MMA News
Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez officially booked for UFC Long Island main event
Cole Shelton - May 26, 2022
Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez has finally been booked. After months of talks that the UFC was targeting the featherweight fight, the promotion announced on Twitter on Thursday that Ortega vs. Rodriguez is set to headline a Fight Night card on July 16. The event will also take place at the UBS Arena on Long Island.
Jonathan Martinez eyes Franke Edgar next after victory over Vince Morales: "I want to fight guys I'm a fan of"
Cole Shelton - May 26, 2022
Jonathan Martinez wants to fight a ranked opponent next and believes Frankie Edgar makes the most sense. Martinez picked up his third win in a row as he beat Vince Morales by decision at UFC Vegas 55. The fight was one-sided and Martinez knew he won all three rounds when the fight went to the scorecards.
Nick Diaz plans to return in 2022, requests to fight Kamaru Usman: “I want to fight for the title”
Susan Cox - May 26, 2022
Nick Diaz plans to return to the Octagon later this year, in 2022, and is requesting a fight with Kamaru Usman. Diaz (26-10 MMA) indeed wants a shot at UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman (20-1 MMA).
Shu-Ki Fita #38: LP.60
Chris Taylor - May 26, 2022
INTRODUCING LP.60 is a HYBRID model built with Air Jordan XXXIII’s, Air Jordan XXIII’s, Air Jordan XXXIII’s, and Air Jordan XV’s. Its construction is TOE-UP and SOLE-to-SOLE. His Primary Color is WHITE (COMMON) and his Accent Color is GREEN (COMMON).
Marvin Vettori blasts Conor McGregor for his comments about Beneil Dariush: “You are scumbag, I hope to see you soon”
Susan Cox - May 26, 2022
Marvin Vettori has blasted Conor McGregor for his comments about Beneil Dariush. Vettori and Dariush are gym mates and have trained together at Kings MMA for a long time. Needless to say the two are good friends and Vettori has come to the defense of his training partner after Conor McGregor’s ‘nobody’ comment.
Mark Munoz releases statement after being placed on administrative leave from his high school coaching gig
Harry Kettle - May 26, 2022
Former UFC fighter Mark Munoz has released a statement after being placed on administrative leave from his job as a high school wrestling coach. Mark Munoz has always been known as one of the good guys in mixed martial arts and regardless of whether or not this incident goes any further, we expect that reputation to continue to follow him.
Michael Bisping sounds off after latest shooting tragedy in Texas: “I’m just so sick of seeing this over and over with nothing ever changing”
Harry Kettle - May 26, 2022
MMA analyst Michael Bisping has given his thoughts on the latest shooting tragedy that occurred in Texas earlier this week. On Tuesday morning at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, 19 students and two teachers were killed in the third-deadliest mass shooting in the history of the United States. The heinous act has been condemned by all and in response, has prompted further discussion on the issue of gun control and gun safety.
Marlon Vera tells Dominick Cruz to pick up his phone: “August 13, I retire you!”
Harry Kettle - May 26, 2022
Marlon Vera has once again called out Dominick Cruz by claiming he would ‘retire’ him if they fought later this summer. While he isn’t exactly everyone’s cup of tea from a personality standpoint, nobody can deny that Marlon Vera – also known as ‘Chito’ – is beginning to establish himself as a real contender in the bantamweight division. He’s currently riding a three-fight win streak with his last four wins all coming against notable names in the form of Sean O’Malley, Davey Grant, Frankie Edgar and Rob Font.
Shu-Ki Fita #37: RB.44
Chris Taylor - May 25, 2022
INTRODUCING RB.44 RB.44 is a SINGLE model built exclusively from Air Jordan III’s. Its construction is TOE-UP and SOLE-to-SOLE. His Primary Color is WHITE (COMMON) and his Accent Color is COBALT (S TIER).
Marlon Vera plans to "stop" Petr Yan to earn the next title shot: "I think that’s the path to the belt"
Cole Shelton - May 25, 2022
Marlon Vera believes he is one win away from a title shot. Vera is coming off his first UFC main event where he defeated Rob Font by decision. He now has his eyes set on Petr Yan. ‘Chito’ believes if he can defeat the Russian that would cement his status as the number one contender and he believes Yan also wants the fight.
Luke Rockhold vs. Paulo Costa moved to UFC 278, former champ rips 'Borrachina'
Cole Shelton - May 25, 2022
Luke Rockhold and Paulo Costa will no longer be fighting at UFC 277 on July 30. According to MMA reporter, The Schmo, Rockhold vs. Costa has been moved to August 20, which is UFC 278. The event is expected to take place in Salt Lake City, Utah. The news also comes just hours after Rockhold did an interview with Submission Radio who ripped the Brazilian for trying to delay their fight.
Fabricio Werdum announces intentions to move full-time to boxing: "I want to add another belt on the wall"
Josh Evanoff - May 25, 2022
Former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum has announced his intentions to get into boxing. The Brazilian was last seen in action at PFL 3 in May 2021. That bout being a no-contest against Renan Ferreira that was originally labeled a knockout loss for Werdum. The bout was overturned after it was discovered his foe had tapped during a previous armbar attempt.
Holly Holm would KO Katie Taylor in what would be "the biggest women’s boxing fight of all time," says Mike Winkeljohn
Cole Shelton - May 25, 2022
Mike Winkeljohn believes Holly Holm would have a ton of success should she get the chance to box Katie Taylor. Recently, it was reported by an Irish outlet that Holm is the frontrunner to face Taylor next. It was originally expected that Taylor would have an immediate rematch with Amanda Serrano, but negotiations have stalled and now Holm, who has one fight left on her UFC deal, has been linked to the fight.
Al Iaquinta reportedly mulling retirement, noted likelihood that he fights anytime soon is "slim to none"
Josh Evanoff - May 25, 2022
UFC lightweight Al Iaquinta is apparently debating if he should retire or not. Regardless of retirement, it’s not likely he fights anytime soon. ‘Ragin Al’ has been out of the cage since UFC 268 in November 2021. That outing was a first-round knockout loss to Bobby Green. The stoppage was the first knockout loss of his career to date.
Dominick Cruz slams talk of T.J. Dillashaw getting a title shot next: "It's crazy"
Josh Evanoff - May 25, 2022
Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz doesn’t want to see T.J. Dillashaw fighting for the belt next. The UFC’s bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling is coming off a title defense at UFC 273 against Petr Yan last month. Following the win, ‘Funk Master’ was rumored for a showdown with either Jose Aldo or T.J. Dillashaw.
Luke Rockhold doesn't care about UFC title but targets fight against Israel Adesanya to "test myself against the best"
Cole Shelton - May 25, 2022
Luke Rockhold is hoping to share the Octagon with Israel Adesanya so he can test himself against the best. Rockhold, the former Strikeforce, and UFC middleweight champion is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 277 on July 30 against Paulo Costa. It’s his first fight since Jan Blachowicz brutally knocked him out in his light heavyweight debut. Although he has not fought since 2019, Rockhold is getting the fourth-ranked middleweight and if he wins he would be right back in the title picture.
Khamzat Chimaev shares photo of UFC belt as rumors of an interim welterweight title fight swirl
Susan Cox - May 25, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has shared a photo of a UFC belt as rumours continue of the possibility of an interim welterweight title bout. Taking to ‘Twitter‘ Chimaev posted a picture of a World UFC Champion Belt with the comment ‘100%’.
Daniel Cormier discusses “one of the biggest mistakes” being made in MMA judging
Susan Cox - May 25, 2022
Daniel Cormier is sharing ‘one of the biggest mistakes’ being made in MMA judging. Cormier, who retired in 2020, is a former professional mixed martial artist, amateur wrestler, and current commentator for the UFC. Cormier is also a former UFC Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion.