MMA News
Paddy Pimblett offers to help Paulo Costa cut weight for UFC 278 fight with Luke Rockhold: “We get you down to 185 in no time chesty”
Susan Cox - May 30, 2022
Paddy Pimblett has offered to help Paulo Costa cut weight for his UFC 278 fight. It will be Paulo Costa (13-2 MMA) vs former UFC champion Luke Rockhold (16-5 MMA) on Saturday, August 20th in a middleweight bout at UFC 278.
Khamzat Chimaev responds after Nate Diaz calls him a bitchass for getting married
Susan Cox - May 30, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has responded to Nate Diaz after the ‘Stockton Slugger’ called him a bitchass for getting married. It all began when Nate Diaz took to ‘Twitter‘ with a picture of the two fighters and a caption that read:
Glover Teixeira slams the UFC for “ridiculous” decision to strip Charles Oliveira of the lightweight title: “It was a disgrace”
Susan Cox - May 30, 2022
Glover Teixeira has slammed the UFC for the ‘ridiculous’ decision to strip Charles Oliveira of the lightweight title. Charles Oliveira (33-8 MMA) was scheduled to defend his then-UFC lightweight title against Justin Gaethje (23-4 MMA) at UFC 274 on May 7th. Unfortunately for Oliveira he failed to make the 155 pound weight limit at weigh-in’s the Friday before and ended up being stripped of the title, and ineligible to win it back in the main event. Oliveira ultimately did go on to compete and defeated Gaethje via first-round rear-naked choke, making it a record 11 wins in a row for ‘do Bronx’.
Jorge Masvidal accuses Conor McGregor of injecting steroids and all kinds of things: “But he is still a little boy”
Susan Cox - May 30, 2022
Jorge Masvidal has accused Conor McGregor of injecting steroids and ‘all kinds of things’ into his body. Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA) last fought in July of 2021 at UFC 264 where he succumbed to defeat against Dustin Poirier (28-7 MMA). The result was a broken leg for McGregor, which required surgery, rehabilitation and the Irishman is back into training looking for a Fall return to the Octagon.
Jan Blachowicz seeks Jiří Procházka fight at stadium show in Poland: "60,000 people could be there"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 29, 2022
Jan Blachowicz thinks he and Jiří Procházka could fill up a stadium in Poland. Procházka is set to challenge Glover Teixeira for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship on June 11. The title fight will be taking place at UFC 275 in Singapore.
The Korean Zombie forgoes retirement, uninterested in any long-term goals for now
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 29, 2022
Chan Sung Jung, better known to MMA fans as “The Korean Zombie,” has decided against retirement for now. Jung is coming off a heartbreaking loss to reigning UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski back in April. Zombie suffered the fourth-round TKO loss in a one-sided affair.
Dan Bilzerian responds after Anthony Smith accused him and Donald Cerrone of kicking his mother out of her seat at UFC 235
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 29, 2022
Famous poker player Dan Bilzerian is playing tough guy with UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith. Smith recently claimed that Bilzerian was intoxicated during his UFC 235 fight against Jon Jones. He alleges that Bilzerian and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone got into an encounter with his mother over a seat and claimed Bilzerian was looking at “porn” on his phone during the event.
Tommy Quinn suffers nasty arm injury in fight with Albert Odzimkowski at KSW 70 (Video)
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 29, 2022
He probably felt that one in the morning. Tommy Quinn took on Albert Odzimkowski on the KSW 70 card this weekend. Things did not end well for Quinn.
Conor McGregor provides injury update, confirms he will box again: “I will grace the squared circle again”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 29, 2022
Conor McGregor has not only given an update on his injury, but he’s also doubled down on his desire to box again. McGregor has been sidelined due to a broken tibia and fibula. He suffered the injuries during his July 2021 trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier. The “Notorious” one lost the fight via first-round TKO due to doctor’s stoppage.
Mariusz Pudzianowski scores scary KO win over Michal Materla at KSW 70 (Video)
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 29, 2022
Mariusz Pudzianowski scored a devastating knockout victory at KSW 70. Pudzianowski shared the cage with Michal Materla inside Atlas Arena in Łódź, Poland. The fight ended in a scintillating and scary fashion.
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Chris Taylor - May 28, 2022
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Ex-UFC fighter Icho Larenas charged with murder after allegedly beating and stabbing a teenager
Cole Shelton - May 27, 2022
Icho Larenas, a former UFC fighter, has been charged with murder. According to a report by TVA Nouvelles, police in Laval, Quebec received a call on Monday morning about a home invasion. The call was made by Larenas and his wife after they both relocated to a family member’s house after they were robbed at their residence.
Deiveson Figueiredo reveals he's debating leaving the flyweight division due to interim title: "I didn't expect this from the UFC"
Josh Evanoff - May 27, 2022
UFC flyweight Deiveson Figueiredo has some complaints about the promotion establishing an interim title. The Brazilian was last in action at UFC 270 in January of this year. Figueiredo re-captured the flyweight title in his trilogy bout with Brandon Moreno via unanimous decision. Following the bout, the UFC and Dana White showed interest in making a fourth bout between the flyweights.
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Chris Taylor - May 27, 2022
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Anderson Silva's coach warns Jake Paul against pursuing boxing match: "He will pay dearly"
Josh Evanoff - May 27, 2022
Anderson Silva’s coach doesn’t believe it would be wise for Jake Paul to fight ‘The Spider’. The 47-year-old is fresh off an exhibition boxing match with Bruno Machado last weekend. While he didn’t claim the win due to it being an exhibition, he dominated the contest. Silva knocked down the UAE Warriors champion and easily handled the matchup.
Paddy Pimblett set to return at UFC London
Susan Cox - May 27, 2022
The UFC announced today that Paddy Pimblett will be returning to UFC London. The lightweight rising star, Pimblett (18-3 MMA) is set to battle Jordan Leavitt (10-1 MMA) on Saturday July 23, 2022 inside the O2 Arena in London, England.
Michel Pereira details hotel confrontation with UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou: “Honestly, Ngannou made me angry”
Susan Cox - May 27, 2022
Michel Pereira has detailed the hotel confrontation he had with UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. It was Michel Pereira (28-11 MMA) vs Santiago Ponzinibbio (29-6 MMA) in the welterweight co-main UFC Vegas 55 event on Saturday May 21, 2022. Pereira came out the victor via split decision, taking his record to 5 wins in a row.
Former UFC champion Frankie Edgar remains undecided on retirement: “We’ll see how we finish this out”
Harry Kettle - May 27, 2022
Former UFC champion Frankie Edgar is still undecided regarding his proposed retirement from mixed martial arts. At the age of 40, you could certainly make the argument that Frankie Edgar has nothing left to prove in MMA. He’s a former UFC lightweight champion, he’s beaten some of the very best of his generation, and he’s the definition of a fan favourite.