round knockout.
Chael Sonnen questions fighters calling out Conor McGregor while he's injured: "Where was your courage when he was healthy?"
Josh Evanoff - May 31, 2022
Chael Sonnen has issues with those lining up to call out Conor McGregor at the moment. The Irishman has been out of action since UFC 264 in July of last year. That bout was a first-round TKO loss to Dustin Poirier in their trilogy matchup. However, the loss wasn’t due to a knockout, it was due to a horrific injury.